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Guide to Food and Restaurants at Orlando Airport (MCO)

Quick Questions about Where to Eat

Is it better to eat before or after security?

Before security, in Terminals A and B. The food court in the public area has the widest choice and tables to sit down, and travelers mention fair prices there. After security, several gate areas have few open places during the renovation works.

Are there 24-hour options?

Yes, before security in the North Terminal: McDonald's, Dunkin', McCoy's To-Go and one Starbucks. After security, most places close with the last flight and some close earlier, so stranded passengers at night report finding almost nothing open.

Which gate area has the fewest options?

Gates 30–59 (Airside 3, used by American and United, among others). Recent reviews describe one sit-down restaurant with a long line, a few markets with pre-made sandwiches and little seating.

And Terminal C?

The Palm Court, after security, has the best selection in the airport, from Shake Shack to Wine Bar George. Before security there is very little: two cafés at baggage claim and two places at check-in.

Is food expensive?

Yes. Travelers commonly mention full meals of around USD 19–21 and snacks of USD 10 or more. The public-area food court has the most affordable options.

Critical Points: Smart Traveler's Manual

Renovation works after security in A and B

The food offer at several gate areas is being renovated, with closed places, temporary markets and long lines at the few that are open, especially at gates 30–59.

💡 Suggestion: eat in the food court before going through security, especially if your flight leaves from gates 30–59.

Late nights and long delays

When flights are delayed into the night, most places after security are already closed and some run out of food.

💡 Suggestion: if a delay is announced in the evening, buy food early or carry snacks.

High prices

The most repeated complaint after availability: full meals rarely cost less than USD 19.

💡 Suggestion: the public-area food court has the most affordable options, such as Panda Express.

Check the bill

At Bahama Breeze, earlier reviews reported an automatic 18% service charge that is not always announced clearly.

💡 Suggestion: check the bill before paying.

Pros and Cons of Dining at MCO

  • Pros:
  • Food court before security: wide choice, tables and familiar brands at fair prices.
  • 24-hour options: McDonald's, Dunkin' and McCoy's To-Go in the public area.
  • Terminal C Palm Court: the best selection after security, with local brands.
  • Cuban coffee: ZaZa Cuban Café gets very good reviews for its coffee and pastries.
  • Cons:
  • Few options at some gates: especially gates 30–59 during the renovation.
  • High prices: full meals around USD 19–21.
  • Early closings: many places close before the last flights.
  • Little before security in Terminal C: only cafés at check-in and baggage claim.

What Travelers Say about Food at MCO

User experience:

  • The public-area food court in Terminals A and B is the most praised: large, varied and with prices closer to those outside the airport.
  • Gates 30–59 get the most complaints: renovation works, few places open, long lines and not enough seats.
  • Terminal C's Palm Court is described as modern and well stocked, and Wine Bar George is singled out as a good place to wait.
  • Prices are high across the airport, a complaint that repeats in every terminal.
  • ZaZa Cuban Café and Cask & Larder receive specific praise for quality and service.

Strategy: eat before security if you fly from Terminals A or B, and check the list for your gate area below before going through. In Terminal C, wait until after security to eat.

Earlier reviews also reported long waits and ordering problems at Outback Steakhouse and service complaints at Moe's Southwest Grill and Bahama Breeze. These patterns did not appear again in reviews from May to October 2026.

The list below follows the airport's official dining guide (September 2026). Opening hours can change without notice, and the airport does not publish them for every place.

Public Area – Terminals A and B (Before Security)

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  • AUNTIE ANNE'S
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Pretzels.
  • CARVEL
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Ice cream.
  • CHICK-FIL-A
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 5:00 am – 10:00 pm (Monday to Saturday).
    Type: Chicken nuggets and sandwiches.
  • CINNABON
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Cinnamon rolls.
  • DUNKIN' DONUTS & BASKIN-ROBBINS
    Location: North Concourse.
    Hours: 24 hours.
    Type: Coffee, donuts and ice cream.
  • FIREHOUSE SUBS
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Sandwiches.
  • HEMISPHERE
    Location: East Hall.
    Hours: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Tuesday to Saturday).
    Type: Steaks and seafood.
  • LOBBY BAR (HYATT REGENCY)
    Location: East Hall.
    Hours: 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm.
    Type: Small plates and drinks.
  • MCCOY'S BAR & GRILL
    Location: East Hall.
    Hours: 24 hours.
    Type: American food and sushi (24-hour To-Go counter).
  • MCDONALD'S
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 24 hours.
    Type: Burgers.
  • MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Tex-Mex.
  • ORANGE COUNTY BREWERS
    Location: East Hall.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Bar.
  • ORLANDO PRIDE CITY PUB
    Location: West Hall.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Bar.
  • PANDA EXPRESS
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm.
    Type: Chinese food.
  • ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL
    Location: West Hall.
    Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Italian cuisine.
  • SBARRO
    Location: Food court.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Pizza.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Level 1 (B side), Level 2 (A side) and Level 3.
    Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Coffee and tea (one location open 24 hours).

