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Arlington, Virginia 2 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

DCA Airport Food: Restaurants by Terminal and Hours

Reagan National has well over 40 places to eat and drink. Most are after security in Terminal 2 (National Hall and the B to E gates). Terminal 1 has a smaller cluster in the A gates, plus a few spots before security. Hours below come from the airport directory on October 15, 2026, so check the day you fly.

47 places to eat

Where to eat in T1

  • Boar's Head Delicatessen

    After security Market and snacks

    Deli with breakfast and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Cibo Express Gourmet Market

    Before security Market and snacks

    Grab and go market with snacks and travel items, before security in Terminal 1. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Cibo Walk-Thru Gourmet Market

    After security Market and snacks

    Walk through market with coffee, snacks and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Custom Burger

    After security Burgers

    Quick serve burgers with breakfast and grab and go. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • District Bar

    Before security Bar

    Sit down bar with breakfast, coffee and desserts, before security in Terminal 1. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (Post-Security Terminal 1)

    After security Coffee

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (Pre-Security Terminal 1)

    Before security Coffee

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. Terminal 1, before security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Page

    After security Bar

    Sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast and coffee, in Terminal 1. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Reservoir

    After security Bar

    French Provençal bistro style restaurant and bar. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Tagliare

    After security Market and snacks

    Quick serve and grab and go with breakfast. A Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

Where to eat in T2

  • Atlas Brew Works

    After security Bar

    Craft brewery with a sit down menu of burgers, salads, pizza and breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Ben's Chili Bowl

    After security

    Local D.C. favorite with breakfast, quick serve and sit down service. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Busboys and Poets

    After security Bar

    Local sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast, halal and vegetarian options. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Busboys and Poets Express

    After security Market and snacks

    Quick serve and grab and go version of Busboys and Poets with halal options. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • CAVA

    After security Salads and healthy

    Quick serve Mediterranean bowls, with healthy and vegetarian options. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 9:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Chick-fil-A

    After security

    Quick serve chicken with breakfast and a kids menu. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Colada Shop

    After security Coffee

    Local spot for coffee, breakfast and Cuban inspired food. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Dos Toros

    After security Salads and healthy

    Local taqueria style quick bites with breakfast and vegetarian options. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Dunkin' (B Gates)

    After security Coffee

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Dunkin' (National Hall)

    After security Coffee

    Dunkin coffee and breakfast, quick serve. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Elevation Burger

    After security Burgers

    Organic burger chain with grass fed beef. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Farmer's Fridge - Vending

    After security Salads and healthy

    Fresh salads and bowls from a vending fridge, open all day. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    All day
    Open in Maps

  • Five Guys

    After security Burgers

    Burgers and fries, quick serve and sit down. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Georgetown Gourmet Market

    After security Market and snacks

    Market with breakfast, coffee and grab and go. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Great American Bagel Bakery

    After security Bakery and sweets

    Bagels, coffee and breakfast, quick serve. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Grille District

    After security Bar

    Sit down grill and bar with breakfast and healthy options. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 9:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Half Moon Empanadas

    After security Market and snacks

    Empanadas, quick serve and grab and go with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Kapnos Taverna

    After security Bar

    Sit down Mediterranean restaurant and bar with a kids menu. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Legal Sea Foods

    After security Bar

    Sit down seafood restaurant and bar with breakfast. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    8:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Lucky Buns

    After security Burgers

    Local sit down burger spot and bar with halal options. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Matsutake Sushi

    After security Asian

    Sushi, sit down or quick serve, with a bar. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    10:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill

    After security Salads and healthy

    Quick serve Mediterranean with halal and healthy options. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Mi Vida

    After security Bar

    Local sit down restaurant and bar with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Mi Vida: Grab-n-Go

    After security Market and snacks

    Quick grab and go counter from Mi Vida with breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Nalley Fresh

    After security Salads and healthy

    Local quick serve with healthy and value options and breakfast. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:30 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • On The Fly by Capital One Landing

    After security Market and snacks

    Grab and go with coffee and pastries. The airport says grab and go items start at 5:00 am. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • P.F. Chang's

