Only big-name burger joint past security in Terminal 2
Goody's Burger House in Terminal 2 is the airport’s familiar Greek fast-food brand, basically filling the McDonald’s slot for SKG. It sits airside after security, so you can eat here even with a tight departure from the Schengen gates in T2. Expect the standard Goody’s menu: burgers, fries, chicken options, salads, soft drinks, and coffee-based drinks, all served on trays for eat-in or takeaway to the gate.
Pricing runs noticeably higher than city branches, with burger meals commonly a few euros more than downtown Thessaloniki. Reviewers call it “typical Goody’s quality, but airport prices,” so think mid-teens in euros if you want a burger, fries, and drink combo. It still works as one of the few spots in SKG where you can get a full fast-food lunch or dinner instead of just a pastry and espresso.
Seating is set up in a canteen-style block that handles families and small groups better than the scattered two-top tables at nearby cafés in Terminal 2. Parents mention Goody's as the only place that reliably “saved us with kids who just wanted burgers and fries,” especially on evening departures after 18:00. If you’re flying with 3–4 people, have one person grab a table while the others get in line so you don’t end up eating on the floor by the gates.
Watch out for noon rush and the 19:00–21:00 dinner wave, when lines can stretch 10–15 people deep and orders sometimes take 15+ minutes to come out, slower than you’d expect from a fast-food counter. Regulars suggest ordering the moment you clear security in Terminal 2, then sitting down to sort boarding passes and chargers while you wait. One last tip: check your gate first; some non‑Schengen flights board from the far end of T2, a 5–10 minute walk away with kids and trays.