Wings and local sports-bar vibes at Gate B9
WOW Café sits near Gate B9 in Terminal 1 and leans hard into wings, burgers, and wraps with Louisiana branding instead of the usual national chains. Expect typical airport prices in the $$ range, with most wing baskets and burgers running around $15–$20 before tax and tip. Multiple TVs run ESPN or whatever game is on, so it feels like a compact sports bar dropped in the concourse.
Hours usually track the morning–evening bank of flights, roughly 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., but kitchens for wings sometimes wind down earlier, especially on slower nights. The menu centers on bone-in and boneless wings in several sauces, plus fries, burgers, and basic wraps. With a 3.5-star average rating, expectations should sit at “decent airport bar food,” not destination dining. One Yelp reviewer summed it up: wings were decent and better than generic airport options, just not memorable.
If you have time, go for traditional wings with one of the hotter sauces and share a basket of fries; that’s what most Yelp photos show, and regulars say sauces are the strong point. When the clock is tight, locals in reviews suggest boneless wings, claiming they come out a few minutes faster than bone-in. Burgers and wraps are fine backup options, but several Google reviews say they come second to the wings here.
Watch out for slow tickets: more than a few travelers mention 20–30 minute waits for wings, even when the dining room isn’t full. Others complain about inconsistent crispiness from batch to batch and higher-than-expected pricing for what is essentially bar food. Several regulars say they call in or place the order as soon as they reach the B gates, then come back closer to boarding. Practical move: if your flight boards at, say, 4:30 p.m., place your order by 3:45 p.m. and eat at the bar so you can walk to B9 in under five minutes.