Bowls and salads in Concourse B instead of another burger
Modern Market sits in Denver’s Concourse B, a rare spot where you can get grain bowls, big salads, and veggie-heavy plates instead of fried food. Prices run in the $13–$18 range for mains, with coffee and drinks extra. It’s all post-security, so you’re safe once you’re off the train from Jeppesen Terminal.
Hours generally cover the main bank of departures out of B, roughly early morning through dinner; think 6 a.m. to around 9 p.m., but late-night flyers shouldn’t count on it. If you’ve got a 4-hour flight ahead, this is one of the few places in B where you can eat and not feel weighed down after boarding. Reddit user u/aeroplanaddict specifically calls this their go-to for “not feeling gross” before a medium-haul.
Menu highlights: build-your-own salads and bowls with greens, grains, roasted veggies, and proteins like chicken or tofu, plus standard pre-set combos. Vegetarian and gluten-free options show up clearly on the boards, so it’s easier than decoding a burger joint’s toppings. Redditor u/den_frequent flags it as a solid option when Root Down is too far from your B gate or slammed during the bank of United departures.
What regulars do: order a salad or bowl for take-on-board, then skip the drink upcharge and grab a cheaper water or soda from a nearby B concourse newsstand. Some frequent flyers time it for mid-afternoon, around 2–4 p.m., when lines thin out and staff are more open to detailed custom orders.
Watch out for portion size complaints: some flyers say a $15 bowl can feel small, especially if you’re connecting through DEN on a long day. Line speed can bog down when five or six special-order bowls pile up at once. During the lunch rush around 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., staff sometimes steer people toward pre-set options to keep things moving.
Tip: If you care about extra protein or veggies, ask up front about add-on prices and portioning so you’re not surprised at the gate with a light meal before a 3+ hour leg.