Washington Dulles International Airport
IAD Airport Restaurants by Concourse: Open Early and Late
Dulles lists 58 places to eat and drink in its official directory: 7 in the Main Terminal before security, 50 past security in Concourses A to D, and 1 at the Z Gates. The earliest opener is Peet's Coffee in Concourse B at 4:00am, and the latest closings are 11:00pm. Concourse E, a new United concourse expected to open in October 2026, has no listings yet.
56 places to eat
No place matches these filters. Hours change: check the official map.
Open late at IAD
| Place | Terminal | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde's | Concourse D | 11 p.m. |
| Dunkin' (Gate D5) | Concourse D | 11 p.m. |
| Dunkin' (Gate Z) | Z Gates | 11 p.m. |
| Extreme Pita | Concourse A | 11 p.m. |
| Starbucks (Gate C14) | Concourse C | 11 p.m. |
Listed hours from the official sources below. Hours change, especially on holidays.
Where to eat in Main Terminal
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Grab & Go.
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- 10:00am-9:00pm
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 7:00am-10:00pm
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Main Terminal ticketing level, before security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Sit Down.
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- 7:00am-10:00pm
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- Open all day
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Grab & Go, Healthy, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- Open all day
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Coffee & Tea, Vending Options.
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- Open all day
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Main Terminal baggage claim level, before security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- Open all day
Where to eat in Concourse A
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Grab & Go, Healthy, Vegetarian / Vegan, Vending Options.
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- Open all day
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Halal, Healthy.
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- 5:00am-11:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 8:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free, Quick Serve.
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- 7:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks.
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- 6:30am-10:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 5:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 5:00am-9:00pm
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Concourse A, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Sit Down, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
Where to eat in Concourse B
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Local, Sit Down.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Grab & Go, Halal.
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- 5:00am-9:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 5:30am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Gluten Free, Grab & Go, Healthy, Quick Serve.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Children’s Menu, Gluten Free, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Local, Quick Serve.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Healthy, Quick Serve, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- 5:00am-9:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Grab & Go, Quick Serve.
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- 4:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 5:00am-9:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Local, Sit Down.
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- 11:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Quick Serve.
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- 5:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse B, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Desserts & Snacks, Sit Down, Value.
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- 10:00am-10:00pm
Where to eat in Concourse C
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Grab & Go, Quick Serve.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Grab & Go, Quick Serve, Value.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Grab & Go, Healthy, Vegetarian / Vegan, Vending Options.
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- Open all day
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Sit Down, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Grab & Go, Healthy, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- Open all day
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Grab & Go.
- Hours
- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 5:00am-11:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Gluten Free.
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- 4:30am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Duty Free.
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- 5:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse C, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Quick Serve.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
Where to eat in Concourse D
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Children’s Menu, Gluten Free, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Children’s Menu, Desserts & Snacks.
- Hours
- 6:00am-11:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
- Hours
- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
- Hours
- 6:00am-11:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Grab & Go, Healthy, Vegetarian / Vegan.
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- Open all day
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Bar, Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Healthy.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Grab & Go, Quick Serve.
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- 4:30am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Children’s Menu, Desserts & Snacks, Sit Down.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Grab & Go, Healthy.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Gluten Free, Quick Serve.
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- 5:00am-10:30pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 6:00am-10:00pm
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Concourse D, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Gluten Free, Quick Serve, Sit Down.
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- 7:00am-10:00pm
Where to eat in Z Gates
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Z Gate, after security. Directory tags: Breakfast / Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Desserts & Snacks, Grab & Go.
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- 5:00am-11:00pm
How food at IAD is laid out
Dulles has one Main Terminal for check-in, security and baggage claim. Gates are in separate buildings: Concourses A and B (they share an AeroTrain station), Concourses C and D (all United) and the Z Gates attached to the Main Terminal. Food is spread across all of them.
The official directory lists 58 food and drink venues, including 7 vending or fridge kiosks. By area: Main Terminal 7 (all before security), Concourse A 9, Concourse B 15, Concourse C 13, Concourse D 13 and the Z Gates 1. Concourse B has the most choice.
Hours below are the ones the directory showed on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The airport does not say whether hours change by day, so confirm a closing time on the venue page at flydulles.com if you are cutting it close.
