Donatos

Donatos pizza shows up in CMH even before security.

You’ll find references to Donatos in John Glenn Columbus International’s listings for Terminal T, but this specific outpost sits pre-security. That matters: you can grab something here if you’re dropping off a passenger or waiting before TSA, but once you go through screening, you’re committed to the limited in-concourse options instead.

Pricing stays in the airport’s lower bracket, firmly in the $ tier compared with sit-down spots that can run $15–$20 a plate. Donatos is a local Italian-style pizza name out of Columbus, so you’re not dealing with a random national chain. Expect the usual pizza-by-the-slice setups and salads that work for a quick bite in under 20 minutes.

On menus tied to this CMH entry, the signature item is the Italian Chef Salad, not just the pizza. That means greens, Italian meats, and cheese instead of another heavy slice before a short regional hop. If you’re trying not to show up at your gate with greasy hands, that salad is the move; it usually runs less than a typical airport burger combo.

Because this Donatos sits outside TSA in Terminal T, factor in the security line before you order. Morning rush from about 5:30–8:00 a.m. can eat your buffer, and the main checkpoint at CMH can stretch past 20 minutes on Monday and Thursday. If your boarding time is under 45 minutes away, skip a made-to-order pizza and grab something faster.

Practical tip: use Donatos as the “I’m early” stop. Eat the Italian Chef Salad or a quick slice before you queue for security, then you’re not stuck paying higher prices or fighting for a seat in Terminal T’s tighter post-security food court later.