Where to Eat at LaGuardia Airport

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.

The food halls at LaGuardia Airport have seen significant transformation this year, bringing new arrivals to Terminal C that include Brooklyn ramen shop Chuko and Manhattan’s popular brunch spot Bubby’s. In partnership with Capital One, José Andrés announced plans to open a 10,000-square-foot restaurant lounge with tapas to Terminal B. Until it’s completed, an outpost of Shake Shack remains this airport’s main draw.

This guide highlights all of the dining options at LaGuardia 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 due to the ongoing pandemic.

Terminal A

Salotto: OTG Management, an airport food and beverage operator, runs this Italian counter operation with Caprese sandwiches and more than a dozen pizzas. Departure gates

Dunkin’: Doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches are available at this outpost of the international coffee chain. Departure gates

Terminal B

Bar 212: New American fare and cocktails are served at a wrap-around bar with booth seating. Gates 40 to 59

Bar Veloce: This outpost of the East Village’s decades-old wine bar, of the same name, serves small plates, panini sandwiches, wine, and beer. Near Gate 24

Dos Toros: An outpost of the fast-casual taqueria chain. Level four

Dunkin’: Doughnuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches are available from two Dunkin’ locations in the terminal. Level one, level four

Eli’s Essentials: Sandwiches, bagels, and pastries are sold at this cafe from Eli Zabar, the son of the founders of the iconic Jewish market Zabar’s. Level four

Green Leaf’s: Sandwiched between Zaro’s and Hill Country is this walk-up counter with salads, wraps, and grain bowls. Level four

Hill Country: Fried chicken, pulled pork, and plenty of sides are on deck at this Texas-style barbecue spot that also has outposts in Manhattan and Washington D.C. Level four

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: This homegrown coffee brand has an outpost in Terminal B. Gates 40 to 59

Junior’s: A restaurant with cheesecake and other menu items from the celebrated Brooklyn diner. Level four

Mi Casa Cantina: Tacos, burritos, and bowls are sold in a fast-casual setting. Baggage, level two

Mulberry Street: This casual, sit-down restaurant with flatbreads, burgers, and paninis comes from celebrity chef Marc Forgione. Level four

Shake Shack: This outpost of the Danny Meyer-founded burger chain is one of the biggest restaurant draws of LaGuardia. Gates 40 to 59

Spirit & Bell: A full-service wine and cocktail bar that claims to have “one of the world’s best cocktail menus.” Level four

Sweetleaf and Beecher’s: Coffee from acclaimed local roaster Sweetleaf is served at this cafe that also sells grilled cheese sandwiches and mac and cheese. Gates 24 to 30

Tony and Benny’s Pizza Parlor: A walk-up pizza counter with pasta and calzones, too. Level four

Wendy’s: Square burgers, nuggets, fries, and more from this international fast-food chain. Level four

Shake Shack

Terminal C

Artichoke: This late-night New York pizza standby serves its excellent white artichoke pie and many others by the slice. Food hall

Bubby’s: Manhattan brunch favorite Bubby’s now has a location at LaGuardia. Near Gate E76

Chuko: An outpost of this popular neighborhood ramen spot is among the newest arrivals in Terminal C. Near Gate E74, lower level

Custom Burgers Cafe: Famed meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda helped develop the meat blend for the burgers here. Plus, there are milkshakes. Food hall

Eggy Weggy: There are breakfast sandwiches, build-your-own omelets, and bagged chips at this newer addition to the terminal. Near Gate E76

Essex Burger: This New American restaurant on the Lower East Side is known for its happy hours and boozy brunches. It now has an outpost at LaGuardia that specializes in burgers. Near Gate E76

Interwich: Personal tablets are used to order fried chicken, banh mi sandwiches, and bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches at this scathingly reviewed restaurant. Food hall

Kombu: This counter, originally consulted on by Jamison Blankenship of Brooklyn’s Chuko ramen shop, offers sushi and other Japanese dishes. Gates C28 to C29

Poppy’s Bagels: The team behind Chuko Ramen tries their hand at bagels and schmear at this new breakfast spot. Near Gate E76

Sunday Supper Trattoria: A sit-down Italian restaurant with grab-and-go sandwiches, pizza by the slice, and pasta. Larger entrees include a whole branzino and breaded chicken parmesan. Near Gate 72

World Bean: A coffee chain with baked goods. Food hall

Terminal D

Birch Coffee: This local coffee chain has a location in Terminal D. Near Gate 92

Bisoux: Frenchette owners Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened this bistro as part of Delta’s star-studded redesign of Terminal D. Croque monsieurs and creme brulee french toast are among the items on the menu. Near Gate 11

Crust: Neapolitan-style pies are the draw at this bar that opened with help from Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery. Near Gate 11

Flatiron Tavern and Provisions: Chefs Jess Shadbolt and Clare de Boer of King in Soho consulted on the opening of this contemporary tavern that serves chops, burgers, and fresh fish. Near Gate 92

H&H Bagels: Local bagel chain H&H now has a location in the terminal. Near Gate 92

Juice Press: Hot soup, acai bowls, and bottled juices in a counter-service setting. Near Gate 92

Rossi Pizzeria: Neapolitan-style pizza and calzones, created with help from Mark Iacono, the chef behind Brooklyn’s famed pizzeria Lucali. Near Gate 92

World Bean: A coffee chain with baked goods. Food hall