San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) — restaurants, cafés, bars and lounges
San Jose, California · 27 places to eat and drink · 1 lounge
Terminal
Terminal A
8 places · 1 lounge- StarbucksCoffee & Tea, Airside Score 7.6Near Gate 13Terminal AOpen4 AM – 9 PM
- San José Beer UnionBar, Airside Score 5.0Near Gate 7Terminal AClosed10 AM – 4 PM
- Dunkin'Coffee & TeaNear Gate 7Terminal AClosed4 AM – 1:45 PM
- Einstein Bros. BagelsBreakfastNear Gate 11Terminal AClosing soon4 AM – 5 PM
- Firehouse SubsDeli & SandwichesNear Gate 11Terminal AOpen5 AM – 8:30 PM
- Gordon BierschAmericanNear Gate 11Terminal AOpen5 AM – 8 PM
- Mi Casa CantinaMexicanNear Gate 12Terminal AOpen6 AM – 8:30 PM
- Pizza My HeartPizzaNear Gate 11Terminal AOpen10 AM – 6 PM
Lounges in Terminal A
Terminal B
17 places- Jim Stump's Taproom + KitchenAmerican, Airside Score 7.0Near Gate 24Terminal BOpen5 AM – 8 PM
- Asian BoxAsianNear Gate 19Terminal BOpen5 AM – 9:30 PM
- Bad Egg Breakfast BarBreakfastNear Gate 19Terminal BOpen5 AM – 9:30 PM
- Chick-fil-AChickenNear Gate 25Terminal BOpen4:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Great American BagelBakeryNear Gate 28Terminal BClosing soon4:30 AM – 5 PM
- Island BrewsBarNear Gate 32Terminal BOpen5 AM – 9:10 PM
- JambaJuice & SmoothiesNear Gate 23Terminal BOpen5:30 AM – 7 PM
- Peet's CoffeeCoffee & TeaNear Gate 25Terminal BOpen4 AM – 10 PM
- Runway DeliDeli & SandwichesNear Gate 23Terminal BOpen5:30 AM – 7 PM
- San José Mac + Cheese KitchenAmericanNear Gate 19Terminal BOpen5 AM – 7:30 PM
- SmashburgerBurgersNear Gate 22Terminal BOpen5 AM – 8:30 PM
- StarbucksCoffee & TeaNear Gate 22Terminal BOpen4 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sushi BoatSushiNear Gate 23Terminal BOpen10:30 AM – 9 PM
- Tap & PourBarNear Gate 27Terminal BOpen5 AM – 10 PM
- Trader Vic'sBarNear Gate 22Terminal BOpen6 AM – 10:30 PM
- Trader Vic's OutpostBarNear Gate 22Terminal BClosing soon9 AM – 5 PM
- Una Mas Mexican GrillMexicanNear Gate 22Terminal BOpen10 AM – 9:30 PM
Pre-security
2 placesNothing matches that at SJC. Try a cuisine, a gate (B12) or a brand.
Eating and drinking at SJC: quick answers
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, California has 27 places to eat and drink and 1 lounge, across Terminals A and B, plus a pre-security area. That includes 6 coffee spots, 5 bars, and 9 sit-down restaurants. 2 are before security; the rest are past the checkpoint. Hours are in Pacific Time.
- How many restaurants are at SJC airport?
- San Jose Mineta International Airport has 27 places to eat and drink — restaurants, cafés, bars and grab-and-go — across Terminals A and B, plus a pre-security area. It also has 1 lounge.
- What's open early at SJC?
- The earliest to open on a typical weekday: Dunkin' (Near Gate 7, Terminal A, from 4 AM), Einstein Bros. Bagels (Near Gate 11, Terminal A, from 4 AM), and Peet's Coffee (Near Gate 25, Terminal B, from 4 AM). Times are local (Pacific Time).
- What's open late at SJC?
- Open latest on a typical weekday: Euro Café (before security, Main Terminal, until 12:45 AM), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal, until 11 PM), and Trader Vic's (Near Gate 22, Terminal B, until 10:30 PM).
- Where can I get coffee at SJC?
- 6 coffee spots: Starbucks (Near Gate 13, Terminal A), Dunkin' (Near Gate 7, Terminal A), Dunkin' (before security, Main Terminal), Euro Café (before security, Main Terminal), Peet's Coffee (Near Gate 25, Terminal B), and Starbucks (Near Gate 22, Terminal B).
- Where can I get a sit-down meal at SJC?
- 9 sit-down restaurants: Jim Stump's Taproom + Kitchen (Near Gate 24, Terminal B), San José Beer Union (Near Gate 7, Terminal A), Bad Egg Breakfast Bar (Near Gate 19, Terminal B), Gordon Biersch (Near Gate 11, Terminal A), Island Brews (Near Gate 32, Terminal B), Mi Casa Cantina (Near Gate 12, Terminal A), and 3 more.
- Where are the bars at SJC?
- 5 bars: San José Beer Union (Near Gate 7, Terminal A), Island Brews (Near Gate 32, Terminal B), Tap & Pour (Near Gate 27, Terminal B), Trader Vic's (Near Gate 22, Terminal B), and Trader Vic's Outpost (Near Gate 22, Terminal B).
- Are there restaurants before security at SJC?
- Yes — Dunkin' and Euro Café are before the TSA checkpoint, open to anyone. Everything else is airside, past security.
- What are the best places to eat at SJC?
- Highest Airside Scores (from traveler reviews): Starbucks — 7.6/10 (Near Gate 13, Terminal A), Jim Stump's Taproom + Kitchen — 7.0/10 (Near Gate 24, Terminal B), and San José Beer Union — 5.0/10 (Near Gate 7, Terminal A).
- Which lounges at SJC accept Priority Pass?
- The Club SJC A15 (Terminal A · Level 3 · Gate 15). Rules vary by lounge (time windows, guest fees); each lounge page lists them.
- How do I get into a lounge at SJC?
- Depending on the lounge, entry comes with Priority Pass — each with its own conditions. The Airside app checks your own cards and status against every lounge's rules.