Gate-side grab in PHL: Hudson News is everywhere
Hudson News shows up in most PHL terminals, so you’ll usually pass one near gates in B, C, D, E, and F. Think quick magazines, drinks, and last‑minute snacks, not a full grocery run. Shelves lean hard on candy, chips, and bottled drinks, with a small rack of phone chargers and basic toiletries under $20. Good for topping up your carry-on, not restocking your bathroom at home.
Most locations in PHL open around 5:00 a.m. and run until roughly 9:00–10:00 p.m., matching the earliest and latest flight banks. Pricing runs higher than street level: expect $3–4 for bottled water, $2–3 for candy bars, and $20–30 for power banks or headphones. You’ll also find Philly and Eagles souvenirs right by the front racks, plus a small stand of local newspapers alongside national titles.
Food runs to packaged snacks and grab-and-go: protein bars, chips, trail mix, and sometimes pre-wrapped pastries. Fresh options are limited, and anything in a fridge case has typically been sitting for a while by the late evening banks. If you want an actual meal, hit a terminal restaurant first and use Hudson for backup snacks and a drink for the flight.
Final tip: if you just need water, check a sit-down spot or quick-service near your gate; refills on a reusable bottle often beat paying $4 at Hudson News.