Restaurants in DEN Airport Area
Modern Market
One of 25 restaurants we've tracked near DEN Airport Area.
Things to Know
Modern Market is a fast-casual healthy restaurant at Denver International Airport known for fresh salads and bowls, offering quality grab-and-go options for travelers with limited time.
Modern Market stands out as a genuinely healthy airport alternative with crisp vegetables and quality ingredients, though consistency between locations varies noticeably.
- ✓Fresh, crisp greens and vegetables that don't feel wilted or sad like typical airport food
- ✓Buddha bowls and salads are satisfying and light without leaving you feeling bogged down
- ✓Reasonably priced for airport dining, with meals under $20
- ⚠Quality is inconsistent across locations—some visits feature bland, cold ingredients that taste like they were just pulled from a fridge
- ⚠Seasoning is sometimes completely absent from dishes like egg scrambles and potatoes
- ⚠Atmosphere feels institutional and depressing, more like a cafeteria than a restaurant
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —Seared Ahi Salad
- —Buddha bowl with tofu
- —BLT salad
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Tracy Blair
a month ago
1.15.26: I had a layover in Denver and wanted to grab dinner without having to wait long at a sit down eatery. I also wanted something healthy, which is kind of hard to find at an airport without spending a decent penny. I came across modern looking for a pasta salad and to my delight they had healthy options. I ordered the Seared Ahi Salad and thought it was decently priced at under $20. The portion of ahi, veggies, and lettuce was pretty adequate and didn't leave me feeling bogged down. Greens were crisp and no signs of wilting, so that's a plus. Ambiance was hustle and bustle busy with travelers but I didn't feel I waited very long and I was satisfied with the value and freshness being it was "airport food."
David Choi
4 months ago
I am a fan of going to Modern Market when I want a quick and healthy bite to eat. I assumed this location would be at least of similar quality to other ones I’ve been to before but that was far from the case. I ordered the Seared Ahi Salad and I was amazed at the lack of quality and care. First off, the salad just looked unappetizing and like it was just thrown together. Nothing was really seasoned or anything and the ahi was super cold like it was just taken out of a fridge. It tasted decent though. Service was pretty good with nice employees. Atmosphere is a little depressing there. It feels like a prison dining hall.
Aviatrix
9 months ago
Well done, Denver. A Buddha bowl with tofu. Got one the regular way and the other without peanuts and it was very good. I’m impressed. The South doesn’t understand this concept whatsoever. As big as the Atlanta airport is, they still don’t get what real food is supposed to look like with the over abundance of fried and brown foods. It’s nice to find fresh vegetables that’s more than a salad or a mere smoothie. Good job you guys.
viley welch
a month ago
Just ordered breakfast before boarding a flight!!! Big mistake because I have no time to return this breakfast!!! Not one ounce of seasoning on this egg scramble and these potatoes are stale cold and OLD! Disappointed as I’ve eaten here many times before!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modern Market worth it in DEN Airport Area?
Modern Market stands out as a genuinely healthy airport alternative with crisp vegetables and quality ingredients, though consistency between locations varies noticeably. Known for: fresh airport food worth the layover stop.
What should I order at Modern Market?
Popular choices at Modern Market include Seared Ahi Salad, Buddha bowl with tofu, BLT salad.
What do visitors love about Modern Market?
Fresh, crisp greens and vegetables that don't feel wilted or sad like typical airport food Buddha bowls and salads are satisfying and light without leaving you feeling bogged down Reasonably priced for airport dining, with meals under $20
Is there anything to know before visiting Modern Market?
Quality is inconsistent across locations—some visits feature bland, cold ingredients that taste like they were just pulled from a fridge Seasoning is sometimes completely absent from dishes like egg scrambles and potatoes Atmosphere feels institutional and depressing, more like a cafeteria than a restaurant
How expensive is Modern Market?
Modern Market is moderately priced, with a 4.4-star rating from 2,248 Google reviews.
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