Traveling can be a stressful endeavor, especially on an empty stomach. As one of the busiest hubs in the world, O’Hare International Airport sees lots of hungry travelers each day. Fortunately, upgrades in the dining department over the last several years mean flyers won’t have to start their journeys off on the wrong foot with a bad meal. Most spots that temporarily closed during the pandemic have since reopened, but staffing shortages remain an issue so hours are subject to change. Read on to find every place for a quick bite or drink.

O’Hare’s Standouts

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Tortas Frontera: By now, seemingly everyone knows about Rick Bayless’s airport oasis. But here’s a pro tip: Fliers can order online ahead of time and have those griddle-baked tortas magically waiting once they get through security. Conversely, when the plane lands, pull out that phone (don’t bother to text a loved one; tortas are important!), place an order while on the tarmac, and once again, the food will be ready after de-boarding. (Terminal 1 - B10, Terminal 3 - K4, Terminal 5 - M18)

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Publican Tavern: One Off Hospitality Group has a miniature version of its beloved Publican brand at O’Hare and it’s been a big success. The bar pours draft beers alongside craft bottles and cans from local brewers. Travelers can pair them with signature bites imported from the Publican menus, including spicy pork rinds, a pub burger, and roast chicken from birds from Slagel Family Farm. (Terminal 3 - Gate K1)

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Berghoff Cafe: The historic German restaurant has an O'Hare outpost with its own seating area and offers items like omelets, corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, and pretzels with beer cheese. Berghoff’s beers are also available on tap. (Terminal 1 - C26)

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Beaudevin: Try a European-inspired wine bar experience, complete with a granite-topped bar, wine glass chandeliers, and more than 20 wines available by the glass, bottle, or flight. Pair them with cheese and charcuterie plates and other light bites. (Terminal 1 - C17)

Billy Goat Tavern: Legendary for its history with the Cubs and its appearance on Saturday Night Live, the Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurants. Luckily for both locals and tourists, they don’t have to go far to try the famous “cheezborger.” (Terminal 1 - C18)

Gold Coast Dogs: Some of the city’s most iconic foods are served at this local mini-chain. Don’t fancy airline meals? Order a Chicago-style hot dog, Italian beef, or Polish sausage to bring on the plane. (Terminal 3 - L4)

Garrett Popcorn: The cult-favorite popcorn shop sells its signature mix — CheeseCorn with CaramelCrisp — at the airport. For fliers not hungry enough for a full meal, it’s the perfect light snack. Grab a bag or two for the flight. (Terminal 1 - B7, Terminal 3 - H2, Terminal 5 - M7 and M18)

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Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi Bar: This sushi bar has nothing to do with the Wicker Park neighborhood; HMSHost management discovered customers responded well to the name. In a rarity for O’Hare, chefs carve up fish on-site to produce nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls. The fully-stocked bar pours sake and shochu and also offers carryout service. There are two spacious locations in separate terminals. (Terminal 1 - C1, Terminal 2 - Main Hall)

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Bubbles Wine Bar: Settle in for a spell at this jazz-club-style bar, which features soft lighting and a grand piano. Sparkling wine, complemented with meat and cheese, is the focus here. (Terminal 3 - H4)

Goose Island Beer Company: Concessionaire HMSHost opened a Goose Island-branded bar inside Terminal 1 in 2017. The spacious hangout sits in the middle of Concourse B, allowing travelers to keep an eye on their gates while refueling with Matilda pints, paninis, and deli sandwiches. There are additional outposts in Concourse C and Terminal 3. (Terminal 1 - B1, C10, Terminal 3 - L10A)

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Summer House Santa Monica: The airport version of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’s Lincoln Park restaurant offers both sit-down dining and counter service, as well as grab-and-go items. California-style salads, tacos, burgers, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches are available. Summer House’s signature house-made cookies and pastries are also here. (Terminal 2 - Main Hall)

Eli’s Cheesecake: Make the trip a little sweeter with a slice of Chicago’s most famous cheesecake. Or purchase a whole cake to bring a taste of the Windy City to your final destination. (Terminal 1 - B9)

In addition, here's a geographic breakdown of all the dining options:

Terminal 1 | Concourses B and C

• America’s Dog: Hot dogs, burgers, breakfast (C18)
• Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (C18)
• Beaudevin: Wine bar (C17)
• Berghoff Cafe: Sandwiches, breakfast, pizzas, beer (C26)
• Billy Goat Tavern: Burgers, breakfast, alcohol (C18)
• Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, espresso, pastries (C21)
• Cafe Descartes: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads (Baggage claim)
• Cafe Zoot: Sandwiches, smoothies, pastries (C18)
• Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (C8)
• Chili’s Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, alcohol (B14)
• Ciao Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, salads (C15, Baggage claim)
• Eli’s Cheesecake: Cheesecakes, desserts, sandwiches, salads (B9)
• Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (B20)
• Fresh Market on the Go: Bottled beverages, snacks (C23)
• Galileo Bar & Grill: Hot dogs, sandwiches, alcohol (B19)
• Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (B7)
• Goose Island Beer Company: Panini, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, beer (B1, C10)
• Great American Bagel Company: Bagels, sandwiches (B14)
• Jamba Juice: Smoothies (B7)
• Jazz Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (C19)
• La Tapenade: Mediterranean, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, alcohol (B4)
• Manchu Wok: Chinese (C19)
• McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (B11, C10)
• Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolate, popcorn (C19)
• Reggio’s Pizza: Pizzas, salads, wings (C18, C22)
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolates (B14)
• Salad Works: Salads (C19)
• Smoothie King / The Grove: Smoothies (B6)
• Sprinkles Cupcake Vending Machine: Cupcakes (B12)
• Starbucks: Coffee, tea, pastries (B5, B9)
• Tortas Frontera: Mexican sandwiches, soups, breakfast (B10)
• Tuscany Cafe: Italian, pasta, pizzas, cocktails, wine (B18)
• Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi Bar: Sushi, wine, beer, cocktails, sake (C1)
• Wolfgang Express: Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, breakfast, wine (B7)

