Subway

Footlongs under $15 beat buying snacks onboard

In T1 after security at Hobart Airport, Subway is the go-to cheap meal when the rest of the terminal leans on coffee bars and muffin kiosks. You still get the standard Subway lineup: 6-inch and footlong subs, basic toasties, cookies, and soft drinks, all in the airport price tier but usually under about $15–$18 for a footlong plus drink.

Hours track the main bank of departures, with doors typically open from early morning check-in through the last evening flights in T1. It sits airside, a short walk from the domestic gates, so you can order after security and carry the sub straight to your seat. One reviewer summed it up as “exactly what you'd expect, decent sub and cheaper than the sit‑down options nearby.”

The move here is simple: grab a footlong, cut it in half, and use it as both airport lunch and in‑flight meal instead of paying $7–$10 for airline snack packs. Regulars mention doing exactly that, and another reviewer mentioned buying a full sub specifically to avoid buying food onboard. If you see a line at the coffee chains, check Subway first; multiple flyers say this queue usually moves faster than the espresso lines.

Watch out for prices running higher than city Subways and for promotions not always applying at the airport store; several reviews mention common deals being “not valid here.” Staff can come off rushed or brusque around the main morning and late‑afternoon departure waves, and late in the day some bread types or toppings disappear from the line. Aim for off‑peak times if you care about specific fillings.

Tip: if your connection in T1 is under 45 minutes, hit Subway before the top‑of‑the‑hour boarding rush; reviewers say they can turn around a takeaway sub quickly when it’s not at peak.