John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Eating and drinking at JFK: quick answers

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, New York has 149 places to eat and drink and 29 lounges, across Terminals 1, 4 · A Gates, 4 · B Gates, 5, 7 and 8, plus a pre-security area. That includes 25 coffee spots, 15 bars, and 36 sit-down restaurants. 27 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Eastern Time.

How many restaurants are at JFK airport?

John F. Kennedy International Airport has 149 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Terminals 1, 4 · A Gates, 4 · B Gates, 5, 7 and 8, plus a pre-security area. It also has 29 lounges.

What's open early at JFK?

Black Star Bakery & Café, Boulton & Watt, Dunkin', and 25 more are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Aunt Butchie's Bakery Café (Near Gate 512, Terminal 5, from 3 AM), Pret A Manger (Near Gate 4, Terminal 8, from 3:30 AM), and Pret A Manger (Near Gate 44, Terminal 8, from 3:30 AM). Times are local (Eastern Time).

What's open late at JFK?

Open latest on a typical weekday: Le Grand Comptoir (Near Gate 6, Terminal 7, until 1 AM), Taste NY (Near Gate 4, Terminal 1, until 1 AM), and Bento Sushi (Near Gate 4, Terminal 7, until 12 AM). Black Star Bakery & Café, Boulton & Watt, Dunkin', and 25 more never close.

Where can I get coffee at JFK?

25 coffee spots: Brooklyn Tea & Market (Near Gate B28, Terminal 4 · B Gates), Dunkin' (Near Gate 6, Terminal 1), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Dunkin' (Near Gate B34, Terminal 4 · B Gates), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), and 19 more.

Where can I get a sit-down meal at JFK?

36 sit-down restaurants: Beacon Bar & Kitchen (Near Gate A11, Terminal 4 · A Gates), Boulton & Watt (Near Gate A3, Terminal 4 · A Gates), Brindle Room (Near Gate 4, Terminal 7), Buffalo Wild Wings (Near Gate B26, Terminal 4 · B Gates), Cobblestones Biergarten & Bar (Near Gate 10, Terminal 8), Dos Toros Tequila Bar (Near Gate 33, Terminal 8), and 30 more.

Where are the bars at JFK?

15 bars: Buffalo Wild Wings (Near Gate B26, Terminal 4 · B Gates), Cobblestones Biergarten & Bar (Near Gate 10, Terminal 8), Dos Toros Tequila Bar (Near Gate 33, Terminal 8), Eataly Wine Bar (Near Gate 519, Terminal 5), Eataly Wine Bar (Near Gate 45, Terminal 8), Gotham Speakeasy (Near Gate B36, Terminal 4 · B Gates), and 9 more.

Are there restaurants before security at JFK?

Yes — Arrivals Eatery, CIBO Express Gourmet Market, Dunkin', Dunkin', Dunkin', Dunkin', and 21 more are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.

Which lounges at JFK accept Priority Pass?

Air France Lounge (Terminal 1 · Gate 1), Air India Lounge (Terminal 4 · Level 4), Korean Air Lounge (Terminal 1 · Gate 3), Lufthansa Business Lounge (Terminal 1), Turkish Airlines Lounge (Terminal 1 · Gate 2), Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse (Terminal 4 · Gate A4), and 2 more. Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.

How do I get into a lounge at JFK?

Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Capital One, Chase Sapphire, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Alaska Lounge, and 5 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.