Dining at Atlanta Airport: Guide and Real Traveler Reviews

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Atlanta Airport offers a universe of options for eating and drinking, from fast food to gourmet cuisine. But which spots are actually worth it? This guide combines official information with hundreds of traveler reviews to help you decide where to spend your time and money.

Quick Questions About Food and Drink at ATL

  • Is food available 24/7? Very little. This is one of the most common complaints. Most restaurants close between 9 and 10 PM. For late-night flights, your only options are vending machines or a newsstand kiosk.
  • What are the top-rated restaurants? One Flew South (Concourse E) for a gourmet sushi experience, and Varasano’s Pizzeria (Concourse A) for its great pizza and live piano atmosphere.
  • Any good and affordable options? Yes, Bantam & Biddy (Concourse C) is highly praised for its flavorful Southern food (gluten-free fried chicken) at reasonable airport prices.
  • Which places have the worst service reviews? Starbucks and Goldberg's Bagels consistently receive complaints for having the slowest and rudest staff.
  • Any places known for exceptional service? Yes, Fresh To Order (Concourse B) is famous for its incredibly friendly staff, especially an employee named "Mr. Ronald" whom travelers adore.
  • Are there healthy options? Yes, Fresh To Order (Concourse B) and Bantam & Biddy (Concourse C) offer grilled chicken and vegetable options as healthy alternatives to fast food.
  • Are there options before going through security? Yes, the Domestic Terminal has a food court in the atrium with Popeye's, TGI Fridays, and an IHOP Express.
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Restaurant Directory by Location

To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, below is a full list of all the food and drink options available at Atlanta Airport. From quick coffee stops to gourmet restaurants, here’s a detailed guide for every culinary need during your journey.

*Operating hours and availability may vary.

Domestic Terminal

Auntie Anne's

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, NE Atrium

Burger King

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 2:30 am, SE Atrium

IHOP Express

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, SW Atrium

LeeAnn Chin

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, SE Atrium

Piemont Park Travel Mart

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, opposite baggage claim 3, South area

Popeye's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, SE Atrium

Starbucks

⏲ Hours: 24 hours, NE Atrium

T.J.'s Sandwiches

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, opposite baggage claim 2, South area

Taco Bell

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, SE Atrium

TGI Fridays

⏲ Hours: 7:30 am to 11:00 pm, opposite baggage claim 3, North area

The A Bar & Grill

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, NE Atrium

We Juice It

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, NW Atrium

Concourse A

Asian Chao

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A3

Atlanta Bread & Bar

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A12

Atlanta Hawks Bar

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A34

Boar's Head Café

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, northwest from center

Boar's Head Kiosk

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gates A4, A15, A28

Boardwalk Burgers

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Brioche Dorée

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, east of center

Caribou Coffee

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, gate A2

Cat Cora's Kitchen

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A25

Chick-Fil-A

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate A12

Freshen's

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, gate A25

Goldberg's Bagels

⏲ Hours: 4:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A16

Gordon Biersch

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, Gate A18

Great Wraps

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Low Country

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

McDonald's

⏲ Hours: Sunday to Thursday 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 24 hours, Gate A11

P.F. Chang's

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Piece of Cake

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, north of center

Qdoba

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Sambazon Acai Bowls

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A9

Savannah's Candy Kitchen

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A14

Shake Shack

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:30 pm, gate A28

Varasano's Pizzeria

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Concourse B

Asian Chao

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

ATL Shops by Hudson

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate B26

Atlanta Bagel Co.

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B33

Atlanta Bread Company

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, gate B7

Auntie Anne's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B23

Blue Moon Brewhouse

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B11

Boar's Head Kiosk

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B31

Bobby's Burger Palace

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B26

Coffee Beanery

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B3

Dunkin' Donuts

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, gate B26

Fresh To Order

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Freshen's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B9

Paschal's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, west of center

Popeye's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, gate B13

Proof of the Pudding

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gates B10 and B24

Roast

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Samuel Adams Bar

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Savannah's Candy Kitchen

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, northwest of center

Savi Provisions Cafe

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Starbucks

⏲ Hours: 24 hours, Gate B15

SweetWater Bar & Grill

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate B31

TGI Fridays

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center and gate B8

Wendy's

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, southwest of center

Willy's Mexican Grill

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, southwest of center

Concourse C

Atlanta Bread Company

⏲ Hours: 4:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate C30

Auntie Anne's

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C17

Baja Fresh

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate C44

Bantam & Biddy

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, northwest of center

Burger King

Hours: 24 hours, west of center

Carrabba's Italian Grill

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm, west of center

Charley's Philly Steaks

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C12

Chick-Fil-A

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate C21

El Taco

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C14

Famous Famiglia

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C12

Five Guys

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C41

Fresh Healthy Cafe

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Great Wraps

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center

Jersey Mike's Subs

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, gate C14

Krispy Kreme

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm, east of center

La Madeleine

⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gates C7 and C40

LeeAnn Chin

⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center

Links Grill

⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, gate C30

Longhorn Steakhouse

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate C13

Salad Works

⏲ Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, east of center

Savannah's Candy Kitchen

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Sbarro's

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C42

Starbucks

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Gate C16) / 24 hours (Gate C37)

Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C42

The Pecan Bar

⏲ Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C6

Truly Atlanta

⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Umaizushi

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center

Concourse D

40/40 Bar

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Asian Chao

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, gate D7

Atlanta Braves All Star Grill

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D8

Auntie Anne's

⏲ Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, gate D23

Bang House Pizza

Hours: 24 hours, west of center

Buffalo Wild Wings

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Chicken + Beer

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D5

Chipotle Mexican Grill

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D27

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D30

Einstein Brothers Bagels

⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 11:00 pm, northwest of center

Fab Yo!

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D7

Freshen's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, west of center

Garbanzo

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, west of center

Grindhouse Burgers

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D31

Harvest & Grounds

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D9

KoHo Kolache House

Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Lemonade

Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Mustard Seed BBQ

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, gate D23

Phillip's Seafood

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, east of center

Popeye's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D8

Terrapin Taphouse

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, mezzanine

The Market by Food & Wine

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center

Wolfgang Puck Express

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D8

Wolfgang Puck Grab and Go

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate D34

Concourse E

Arby's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

Boar's Head Kiosk

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate E26

Caribou Coffee

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm, food court

Freshen's

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

McDonald's

⏲ Hours: 24 hours, food court

Nathan's Famous

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

Nature's Table

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

One Flew South

⏲ Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, north of center

Panda Express

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

Qdoba

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

Sojourner's Cafe

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate E8

Subway

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, center

TGI Fridays

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, east of center

The Piano Bar

Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Villa Pizza

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court

Concourse T

Atlanta Stillhouse

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T14

Auntie Anne's

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, gate T15

Bojangles'

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, gate T7

Cantina Laredo

Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

⏲ Hours: 4:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate T6

Dunkin' Donuts

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T3

Goldberg's Bagels

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T12

Grindhouse Burgers

⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T11

Harvest & Grounds

⏲ Hours: 4:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate T10

Jamba Juice

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T3

Maddio's Pizza

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T10

Southern National Market

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Starbucks

⏲ Hours: 4:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Subway

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T6

TGI Fridays

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T18

Vino Volo

⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, center

Concourse F — International Terminal

ATL Shops by Hudson

⏲ Hours: 4:30 am to 11:00 pm, southeast of center

Atlanta Bread Company

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center

Burger King

Hours: 24 hours, level 2

Ecco

⏲ Hours: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm, mezzanine

El Taco

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, mezzanine

Jekyll Island Seafood

⏲ Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate F9

Lorena Garcia

⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, mezzanine

Maison Mathis

⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate F3

Pei Wei

⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, mezzanine

Starbucks

⏲ Hours: 4:45 am to 10:00 pm, mezzanine and arrivals

The Pecan Bistro

⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, mezzanine

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The Reality of Dining at ATL: The Good, The Bad, and What You Should Know

ATL’s dining offerings are vast, but experiences can be hit or miss. While some restaurants exceed expectations, others can be frustrating. Here’s the breakdown:

Airport Gems: Where It’s Worth Eating

Some spots go far beyond typical “airport food”:

  • One Flew South (Concourse E): Widely regarded as the best airport restaurant in the U.S. A gourmet experience with high-quality sushi and signature cocktails. Expensive, but ideal for long layovers or a treat-yourself moment. Be aware—they sometimes run out of key ingredients.
  • Varasano’s Pizzeria (Concourse A): A welcome retreat amidst airport chaos. Excellent thin-crust pizzas and a standout feature: live piano, creating a relaxing vibe.
  • Bantam & Biddy (Concourse C): The go-to spot for tasty Southern food, including gluten-free options. Their chicken and homemade sides are consistently praised.

The Weak Spots: Places to Watch Out For

Based on hundreds of reviews, certain venues have recurring issues:

  • Starbucks and Goldberg's Bagels: Hands down, the worst customer service in the airport. Travelers report rude, slow, uninterested staff and poorly prepared orders. Many advise avoiding them entirely.
  • Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint (Concourse C): While the ambiance is nice, the service is painfully slow. The QR ordering system often fails, leaving customers waiting long periods without being served.

The Major Issue: Hours and Late-Night Flights

One of the biggest complaints at ATL is the lack of dining options at night. Most restaurants, including fast food chains, close between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. If you have a late flight or an overnight connection, your only choices will be vending machines or whatever you find at a newsstand. It’s highly recommended to bring your own snacks if traveling outside of daytime hours.

The Service Factor: From Rudeness to Excellence

Service quality at ATL is a toss-up. While some places suffer from staff with bad attitudes, others shine. The standout case is Fresh To Order (Concourse B), where an employee named “Mr. Ronald” is regularly praised in reviews for his exceptional kindness, positive energy, and hospitality—he’s a local legend who brightens travelers’ days.

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