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Where to Dine at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

During hectic travel seasons, millions of people are expected to travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — the world’s busiest airport.

Where to Dine at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

As Delta Air Lines in Atlanta blossomed in the 1960s and more businesses set up shop in the area, the populations of the city and its sprawling metropolitan region have boomed. Likewise, people travel to Atlanta from across the United States and the world for work or to attend various conferences and events, with Hartsfield-Jackson often being the first place welcoming visitors to Atlanta.

Hartsfield-Jackson keeps an updated list online of restaurants, markets, and food kiosks open in its domestic terminal and seven concourses. Dining options in 2026 have remained relatively consistent (just minor swaps, mostly in the fast food arena); last year brought some more significant new additions like Duff’s Deli + Market from Food Network’s Duff Goldman, as well as a cocktail and burger option from Atlanta’s own ASW Distillery.

Check out where to eat at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, from travelers running late and in need of a quick bite to those who want to sit down and enjoy a leisurely meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail before a long-haul flight.

Local Restaurants to Know

Bantam and Biddy: This Southern restaurant on Concourse C from Atlanta chef Shaun Doty serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu centered around chicken and meat-and-three plates. [Concourse C] Chicken + Beer: The restaurant from Chris Bridges — better known as superstar Atlanta rapper Ludacris — resides near D5.

Fried chicken is on the menu, obviously, but diners will also find stout-braised beef cheeks, crawfish and corn fritters, rosemary-garlic tater tots, and more modern Southern dishes. [Concourse D] Grindhouse Killer Burgers: A full-service Grindhouse outpost is open at D30.

Get build-your-own burgers, shakes, fries, and drinks. Look for the robot mural.

Fans of the restaurant’s intown and Athens locations will recognize it instantly. A second location resides in T Gate near north security with its own seating and large projector screen. [Concourse D]

Ecco: This outpost of the popular Midtown restaurant is a great option for those who wish to relax with a glass of wine and a nice meal before a flight, or on an unexpectedly long layover. [Concourse F] SweetWater Last Cast Bar and Grill: SweetWater Brewing’s restaurant is open on Concourse B.

The food at Last Cast is designed for beer pairing so, expect a lot of burgers, fries, pretzel bites with mustard, and tacos on the menu here. Breakfast as well as grab-and-go food is offered. [Concourse B] One Flew South: Ranked consistently as one of the best airport restaurants in the world since opening in 2008, Southern restaurant and sushi bar One Flew South is Hartsfield-Jackson’s first upscale establishment, and it delivers.

The One Flew South team continues to provide excellent food, service, and solid cocktails to make the airport experience as easy as possible. An international ticket is not required to access. A standalone location opened along the Eastside Beltline in Atlanta, too. [Concourse E]

Paschal’s Southern Cuisine: Since 1947, this Atlanta institution has served as a meeting place for notables like Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, Andrew Young, Maynard Jackson (yes, that Jackson), Martin Luther King, Jr., and Al Gore. The restaurant opened at Hartsfield-Jackson in 1979 — serving people coming in and out of the ATL their famous fried chicken and catfish, country-fried steak, mac ‘n’ cheese, or Southern vegetable plates.

A tip for morning travelers: Paschal’s serves a great cafeteria-style breakfast, which includes a chicken biscuit on the menu. [Concourse B]

Concourse-by-Concourse

The Atlanta airport keeps an updated list online of restaurants and food stalls open in the domestic terminal and seven concourses.

Days and times for individual restaurants and food stalls are subject to change without warning. Click each concourse below for the most up-to-date listing.

  • The A Bar & Grill, Atrium NE
  • Auntie Anne’s, Atrium NE
  • Burger King, Atrium SE
  • IHOP Express, Atrium SW
  • Leann Chin, Atrium SE
  • Popeyes, Atrium SE.
  • Starbucks, Atrium NE
  • Taco Bell, Atrium SE
  • TGI Friday’s, Atrium NW
  • We Juice It, Atrium NE
  • Atlanta Stillhouse, T14.
  • Auntie Anne’s, T15.
  • Bojangles, T7.
  • Cantina Loredo Mexican Restaurant
  • Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, T6.
  • Goldberg’s Bagel Company, T12, closed Sat/Su.
  • Dunkin, T3.
  • Grindhouse Killer Burgers, T11.
  • Harvest and Grounds, T11.
  • Jamba Juice, T3.
  • Southern National Market T21
  • Starbucks, T North.
  • Subway, T6.
  • Tropical Smoothie, T North.
  • TGI Friday’s, T4.
  • Uncle Maddio’s, T10.
  • Vino Volo, T North.
  • Asian Chao, A3.
  • Atlanta Bread & Bar, A12.
  • Atlanta Hawks Bar and Grill, A34.
  • Beercode Kitchen and Bar, A3.
  • Boar’s Head Deli, A Centerpoint.
  • Boar’s Head Kiosk, A Centerpoint, A4, A15, A21, A28.
  • Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, A Centerpoint.
  • Brioche Doree, A Centerpoint.
  • Caribou Coffee, A2.
  • Cat Cora’s Kitchen, A25.
  • Chick-fil-A, A Centerpoint, closed Sun.
  • Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, A12.
  • Freshëns, A25.
  • Goldberg’s Bagels Deli, A16.
  • Gordon Biersch, A Centerpoint (upper level).
  • Great Wraps, A Centerpoint.
  • Low Country New Southern Cuisine, A Centerpoint.
  • McDonald’s, A11.
  • P.F. Chang’s, A Centerpoint (upper level).
  • Piece of Cake, A Centerpoint.
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill, A Centerpoint.
  • Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, A14
  • Shake Shack, near gate A28
  • Varasano’s Pizzeria, A Centerpoint.
  • Asian Chao, Centerpoint
  • ASW Flights and Bites
  • Atlanta Bagel Company, B33
  • Atlanta Bread Company Kiosk, B7.
  • Auntie Anne’s, B23
  • Blue Moon Brewhouse, B11.
  • Boar’s Head, B31
  • Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace, B26.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, B10
  • Coffee Beanery/Purple Leaf Cafe, B3.
  • Dunkin’ Donuts, B26.
  • Fresh 2 Order, B Centerpoint.
  • Freshëns, B9.
  • Paschal’s, B Centerpoint.
  • Popeyes, B13.
  • Proof of the Pudding Kiosk, B10, B24.
  • Roast Coffeehouse, B Centerpoint.
  • Samuel Adams Bar, B Centerpoint.
  • Starbucks, B14 and B28
  • Sweetwater Last Cast Bar and Grill, B31.
  • TGI Friday’s, B Centerpoint.
  • TGI Friday’s To Go, B8.
  • Wendy’s, Centerpoint.
  • Willy’s Mexican Grill, B Centerpoint.
  • Atlanta Bread Company, C30.
  • Auntie Anne’s, C17.
  • Baja Fresh Express, C44
  • Bantam and Biddy, C Centerpoint.
  • Burger King, C21
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, C Centerpoint.
  • Charley’s Philly Steaks, C12.
  • Chick-Fil-A, C21. Closed Sun.
  • El Taco, C14.
  • Famous Famiglia Pizza, C12.
  • Five Guys Burgers and Fries, C41.
  • Fresh Healthy Cafe, C45.
  • Great Wraps, Centerpoint.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs, C14.
  • Krispy Kreme, C Centerpoint.
  • La Madeleine, C7, C40.
  • Leeann Chin, C Centerpoint.
  • Links Grill, C30.
  • Longhorn Steakhouse, C13.
  • Salad Works, C Centerpoint.
  • Sbarros, C42.
  • Starbucks, C 16, C37.
  • Sweet Georgia Juke Joint, C42.
  • The Pecan Bar, C6.
  • The Truly Bar, C Center
  • Umaizushi Bistro Bar, C Centerpoint.
  • 40/40 Club, D Centerpoint.
  • Asian Chao, D7.
  • Aunt Annie’s, D23.
  • Bang House Pizza, D Center
  • Century Bar and Bites, D36
  • Chicken + Beer, D5.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels, D Centerpoint.
  • Fab Yo, D7.
  • Freshëns, D Centerpoint.
  • Grindhouse Killer Burgers, D30 and food court.
  • Harvest + Grounds, D9.
  • KOHO Kolache House, D Center
  • Lemonade Seasonal Food and Drink, D Center
  • The Market by Food & Wine, D Center
  • Mustard Seed BBQ, D23.
  • Phillips Seafood, D Centerpoint.
  • Popeyes, D8.
  • Terrapin Brewery, D Upper Level.
  • Roast Coffee House, D26
  • Wolfgang Puck Grab & Go Kiosk, D7, D33, closed Sat/Sun.
  • Arby’s, E Centerpoint.
  • Boar’s Head Kiosk, E26.
  • Caribou Coffee, E Centerpoint.
  • Freshëns, E Centerpoint.
  • Johnny’s Chicken and Waffle, E Centerpoint.
  • McDonald’s, E Centerpoint.
  • Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, E Centerpoint.
  • Nature’s Table, E Centerpoint.
  • Old Fourth Ward Distillery, E Centerpoint.
  • One Flew South, E Centerpoint. Closed Sat.
  • Panda Express, E Centerpoint.
  • Piano Bar, E Centerpoint.
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill, E Centerpoint.
  • Sojourner’s, E8
  • Starbucks, E Center
  • Subway, E Centerpoint.
  • TGI Friday’s, E Centerpoint.
  • Villa Pizza Fresh Italian Kitchen, E Centerpoint.
  • Atlanta Bread, F Center
  • Burger King, East of Center
  • Ecco, F Mezzanine.
  • The Original Taco, East of Center
  • Lorena Garcia Tapas Atlanta, F Mezzanine.
  • Maison Mathis Belgium Beer Cafe, F Mezzanine.
  • The Pecan Bistro, F Mezzanine.
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner, F Mezzanine.
  • Starbucks, F Arrivals, F Mezzanine.
  • Sweet Auburn Market, F Ticketing.
Key facts
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