Airside 1 – Gates 1–29

  • 4RIVERS SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE
    Location: Gates 1–29.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Barbecue, Southern smokehouse.
  • FRESH ATTRACTIONS MARKET
    Location: Gates 1–29.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Grab-and-go market (temporary).
  • LE GRANDE COMPTOIR
    Location: Gate 22.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Wine bar.
  • ON THE BORDER
    Location: Gates 1–29.
    Hours: 6:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Mexican cantina.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Gates 1–29.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Coffee and tea.

Airside 3 – Gates 30–59

  • GASTROHUB
    Location: Gates 30–59.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: American cuisine.
  • THE KITCHENS OF ORLANDO MARKET
    Location: Gates 30–59.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Grab-and-go market (temporary).
  • ZAZA CUBAN CAFÉ
    Location: Gates 30–59.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Cuban coffee and pastries.

Coming soon to this area, according to the airport: Hinckley's Fancy Meats and Otto's High Dive.

Airside 4 – Gates 70–99

  • BAHAMA BREEZE
    Location: Gates 70–79.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Caribbean-inspired cuisine.
  • BURGER KING
    Location: Gates 70–99.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Burgers.
  • CARVEL
    Location: Gates 70–99.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Ice cream.
  • NATHAN'S FAMOUS
    Location: Gates 70–79.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Hot dogs.
  • OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
    Location: Gates 70–79.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Steaks.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Gates 70–99.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Coffee and tea.
  • TACOS LOCOS
    Location: Gates 70–79.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Tacos.
  • VINO VOLO
    Location: Gates 70–79.
    Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm.
    Type: Wine bar.

Airside 2 – Gates 100–129

  • ASIAN CHAO
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 8:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Chinese food.
  • BANANAS
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 4:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Smoothies and frozen yogurt.
  • BREWDOG BAR
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Craft beer bar (temporary).
  • CASK & LARDER
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Bar, Southern cuisine.
  • CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 8:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Mexican food.
  • GREEN LEAF'S
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 4:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Salads.
  • JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 4:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Sandwiches.
  • MARKET BY VILLA
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Grab-and-go market.
  • MCDONALD'S
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 5:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Burgers.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Coffee and tea.
  • VILLA ITALIAN KITCHEN
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: 4:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Pasta and pizza.
  • ZAZA CUBAN CAFÉ MARKET
    Location: Gates 100–129.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Cuban coffee and snacks (temporary).

Terminal C – Before Security

  • BARNIE'S COFFEE & TEA
    Location: Baggage claim (Level 6).
    Hours: 6:00 am – 12:00 am.
    Type: Coffee and tea.
  • HARVEST & GROUNDS
    Location: Check-in area.
    Hours: 4:00 am – 8:00 pm.
    Type: Coffee and snacks.
  • RAW JUCE
    Location: Check-in area.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Juices and smoothies.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Baggage claim (Level 6).
    Hours: 8:00 am – 1:00 am.
    Type: Coffee and tea.

Terminal C – After Security

A realistic airport food court scene featuring a Caucasian man and woman picking up their trays of food from Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon counters, with the vendor behind the counter
  • AUNTIE ANNE'S / CINNABON
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Pretzels and cinnamon rolls.
  • CASK & LARDER
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Bar and grab-and-go meals.
  • CHICK-FIL-A
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight (Monday to Saturday).
    Type: Chicken nuggets and sandwiches.
  • CUCINA & CO.
    Location: Gates C230–C238.
    Hours: 3:30 am – last flight.
    Type: Italian food.
  • DESANO PIZZERIA
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 10:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Neapolitan pizza.
  • EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
    Location: Gates C230–C238.
    Hours: Not published.
    Type: Bagels and breakfast.
  • GREENBEAT
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 8:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Salads.
  • OLDE HEARTH BREAD CO.
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Bakery, soups and sandwiches.
  • ORANGE COUNTY BREWERS
    Location: Gates C240–C245.
    Hours: 7:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Bar.
  • RAVENOUS PIG BREWING CO. GENERAL STORE
    Location: Gates C230–C238.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Brewpub and market.
  • REPLENISH WITH ILLY
    Location: Gates C230–C254.
    Hours: 4:30 am – 10:00 pm.
    Type: Coffee and bar.
  • SHAKE SHACK
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Burgers, fries and shakes.
  • STARBUCKS
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 4:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Coffee and tea.
  • SUMMER HOUSE
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm.
    Type: Fresh food and Florida drinks.
  • SUNSHINE DINER
    Location: Gates C230–C238.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Southern cuisine by Chef Art Smith.
  • WINE BAR GEORGE
    Location: Palm Court.
    Hours: 5:00 am – last flight.
    Type: Wine bar.
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