Gate-side gyros before security at LGB
Outside security in Terminal 1, George's Greek Cafe runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so this is a pre-checkpoint stop for anyone with time before an afternoon or early evening flight. It sits landside with the other small food counters, so you can eat with friends or family who aren’t flying, then head through TSA together.
Pricing sits in the “$” tier, which is rare for airport food; expect sandwiches, gyros, and salads that feel closer to street prices than terminal markups. Local flyers know the George’s name from around Long Beach, and this airport outpost keeps the same basic Greek lineup: gyro meat, pita, feta-heavy salads, and simple sides.
Figure on grabbing a gyro or chicken pita in the $10–$15 range and a soda or bottled water for a few dollars more, which usually beats what you’ll pay airside at bigger hubs. Portions lean toward “solid lunch” rather than giant platters, so add fries or a side salad if you’re holding out for a late dinner at your destination.
Hours matter here: doors open at 10 a.m., so you won’t find a true breakfast menu for those 7 a.m. departures from LGB. If you want something before a morning flight, plan on coffee or a pastry elsewhere and treat George’s as an early lunch stop for midday departures.
Since George’s sits before security, build an extra 20–30 minutes into your timing so you’re not rushing a gyro right before the TSA queue. One simple move: order to-go, carry it through security, and eat at your gate in Terminal 1 instead of racing the boarding call with a full tray.