5 US Airports with the Best Food

Planning flights can be difficult enough with layovers, delays, and choosing the best departure and arrival destinations. Once you add in the hunger factor during your travel adventures, you may be ready for a breakdown before you actually reach your vacation destination. Yes, you can pack a few snacks in your carry-on bag. But sometimes, you want something different. Or you have a longer layover than planned and the food you brought with you is long gone. Well, at most airports, the unhealthy snacks and fast-food options simply won’t cut it. Thankfully, there are five US airports that are changing the game by offering some of the best food to travelers like yourself.

5 US Airports with the Best Food

1. LAX

The Los Angeles Airport in LA sees tens of thousands of travelers each day. The crowds in the terminals all seem to eat at the same time, which was not helpful when the food options were slim. Newer restaurants have been opened recently and now you have a few better options when it comes to healthy, and delicious, foods.

You won’t go wrong with choosing the infamous Shake Shack with their yummy burgers. But if you are craving something else, Italian is available at Fabio Viviani’s Osteria and sandwiches are all the rave at ink.sack.

2. JFK

Not too many people have good things to say about the JFK Airport in New York City. But lately, there have been fewer complaints about the food. If you have the time, you can grab a beer at the BKLYN Beer Garden before devouring the best sushi you will ever eat at Deep Blue Sushi. There are also two different Shake Shack restaurants in this airport, so you’ll be covered if you are craving burgers and fries.

3. SkyHarbor

Many of the major local restaurants in Phoenix have moved into the SkyHarbor Airport. This is good news for you if you are flying into or departing from this airport during any family vacation. During the morning you can enjoy favorites from either Matt’s Big Breakfast or La Grande Orange. And when you want a full meal at the end of the day, make sure you have the time to sit down at Chelsea’s Kitchen. It will be even better if you can grab a slice of pie from Humble Pie for your plane ride.

4. PDX

PDX is the airport in Portland, Oregon. This city has long been known as a foodie destination, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the food options in the airport have improved over the years. A walk around the terminals will have you smelling everything from street foods to delicacies served at Michelin star restaurants.

In the mornings, I recommend grabbing your coffee from Stumptown Coffee. Then pick up a couple donuts from Blue Star Donuts. If you are traveling later in the day, and can’t decide what you want to eat, then it is best to head over to the food cart section. You will feel like you have entered a food truck zone with any type of food imaginable.

5. Austin-Bergstrom

The Austin-Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas is the last of the US airports serving some of the best foods. This may be a small airport, but the options are practically endless. The best part is many of the restaurants in this US airport have live music performances scheduled. That means you can relax, listen to a little live music, and eat some delicious food before boarding your next plane.

These are the five US airports with the best foods. If you are currently planning a family vacation, you may want to make sure you will be in one of these airports. This way you will know you will eat well either before or after your vacation.

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