O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges

Eating and drinking at ORD: quick answers

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, Illinois has 152 places to eat and drink and 16 lounges, across Concourses Main Terminal, B, C, E, F, G, H, K, L and M, plus a pre-security area. That includes 21 coffee spots, 13 bars, and 34 sit-down restaurants. 13 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Central Time.

How many restaurants are at ORD airport?

O'Hare International Airport has 152 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Concourses Main Terminal, B, C, E, F, G, H, K, L and M, plus a pre-security area. It also has 16 lounges.

What's open early at ORD?

Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', and 15 more are open 24 hours. The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Brioche Dorée (Near Gate C21, Concourse C, from 4 AM), Dunkin' (Near Gate B14, Concourse B, from 4 AM), and Dunkin' (Near Gate F9, Concourse F, from 4 AM). Times are local (Central Time).

What's open late at ORD?

Open latest on a typical weekday: Protein Bar & Kitchen (Near Gate M15, Concourse M, until 11 PM), Jazz Bar (Near Gate C19, Concourse C, until 10:30 PM), and Burger King (Near Gate M11, Concourse M, until 10 PM). Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', and 15 more never close.

Where can I get coffee at ORD?

21 coffee spots: Cafe Zoot (Near Gate C19, Concourse C), Café Descartes (before security, Main Terminal), Café Descartes (before security, Main Terminal), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Dunkin' (Near Gate B14, Concourse B), Dunkin' (Near Gate F9, Concourse F), and 15 more.

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

34 sit-down restaurants: Bar Siena (Near Gate M30, Concourse M), Beaudevin (Near Gate C17, Concourse C), Berghoff Café (Near Gate C26, Concourse C), Bubbles Wine Bar (Near Gate H4, Concourse H), Burger Federation (Near Gate L20, Concourse L), Butcher & The Burger (Near Gate M28, Concourse M), and 28 more.

Where are the bars at ORD?

13 bars: Beaudevin (Near Gate C17, Concourse C), Bubbles Wine Bar (Near Gate H4, Concourse H), Connect Bar (Near Gate F3, Concourse F), Facades Bar (Near Gate K15, Concourse K), Galileo Bar & Grill (Near Gate B19, Concourse B), Goose Island Beer Company (Near Gate B1, Concourse B), and 7 more.

Are there restaurants before security at ORD?

Yes — Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Brioche Dorée, Café Descartes, Café Descartes, Ciao Gourmet Market, and 7 more are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.

What are the best places to eat at ORD?

Highest Airside Scores (from traveler reviews): Tortas Frontera — 8.2/10 (Near Gate B10, Concourse B), Burrito Beach — 7.8/10 (Near Gate K4, Concourse K), Eat Well. Travel Further — 7.6/10 (Near Gate F20, Concourse F), Half Moon Empanadas — 7.5/10 (Rotunda, Main Terminal), and McDonald's — 7.5/10 (Near Gate C10, Concourse C).

Which lounges at ORD accept Priority Pass?

Air France Lounge (Terminal 5 · Gate M17), Swissport Lounge (Terminal 5 · Gate M13), and Wingtips Lounge Chicago (Terminal 5 · Gate M19). Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.

How do I get into a lounge at ORD?

Depending on the lounge, entry comes with American Express, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, United Club, Alaska Lounge, American Airlines status, Delta status, and 3 more — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.