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The Cafe at DCA North
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Pre-securityMain TerminalBefore TSA
Convenience café with coffee, snacks and drinks, plus travel essentials, books and magazines.
Before securityYou'll go through TSA after. Not reachable from the gates.
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The Cafe at DCA North at DCA: quick answers
The Cafe at DCA North is a grab-and-go market at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), before security (Main Terminal). Hours: 6 AM – 8 PM every day (Eastern Time).
- Where is The Cafe at DCA North at DCA?
- Before the TSA checkpoint, Main Terminal, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- What time does The Cafe at DCA North at DCA open?
- 6 AM – 8 PM every day, airport local time (Eastern Time). Hours come from the airport's official directory and can change on holidays.
- Is The Cafe at DCA North before or after security?
- Before security — anyone can go, but you'll pass through TSA afterwards, and it isn't reachable from the gates.
- Does The Cafe at DCA North have vegetarian options?
- Yes — it's listed with vegetarian options.