Breakfast runs until 10:30 a.m. at this landside Charleys.
Charleys Philly Steaks sits pre-security in Terminal T, which matters at CMH when TSA lines back up and most food is airside. Hours run Monday–Friday 07:30–19:00 and Saturday–Sunday 08:00–18:00, so it covers the early bank of departures plus most evening flights. It’s a local American fast-food setup, with cheesesteaks, fries, and fountain drinks at clear $ pricing.
Breakfast wraps and sandwiches run in the morning window until 10:30 a.m., useful if you’re dropped off long before an 09:00 or 10:00 departure and Starbucks has a queue into the hall. After that, it flips to the standard Charleys menu: grilled cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, and fries made to order. Expect counter service and paper trays, closer to mall food court than sit-down dining.
Prices stay on the budget end for an airport: think fast-food combo levels rather than $20+ entrees. A cheesesteak with fries and a drink typically lands in the low teens, which is cheaper than most post-security bars in T. Being landside also makes it workable for people meeting arrivals at baggage claim or airport staff looking for an off-shift meal before 19:00 on weekdays or 18:00 on weekends.
There aren’t many public complaints tied to this CMH location; feedback lines up with the chain’s usual profile: decent cheesesteak, salty fries, and quick turnaround if you catch it outside of the 07:30–09:00 rush. The main limitation is timing, since doors close by 19:00 on weekdays and 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, so it won’t help a 20:30 departure.
Tip: If you want breakfast here, clear your order by 10:20 a.m., then head to TSA; morning security at CMH can still chew up 20–30 minutes even in Terminal T.