Gate-side grab at CMH’s Terminal T
Right past security in Terminal T, Columbus Marketplace is the catch‑all stop for last‑minute snacks, drinks, and souvenirs before you hit the gates. It runs from early morning through the evening to cover the first bank of departures and the late returns, so you can swing by for a 6 a.m. coffee or a 9 p.m. bottled drink on the way out.
Pricing runs typical airport-high: expect around $3–$4 for bottled water or soda, $5–$7 for packaged snacks, and closer to $10–$15 if you start stacking grab‑and‑go sandwiches, salads, and a drink. Shelves lean heavily on national brands, so you’ll recognize most chips and candy immediately, with a smaller section of Ohio and Columbus‑branded treats and gifts for a quick souvenir under $20.
You’ll also find travel basics here: phone cables in the $15–$30 range, basic headphones, neck pillows, and over‑the‑counter meds like pain relievers and motion‑sickness tablets. Coffee, tea, and a few cold case items handle simple breakfast needs for early CMH departures in Terminal T, and coolers are stocked with juices and energy drinks for tight connections.
Watch timing around the 6–8 a.m. and late‑afternoon departure banks from Terminal T, when lines can stack 5–10 deep at the single cashier if several flights board at once. If your boarding time is inside 20 minutes, skip the bigger shop and grab just a drink or snack closest to your gate instead.
Quick tip: price‑check chargers and headphones here before you buy at your gate’s smaller kiosk; Columbus Marketplace in Terminal T usually carries more options on the same brands at slightly better prices.