Terminal 2 | Concourses E and F

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• Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels (E2)
• Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, espresso, pastries (F19)
• Carry Out Carry On: Sandwiches, salads, beverages (E2)
• Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (E3)
• Chili’s Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, alcohol (F9)
• CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, salads, chocolate, vegan options (Main Hall)
• Connect to Chicago Bar: Order food to be delivered from Chili’s Too, Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi Bar, or Stanley’s Blackhawks Kitchen & Tap (F3)
• Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, doughnuts, bagels (F9)
• Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (F1, F9, Pre-security)
• La Tapenade: Mediterranean, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, alcohol (E9)
• McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (F7)
• Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolate, popcorn (E2)
• Sky Bridge Bar & Grill: Greek, beer, wine, spirits (F15)
• Sprinkles Cupcake Vending Machine: Cupcakes (E1)
• Stanley’s Blackhawks Kitchen and Tap: Sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, alcohol (E5)
• Starbucks: Coffee, tea, pastries (E2, E11)
• Summer House Santa Monica: Tacos, salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast (Main Hall)
• Wicker Park Seafood and Sushi Bar: Sushi, wine, beer, cocktails, sake (Main Hall)

Terminal 3 | Concourses G, H, K, and L

• B-Smooth: Smoothies, salads (K4)
• BJ Gourmet Market: Wraps, sandwiches, and salads (K15)
• Brioche Doree: Sandwiches, salads, espresso, pastries (K15, Rotunda)
• Bubbles Wine Bar: Wine, charcuterie, cheese (H4)
• Burger Federation: Burgers, breakfast, alcohol. At a competition in 2022, it earned the title of best burger in Chicago (L20)
• Burrito Beach: Mexican (K4)q11w2q xcd
• Cafe Descartes: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads (Baggage claim)
• Chicago Cubs Bar & Grill: Panini, burgers, salads, soups, alcohol (Rotunda)
• Chili's Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, alcohol (G10, H2)
• CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, salads, chocolate, vegan options (H1)
• Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, doughnuts, bagels (H5)
• Facades Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (K15)
• Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (H1, K1, K5, Baggage claim,)
• Farmers Market: Sandwiches, salads, chocolates (Rotunda)
• Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (H2)
• Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (L4)
• Goose Island Beer Company: Panini, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, beer (L10A)
• Great American Bagel Company: Bagels, sandwiches (H10, K2, Rotunda)
• Green Market: Sandwiches, salads (H5, L3)
• ICE Dishes & Drinks: Vodka, wine, salads, charcuterie, cheese (L1)
• La Tapenade: Mediterranean, sandwiches, flatbread pizza, alcohol (H14)
• Macaroni Grill: Italian, pizza, pasta, alcohol (K2)
• Manchu Wok: Chinese (H5, Rotunda)
• McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (H5, H9, K9, L4)
• Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolate, popcorn (H8)
• O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar: Sandwiches, salads, breakfast, alcohol (H4)
• Prairie Tap: Burgers, soups, salads, breakfast, alcohol (K5)
• Publican Tavern: Salads, sandwiches, wings, pork rinds, alcohol (K1)
• Reggio’s Pizza: Pizzas, salads, wings (G8, K4)
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolate (H5)
• Rush Street Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (H14)
• Skyscrapers Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (K8)
• Sprinkles Cupcake Vending Machine: Cupcakes (H1, H4, K1, K5)
• Starbucks: Coffee, tea, pastries (H1, H5, K4, L2, L20)
• Subway: Sandwiches (Rotunda)
• Tortas Frontera: Mexican sandwiches, soups, breakfast (K4)
• Wolfgang Express: Sandwiches, salads, pizza, breakfast, wine (K12)

Terminal 5 | Concourse M

• Big Bowl: Chinese, Thai, alcohol (M11)
• Burger King: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (M11)
• Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, doughnuts, bagels (M16)
• Farm2Air Market: Sandwiches, salads, wraps (M4)
• Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (M19, M20, M21, M24, M25, Arrivals)
• Garrett Popcorn: Popcorn (M7, M10)
• The Goddess and Grocer: Sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast, pastries, coffee (Pre-security)
• Goddess on the Go: Sandwiches, salads, beer, wine (M9, M27)
• Hub 51: Nachos, tacos, salads, sandwiches, breakfast (M16)
• McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (Baggage claim)
• Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolate, popcorn (Arrivals, Baggage claim)
• R.J. Grunts Burgers & Fries: Burgers, fries (M16)
• Six Points Market: Snacks (M29)
• Sparrow Coffee: Coffee, breakfast (M6)
• Tocco: Italian, pizza, paninis, pasta, alcohol (M7)
• Tortas Frontera: Mexican sandwiches, soups, breakfast (M18)
• Urban Olive: Mediterranean (M16)
• Wow Bao: Steamed Asian buns, rice and noodle bowls (M16)