Only post-TSA water stop in PNS besides the bar
Past security in the Main terminal, CNBC News runs 5:00AM to last flight and ends up more drink station than newsstand. Think cold bottled water, sodas, and basic snacks at typical “airport pricing,” not a deep wall of books. It sits near the gates in the compact post-security area, so you’ll walk by it on your way to almost any PNS departure.
Prices sit in the $ tier but feel higher on single bottles and chips, exactly what multiple reviews call out as “airport pricing.” A 20oz water and a small bag of nuts can easily hit $7–$8. Magazine and book racks are thin compared with larger hubs; one TripAdvisor flyer summed it up as “drinks and magazines but not much else.” If you want a real reading binge, download to a Kindle before you fly.
Most regulars use CNBC News as their post-TSA refill point because PNS signage reminds you that pre-security drinks get tossed at screening. One Google reviewer noted it as the only place to grab water after TSA aside from the bar, so expect a mini rush after each morning bank of flights around 6:30–8:00AM. The shop runs under the Paradies Lagardère umbrella, the same group that runs other CNBC-branded spots across small and mid-size U.S. airports.
Selection leans hard into grab-and-go: chips, candy, gum, and a few travel fixes like headphones and phone cables. Frequent flyers mention topping up gum and last-minute charging cords here instead of packing them. Don’t expect hot food or fresh sandwiches; this is closer to a tiny convenience store than a café, with inventory squeezed into a small footprint near the Main terminal gates.
Practical tip: Skip the landside vending machines, clear TSA, then buy one large water and a snack here in a single transaction to blunt the markup.