Gate-side burgers in Terminal 1
This Wendy’s sits airside in Terminal 1 at William P. Hobby, an easy stop if your flight departs from the main concourse. It runs standard fast-food hours that usually cover the early bank of departures and the late-evening Southwest runs, though closing can creep earlier on slow nights. Expect the classic Wendy’s menu: square burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, baked potatoes, salads, and Frosty desserts at typical national-chain prices.
Most combo meals land in the $10–$14 range in 2026 airport pricing, with kids’ options a bit lower. Baconator and spicy chicken fans get the same builds you’d see off-airport, just with the usual terminal markup. Breakfast is hit-or-miss and may only run through roughly 10:30 a.m., so don’t count on a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit if you land late morning.
Lines spike around the 6–8 a.m. rush and again 4–7 p.m., especially when several Southwest flights at adjacent gates board at once. Seating right by the counter fills quickly; plan on taking food back toward your exact gate number. Mobile ordering availability can change, so assume you’ll order at the counter and wait 5–15 minutes during peaks.
Tip: If your connection at HOU Terminal 1 is under 30 minutes, skip the full combo and just grab a Frosty or fries so you’re not juggling a bag as they call Group B.