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What Restaurants Are at JFK? Complete Food Guide
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers 22+ dining options across 6 terminal areas, ranging from fast food and coffee shops to sit-down restaurants and bars.
Restaurants by Terminal
Terminal 1 (New Terminal One)
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
- Sushi Nakazawa
- Jean-Georges
- Camden Food Co.
Terminal 2
- Shake Shack
- Eli's Essentials
- Blue Smokehouse
Terminal 4
- Shake Shack
- Tigin Irish Pub
- Kingside
- Piquillo
- Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Terminal 5
- 5ive Steak
- AeroNuova
- Deep Blue Sushi
- Dunkin'
Terminal 7
- Bobby Van's Steakhouse
- Soho Diner
- Starbucks
Terminal 8
- Brooklyn Market
- Aerobridge
- Peet's Coffee
Tips for Eating at JFK
- Eat before security if possible — pre-security options are often cheaper with more variety.
- Bring your own food. Solid food is allowed through TSA security. Pack sandwiches, snacks, and fruit to save $15–30.
- Bring an empty water bottle to fill at fountains past security — airport water costs $4–6.
- Use mobile ordering where available to skip lines during busy periods.
- Airport lounges include free food — if you have access, eat there instead. See our JFK lounge guide.
For the full restaurant directory, see our JFK dining guide.