Absolutely. I always buffer my time to the airport so I can stop off somewhere like a Whole Foods and load up on some food prior to the flight. Salad bar is typically my go-to.
You know that the system is screwed up when you can hold up the Whole Foods salad bar, as being the bargain option!
I’ve found the dine-in restaurant options at EWR to be of reasonable quality, at least pre-pandemic. The food court areas are very hit or miss, even with the price gouging.
A. It’s less expensive
B. It tastes 100% better