Where to Eat at John F. Kennedy Airport – Eater NY

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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.




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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, cocktails, 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 cocktails 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 cocktail 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 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 cocktail 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

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