John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) Restaurants/Food

John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 offer a variety of food options for travellers. These terminals serve different types of cuisine to match the tastes of many passengers. Restaurants and food outlets can be found near various gates and levels, and their hours often depend on flight schedules. Terminal 4 has over 10 restaurants and grab-and-go spots available. Terminal 1 also has a good number of dining options. The other terminals have fewer places to eat, but still include popular names like Dunkin’, Bento Sushi, and Starbucks.

Dining Options at JFK Terminal 1

Restaurants	Signature Dishes	Location	Functional Hours
Arrivals Eatery		Near the JFK Arrival area, outside the security, at Level 1	07:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Dunkin’	Deli, bakery, and breakfast items	Close to the food court at Level 4	24 hours
Euro Cafe	Coffee and bakery food	At Level 1	05:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M.
McDonald’s	Burgers	Level 4, near the food court or AirTrain	06:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
JikJi Cafe	Japanese and Korean cuisines, mainly udon noodle soup, kimbap, and bulgogi	At Level 4	07:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M.
Eat & Go Istanbul	Turkish cuisine, including gyros, toast, and baklava (pastry)	Near Gate 5, post-security area at Level 3	11:00 A.M. to the last flight
Downtown Market		Close to Gate 2 at Level 3	08:00 A.M. to 02:00 A.M.
Taste NY		Near Gate 4 at Level 3	–
Soy & Sake	Dumplings, Asian fusion fare, and Ramen	At Level 3, close to Gate 6	11:00 A.M. until the last flight
The Local	Traditional American food items	Level 3, near Gate 5	07:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Starbucks	Coffee and snacks	Close to Gate 3 at Level 3	06:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M
Pizza Pub	A range of pizzas with flavorful toppings	At Level 3	–

Tip: For location-related details, the map of JFK Terminal 1 should be referred to by fliers.

Restaurants and Eateries in Terminal 4 at JFK

Restaurants at Terminal 4	Best Dishes	Business Hours	Location
Bento Sushi	Donburi rice bowl and grab-and-go sushi	07:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M.	Near Gate B25, after the security area at Level 3
Buffalo Wild Wings	A variety of sauces and seasonings paired with hand-spun wings	07:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M.	Close to Gate B26 at Level 3
Five Borough Food Hall	Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean foods	04:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.	At Level 3, near the Retail Hall
Mi Casa	Burritos, tortes, mezcal-based cocktails, and salads	05:30 A.M. to 01:00 A.M.	Near Gate B22 at Level 3
The Palm Bar & Grille	Flavorful steaks and seafood dishes	05:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.	Close to Retail Hall at Level 3
Blue Point Brewery Company	Various types of bee	05:00 A.M. to 01:00 A.M.	At Level 3
Le Grand Comptoir	Wine bar (inclusive of charcuterie and cheese)	08:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.	Level 3, near Retail Hall
Pizza Vino	Flatbreads, Italian small plates or meals, and pizzas	06:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.	Close to Gate B29 at Level 3
Shake Shack	Crinkle-cut fries and all-natural Angus beef	–	Near Gates B22 and B37 at Level 3

Note: At John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal 4, most outlets are open from Monday to Sunday.

Grab & Go Food Spots in Terminal 4

Grab & Go Options	Popular Food Items	Location	Timing
Camden Foods Zippin	Coffee and deli sandwiches	At Level 3, near Gate B41, after the security area	24 hours
Chocolates & More	Best for chocolates	Close to Retail Hall at Level 3	06:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Dunkin’ Donuts	Breakfast items, deli, and bakery dishes	Near Arrival Lounge at Level 1	05:30 A.M. to 09:00 P.M.
Flatiron Coffee Roasters	Sandwiches, bakery items, and coffee	At Level 3, close to the Retail Hall	05:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
La Brea Bakery	Deli selections and bakery food	Near Gate B34 at Level 3	05:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
McDonald’s	Burgers	At Level 3	–
Jamba Juice	Smoothies and juices	Level 3, close to Gate B27	06:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M.
Camden Foods Co.	Coffee along with deli sandwiches	At Level 3
Dunkin’ Donuts Express	Breakfast items, bakery, and deli meals	Close to Gate A2 and Retail Hall at Level 3	04:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Top Places to Eat in JFK Terminal 5

