Where to eat at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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.

Open 7 a.m.-10 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 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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. daily. 404-762-1577, grindhouseburgers.com

Papi's Caribbean Cafe (T8): Enjoy Cuban favorites including roast pork, tostones, beans and rice and a variety of sandwiches.

Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, Sunday; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 404-767-2759, papisgrill.com

Other options: Auntie Anne’s (T15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and Sunday-Monday), Bojangles (T7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily), Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (T6, 4;30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily), Harvest & Grounds (T11, 4:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily), Jamba Juice (T3, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily), Subway (T6, Noon-7 p.m. daily), TGI Fridays (T4, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily), Uncle Maddio’s Pizza (T10, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)

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. daily.

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 6 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 7 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 7 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.

8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily. 678-265-8311, varasanos.com/

Other options: Asian Chao (A3, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Atlanta Bread and Bar (A12, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Boar’s Head Cafe (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Brioche Doree (Center, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. daily), Caribou Coffee (A2, 5 a.m.-7 p.m. daily), Cat Cora’s Kitchen (A25, 6 a.m.-10:30 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.-8 p.m. daily), Dunkin Donuts (A28, 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily), Freshens (A25, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Goldberg’s Bagels (A16, 6 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.-7 p.m. daily), P.F. Chang’s (Center Upper Level, 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Pinkberry (A9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Qdoba Mexican Grill (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (A14, 7 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 8 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.-11 p.m. 684-8810

Other options: Asian Chao (Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Atlanta Bread Company (B7, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Thursday and Friday), Auntie Anne’s (B23, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.), Blue Moon Brewhouse (B11, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), Coffee Beanery (B3, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays-Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays), Dunkin Donuts (B26, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday; 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday), Freshens (B9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily), Popeye’s (B13, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Proof of the Pudding (B10, B24, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Roast Coffee House (Center, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily), Samuel Adams Bar (Center, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (Center, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Savi Provisions (Center, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), TGI Friday’s (Center, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily), Wendy’s (Center, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.), Willy’s Mexican Grill (Center, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily)

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 (11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday), Great Wraps (7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday), Krispy Kreme (8 a.m.-2 p.m. daily), Leeann Chin (10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Saladworks (11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily), Savannah’s Candy Kitchen (8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily) and Umai Zushi (7 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.-9 p.m. daily.

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 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and Monday), 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 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. thevarsity.com

Other options: Atlanta Bread Company (C30, 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Auntie Anne’s (C17, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Baja Fresh Express (C44, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily), Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Gate Center, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Charley’s Philly Steaks (C12, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Chick-fil-A (5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday), Famous Famiglia Pizzeria (C12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday), Five Guys Burgers and Fries (C41, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily), Jersey Mike’s Subs (C14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.), La Madeleine Cafe (C7 and C40, 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.), Links Grill (C30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Monday and Thursday-Friday), Longhorn Steakhouse (C13, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), The Market (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Sbarro (C42, noon-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Sunday-Monday), Starbucks (C16, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily and C37, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)

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.-11 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.-9 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 10 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 9 a.m.-10 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 noon-10 p.m. daily, D7; 11 a.m.-7 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 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily), Buffalo Wild Wings (Center Upper Level, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.), Chipotle Mexican Grill (D29, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (D30, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily) Einstein Bros. Bagels ( Center, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Fab Yo (D7, noon-10 p.m. daily), Famous Famiglia Pizzeria (Center, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.), Five Guys Burgers and Fries (D11, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Freshens (Center, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Grindhouse Killer Burgers (D30, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.), Harvest & Grounds (D9, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. daily), The Market by Food & Wine (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Phillips Seafood (Center, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Popeye’s (D8, 10 a.m.-7 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 noon-7 p.m. Sunday-Friday. 404-816-3464, oneflewsouthatl.com

Other options: Arby’s (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Board’s Head Kiosk (E26, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Caribou Coffee (Center, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily), Freshens (6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), McDonald’s (Center, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily), Nathan’s (Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Nature’s Table (6 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday), Panda Express (Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Qdoba Mexican Grill (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.), Subway (Center, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. daily), TGI Friday’s (Center, Noon-8 p.m. daily), Villa Pizza (Center, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily)

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 1-9 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 2 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. 404-209-9079

Other options: Lorena Garcia Tapas (Mezzanine, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily), The Original El Taco (Mezzanine, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Pecan Bistro (Mezzanine, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Pei Wei Asian Diner (Mezzanine, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily), Starbucks (Mezzanine, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.), Sweet Auburn Market, (Ticketing, 9 a.m.-7 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:

Atlanta Chophouse & Brewery (Atrium NE,11 a.m.-6 p.m.), Auntie Anne’s (Atrium NE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.), Burger King (Atrium SE, 5 a.m.-Midnight), IHOP Express (Atrium SW, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.), Popeye’s (Atrium SE, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays), Starbucks (Atrium NE, 6 a.m.-8 p.m.), TGI Fridays (Atrium NW, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.), We Juice It (Atrium NE), 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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