Eating before security in the Main Terminal
Seven listings sit before the checkpoint, on the baggage claim (lower) level and the ticketing (upper) level:
- Dulles Gourmet Market (Baggage Claim): open all day
- Farmer's Fridge - Vending (Main Terminal - Baggage Claim 1): open all day
- Starbucks (Baggage Claim): open all day
- illy Coffee - Vending: open all day
- Capitol Grounds Coffee (Baggage Claim): 7:00am to 10:00pm
- District ChopHouse: 7:00am to 10:00pm
- Cafe Americana: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Cafe Americana, Capitol Grounds Coffee, Dulles Gourmet Market and the Starbucks are on the baggage claim level. District ChopHouse is on the ticketing level, and both it and Cafe Americana carry a sit-down tag in the directory. Four listings are open all day: Dulles Gourmet Market, the Starbucks and the two vending kiosks.
The Z Gates are attached to the Main Terminal, but their one food listing, a Dunkin', is after security.
Open early: coffee and breakfast from 4:00am
Everything below is after security. Earliest openers on October 15, 2026:
- Concourse B: Peet's Coffee, 4:00am to 10:00pm.
- Concourse D: Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 4:30am to 10:00pm.
- Concourse C: Starbucks (Gate C24), 4:30am to 10:00pm.
- Concourse A: Starbucks (Gates A5 and A31), Extreme Pita, all from 5:00am.
- Concourse B: Starbucks (Gate B73), Ben's Chili Bowl, Freshii and Potbelly, all from 5:00am; Capitol Grounds Coffee from 5:30am.
- Concourses C and D: Starbucks (Gates C7, C14 and D18) from 5:00am.
- Z Gates: Dunkin' from 5:00am.
Many restaurants and the Dunkin' shops in Concourses A and D open at 6:00am. Before security, the Starbucks at baggage claim is open all day. If you need food before 4:00am, the vending kiosks and the Dulles Gourmet Market at baggage claim are listed as open all day.
Open late: where to eat at night
No food listing runs past 11:00pm. Closing at 11:00pm:
- Concourse D: Clyde's and Dunkin' (Gate D5).
- Concourse A: Extreme Pita.
- Concourse C: Starbucks (Gate C14).
- Z Gates: Dunkin'.
Starbucks at Gate D18 closes at 10:30pm. Most others close at 10:00pm, and a few shut earlier: Ben's Chili Bowl, Freshii, Potbelly (Gate B) and Starbucks (Gate A5) at 9:00pm.
After closing hours, the vending options are listed as open all day: Farmer's Fridge (Concourses C and D and baggage claim), Clean Juice (Concourses A and C) and illy coffee (baggage claim and Concourse B). The Goods @ IAD in Concourse B, a convenience shop, lists 12:00am to 11:59pm.
Concourses A and B: bars, wine and quick bites
Concourse A (international airlines and some United flights):
- Extreme Pita: 5:00am to 11:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate A31): 5:00am to 10:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate A5): 5:00am to 9:00pm
- Dunkin' (Gate A): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Urban Crave: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Plum Market: 6:30am to 10:00pm
- Jersey Mike's Subs: 7:00am to 10:00pm
- Fiolina: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Concourse B (American, Delta and many other non-United airlines appeared on the airport's flight board):
- Peet's Coffee: 4:00am to 10:00pm
- Ben's Chili Bowl: 5:00am to 9:00pm
- Freshii: 5:00am to 9:00pm
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Gate B): 5:00am to 9:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate B73): 5:00am to 10:00pm
- Capitol Grounds Coffee (Gate B): 5:30am to 10:00pm
- &pizza (Gate B): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- 2 Silos: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Bracket Room: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- CAVA: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Chick-fil-A (Gate B): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Five Guys: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Vino Volo: 10:00am to 10:00pm
- Rappahannock Oyster Bar: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Concourse B has the sit-down options: 2 Silos, Bracket Room, Rappahannock Oyster Bar and Vino Volo are among the venues tagged sit-down or bar. Dulles's own sit-down list also names Old Dominion Brewing Co. near Gate A14 and Max & Erma's near Gate B72, but neither appears in the current directory, so check before you count on them.
