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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Dulles, Virginia · 51 places to eat and drink · 13 lounges

Concourse

Concourse A

8 places · 3 lounges

Lounges in Concourse A

Concourse B

14 places · 4 lounges

Lounges in Concourse B

Concourse C

11 places · 4 lounges

Lounges in Concourse C

Concourse D

12 places · 1 lounge

Lounges in Concourse D

Concourse Z

1 place · 1 lounge

Lounges in Concourse Z

Pre-security

5 places

Eating and drinking at IAD: quick answers

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Dulles, Virginia has 51 places to eat and drink and 13 lounges, across Concourses A, B, C, D and Z, plus a pre-security area. That includes 14 coffee spots, 3 bars, and 13 sit-down restaurants. 5 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Eastern Time.

How many restaurants are at IAD airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport has 51 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses A, B, C, D and Z, plus a pre-security area. It also has 13 lounges.
What's open early at IAD?
Dulles Gourmet Market and Starbucks are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Peet's Coffee (Gate B45, Concourse B, from 4 AM), Potbelly (Gate D14, Concourse D, from 4:30 AM), and Starbucks (Gate C24, Concourse C, from 4:30 AM). Times are local (Eastern Time).
What's open late at IAD?
Open latest on a typical weekday: Clyde's (Gate D16, Concourse D, until 11 PM), Dunkin' (Gate D5, Concourse D, until 11 PM), and Dunkin' (Concourse Z, until 11 PM). Dulles Gourmet Market and Starbucks never close.
Where can I get coffee at IAD?
14 coffee spots: Dunkin' (Gate D5, Concourse D), Peet's Coffee (Gate B45, Concourse B), Starbucks (Gate C14, Concourse C), Starbucks (Gate C24, Concourse C), Dunkin' (Gate A23, Concourse A), Dunkin' (Gate D23, Concourse D), and 8 more.
Where can I get a sit-down meal at IAD?
13 sit-down restaurants: Vino Volo (Gate B63, Concourse B), Rappahannock Oyster Bar (Gate B37, Concourse B), Clyde's (Gate D16, Concourse D), Urban Crave (Gate A5, Concourse A), 2 Silos (Gate B37, Concourse B), Fiolina (Gate A23, Concourse A), and 7 more.
Where are the bars at IAD?
3 bars: Vino Volo (Gate B63, Concourse B), Devil's Backbone Taproom (Gate C3, Concourse C), and Bracket Room (Gate B50, Concourse B).
Are there restaurants before security at IAD?
Yes — Cafe Americana, Capitol Grounds Coffee, District ChopHouse, Dulles Gourmet Market, and Starbucks are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.
What are the best places to eat at IAD?
Highest Airside Scores (from traveler reviews): Plum Market — 8.4/10 (Gate A5, Concourse A), Vino Volo — 8.3/10 (Gate B63, Concourse B), Chick-fil-A — 8.1/10 (Gate B45, Concourse B), &pizza — 8.0/10 (Gate B71, Concourse B), and &pizza — 8.0/10 (Gate C28, Concourse C).
Which lounges at IAD accept Priority Pass?
Air France - KLM Lounge (Concourse A · Gate A22), Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington (Concourse B · Gate B43), and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Concourse A · Gate A32). Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.
How do I get into a lounge at IAD?
Depending on the lounge, entry comes with Capital One, Chase Sapphire, Priority Pass, United Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Delta status, United status, and 2 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.

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