Terminal 2’s “not McDonald’s” option
In Terminal 2 at GIG, Bob’s is the local fast-food fallback when the McDonald’s and Burger King queues stretch into the corridor. It’s airside in T2, price tier $, but expect airport markups: reviewers say combos here cost noticeably more than Bob’s branches in Rio shopping malls. Think quick burgers, fries, and milkshakes, with a current rating around 2.8.
Menu basics run to standard Bob’s burgers, fries, and shakes, with combo meals easily cracking the R$40–R$50 range once you add a drink and fries. Multiple reviews call out “preço salgado” compared to the city, so budget-conscious flyers might want just a sandwich or shake instead of a full combo. One Google reviewer said the burger was “fine” but the fries came out soggy, which lines up with the mixed feedback.
What’s worth it: locals routinely mention Bob’s milkshakes as the safest bet, sometimes grabbing only a shake here and eating their main meal elsewhere in Terminal 2. When the kitchen is on its game, a basic cheeseburger and small fries can still hit the spot 30–40 minutes before boarding. Less impressive: several complaints about lukewarm burgers and inconsistent fry quality during rush hours when multiple flights depart around the same time.
Regulars on domestic runs say they duck into Bob’s mainly when the McDonald’s line spills out into the corridor or when they have under 20 minutes to grab food near their gate in T2. Lines at Bob’s are often shorter, which matters if your boarding pass shows a tight boarding window, especially on Gol or Latam departures from Terminal 2.
Tip: check the queue and food on the counter before paying; if you see a pile of pre-made burgers and fries sitting under heat lamps, order a shake only and save your main meal for somewhere else in Terminal 2.