Concourse C

Opposite the A/B rotunda, Concourse C branches off after security

After clearing the shared TSA checkpoint for Concourses A, B, and C at Spokane (GEG), you hang a right toward Concourse C, a short linear pier that feels newer than the older A/B side and serves Alaska flights from a tight cluster of gates. All C gates sit past the same security zone, so you can hit food in the central rotunda, then walk the few extra minutes down to your Alaska departure.

Alaska runs all departures from Concourse C

Concourse C is Alaska territory at GEG, so if your boarding pass shows Alaska, plan on walking the short corridor from the main rotunda to the C gates for all flights. The concourse is compact, with a handful of jet bridges, which keeps walking times under 5–7 minutes from the TSA exit to the far end, even at a casual pace.

Starbucks and Dawn of the Donut cover early flights

Morning flyers in Concourse C lean on the Starbucks and Dawn of the Donut stands, which both open for the first bank of departures, often around 4:30–5:00 a.m., and sit post-security on the way toward the C gates. Expect standard Starbucks pricing for espresso drinks and breakfast sandwiches, while Dawn of the Donut pushes bigger donuts and drip coffee at slightly lower prices per item than the chain shop next door.

Steelhead Bar and Grille and Fast Break handle sit-down bites

Steelhead Bar and Grille sits near the main rotunda leading toward C, offering burgers, salads, and local beer with most mains landing in the $15–$22 range, while Fast Break is closer to gate seating and focuses on faster bar food such as wings and nachos that work for a 30–40 minute layover. If you have over an hour before your Alaska flight from a C gate, Steelhead works better for a full meal; under 30 minutes, Fast Break or a grab-and-go option is safer.

Garlic Jim's and Panda Express cover pizza and quick Chinese

Post-security near the split toward Concourse C, Garlic Jim's serves individual pizzas and slices with most combos under $15, while Panda Express handles the orange chicken and chow mein crowd with similar pricing and a standard two-item plate hovering around $11–$13. For tight connections to Alaska flights, Panda’s steam table moves faster than made-to-order pies at Garlic Jim’s, especially in the lunch rush between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Snack runs: Hudson News, See's Candies, and Huckleberry Hut

Hudson News locations sit near the concourse junctions with magazines, bottled drinks, and basic travel gear, while See's Candies sells boxed chocolates in the $10–$30 range close to the main rotunda on the path toward C. Huckleberry Hut leans into regional huckleberry jams, candies, and souvenirs, so if you want a Spokane-flavored gift under $20 before your Alaska flight, that’s the best bet.

Regional gifts and wine at Simply Northwest and Vino!

Simply Northwest stocks Pacific Northwest-themed gifts, local snacks, and logo gear with many items under $25, and it sits in the post-security retail strip you pass heading for Concourse C. Vino! adds bottles of Washington wine, often in the $15–$40 range, plus some by-the-glass options, making it a smart last stop if you’re flying Alaska to visit friends and want to show up with a regional bottle.

Electronics and travel gear at InMotion and Travel+Leisure

InMotion Entertainment, located on the post-security concourse loop before the turn to C, carries headphones, chargers, and travel electronics from brands like Bose and Sony, often running in the $30–$300 range. The Travel+Leisure-branded shop nearby mixes books, travel accessories, and some luggage, handy if you realize you forgot a cable or need a quick backpack swap before heading down to your Alaska gate in Concourse C.

Extra stops: Spokane Sports Shop and Duty Free

Spokane Sports Shop sells apparel and gear repping local teams and outdoor life, with hats typically around $25–$35 and hoodies a bit higher, and it sits along the same post-security retail run used by C-bound passengers. Spokane Duty Free, also in the shared departures zone, focuses on liquor, perfume, and tobacco for qualifying international itineraries, so if you’re connecting from Alaska to an international partner flight later the same day, factor in a few extra minutes for that stop.

Final tip for Concourse C at GEG

Give yourself 10 extra minutes beyond boarding time to walk from the central rotunda food and shop cluster to the farthest C gate, grab coffee or snacks on the way, and still board your Alaska flight without a last-minute sprint.