The Sacramento-famous cheese-skirt burger actually shows up in Terminal B
Squeeze Burger in SMF Terminal B brings in the same over-the-top cheese skirt you see at their Sacramento-area locations, just scaled to airport timing. It sits airside in Terminal B, so you need a boarding pass to reach it. Think short-order grill: burgers, fries, and basic sides, cooked to order rather than sitting in a warmer. Expect a higher airport markup than town, with burgers edging toward the mid-teens once you add tax.
The draw is the classic Squeeze with Cheese: a patty griddled under a mound of shredded cheese that melts out and crisps into a lacy ring around the burger. That cheese skirt is the reason locals talk about the brand at all. Portion sizes run large compared with other Terminal B quick-service spots, so one burger and fries can easily cover a normal meal. If you’re counting minutes to boarding, you’re better off ordering at least 25–30 minutes before you want to eat, since the skirt takes a bit longer than a basic fast-food burger.
Menu boards list the usual burger variants plus add-ons like bacon and grilled onions, along with fries and soft drinks. You’re paying typical airport pricing, so a burger, fries, and drink combo can climb toward the $20 mark. There’s no table service; you order at the counter, grab a buzzer or listen for your name, and eat at nearby Terminal B seating by the gate area. If you just want a quick snack before a Southwest or Alaska flight, split fries or onion rings rather than committing to a full cheese-skirt build.
There aren’t consistent reports yet on speed or quality at this specific SMF outpost, so treat it like any airport one-off: check how many orders are ahead of you and how busy the Terminal B food court looks. One practical move: if you’re on a tight turn at SMF, skip custom toppings and stick to a standard cheese-skirt burger to keep prep closer to that 10–15 minute range.