It wasn’t long ago that the pandemic halted air travel for most Americans. Through it all, the difficulty of finding an actually good airport meal has persisted, whether you’re the type of person who shows up hours before boarding or the one running late.
This guide highlights all of the dining options at John F. Kennedy International Airport based on concessions information from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. While Eater will continue to update this guide, the hours and availabilities of these vendors are subject to change.
Terminal 1
Dunkin’: Doughnuts and coffee. Food court, pre-security
Eat & Go Istanbul: Turkish food, from toast to gyros, plus sweets and pastries like baklava. Between gates 5-7, post-security
Euro Cafe: Coffee, tea, and baked goods. Arrivals level west, pre-security
JikJi Cafe: Counter-service Korean and Japanese food like bulgogi, udon noodle soup, and kimbap. Food court, pre-security
McDonald’s: Burger fast-food chain. Food court, pre-security
Pizza Pub: Grab-and-go pizza shop. Departures level gate 8, pre-security
Soho Bites: Charcuterie, chicken wings, beer, and wine. Departures level gate 3, post-security
Soy and Sake: Ramen, dumplings, and Asian fusion fare. Departures level gate 6, post-security
Starbucks: Coffee chain. Gate 3
The Local: American restaurant serving breakfast, burgers, flatbread pizzas, co*cktails, and beer. Departures level gate 4, post-security
Uptown Market: A selection of snack offerings. Departures level gate 8 - 10, post-security
Wok & Roll: Steam-table Chinese fare. Food court, pre-security
Terminal 4
Bento Sushi: Grab-and-go sushi and donburi rice bowls. Gate B26, post-security
Blue Point Brewery: A brewpub from the New York-based brewery. Gate 33, post-security
Buffalo Wild Wings: Chicken wing chain. Gate B26, post-security
Camden Foods: Sandwich shop with coffee and tea. Gate B41, retail hall west, post-security
Dunkin’: Dunkin’ has three locations in Terminal 4. Arrivals east, pre-security; gates A2 and B33
Flatiron Coffee Roasters: Coffee shop with standard drinks and comfortable seating. Retail hall east, post-security
Jamba Juice: Smoothie and juice chain. Gate B27, post-security
La Brea Bakery: The only East Coast outpost of Nancy Silverton’s renowned bakery. Bagel sandwiches, muffins, and coffee. Gate B34, post-security
Le Grand Comptoir: A wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Retail hall west, post-security
McDonald’s: Fast-food burger chain. Retail hall east, post-security
Mi Casa Cantina and Restaurant: This Mexican restaurant serves street food, including tortas, burritos, salads, and guacamole. Tequila and mezcal-based co*cktails come from Lynnette Marrero, who is also behind drinks at Brooklyn Peruvian favorite Llama Inn. Gate B23, post-security
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Coffee and tea chain. Gates A3 and Gates B27, post-security
Pizza Vino: A pizzeria with wine. Gate B29, post-security
Shake Shack: Terminal 4 has two branches of Danny Meyer’s popular burger chain. Gates B22 and B37, post-security
So Chocolate: Chocolate and candy shop. Retail hall east, post-security
The Palm Bar & Grille: The airport version of a famed Manhattan steakhouse. Retail hall west, post-security
Tigin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant: An Irish pub and restaurant. Gate A5, post-security
Vino Kitchen and Bar: A wine bar with beer, cider, and paninis. Retail hall
Terminal 5
5ive Steak: Salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, and sushi. Marketplace, post-security
AeroNuova: Italian with a menu created by Pasta Flyer’s Mark Ladner. Central concourse, post-security
Artichoke Pizza: A location of the popular New York pizzeria. Food hall, post-security
Aunt Butchie’s Bakery Café: Dessert shop that started on Staten Island in the ’90s. Gates 15-16, post-security
Baked by Melissa: Mini cupcakes from the New York chain. Marketplace, post-security
Caribbean Kitchen: Caribbean restaurant with steam table fare. Food hall, post-security
Cibo Express Gourmet Market: Convenience store with grab-and-go fare. Opposite security checkpoint and at baggage claim 4, pre-security and gates 4 and 9 and in the food hall, post-security
Custom Burger: Grab-and-go burger shop. Food hall, post-security
