Terminal A’s “healthy” signpost sits at Gate 8/9
By Gate 8/9 in Terminal A, Farmer’s Market shows up on airport maps as the better-for-you option among the burgers and bar food. It runs American casual basics with a lighter tilt: salads, sandwiches, fruit cups, yogurt, and usually a couple of hot items behind the counter. It’s all post-security, so you’re fine if you’ve already cleared TSA for an early Southwest or American flight out of A.
Hours track the first and last bank of departures in Terminal A, roughly 5:00 a.m. to around the final 9:00–10:00 p.m. flights, but late-night options can thin out. Expect airport pricing: think around $10–$15 for a sandwich or salad and $4–$6 for snacks and drinks. Menus skew toward pre‑made items in cold cases plus a short made‑to‑order list, so don’t expect a sit-down diner feel.
Because there’s almost no detailed intel from frequent flyers, treat Farmer’s Market as a practical stop, not a destination. Use it to grab a turkey or veggie sandwich, a salad, or hummus and chips if you’re trying to keep it lighter than the fried options closer to Gate 7. Seating nearby is mostly standard gate chairs, and power outlets around Gates 8 and 9 can be hit or miss, so plan to eat at the gate rather than spend time hunting for a table.
Credit cards are accepted and receipts list “Farmer’s Market” with the Terminal A address, which helps if you expense meals. Lines are usually shorter here than at the Starbucks further down in A during the 6:00–8:00 a.m. rush. Tip: if your flight boards at Gate 10 or 11, walk down to Farmer’s Market by Gate 8/9 first, grab your food, then circle back so you’re not stuck with just bar menus near your gate.