Morning lines hit 20+ minutes at the B‑gates Starbucks
The Starbucks near Concourse B at RSW turns into a queue trap from about 5:30–8:00 a.m., when early departures leave. One reviewer clocked the line “out the door” at roughly 20 minutes around 6 a.m. It sits near the B gates in the Main terminal, so every early flyer funnels past it looking for caffeine before boarding.
There are at least two Starbucks in the airport: one near the main security checkpoint and one closer to the B gates. Both open for the morning rush, and reviewers say the gate‑side one near Concourse B feels busier when multiple flights board around the same time. Expect standard Starbucks pricing at about $$ per drink and a middling 3.5‑star reputation driven mostly by waits, not staff attitude.
Menu is the usual: hot and iced espresso drinks, drip coffee, teas, plus breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Multiple reviews mention certain food items running out by mid‑morning, especially the more popular breakfast sandwiches. Because of that, regulars often grab just coffee here and plan on food elsewhere in the Main terminal rather than risk waiting 15 minutes and finding the pastry case picked over.
Mobile ordering is hit‑or‑miss at RSW, with several travelers noting that the app either doesn’t show this location or doesn’t shorten the wait. When the line backs up, a few reviews mention drinks coming out inconsistent or clearly rushed, especially complicated iced espresso builds. Early‑morning staff still get credit for keeping the line moving and staying polite under pressure.
What regulars do: budget an extra 15–20 minutes, grab Starbucks immediately after clearing security, then walk to the B gates with coffee in hand. Practical move: if your boarding time is within 30 minutes, skip the line at the B‑gates store and check the Starbucks by security instead; it’s often a bit shorter once the first wave has passed.