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 9:00 and 10:00 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
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 and Mezzanine
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: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, gate A34
Beercode Kitchen & Bar
⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate A3
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, A20, 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 8:00 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: 5:00 am to 8:30 pm, gate A16
Gordon Biersch
⏲ Hours: 7:30 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 8:30 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 10:00 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
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
Buffalo Wild Wings
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate B10
Coffee Beanery
⏲ Hours: 5:00 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 B3 (24 hours)
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
Starbucks
⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, gates B14 and B28
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 C33
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: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, northwest of center
Burger King
⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C21
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: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C41
Fresh Healthy Cafe
⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate C43
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 C10 and C40
LeeAnn Chin
⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center
Links Grill
⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, gate C30
Longhorn Steakhouse
⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, gate C13
Salad Works
⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, east 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) / 4:30 am to 10:00 pm (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 C4
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 10:00 pm, gate D7
Auntie Anne's
⏲ Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, gate D23
Bang House Pizza
Hours: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, west of center
Buffalo Wild Wings
⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, level 2
Century Bar & Bites
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, center
Chicken + Beer
⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 11:00 pm, gate D5
Einstein Brothers Bagels
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, 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
Grindhouse Burgers
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, 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 D25
Phillip's Seafood
⏲ Hours: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, east of center
Popeye's
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate D8
Roast
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate D27
Terrapin Taphouse
⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, level 2
The Market by Food & Wine
⏲ Hours: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, northeast of center
Wolfgang Puck Express
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate D7
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
Johnny's Chicken & Waffles
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate E40
McDonald's
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, food court
Nathan's Famous
⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, food court
Nature's Table
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, food court
Old Fourth Distillery
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate E28
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
SOUND Vending
⏲ Hours: 24 hours, gate E27
Starbucks
⏲ Hours: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, center
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 T6
Cantina Laredo
Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T7
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 (gate T17) | 24 hours (gate T8)
Subway
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T6
TGI Fridays
⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T4
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
⏲ Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T18
Vino Volo
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate T17
Concourse F — International Terminal
Atlanta Bread Company
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, center
Burger King
⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, level 2
Ecco
⏲ Hours: 11:00 am to 10:30 pm, level 2
El Taco
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, level 2
Lorena Garcia
⏲ Hours: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, level 2
Maison Mathis
⏲ Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, gate F3
Pei Wei
⏲ Hours: 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, level 2
Starbucks
⏲ Hours: 4:45 am to 10:00 pm, level 2 and arrivals
The Pecan Bistro
⏲ Hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, level 2
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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.
