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Modern Market

4.0 (725 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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MODERN MARKET ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Counter with one kiosk to the left.
David R.

Food is very tasty. Portion size is very small. Cashiers did not greet us or offer to take our order. They pointed us to a kiosk to order. Apparently the person in front of us had difficulty ordering so the line started backing up. Finally the cashier motioned us to walk up and order. Crowded eating area where a majority of the customers were getting McDonald's. Sandwich was tasty with fresh ingredients, but as you can see from the photo, about quadruple the bread to ingredients.

Chicken, sweet potato bowl
Nicki P.

I was on a very quick layover and had to get a bite before boarding. I'm always on the hunt for healthy meals and came across Modern Market. I quickly ordered the chicken and sweet potato bowl. Came out in very timely and I had time to eat it before I got on the plane. This is probably the best meal I've ever had in an airport. 10/10!!! It was so good, fresh, and healthy! Loved it! This is exactly what I was looking for - protein forward with healthy carbs, and the green spicy sauce was amazing! Appreciated the delicious meal!!

Mei T.

For lunch, I ordered a Thai coconut salad, which was a bed of mixed greens topped roasted chicken, rosemary maple sweet potato, toasted coconut, cucumber, toasted peanut, pickled onion, cilantro, peanut mango dressing. It was an interesting combination of ingredients. I didn't necessarily loved it, but I didn't hate it either. The combination of flavors just didn't do it for me.

Katharine S.

I was absolutely delighted by the size and quality of my chicken bowl. I felt so healthy. The price was appropriate for airport food. I placed my order on the kiosk, and I received a friendly hello and greeting from a real human being working there when I entered the space. Best place to get dinner in DEN!

Post eating, half left, Smoky Chicken protein bowl
Leslie M.

Placing and receiving my order was an absolute breeze. They have a self-service kiosk that allows for a straight forward and customizable ordering experience. The customer service was brief but helpful. I ordered the the Smokey Chicken Bowl. They offered a generous serving of all ingredients - chicken, potatoes, quinoa/rice mix, tomatoes, slaw, and salsa. The chicken and sweet potatoes were wonderfully flavorful. The rice/quinoa was pretty bland but that is ok with the various ingredients to mix with it. The tomatoes and salsa, however, we're so spicy I couldn't taste a thing. I also ordered the Mac n' Cheese. They were cheesy with a hint of southwestern flavor, I liked it. The noodles were just a smidge overcooked for my taste (I prefer al dente), but that could be due to the time of day - I ordered at 730p, so it had probably been cooked hours ago and softened over time. I paid $26 for both items. Portions were large. All-in-all, it was a good meal but be forwarded about the spice & wowza.

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Tracy B.

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."

John G.

I love this place. The green chili egg and potato breakfast burrito is a showstopper. Awesome staff too.

Seared Ahi Salad
David C.

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.

3/2025
Leeza D.

I find myself at DEN a lot. Modern Market is my absolute favorite place to grab a meal when I'm in DEN. The staff is always friendly and the service is always fast. My favorite item to order is the Thai coconut salad which comes with a peanut butter dressing. Absolutely delicious. It comes with chicken, but I also add tofu because their tofu is delicious. I always have to grab a curry sweet potato soup also. It's so good that I would to get the recipe and make it at home and eat it all the time. Casual. Modern is located near gate C31 in the Southwest terminal. Please come and create your own experience.

Buddha Bowl- tofu
Michele M.

I had a 3 hour layover and walked up and down the terminal looking for something good and sort of healthy. I picked Modern Market because they say they make their food to order. I ordered the Buddha Bowl which had a lot of ingredients (Organic sesame glazed tofu, rice and quinoa, spicy roasted broccoli, carrot, citrus cabbage slaw, and peanuts with a peanut mango sauce) The tofu had no taste and I didn't see any sesame glaze. The carrots and "citrus cabbage slaw" also had no flavor. The carrots and cabbage seemed like fresh out of the bag with no seasoning at all. The roasted broccoli was the only thing in the bowl that had any taste and it was a bit spicy. I don't even like broccoli but I ate this broccoli for the flavor. The peanut mango sauce was ok but it didn't go with the bowl. It might have been better on a salad. I tried to eat it but couldn't finish even half of the bowl. I can't say much for the service since I ordered on a kiosk. They have their own little seating section but it was filthy.

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1 month ago

Food and service are always excellent. I travel out of DIA regularly and eat here almost every time.

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1 month ago

mariella took care of me and my family. really outstanding customer service. 10/10 experience. for the airport I highly recommen.

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The pizzas are amazing, so is the salads, the employees are helpful too, i highly recommend them

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Super friendly and efficient. Helped us when we were in a hurry. Will Stop here again when we are back at the airport.

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Ask the Community - Modern Market

Are there many vegetarian and or vegan options?

About a quarter of the breakfast options are vegetarian. There are two that are vegan.

Is this actually open at 5am?

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. At this time Modern Market in concourse B opens at 6:30am. Modern Market C concourse opens at 10AM. Normally we do open at 5AM and hope to get back to that soon. Hope to see you soon at DIA!

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