Deep Blue on the Fly: Grab-and-go version of one of the better sushi spots you’ll find in an airport. Marketplace, post-security
Deep Blue Sushi: One of the best sushi spots you’ll find in an airport. Marketplace, post-security
Dunkin’: Dunkin’ has three locations in Terminal 5. Check-in, arrivals, and food court
H&H Bagel: Bagel shop. Food hall, post-security
Jamba Juice: Smoothies and juices. Marketplace, post-security
La Vie: Sit-down restaurant with pasta, pizza, and eggplant Parmesan. Gate 22 Grand Concourse, post-security
Loft: Sit-down restaurant with all-day breakfast. Opposite gate 26, post-security
Lucy’s Asian Kitchen: Fast-casual Asian fare. Food hall, post-security
New York Sports Grill: Bar with burgers and sandwiches. Gates 9-10, post-security
Piquillo: A Spanish tapas spot. Central concourse, post-security
Revolucion Market: Quick-service Mexican food with an attached takeout counter. Gates 11-12, post-security
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Gate 22, post-security
World Bean Coffee Bar & Cafe: Coffee and pastries. Gate 9, post-security
Terminal 7
Apartment 7B Deli: Grab-and-go deli and market. Food court and near gate 6, post-security
Bento Sushi: A sushi spot with other locations in the airport. Food court, post-security
Brindle Room: Off-shoot of an East Village burger spot of the same name. Food court, post-security
Brooklyn Rebel: Food court pizzeria rated by Dave Portnoy. Food court, post-security
Dunkin’: Dunkin’ has one location in Terminal 7. Gate 10, post-security
Le Grand Comptoir: A wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Food court, post-security
Irving Farm Coffee: Coffee, bagels, and other cafe fare. Food court, post-security
True Burger: An upscale burger shop. Food court, post-security
Terminal 8
Angelina’s Metro Market: Pre-made and made-to-order sandwiches. Arrivals, pre-security
Baskin-Robbins/Dunkin’: Coffee, doughnuts, and ice cream from a shared stall. Gate 42, post-security
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse: A dark-wood steakhouse with breakfast, salads, sandwiches, steak, and a full bar. Main terminal, pre-security
Cascata: Double-duty spot for grab-and-go sandwiches, smoothies, and salads, as well as a wine bar with small plates. Gate 34, post-security
Dunkin’: Coffee and doughnuts. Arrivals, pre-security
Drink Martini Bar: A selection of alcoholic beverages at a full bar with a martini list. Gate 6, post-security
Mezze Cafe: Paninis, wraps, and baked goods. Food court, post-security
New York Sports Bar: Sports bar with 24 beers on tap. Gate 10, post-security
O’Neal’s Restaurant: Pub with full bar and comfort food such as mac and cheese and burgers. Gate 6, post-security
Soho Bistro: Bar with breakfast, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Gate 43, post-security
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Near food court, post-security
TWA Hotel
Paris Cafe: Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant serves food inspired by Trans World Airlines in-flight menus from the ’50s and ’60s. Second level of the hotel, open to the public
Connie: A co*cktail lounge within a restored 60-year-old TWA airplane known as Connie, which broke the transcontinental speed record on a flight from California to New York in 1946. Outside the hotel, open to the public
The Sunken Lounge: A bar in a red-velvet conversation pit serving 1960s-era favorites like an Old Fashioned and a champagne co*cktail that used to be served in gold-flecked glassware to TWA’s elite passengers. Wines and craft beers, along with olives, charcuterie, and other snacks. Hotel lobby, open to the public
TWA Food Hall: A food hall connected to the TWA Hotel with vendors like Feltman’s Hot Dogs of Coney Island and Mister Softee, open since 1956. Food hall, open to the public
Rooftop Pool Bar: A bar at the rooftop observation deck, which overlooks a busy runway, serving aviation-themed drinks like the “Quickie Vacation,” made with vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime, and Prosecco. Poolside fare includes flatbread pizzas and a hummus platter. Only open to hotel guests or with the public with a day-pass
Coffee Bar: Chicago-based Intelligentsia Coffee pours coffee here and throughout the large hotel lobby. Hotel lobby, open to the public
