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Eating and drinking at Los Angeles Airport
Quick questions about food at LAX
Can you eat in every terminal?
Yes, in every open terminal, although variety and service level differ a lot. Terminal 5 is closed for reconstruction, and most options are after security.
Are there early-morning breakfast options?
Yes. Several places open between 3:30 am and 5:00 am, and in Terminal B some, such as Pret A Manger and the Great Hall Starbucks, are open 24 hours.
Are there healthy or vegetarian options?
Yes, concentrated in places such as Earthbar, CAVA, Urth Caffé or Pret A Manger, with bowls, salads, smoothies and vegetarian or vegan dishes.
Are prices very high?
Yes. Reviews mention USD 7 for a bottle of water, USD 13 for a beer and USD 18 for a small wrap. Chain restaurants also cost more than outside the airport.
Can I order food in advance?
Yes, with LAX Order Now, the airport's online ordering service: you order from your phone and pick up without waiting in line.
Smart traveler guide to eating at LAX
Variety by terminal
User experience:
- Terminal B and the renovated Delta complex (Terminals 2 and 3) get the best comments for variety.
- Remote and regional gates, and some areas of Terminal 4 under construction, have very few options.
- Before security the offer is limited, which is a problem on long layovers landside.
Strategy: If your gate is remote or in a terminal with few options, buy food before heading there. From Terminal 4 you can walk to Terminal B for more choice.
Prices and service
User experience:
- High prices are the most common complaint, even for simple items.
- Popular, cheaper places have long lines at peak times.
- Some sit-down restaurants add automatic tips or service charges that surprise customers.
Strategy: Order ahead with LAX Order Now when your connection is short, check the bill for service charges, and bring an empty bottle to refill after security.
Pros and cons of eating at LAX
- Pros:
- Variety: local LA brands, international food and healthy options in the main terminals.
- Early hours: many places open before 5:00 am, and some in Terminal B are open 24 hours.
- Order ahead: online ordering saves time at peak hours.
- Contras:
- Prices: very high, even by airport standards.
- Uneven offer: remote gates and some terminals have very few options.
- Lines: long waits at the most affordable places.
User experience by terminal
The following summary is based on traveler reviews on Google Maps, Yelp and TripAdvisor.
In Terminal 1, Ace Tacos divides opinions: some value the quick service, others criticize prices, small portions and flavor. California Pizza Kitchen is liked for desserts such as the Butter Cake, though its pizzas are seen as poor value. Rock & Brews combines live music with burgers and wings, but automatic tips and high prices draw criticism.
In Terminal 2, healthy options such as avocado toast and smoothies are liked, though prices are above average. Some travelers on long layovers find the terminal's offer limited.
In Terminal 3, Fat Sal's is known for big sandwiches, with some inconsistency in preparation, and Panda Express remains a reliable, affordable choice, although slow at peak times.
In Terminal 4, part of the area is under construction and the offer is reduced; many travelers walk to Terminal B for more choice.
In Terminal 6, Earthbar divides opinion: açaí bowls and smoothies are well rated, but order errors and high prices are recurring. The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck is recognized for well-prepared dishes and attentive service, at chef-level prices.
In Terminal 7, Loteria! Grill is praised for its tacos and Mexican dishes, with comments about cost, and Klatch Coffee for its coffee and friendly service.
In Terminal 8, Carl's Jr. and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are the go-to choices for quick meals and early flights.
In Terminal B (Tom Bradley International), 800 Degrees Pizza stands out for its wood-fired pizzas and Pret A Manger for quick, healthy options. Some international travelers still find the offer mediocre for the price.
Terminal 5 is closed for demolition and reconstruction until 2028, so it has no restaurants.
Food outlets, restaurants and cafés by terminal
Below is the list of food outlets, organized by terminal with their operating hours, which may change at any time.
Terminal 1
Ace Tacos
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Betcha Burger
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
California Pizza Kitchen
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Chick-fil-A
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Panda Express
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Reilly's Irish Pub
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Rock & Brews Concert Bar and Grill
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Location: Departures level
Hours: 3:30 am - 11:00 pm
Urth Caffé & Bar
Location: Departures level
Hours: 3:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wetzel's / Quench
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Terminal 2
Barney's Beanery
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:30 am
BUILT (Custom Burgers)
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm
Fresh Brothers Pizza & Sandwiches
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Jersey Mike
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pick Up Stix
Location: Departures level
Hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
SeaLegs Wine Bar
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:30 pm
SLAPFISH Modern Seafood Shack
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:30 am - 12:00 am
Starbucks
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 12:30 am
Terminal 3
Alfred
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:30 pm
CAVA
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Chicken + Beer
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fat Sal's
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 11:00 pm
Homeboy
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Jamba
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
NATIVE
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 10:00 pm
Pizza Please
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Starbucks
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Yakumi
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Terminal 4
Crowns LAX
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 12:00 am
Natural Break
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Starbucks
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 12:00 am
Terminal 6
California Pizza Kitchen
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:30 am - 11:30 pm
Club 42 Tequila Bar & Bites
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Earthbar
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 4:30 am - 10:00 pm
Peet's Coffee
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 10:30 pm
Point The Way Café
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Starbucks
Location: Arrivals level / Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm / 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Habit Burger Grill
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 11:00 pm
The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Wine Bar by Wolfgang Puck
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
WPizza by Wolfgang Puck
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Terminal 7
Ashland Hill
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 10:00 pm
B Grill by BOA Steakhouse
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:30 am - 11:30 pm
BLD
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Dunkin' Donuts
Location: Arrivals level
Hours: 5:30 am - 8:00 pm
Klatch Coffee
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
LA Life Quick Market
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 12:00 am
Loteria! Grill
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm
Randys Donuts and Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Rolling Stone Bar & Grill
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 12:00 am
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 4:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Counter Custom Built Burgers
Location: Departures level - food court
Hours: 4:00 am - 12:00 am
Wolfgang Puck Express
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Terminal 8
Carl's Jr
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm
Engine Co. No. 28
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:30 pm
Panda Express
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Stella Bar
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 9:00 pm
TBIT (Terminal B)
800 Degrees Pizza
Location: Great Hall - food court
Hours: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Border Grill
Location: Great Hall - food court
Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Burger King
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 1:00 am
Chaya Sushi
Location: Great Hall
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Chicken Guy
Location: Departures level
Hours: 4:00 am - 1:00 am
ink.sack
Location: Great Hall
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Location: Departures level
Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
LAMILL Coffee
Location: North Concourse
Hours: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Navarre
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 1:00 am
Panda Express
Location: Great Hall - food court
Hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
PF Chang's
Location: Departures level
Hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Playa Café
Location: Bradley West - main concourse
Hours: 4:00 am - 1:00 am
Pret A Manger
Location: Great Hall - food court
Hours: 24 hours
Santa Monica Brew Works
Location: Departures level
Hours: 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Santouka Ramen
Location: Departures level
Hours: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Starbucks
Location: South Concourse / Great Hall
Hours: 4:00 am - 11:00 pm / 24 hours
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Location: Arrivals level
Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
The Playa Vista
Location: Departures level
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Umami Burger
Location: Great Hall - food court
Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Vanilla Bake Shop
Location: South Concourse
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm
Vino Volo
Location: Great Hall
Hours: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
WPizza by Wolfgang Puck
Location: Ticketing level
Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sources and official resources
For the most recent list of restaurants, cafés and bars, with locations and hours, check the airport's official dining guide on flylax.com and the LAX Order Now advance ordering service.
Traveler reviews on Google Maps, Yelp and TripAdvisor complement these data and help identify which places stand out for quality, wait times and value for money.
