Gate-side basic supply stop in Terminal B
This Hudson News sits in Terminal B at SJC, handy if you’re killing time near the Southwest and Alaska gates and realize you forgot something. It’s post-security, so you can pop in after TSA without risking a re-check. Think of it as the place to grab the thing you should’ve packed before you left home.
Standard newsstand lineup here: bottled water, sodas, and grab-and-go snacks typically in the $3–$7 range, plus gum and mints stacked near the checkout. You’ll also see pre-made sandwiches and protein snacks in the cooler, which work in a pinch if all the nearby food spots have long lines. Coffee is basic convenience-store style, not a café stop.
Beyond food, this Terminal B Hudson racks headphones, phone chargers, and power banks, usually in the $20–$40 range, plus USB-C and Lightning cables. There’s also a small wall of travel-sized toiletries and over-the-counter meds, useful if your bag is already checked and you suddenly need pain relievers or cold medicine before a long flight.
Print options run from national newspapers to magazines and a few paperbacks, so you can still grab a real book before a 5-hour SJC–Hawaii or East Coast leg. Kids’ activity books and small toys near the front help for family trips where tablets might die halfway through.
Tip: Hit Hudson News in Terminal B first for water and cords; prices airside at smaller kiosks closer to individual gates often run slightly higher for the same basics.