Restaurants	Best Meals/Food Items	Operational Timing	Location
Artichoke Pizzeria	Pizza	05:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.	Near the Food Hall, after the security area, at Level 3
AeroNuova	Classic Italian cuisine	05:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.	At Level 3, near Marketplace
5iveStreak	Sandwiches, burgers, salads, sushi, and steaks	05:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.	Level 3
Deep Blue Sushi	Asian fusion fare	05:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M.	At Level 3
Caribbean Kitchen	Wings, sandwiches, beers, and burger	05:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.	Close to the Food Hall at Level 3
New York Sports Grill	Burgers along with beer	05:00 A.M. until the last flight	Near Gate 10 at Level 3
Lucy’s Asian Kitchen	Asian specialties	–	At Level 3
Re: Vive Bars	Alcohol	05:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.	Close to Gate 6 and the Food Hall at Level 3
Piquillo	Spanish cuisines	–	Near Marketplace at Level 3
Baked by Melissa	Mini cupcakes	08:30 A.M. to 05:30 P.M.	At Level 3
Deep Blue on the Fly	Sushi	05:00 A.M. To 08:30 A.M.	Close to Marketplace at Level 3
Dunkin’	Hot/iced coffee, donuts, and bagels	Usually open 24 hours	Near the check-in area, baggage claim, and Food Hall at Levels 1 and 3

Note: These outlets are best for those who have early morning flights via JFK Terminal 5

Terminal 7 Dining Guide at JFK Airport

Restaurants/Food Outlets	Most Popular Dishes	Location
Bento Sushi	Sushi	Close to Gate B25 at Level 3
Brooklyn Rebel	Food court pizzeria	At Level 3, close to Gate 3
Brindle Room	East Village burger	Near the Food Court at Level 3
True Burger	Burgers	Level 3
Johnnie Walker	Scotch whisky brand	Near Gate 7 at Level 3
Le Grand Comptoir	Wines	At Level 3, close to Gate 6
Dunkin’ Donuts	Donuts, bagels, and iced or not coffee	Levels 3 and 1
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters	Bagels and coffee	Close to the Food Court,at Level 3
Apartment 7B Delhi & Market	Deli food	Near Gate 6 at Level 3

Note: At John F. Kennedy Terminal 7, these restaurants are generally open during standard hours.

JFK Terminal 8 Restaurants

Restaurants	Top Food Choices	Business Hours	Location
Drink Martini Bar	A variety of alcoholic beverages	–	Near Gate 4, the post-security area at Level 3
Bobby Van’s Grill	Sandwiches, burgers, and beef	–	At Level 3, after JFK departures
Cascata	Pizza and deli sandwiches	–	Level 3, near Gate 34
SoHo Bistro	American cuisine	06:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.	Close to Gate 43 at Level 3
New York Sports Bar	Sandwiches and classic pub appetizers	07:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.	At Level 3, near Gate 10
O’Neals	Beef and fish	05:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M.	Close to Gate 6 at Level 3
Starbucks	Snacks, coffee, and drinks	04:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.	Level 3, near Food & Shops
Mezze Cafe & Bar	Bites, sandwiches, burgers, and drinks	04:00 A.M. to 09:00 P.M.	At Level 3
Dunkin’	Deli meals, bakery, as well as breakfast items	06:00 A.M. to 07:30 P.M.	Level 1, near arrivals

Note: From Monday to Sunday, at John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal 8, flyers can enjoy these items.

Numerous dining and takeaway options are available at all the terminals of JFK International Airport in New York. JFK restaurants have a variety of cuisines for arriving and departing fliers. Along with cuisines, they can easily avail of snacks, beverages, meals, etc., because every terminal has the best outlets open during different hours. 

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