Smoothies and bowls are scarce at MKE; Jamba fills that gap
In General Mitchell’s Main terminal, Jamba is the rare place focused on smoothies and lighter snacks in a concourse packed with fried food, burgers, and bagels. It sits post-security near the other national chains, and the menu sticks to the usual Jamba lineup: fruit smoothies, protein blends, and a few granola or acai-style bowls. Think quick calories in a cup instead of a full plate.
Price-wise, expect around $7–$10 for a smoothie and similar for bowls, so it lands in the $$ tier for what is essentially a drink. One Google reviewer put it bluntly: “Prices are steep but at least there’s something vaguely healthy.” Portion sizes draw complaints for feeling small compared to the cost, especially for larger-size smoothies that run closer to $10 after tax.
Jamba here leans snack over meal; reviews mention smoothies and bowls as the standard orders rather than sandwiches or wraps. Regulars often treat it as a supplement: grab a 16–20 oz smoothie here, then pick up a sandwich or salad from another Main terminal spot. That combo keeps you under about $20–$22 total while still feeling like you got something fresher than a heat-lamp burger.
Watch out for the mid-morning rush, roughly 8:30–10:30 a.m., when everyone seems to want a smoothie at once and waits can push past 10–15 minutes. One traveler said Jamba was “clutch for a smoothie when I couldn’t face another airport burger,” but even they noted the line. Regulars who fly through MKE often use the Jamba app to order ahead when available and then just swing by the counter to grab their drink.
Tip: If you land hungry, place a mobile order while taxiing to the gate in the Main terminal so your smoothie is ready by the time you walk over.