    After security Asian

    Sit down Asian restaurant and bar with breakfast listed. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    7:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Peet's Coffee

    After security Coffee

    Coffee, pastries and grab and go. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Starbucks

    After security Coffee

    Coffee, breakfast and pastries. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Starbucks (D Gates)

    After security Coffee

    Coffee, breakfast and pastries, grab and go. D Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • Taylor Gourmet

    After security

    Philadelphia style sandwiches, quick serve with value options. C Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 10:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
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  • The Cafe at DCA North

    Before security Coffee

    Cafe at the north security checkpoint with coffee, breakfast, snacks and news, before security. Terminal 2 Security - North, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • The Cafe at DCA South

    Before security Coffee

    Cafe at the south security checkpoint with coffee, breakfast and grab and go, before security. Terminal 2 Security - South, before security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 8:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Timber Pizza Co.

    After security Salads and healthy

    Local brand with 10 inch individual pizzas, salads and breakfast sandwiches. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    5:00 am to 10:30 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Vino Volo

    After security Bar

    Wine bar with flights, glasses and food plates. National Hall, after security.

    Hours
    9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites

    After security Bar

    Sit down bar and restaurant with breakfast and coffee. E Gates, after security.

    Hours
    6:00 am to 11:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

  • Zeke's Coffee

    After security Coffee

    Coffee with grab and go, halal options and breakfast. B Gates, after security.

    Hours
    4:30 am to 9:00 pm (Thursday listing, Oct 15, 2026)
    Open in Maps

National Hall (Terminal 2), after security

National Hall is the main food stretch. Sit down options include Legal Sea Foods (8:00 am to 9:00 pm), Lucky Buns (6:00 am to 10:00 pm), Ben's Chili Bowl (6:00 am to 10:00 pm), Matsutake Sushi (10:30 am to 9:00 pm) and Vino Volo (9:00 am to 9:00 pm).

For something fast: Chick-fil-A (4:30 am to 10:30 pm), Dunkin' (4:00 am to 9:00 pm), Half Moon Empanadas (4:00 am to 9:00 pm) and On The Fly by Capital One Landing (5:00 am to 10:00 pm). These are the hours the directory showed for Thursday, October 15, 2026.

B gates (Terminal 2)

  • Atlas Brew Works: craft beer, burgers and breakfast, 4:30 am to 9:00 pm
  • Grille District: sit down grill and bar, 5:00 am to 9:30 pm
  • Mi Vida and Mi Vida: Grab-n-Go: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • CAVA: 5:00 am to 9:30 pm
  • Half Moon Empanadas: 4:30 am to 10:00 pm
  • Zeke's Coffee: 4:30 am to 9:00 pm
  • Great American Bagel Bakery: 4:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Dunkin': 4:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Farmer's Fridge vending: open all day

C gates (Terminal 2)

  • Dos Toros: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • CAVA: 5:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Colada Shop: 4:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Starbucks: 4:30 am to 10:00 pm
  • Taylor Gourmet: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

D gates (Terminal 2)

  • Kapnos Taverna: sit down with a bar, 5:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Busboys and Poets: 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, plus an Express counter
  • Five Guys: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Nalley Fresh: 5:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Georgetown Gourmet Market: 5:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Starbucks: 4:00 am to 9:00 pm

E gates (Terminal 2)

  • Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • P.F. Chang's: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill: 6:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Timber Pizza Co.: 5:00 am to 10:30 pm
  • Elevation Burger: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
  • Peet's Coffee: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm

Terminal 1 (A gates) and before security

After security in the A gates: Reservoir (4:00 am to 10:00 pm), Page (4:00 am to 10:00 pm), Boar's Head Delicatessen, Custom Burger, Tagliare, Cibo Walk-Thru Gourmet Market and Dunkin'.

Before security in Terminal 1: District Bar, Cibo Express Gourmet Market, Dunkin', a Farmer's Fridge vending fridge and the Pepsi Lounge seating area with vending machines.

