Under-5-minute breakfast stop for 6 a.m. departures
The Great American Bagel & Bakery sits in the Main Terminal past security, and it’s the go-to when you land a 5:30–7:00 a.m. flight and nothing else hot is running yet. One reviewer had a breakfast sandwich in under 5 minutes before a 6 a.m. departure, which is the main selling point here. Think speed and caffeine, not deli-level bagel quality.
Pricing stays in the $ range for an airport: expect around $4–$6 for a bagel or breakfast sandwich and a couple more dollars for coffee. Multiple reviews note that coffee runs cheaper here than at the nearby chain coffee counter in the same concourse, so this is the budget caffeine stop. Just don’t expect latte-art; it’s basic drip to get you moving.
Regulars say the move is to walk here right after security, order a breakfast sandwich or wrap, and carry it down to your gate. More than one flyer mentions that the made-to-order sandwiches come out faster than the line for plain toasted bagels during the early rush. People who skip the plain bagels generally report fewer regrets.
The weak spot: quality. Reviews consistently call the bagels “more like rolls” than real boiled bagels, and the place only rates about 2 stars overall. After about 9–10 a.m., several travelers mention a limited selection, with the more popular flavors already gone. Others feel it’s a bit overpriced for what you get, even by airport standards.
Practical tip: hit Great American Bagel within the first 15 minutes of clearing security, order a made-to-order breakfast sandwich plus the cheaper coffee, and skip the plain bagels if you care about actual bagel texture.