New York City is one of the biggest airline hubs in the country and the world — home to not one but three airports (we’ll claim Newark for these purposes). And while airports have never been known for excellent fare, that’s slowly changing. This guide highlights all of the dining options at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, based on concessions information from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Coming to Terminal 5 this summer: Airport hospitality group OTG has partnered with JetBlue and Fraport USA Inc. to bring in outposts of three familiar brands: Chinatown’s oldest dim sum restaurant Nom Wah, founded in 1920; Melt Shop, founded in 2011, serving grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken melts, milkshakes, and other
comfort classics; and the Halal Guys, serving halal chicken and gyro.
While Eater will continue to update this guide seasonally, the hours and availabilities of these vendors are subject to change, so double-check before you check ’em out. Check out Eater NY’s airport dining guides to LaGuardia and Newark, too.
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Terminal 1
Dunkin’: The doughnuts and coffee chain operates two outposts in this terminal. Pre-security arrivals level mezzanine and the food court
Eat & Go Istanbul: Turkish food, from toast to gyros, plus sweets and pastries like baklava. Between gates 5 to 7
Euro Cafe: Coffee, tea, and baked goods. Pre-security arrivals level west
Flying Tacos: Tacos, burritos, and chips. Pre-security food court
Madhuban Modern Indian: Chicken and beer. Terminal 1 food court
McDonald’s: Burger fast-food chain. Pre-security food court
Pizza Pub: Grab-and-go pizza shop. Departures level, gate 6
PZA: Pizza slices, chicken wings, subs, pasta, and breakfast. Pre-security food court
Shin Ramyun: K-style noodle bar with Asian foods, snacks, and desserts. Terminal 1 food court
Soho Bites: Charcuterie, chicken wings, beer, and wine. Departures level, gate 3
Soy & Sake: Ramen, dumplings, and Asian fusion fare. Departures level, gate 5
Starbucks: Coffee chain. Gate 3
The Local: American restaurant serving breakfast, burgers, flatbread pizzas, cocktails, and beer. Departures level, gate 4
Wok & Roll: Steam-table Chinese fare. Pre-security food court
Wurst Sausages: Sausages and pretzels. Pre-security food court
Terminal 4
Beacon Bar: Flatbreads, sandwiches, salads, soups. Concourse A
Bento Sushi: Grab-and-go sushi and donburi rice bowls. Gate B26
Blue Point Brewery: A brewpub from the New York-based brewery. Gate 33
Brooklyn Deli: Sandwiches and comfort food. Gate B34
Buffalo Wild Wings: Chicken wing chain. Gate B26
Dunkin’: The doughnuts and coffee chain naturally also operates three locations in this terminal. Pre-security arrivals east; gate B33
Eastward: Standard loaded waffle fries, tacos, cheeseburgers, sandwiches, salads, many with seafood angles. Gate B46
Five Borough Food Hall: Grab-and-go items from an international smattering of cuisines, from tacos to gyros. Retail hall west
Flatiron Coffee Roasters: Coffee shop with drinks and comfortable seating. Retail hall east
Global Sandwiches: Internationally spanning sandwiches, per the name. Main retail hall north wall, west end
Green Goddess: Salads. Main retail hall north
Jamba Juice: Smoothie and juice chain. Gate B27
Le Grand Comptoir: A wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Retail hall west
Mango Taco Truck: Customizable corn tortilla tacos. Main retail hall
McDonald’s: Fast-food burger chain. Retail hall east
Melt Shop: The New York-based grilled cheese chain runs an airport location. Concourse A near gate A3
Mi Casa Cantina: This Mexican restaurant serves street food, including tortas, burritos, salads, and guacamole. Tequila and mezcal-based cocktails were developed by Lynnette Marrero, who is also behind drinks at Brooklyn Peruvian favorite Llama Inn (which is closing in December). Gate B23
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: Coffee and tea chain. Gate B26
Pizza Vino: A pizzeria with wine. Gate B29
Shake Shack: There are two branches of Danny Meyer’s popular burger chain. Gates B22 and B37
So Chocolate: Chocolate and candy shop. Retail hall east
Starbucks: Ubiquitous global coffee chain. Concourse A near gate A2; concourse B near gate B26
The Apothecary: Full-service bar. Main retail hall
The Palm Bar & Grille: The airport version of a famed Manhattan steakhouse. Retail hall west
Van Wyck Bar & Grill: American grill restaurant. Near Gate B41
Vino Kitchen and Bar: A wine bar with beer, cider, and paninis. Retail hall
Terminal 5
Artichoke Pizza: A location of the popular New York pizzeria. Food hall
Aunt Butchie’s Bakery Cafe: A dessert shop that started on Staten Island in the 1990s, with this location run by Cibo. Near gates 515 to 516
Caribbean Kitchen: Caribbean restaurant with steam-table fare. Food hall
Custom Burger: Grab-and-go burger shop. Food hall
Dunkin’: Hi, Dunkin’. There are also three locations throughout this terminal. Pre-security check-in and arrivals; food court
Eggy Weggy: Specializing in egg-based items for breakfast hours only. Food hall
H&H Bagel: Bagels from theiconic New York bagelry. Food hall
Horizon Bakery Cafe: Cibo-run French-ish bakery with pastries and breads. Near gates 501 and 502
Hot & Cold Tables: Belgian fries. Food court
Jacob’s Pickles: The pickle-loving Southern restaurant from the Upper West Side’s outposts includes this one in the airport. Near gate 508
Jamba Juice: Smoothie and juice chain. Central concourse
Leon’s Bagels: The terminal’s got a newer bagel shop too, courtesy of the New York business. Near gate 505
Lucy’s Asian Kitchen: Fast-casual pan-Asian fare. Food hall
Philly Cheesesteaks: The iconic Philadelphia roast beef sandwich. Food court
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Gate 522
Terminal 7
Apartment 7B Deli: Grab-and-go deli, market, and restaurant. Food court
Bento Sushi: Airport sushi. Food court
Brindle Room: Offshoot of an East Village burger spot of the same name. Food court
Brooklyn Rebel: Food court pizzeria. Food court
Dunkin’: There’s no such thing as too much coffee, so naturally, coffee and teas from Queens’s favorite chain. Pre-security arrivals; gate 10
Le Grand Comptoir: A wine bar with cheese and charcuterie. Gate 6
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: Coffee, bagels, and other cafe fare. Food court
True Burger: An upscale burger shop. Food court
Terminal 8
Alidoro: The NYC-based Italian sandwich mini-chain has an outpost in the airport. Gates 39 and 41
Bagel Boss: Bagels, flagels, black & white cookies, and deli items. Food hall.
Bevo’s Kitchen: Snacks and jams spot from a Queens-based business. Concourse B across gate 8
BKLYN Blend: A Brooklyn-based, Black-owned juice bar. Gate 12
Black Star Bakery: New York coffee and pastry. Food hall
Black Tap Bar: Serving cocktails and beers. Gate 34
Cobblestones Biergarten and Bar: A European-style beer hall. Food hall
Dos Toros Taqueria: Fast-casual taqueria chain. Near gate 35
Dunkin’: Coffee! Doughnuts! Munchkins! Pre-security near baggage carousel 9 as a combination with Jimmy John’s; near gates 39 and 41; main terminal
Eataly: The Italian market chain operates an outpost in the airport. Near gate 43
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown: Bourbon brown sugar BBQ wings and more. Food hall
Jimmy John’s: Sandwiches. Baggage claim
Mito: Sushi and dim sum. Food hall
Naya: Eastern Mediterranean bowls and wraps. Food hall
Neir’s: A tavern serving pub food. Gate 32
Nolita Wine Bar: Featuring tapas and wines. Near check-ins after security
Pret a Manger: Sandwiches, salad, coffee, and more from a UK chain. Gate 4
Shake Shack: The New York-based global burger chain’s so nice, it’s in JFK twice. Near gate 10
Starbucks: Global coffee chain. Concourse C near gate 46
Tender Crush: Chicken dishes and sandwiches. Gate 40
TWA Hotel
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 in 1946. Outside the hotel, open to the public
Crepes Your Way: As the name says. Food hall
Feltman’s of Coney Island: Hot dogs and more. Food hall
Fly-By Bagels: Sandwiches and omelets. Food hall
Joe Coffee: The New York City roaster is running a coffee bar here with espresso drinks, matcha, and teas. Lobby near the hotel check-in area, open to the public
Mister Softee: Iconic soft serve. Food hall
Paris Cafe & Lisbon Lounge by Jean-Georges: A cafe with midcentury vibes and a view. TWA Hotel
Pool Bar: A cocktail bar by the TWA infinite pool. Only open to hotel guests or to the public with a day pass. TWA Hotel
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