Concourses C and D: United's food
Concourse C:
- Starbucks (Gate C24): 4:30am to 10:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate C14): 5:00am to 11:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate C7): 5:00am to 10:00pm
- &pizza (Gate C): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Auntie Anne's: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Bagels & More: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Chef Geoff's: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Devil's Backbone Taproom: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Gatsby: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Subway (Gate C): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- be right burger: 6:00am to 10:00pm
Concourse D:
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Gate D): 4:30am to 10:00pm
- Starbucks (Gate D18): 5:00am to 10:30pm
- Auntie Anne's: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Chick-fil-A (Gate D): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Clyde's: 6:00am to 11:00pm
- Dunkin' (Gate D23): 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Dunkin' (Gate D5): 6:00am to 11:00pm
- Grille District: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Rusty Taco: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- South Block: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Union Kitchen: 6:00am to 10:00pm
- Wow Bao: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Concourse D has no AeroTrain station. You reach it on foot through Concourse C or by mobile lounge, so build in time if you want a sit-down meal there. Clyde's, Gatsby, Chef Geoff's and Devil's Backbone Taproom are listed with a bar or sit-down tag.
Order ahead from your phone
Dulles promotes mobile ordering at IADordernow.com: you order from your phone and pick up without waiting. The directory links ordering for nine listings: &pizza (Gates B and C), be right burger, Bracket Room, Capitol Grounds Coffee (baggage claim and Gate B), CAVA, Chef Geoff's and Vino Volo.
Other venues may not take mobile orders, so check the directory entry first. If you are flying internationally, Duty Free Americas also lets you shop online before you fly.
Halal, gluten-free and vegetarian options
The directory tags venues for diet. Treat the tags as a starting point and ask at the counter.
- Halal: Ben's Chili Bowl (Concourse B), Chef Geoff's (Concourse C), Clyde's (Concourse D) and Extreme Pita (Concourse A).
- Gluten-free: 25 venues carry the tag, including &pizza, CAVA, Chick-fil-A, Potbelly, Jersey Mike's, Wow Bao and most Starbucks.
- Vegetarian or vegan: 41 listings carry the tag.
Dulles also publishes picks by diet, such as Wow Bao in Concourse D for gluten-free and Extreme Pita in Concourse A for vegetarian. That page is undated and names some shops that are not in the current directory.
Cheap eats and quick bites
Dulles runs a Value page: "Good Deals Are on the Menu for $20 or Less." The price excludes sales tax, and pricing and availability can change. Venues featured include Extreme Pita, Rusty Taco, Wow Bao, be right burger, Jersey Mike's and Vino Volo.
We do not list prices here. Check the menu or the venue page before you order.
Questions travelers ask
How many restaurants are at Dulles Airport?
Dulles's official directory lists 58 food and drink venues: 7 in the Main Terminal before security, 9 in Concourse A, 15 in B, 13 in C, 13 in D and 1 at the Z Gates. Seven of the 58 are vending or fridge kiosks.
What restaurants are before security at IAD?
Seven, all in the Main Terminal: Cafe Americana, Capitol Grounds Coffee, District ChopHouse, Dulles Gourmet Market, a Starbucks, plus Farmer's Fridge and illy vending. District ChopHouse is on the ticketing level and the others are at baggage claim.
What is open early at Dulles?
Peet's Coffee in Concourse B opens at 4:00am, then Potbelly in Concourse D and Starbucks at Gate C24 open at 4:30am. Most Starbucks open at 5:00am. All of these are after security. Before security, the baggage claim Starbucks is open all day.
What is open late at Dulles?
The latest posted closing is 11:00pm at Clyde's and Dunkin' (Gate D5) in Concourse D, Extreme Pita in A, Starbucks at Gate C14 and the Dunkin' at the Z Gates. Vending kiosks are listed as open all day.
Is there 24-hour food at Dulles?
The directory lists Dulles Gourmet Market and a Starbucks at baggage claim as open all day, plus vending kiosks. The Goods @ IAD in Concourse B, a convenience shop, lists 12:00am to 11:59pm. Check hours on the venue page.
Can I order food ahead at Dulles?
Yes. Dulles promotes ordering at IADordernow.com with contactless pickup. The directory links ordering for nine listings, including &pizza, CAVA, Chef Geoff's and Capitol Grounds Coffee. Not every venue is on it.
Where can I get a sit-down meal at IAD?
Before security, District ChopHouse on the ticketing level and Cafe Americana at baggage claim. After security, Concourse B has 2 Silos, Bracket Room, Rappahannock Oyster Bar and Vino Volo, and Concourses C and D have Clyde's, Gatsby, Chef Geoff's and Devil's Backbone Taproom.
Are there restaurants in Concourse E?
Not yet. Concourse E is not open, and the directory lists no venues there. It is expected to open in October 2026 with 46,000 square feet of concessions, according to press reports of the airport authority's September 16 board update. Check flydulles.com for new listings.
More at IAD
Sources and last check
Checked by our team on Oct. 15, 2026 against these official sources: