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🍽️ Eating and Drinking at JFK Airport

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Eating at JFK airport

Quick Answers for Hungry Travelers at JFK

  • 🍩 24/7 food options? Dunkin’ is available 24/7 in several terminals. Look for Grab & Go spots like CIBO Express in Terminal 5.
  • ☕ Early morning coffee? Euro Café (T1) and Starbucks (T1, T5, T8) open as early as 5:00 am. Flatiron Coffee (T4) is also a favorite for early flyers.
  • 🥗 Vegan or gluten-free? Yes! Try Camden Foods (T4), Mezze Café (T8), or Flying Tacos (T1). Many markets offer labeled healthy snacks.
  • 💰 Budget-friendly meals? McDonald’s (T1, T4) and Dunkin’ offer the lowest prices, but expect long lines. Urban Crave (T4) is a decent fast alternative.
  • 🥪 Best grab-and-go between flights? CIBO Express (T5), Soho Bites (T1), and Re:Vive Bars (T5) are top-rated for quick bites.
  • 🍷 Sit-down with good food? Try Deep Blue Sushi (T5), Bobby Van’s Steakhouse (T8), or Le Grand Comptoir (T4) if you have time and appetite.

JFK Airport offers an extensive list of restaurants, cafes, fast food locations, and Grab & Go services throughout its terminals.

Below, we not only list all the dining options but also provide pros and cons based on passenger experiences. This will help you make the best decision according to your needs.

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📢 User Experiences

🍕 Terminal 1

  • McDonald's: ✅ Affordable and fast. ❌ Long lines during peak hours.
  • Eat & Go Istanbul: ✅ Good Mediterranean food with vegetarian options. ❌ Slow service during busy times.
  • Soho Bites: ✅ Decent snack option. ❌ Limited variety.
  • Flying Tacos: ✅ Well-prepared tacos and vegan options. ❌ High prices for the quantity.
  • Euro Café: ✅ Well-rated coffee and breakfast. ❌ Small space.
  • Dunkin' Food Court: ✅ Good option for coffee and donuts. ❌ Always crowded.
  • JikJi Café: ✅ Authentic and healthy Asian food. ❌ Variable waiting time.

🥩 Terminal 4

  • Shake Shack: ✅ Delicious burgers, vegetarian option. ❌ Long wait during peak hours.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: ✅ Good wings and beers. ❌ Can be noisy.
  • Le Grand Comptoir: ✅ Excellent selection of wines and gourmet snacks. ❌ High price.
  • Pizza Vino: ✅ Good quality pizza, gluten-free option. ❌ Slow service when busy.
  • Camden Foods: ✅ Varied healthy options, ideal for vegetarians. ❌ Inconsistent availability.
  • Urban Crave: ✅ Alternative to traditional fast food. ❌ Small portions.
  • Bento Sushi: ✅ Fresh and quick sushi. ❌ Not always enough stock.

🍣 Terminal 5

  • Deep Blue Sushi: ✅ Fresh and tasty sushi, vegetarian option. ❌ Expensive.
  • 5ive Steak: ✅ Excellent meat and elegant atmosphere. ❌ High prices.
  • Dunkin' Donuts: ✅ Ideal for quick snacks. ❌ Long lines in the morning.
  • Artichoke Pizza: ✅ Pizza with fresh ingredients and large portions. ❌ May be delays in delivery.
  • Caribbean Kitchen: ✅ Authentic flavor and generous portions. ❌ Not all menu items always available.
  • H&H Bagels: ✅ Fresh and traditional bagels. ❌ Prices somewhat high.

🍔 Terminal 7

  • True Burger: ✅ Well-prepared burgers. ❌ Irregular service.
  • Bento Sushi: ✅ Acceptable sushi. ❌ Variable quality.
  • Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: ✅ Excellent specialty coffee. ❌ High prices.
  • Brooklyn Rebel: ✅ Innovative burger options. ❌ Service may be slow.

🥗 Terminal 8

  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse: ✅ Excellent meat and service. ❌ Expensive.
  • Mezze Café: ✅ Healthy and fresh options, vegetarian options. ❌ Limited space.
  • New York Deli: ✅ Well-prepared sandwiches. ❌ Inconsistent attention.
  • SoHo Bistro: ✅ Relaxed atmosphere and vegan options. ❌ May be a long wait.
  • Villa Pizza: ✅ Well-rated pizzas. ❌ Service can be slow.

📊 Comparative Table by Category

Based on what you're looking for and your needs, you can see a comparison of different options below.

Accessible and Quick

McDonald's
Terminal: T1
Pros: Quick and accessible
Cons: Long lines during peak hours


Dunkin' Donuts
Terminal: Various
Pros: Ideal for coffee and snacks
Cons: Can be very crowded 


Soho Bites
Terminal: T1
Pros: Quick snack option
Cons: Limited variety 


Urban Crave
Terminal: T4
Pros: Alternative to traditional fast food
Cons: Small portions 

Gourmet Restaurant

Bobby Van's Steakhouse
Terminal: T8
Pros: Excellent meats and service
Cons: Expensive


Le Grand Comptoir
Terminal: T4
Pros: Wide selection of wines and snacks
Cons: High price 


5ive Steak
Terminal: T5
Pros: Good quality cuts of meat
Cons: High cost 


Deep Blue Sushi
Terminal: T5
Pros: Fresh and well-prepared sushi
Cons: Expensive 

Healthy Options

Mezze Café
Terminal: T8
Pros: Vegetarian and fresh options
Cons: Limited space


Camden Foods
Terminal: T4
Pros: Healthy food and a variety of options
Cons: Not always available 


Eat & Go Istanbul
Terminal: T1
Pros: Mediterranean food with vegetarian options
Cons: Slow service during peak hours 

Cafeteria

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
Terminal: T7
Pros: Special coffee
Cons: High prices 


Euro Café
Terminal: T1
Pros: Coffee and breakfast well evaluated
Cons: May run out of products 


Dunkin' Food Court
Terminal: T1
Pros: Good option for coffee and donuts
Cons: Always crowded 

International Options

Caribbean Kitchen
Terminal: T5
Pros: Authentic Caribbean flavor
Cons: Some dishes may not be available 


Bento Sushi
Terminal: T4
Pros: Fresh and fast sushi
Cons: Limited stock 


JikJi Café
Terminal: T1
Pros: Authentic Asian food
Cons: Variable waiting time 

🍽️ List of All Dining Options

A complete list with all dining locations present, per terminal, is detailed below.

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Terminal 1

  • Arrivals Eatery - Arrivals Hall
  • Downtown Market - Gates 1/2
  • Dunkin' Food Court - Food Court
  • Eat & Go Istanbul - Between Gates 5-7
  • Euro Cafe - West Arrivals Hall
  • Flying Tacos - Food Court
  • JikJi Cafe - Food Court
  • McDonald's - Food Court
  • Pizza Pub - Gate 6
  • Soho Bites - Gate 3
  • Soy & Sake - Gate 5
  • Starbucks Evening - Gate 3
  • Taste NY - Gate 4
  • The LOCAL - Gate 5
  • Uptown Market - Gate 7
  • Wok & Roll - Food Court
  • Wurst Sausages - Food Court

Terminal 4

  • Bento Sushi - Gate B26
  • Blue Point Brewbery - Gate B34
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - Gate B26
  • Camden Foods - West Shopping Area, Gate B41
  • Chocolates & More - Central Shopping Area
  • Dollies - In front of Gate B34
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Gate B33, East Arrivals
  • Five Borough Food Hall - West Shopping Area
  • Flatiron Coffee Roasters - East Shopping Area
  • Jamba Juice - Gate B27
  • La Brea Bakery - Gate B34
  • Le Grand Comptoir - West Shopping Area
  • McDonald's - East Shopping Area
  • Mi Casa - Gate B23
  • Peets Coffee & Tea - Gate B26
  • Pizza Vino - Gate B29
  • Shake Shack - Gates B22 and B37
  • So Chocolate - East Shopping Area
  • The Palm Bar & Grille - West Shopping Area
  • Urban Crave - Gate B46
  • Vino Kitchen & Bar - Shopping Area

Terminal 5

  • 5ive Steak - Central Hall
  • AeroNuova - Central Hall
  • Artichoke Pizza - Food Court
  • Baked by Melissa - Central Hall
  • Blue Sky Traders - Baggage Claim 6
  • Caribbean Kitchen - Food Court
  • CIBO Aunt Butchie's Bakery Café - Gates 15/16
  • Cibo Express Gourmet Market - Central Hall, Food Court, Gates 6 & 9, Pre-Security Arrivals and Departure Area
  • CIBO Horizon Bakery Café - Gate 1
  • Custom Burger/Eggy Weggy - Food Court
  • Deep Blue on the Fly - Central Hall
  • Deep Blue Sushi - Central Hall
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Food Court, Arrivals Hall, Check-in Hall
  • H&H Bagel - Food Court
  • Hot & Cold Tables - Food Court
  • Jamba Juice - Central Hall
  • La Vie - Gate 22
  • Lucy's Asian Kitchen - Food Court
  • New York Sports Grill - Near Gate 10
  • Piquillo - Central Hall
  • Re:Vive Bars - Gates 6, 15/16, 19, 24, Food Court
  • Revolucion Market - Gate 11
  • Starbucks - Gate 22
  • Supply 5 Co. - Gate 11
  • The Loft - North Hall
  • World Bean - Near Gate 18

Terminal 7

  • Apartment 7B Deli & Restaurant - Food Court
  • Bento Sushi - Food Court
  • Brindle Room - Food Court
  • Brooklyn Rebel - Food Court
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Gate 10, Arrivals Area
  • Irving Farm Coffee Roasters - Food Court
  • Johnnie Walker - Central Hall
  • Le Grand Comptoir - Gate 6
  • True Burger - Food Court

Terminal 8

  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Main Hall
  • Cascata - Hall C, Near Gate 34
  • Cibo Market - Hall B, In front of Gate 6
  • Drink Martini Bar - Hall B, Near Gate 6
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Arrivals Hall
  • Mezze Café - Check-in Hall, Main Hall, Gate 12
  • New York Deli - Hall C, Gate 41
  • O'Neal's - Hall B, Gate 6
  • SoHo Bistro - Hall C, Gate 43
  • Starbucks - Main Hall
  • Villa Pizza - Hall C, Gate 38

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