Fresh pretzel smell hits you near Gate B at RIC
Auntie Anne’s sits past security in Concourse B at Richmond (Terminal 1), an easy stop if your flight goes out of gates B3–B12. It’s a walk-up counter only, so plan to take everything back to your seat. Lines build fast in the morning rush and again around the 4:00–6:00 p.m. bank, mostly for quick snacks to carry onboard.
The menu sticks to the usual Auntie Anne’s staples: original salted pretzel, cinnamon sugar, and pepperoni are the main draws, plus pretzel nuggets if you don’t want to juggle a full-sized twist. You’ll also see cheese and sweet dipping sauces at the register. Expect airport markups: a basic pretzel usually lands in the $5–$7 range, with drinks pushing your total closer to $10.
If you want something more filling, the pepperoni pretzel or mini pretzel dogs are the closest thing to a “meal” and pair fine with a 20 oz soda or lemonade. For a quick sugar hit before an early departure, cinnamon sugar nuggets are easier to eat at a crowded gate than the full pretzel. Soft drinks and lemonades sit in the cooler for grab-and-go, handy if boarding starts in under 15 minutes.
Hours swing with flight schedules, but the stand generally opens by the first bank of departures around 5:00–5:30 a.m. and stays open into the early evening. Don’t count on it late at night; if your arrival is after 9:00 p.m., assume it might be closed and have a backup in mind elsewhere in Terminal 1.
Tip: Order pretzel nuggets instead of a full twist if your gate change pings you mid-line; they’re easier to carry during a last-minute walk from B3 to B12.