Gate-side burgers in Terminal 1 before 7 a.m.
Cheeburger Cheeburger sits in Richmond’s Terminal 1, past security, and opens absurdly early at 4:00 a.m. daily. It closes at 7:00 p.m., so this is a breakfast-through-early-dinner stop, not a late-night option. Expect a basic sit-down burger joint vibe with counter service, feed-and-go pace, and prices in typical airport territory for burgers and fries.
Menu focus is burgers, fries, and shakes, with customization as the main hook. You build your burger from patty size up, then stack toppings and sauces, and you can easily turn it into a full meal with a side and drink. Shakes run through the day, so a 10 a.m. burger and chocolate shake is completely normal here. If you’re tight on time, stick to a simple cheeseburger and skip extra toppings that slow down the line.
Breakfast is available in that 4:00–10:00 a.m. window, so you’re not stuck with only pastries before early departures. Prices land above a typical mall food court but still under what you’d pay at a full-service airport restaurant in bigger hubs. Seating is limited and close to the traffic flow in Terminal 1, so expect noise and carry-on bags everywhere during the 6:00–8:00 a.m. bank.
Tip: With the 7:00 p.m. closing time, plan to grab a burger here before an evening departure rather than banking on a last-minute stop after boarding starts.