In Terminal 2 before security, The Cafe at DCA North and The Cafe at DCA South sit at the two security checkpoints, both 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Open early and open late

Early: several places list a 4:00 am opening, including Dunkin', Page, Reservoir, Cibo and Great American Bagel Bakery. The Farmer's Fridge vending fridges are open all day. All three checkpoints are listed as opening at 4:00 am, though the airport's FAQ says the Terminal 1 checkpoint generally opens at 4:30 am.

Late: Busboys and Poets, Mi Vida, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites and P.F. Chang's list 11:00 pm closing. Hours can change, so check the airport directory the day you fly.

Bars and sit down meals

For a drink and a seat: Atlas Brew Works, Legal Sea Foods, Lucky Buns, Vino Volo, Kapnos Taverna, Busboys and Poets, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites, P.F. Chang's, Reservoir, Page and District Bar all list a bar.

Halal, gluten free and vegetarian options

The airport directory tags these places as halal: Busboys and Poets (and its Express counter) in the D gates, Elevation Burger in the E gates, Lucky Buns and Vino Volo in National Hall, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill in the E gates and Zeke's Coffee in the B gates.

Many listings carry gluten free and vegetarian or vegan tags, including CAVA, Dos Toros, Kapnos Taverna and Nalley Fresh. Farmer's Fridge vending, in the B gates and before security in Terminal 1, is tagged healthy and vegetarian. Tags are the restaurants' own claims, so ask about ingredients when you order.

Order ahead on your phone

The airport offers mobile ordering at DCAordernow.com with contactless pick up. The airport does not list which restaurants take mobile orders, so check the site for what is available at your gate.

Cheaper eats and vending

The airport promotes a Value page with meals for $20 or less before tax. Timber Pizza Co. (10 inch individual pizzas), Taylor Gourmet, Elevation Burger, Atlas Brew Works and On The Fly are on it. Prices change, so check the menu.

Vending: Pepsi machines are in the A gates area before security, the Terminal 2 baggage claim, the B gates and the parking area, all open all day. Starbucks and Farmer's Fridge vending are also listed.

Questions travelers ask

What restaurants are in DCA Terminal 2?

Terminal 2 has the most: Legal Sea Foods, Lucky Buns, Ben's Chili Bowl, Matsutake Sushi and Vino Volo in National Hall, plus Atlas Brew Works, CAVA, Dos Toros, Kapnos Taverna, Five Guys, P.F. Chang's and more on the B to E gates.

What food is in DCA Terminal 1?

After security you will find Reservoir, Page, Boar's Head Delicatessen, Custom Burger, Tagliare, Cibo Walk-Thru Gourmet Market and Dunkin'. Before security there are District Bar, Cibo Express, Dunkin' and vending.

What is open early at DCA?

Several places list a 4:00 am opening, including Dunkin', Page, Reservoir, Cibo and Great American Bagel Bakery. The Farmer's Fridge vending fridges are open all day. Chick-fil-A in National Hall lists 4:30 am.

What is open late at DCA?

Busboys and Poets, Mi Vida, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites and P.F. Chang's list 11:00 pm closing in the directory on October 15, 2026. Check the day you fly.

Can I order food ahead at DCA?

Yes. The airport offers mobile ordering with contactless pick up at DCAordernow.com. The airport does not list which restaurants take part.

Is there a bar at DCA?

Yes. Atlas Brew Works, Legal Sea Foods, Lucky Buns, Vino Volo, Kapnos Taverna, Busboys and Poets, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites and others list a bar after security.

Is there a Starbucks at DCA?

Yes. The directory lists a Starbucks on the C gates and another on the D gates, both in Terminal 2 after security.

Where can I eat before security at DCA?

In Terminal 1: District Bar, Cibo Express and Dunkin'. In Terminal 2: The Cafe at DCA North and The Cafe at DCA South at the two security checkpoints.

Are there cheap meals at DCA?

The airport has a Value page for meals of $20 or less before tax, including Timber Pizza Co., Taylor Gourmet and Elevation Burger. Prices change, so check each menu.

Is there halal food at DCA?

Yes. The airport directory tags Busboys and Poets, Elevation Burger, Lucky Buns, Vino Volo, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill and Zeke's Coffee as halal.

More at DCA

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. Car rentalWhere the rental counters are and how to reach them. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: