Headed to the airport for the holiday? Traveling isn’t for the faint of heart or weak of stomach. You’ll need proper sustenance to fight the crowds and TSA -- good thing there are plenty of spots in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to grab a bite.
Let's break it down by concourse:
Concourse T (as in Tango)
Atlanta Stillhouse (T14): This Jim Beam-sponsored bar serves more than 30 kinds of Kentucky bourbon.
5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 404-762-1577
Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli (T12): Chow down on bagels with choice of cream cheese, deli sandwiches and more.
Open 5 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 404-762-1577, goldbergbagel.com
Grindhouse Killer Burgers (T11 and D30): This Atlanta institution -- which also has locations in Decatur, Piedmont Avenue, Brookhaven, Grant Park and Athens -- serves up a variety of turkey and hamburgers, sweet potato fries and shakes.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sundays. 404-762-1577, grindhouseburgers.com
Southern National Market (T17). After finding success years ago with One Flew South in Concourse E, Duane Nutter and Reggie Washington partnered to open Southern National Market, which offers sandwiches, wraps, and salads, as well as grab-and-go options like Southern National’s pimento cheese and a local charcuterie selection. Inside Southern National Market, the Pizza Boxx will serve pizzas, and the retail side will stock items like bourbon honey and peach butter.
6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Vino Volo (T17). Airport restaurateur and retailer Paradies Lagardère will feature wines from local wineries including Chateau Elan, Three Sisters and Georgia Winery and craft beers and ciders from breweries like New Realm Brewing, Urban Tree Cidery and Monday Night Brewing. The bar also highlights wine flights. Food options will be provided by Duane Nutter and will feature breakfast, lunch and dinner.
6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Other options: Auntie Anne’s (T15, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Bojangles (T7, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (T6, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Dunkin’ Donuts (T3, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) Harvest & Grounds (T11, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Jamba Juice (T3, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Starbucks (T17, 5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily) Subway (T6, Noon-7 p.m. daily), TGI Fridays (T4, 7 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily), Tropical Smoothie Cafe (T18, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) Uncle Maddio’s Pizza (T10, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)
Credit: Shake Shack
Credit: Shake Shack
Concourse A (as in Alpha)
Atlanta Hawks Bar and Grill (A34): Wash down standard bar food with a variety of cocktails while cheering on your favorite sports teams.
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-382-2196
BeerCode Kitchen & Bar (A3): Try a wide variety of beer along with European-influenced entrees and sides.
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays.
LowCountry New Southern Cuisine (A Centerpoint): With a menu designed by local celebrity chef G. Garvin, LowCountry offers up a rotating list of Southern staples including fried steak and gravy, catfish po'boy sandwiches, burgers and a variety of sides.
Open 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-382-2592, lowcountry-restaurants.com/
Piece of Cake (A Centerpoint): Atlanta bakery Piece of Cake offers travelers something sweet by way of a variety of cakes and cupcakes.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 678-265-8311, pieceofcakeinc.com/
Shake Shack (A28): The popular New York-based burger chain serves up burgers, fries, hot dogs and shakes.
Open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. shakeshack.com/
Varasano's Pizzeria (A Centerpoint): The Buckhead pizzeria's airport location offers up a variety of its thin-crust locations, salads and several beers at its bar.
7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 678-265-8311, varasanos.com/
Other options: Asian Chao (A3, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Atlanta Bread and Bar (A12, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Boar’s Head Cafe (Center, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Brioche Doree (Center, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Caribou Coffee (A2, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Cat Cora’s Kitchen (A25, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Chick-Fil-A (Center, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays), Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (A12, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Dunkin Donuts (A28, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Freshens (A25, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Goldberg’s Bagels (A16, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Gordon Biersch (Center Upper Level, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Great Wraps (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), McDonald’s (A11, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), P.F. Chang’s (Center Upper Level, 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Qdoba Mexican Grill (Center, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Sambazon Acai Bowls (A9, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (A14, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)
Concourse B (as in Bravo)
Bobby's Burger Palace (B26). Food Network star Bobby Flay opened the first airport location of his gourmet burger spot in 2018, featuring burgers, fries and shakes.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-766-3750, bobbysburgerpalace.com/
Fresh to Order (B Centerpoint): The Atlanta-based chain serves up healthy options including salads and sandwiches.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-767-9487, freshtoorder.com
Paschal's (B Centerpoint):
This Atlanta classic -- which also has a location in Castleberry Hill -- offers up Southern staples including fried and baked chicken and a variety of sides.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-767-0632
SweetWater Last Cast Bar & Grill (B31). The spot serves some of SweetWater's most popular brews and a casual food menu with grab-and-go items including pretzel bites with 420 Extra Pale Ale mustard sauce and creole shrimp hoagies.
6 a.m.-midnight, or last flight. 684-8810
Other options: Asian Chao (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Atlanta Bagel Company (B33, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Atlanta Bread (B7, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) Auntie Anne’s (B23, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.), Blue Moon Brewhouse (B11, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.), Coffee Beanery (B3, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily), Dunkin Donuts (B26, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Freshens (B9, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Popeye’s (B13, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily), Proof of the Pudding (B10, B24, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Roast Coffee House (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Samuel Adams Bar (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (Center, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savi Provisions (Center, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily), TGI Friday’s (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Wendy’s (Center, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), Willy’s Mexican Grill (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Credit: Alexa Lampasona
Concourse C (as in Charlie)
Concourse C Center Food Court: Several years in the making, the Concourse C Food Court brings several new concepts to Hartsfield-Jackson, including fried chicken spot Bantam + Biddy (7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Great Wraps (7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Krispy Kreme (7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Leeann Chin (10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Saladworks (11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) and Umai Zushi (8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily).
The Original El Taco (C14 and Concourse F Mezzanine): Get in on some Tex-Mex with tacos, quesadillas, burritos and other Mexican specialties.
Open 6 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-768-0477, eltaco-atlanta.com
Pecan Bar (C6). Stop in for Southern-inspired dishes including barbecue brisket and smoked turkey and bacon, served alongside a full bar.
Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint (C42): Partake in a twist on Southern food with a variety of sandwiches, fried chicken, fish and other items.
Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), 404-763-9196. sweetgeorgiasjukejoint.com
The Varsity (C21 and F): Atlanta is inextricably linked with The Varsity, which offers up burgers, hot dogs and the famous Frosted Orange and also has several other metro Atlanta locations.
Open 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. thevarsity.com
Other options: Atlanta Bread Company (C30, 4:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily), Auntie Anne’s (C17, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Baja Fresh Express (C44, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Gate Center, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily), Charley’s Philly Steaks (C12, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Fridays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays), Chick-fil-A (5:30 a.m. Mondays-Tuesdays and Thursdays-Saturdays, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesdays), Famous Famiglia Pizzeria (C12, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Five Guys Burgers and Fries (C41, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Fresh Healthy Cafe (C42, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Jersey Mike’s Subs (C14, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.), La Madeleine Cafe (C7 and C40, 24 hours), Links Grill (C30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Longhorn Steakhouse (C13, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), The Market (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Sbarro (C42, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Starbucks (C16, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily and C37, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)
Credit: Mia Yakel
Credit: Mia Yakel
Concourse D (as in Delta)
40/40 Bar (D Centerpoint): The sports bar and lounge -- which offers a variety of cocktails -- is owned by rapper Jay-Z.
Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, 404-762-1577
Atlanta Braves All-Star Grill (D8): Cheer on the Braves -- and other teams -- with beer and pub food including burgers, tacos and flatbreads.
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 404-305-8001
Chicken + Beer (D5): Jay-Z isn’t the only rapper in the airport restaurant and bar game -- Ludacris own Chicken + Beer, which serves up dishes including chicken and waffles, battered catfish, sandwiches and salads.
Open 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-209-3905, chickenandbeer.com
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh (D Centerpoint): The Mediterranean concept features dishes including cold chicken laffa, Greek salad and a hummus snack tray.
Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday. 404-762-1577, eatgarbanzo.com
Mustard Seed BBQ (D23): The barbecue joint serves up barbecue sandwiches and sides.
Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-254-0658, mustardseedbbq.com
Terrapin Taphouse (D Centerpoint): This taproom offers pours from Athens-based Terrapin Brewery as well as food, and also functions as a smoking lounge.
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-762-1577
Wolfgang Puck Express (D7 and D33). The concept from the celebrity chef features a build-your-own salad bar, pizzas and made-to-order sandwiches.
Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, D7; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, D33. 404-762-1577
Other options: Asian Chao (D7, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Auntie Anne’s (D23, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily), Buffalo Wild Wings (Center Upper Level, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.), Chipotle Mexican Grill (D29, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (D30, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) Einstein Bros. Bagels ( Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Fab Yo (D7, noon-10 p.m. daily), Famous Famiglia Pizzeria (Center, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.), Freshens (Center, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Grindhouse Killer Burgers (D30, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.), Harvest & Grounds (D9, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), The Market by Food & Wine (Center, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Phillips Seafood (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Popeye’s (D8, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily).
Concourse E (as in Echo):
One Flew South (E Centerpoint): Recognized as a James Beard Award semifinalist for outstanding service in 2014 and 2015, this much-lauded spot serves upscale cuisine including sushi, sandwiches and entrees including miso BBQ ribeye and salmon hot pot.
Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. 404-816-3464, oneflewsouthatl.com
Sojourner’s Bar & Grill (E8): Enjoy Caribbean and Southern specialties along with cocktails and wine.
2-10 p.m. daily.
Other options: Arby’s (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays), Blue Moon Brewhouse (E28, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Caribou Coffee (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Freshens (6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), McDonald’s (Center, 24 hours), Nathan’s (Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Nature’s Table (6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Panda Express (Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), The Piano Bar (Center, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays and 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays), Qdoba Mexican Grill (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays), Subway (Center, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), TGI Friday’s (Center, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Villa Pizza (Center, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays)
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Credit: Yvonne Zusel
Concourse F (as in Foxtrot) and International Terminal:
Ecco (F Mezzanine): A European-style menu includes panini, pizzas, pastas and meat and cheese boards. The restaurant has other Atlanta locations in Midtown and Buckhead.
Open 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily. 404-768-1999, ecco-atlanta.com
Jekyll Island Seafood Company (F9): Get a taste of the Georgia coast with a variety of seafood options.
Open 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily. 404-209-9079
Other options: Atlanta Bread Company (Center, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and Sundays), Lorena Garcia Tapas (Mezzanine, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays), The Original El Taco (Mezzanine, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Pecan Bistro (Mezzanine, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Pei Wei Asian Diner (Mezzanine, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily), Starbucks (Mezzanine, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.), Sweet Auburn Market, (Ticketing, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), The Varsity, (Mezzanine, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)
And if you’re hungry on your way into -- or out of the airport, check out the options in the Atrium:
A Bar and Grill (Atrium NE, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.), Auntie Anne’s (Atrium NE, 5 a.m.-8 p.m.), Burger King (Atrium SE, 5 a.m.-2:30 a.m.), IHOP Express (Atrium SW, 5 a.m.-11 p.m.), Leeann Chin (9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Popeye’s (Atrium SE, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Starbucks (Atrium NE, 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), Taco Bell (6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), TGI Fridays (Atrium NW, 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.), TJ’s Craft Sandwiches (6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), We Juice It (Atrium NE), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
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