McDonald's

Most low-cost flyers at T1 end up at this McDonald’s

Right in Terminal T1’s domestic area, this McDonald’s is the default budget stop before IndiGo and SpiceJet departures. Expect prices to run higher than city outlets, but still firmly in the $ tier and cheaper than most other T1 food counters. Rating sits around 3.8, which tracks with “good enough, not great” when the goal is something predictable before boarding.

The counter usually keeps long hours aligned with early‑morning and late‑evening banks, so you’ll see a line at 5:30–6:00 a.m. and again around 9–11 p.m. Crowds spike before big domestic waves; one reviewer described it as “always packed with IndiGo and SpiceJet passengers grabbing a last-minute burger.” Build at least a 20–25 minute buffer if you’re hitting it within an hour of departure.

Menu is the standard India airport mix: McAloo Tikki, Chicken Maharaja Mac, McChicken, Filet‑O‑Fish, fries, soft drinks, and the usual sundaes. Regulars say fries and basic burgers come out faster than customized orders or anything “special.” Portions and recipes match other Indian outlets, but sauces and ketchup are a pain point: self-service is limited and staff often hand out sachets one or two at a time.

Breakfast is the weak spot. Several reviews mention the breakfast menu being minimal or randomly unavailable, even when the counter is clearly open at 7–8 a.m. If you’re on a first bank departure, plan on standard burgers and fries still being the fallback rather than expecting McMuffins or full breakfast sets.

Seating around the counter is tight and fills fast, especially with multiple gates feeding into the same food court area. Many regulars just order takeaway and walk it back to nearby T1 gates to eat off the side tables or spare seats. Watch out for slow-moving queues and cramped standing space during peak hours. Tip: if the line is snaking past the main queue posts, skip customizations and ask for a plain burger and fries to cut your wait.