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Tampa, Florida 5 terminals Updated Oct. 15, 2026

TPA Airport Restaurants: Open Early, Late, Order Ahead

TPA's food is mostly in its four airsides, and the airport map posts hours for about 40 places. Most places on Airsides A, C and E stay open until about 10 or 11 p.m., Airside F around 8 p.m. Main Terminal food is on Level 3, before security, and you screen at your airside, not before.

43 places to eat

Open late at TPA

PlaceTerminalCloses
Beach Market 11:59 p.m.
Starbucks Evenings Main Terminal 11:59 p.m.

Listed hours from the official sources below. Hours change, especially on holidays.

Where to eat in Main Terminal

Where to eat in Airside A

  • Burger 21

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Starbucks

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Pei Wei

    After security Gate A14 Asian

    Fast casual Asian cuisine. Near Gate A14, Airside A.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
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  • Bay Coffee & Tea Company

    After security Gate A3 Coffee Early

    Artisan coffee and fresh pastries. Near Gate A3, Airside A.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
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  • Auntie Anne's

    After security Gate A5 Bakery and sweets

    Freshly baked soft pretzels. Near Gate A5, Airside A.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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  • Ducky's

    After security Gate A9 Bar

    Bar fare, described as a local favorite. Near Gate A9, Airside A.

    Hours
    6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • New York New York Pizza

    After security Gate A12 Pizza

    Pizza, pasta and salads. Near Gate A12, Airside A.

    Hours
    9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Where to eat in Airside C

  • Cigar City Brewing

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • RumFish

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • PDQ

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Marche C

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Bavaro's

    After security Gate C34 Pizza

    Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, pasta, salad and sandwiches. Near Gate C34, Airside C.

    Hours
    10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • Cafe con Leche

    After security Gate C34 Coffee Early

    Locally roasted coffee drinks, pastries and sandwiches. Near Gate C34, Airside C.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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  • Goody Goody

    After security Gate C34 Burgers

    Tampa favorite for burgers, pies and milkshakes. Near Gate C34, Airside C.

    Hours
    5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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  • Louis Pappas

    After security Gate C34 Salads and healthy

    Greek cuisine featuring the local Greek salad. Near Gate C34, Airside C.

    Hours
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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  • Ulele

    After security Gate C34 Bar

    Charbroiled and raw oysters, craft beers and cocktails. Near Gate C34, Airside C.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
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  • RumFish Grill

    After security Gate C37

    Locally caught seafood, with an aquarium feature. Near Gate C37, Airside C.

    Hours
    6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
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Where to eat in Airside E

  • Panda Express

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Potbelly

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • illy Caffe

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    After security Gate E69 Salads and healthy Early

    Made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups, shakes and desserts. Near Gate E69, Airside E.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
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  • Columbia Cafe

    After security Gate E68 Early

    Spanish and Cuban flavors from century-old recipes. Near Gate E68, Airside E.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
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  • Four Green Fields

    After security Gate E62 Bar

    Irish pub with Guinness beer and traditional Irish fare. Near Gate E62, Airside E.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • 1942 Tequila Lounge

    After security Gate E70 Mexican

    Mexican menu and cocktails. Near Gate E70, Airside E.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
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Where to eat in Airside F

  • The Cafe by Mise en Place

    After security

    Open 6 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. on the airport map, near Airside F checkpoint.

    Hours
    6 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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  • Cigar City Taproom

    After security Gate F88

    Open 5 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. on the airport map, near Gate F88.

    Hours
    5 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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  • Marche F-The Eatery

    Listed in TPA's official service directory. Check hours with the airport.

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  • The Gasparilla Bar

    After security Gate F78 Early

    Airside F, near Gate F78. Open 4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. on the airport map. Mobile ordering is offered.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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  • Starbucks Reserve

    After security Gate F87 Early

    Airside F, near Gate F87. Open 4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. on the airport map. Mobile ordering is offered.

    Hours
    4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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  • Buddy Brew

    After security Gate F85

    Airside F, near Gate F85. Open 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the airport map. Mobile ordering is offered.

    Hours
    5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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  • Square One

    After security Gate F85

    Airside F, near Gate F85. Open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the airport map. Mobile ordering is offered.

    Hours
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • Yogurtology

    After security Gate F85

    Airside F, near Gate F85. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the airport map.

    Hours
    6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • Liquid Provisions

    After security Gate F85

    Airside F, near Gate F85. Open 7 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. on the airport map.

    Hours
    7 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
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  • Bella's Cafe

    After security Gate F85

    Airside F, near Gate F85. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the airport map. Mobile ordering is offered.

    Hours
    10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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  • Bella's CafĂ©

    After security Gate F85 Pizza

    Brick-oven pizza and local Italian food. Near Gate F85, Airside F. Order-ahead link on the airport map.

    Hours
    10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Other places to eat

  • Beach Market

    Before security Market and snacks EarlyLate

    Grab-and-go food, snacks and drinks at the north end of the Rental Car Center.

    Hours
    12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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Where the food is at TPA

TPA has a Main Terminal and four airsides, A, C, E and F. Most of the food is out in the airsides, where you also find the gates. The airport map posts hours for these places. Hours are a snapshot from October 15, 2026, so check the day you fly.

  • Main Terminal: 6 restaurants on Level 3 (Chick-fil-A, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Wendy's, Hard Rock Cafe, Starbucks Evenings, P.F. Chang's) and a Starbucks in baggage claim on Level 1.
  • Airside A: 8 places, from Pei Wei and Burger 21 to Ducky's.
  • Airside C: 10 places, including Ulele, RumFish Grill and Goody Goody.
  • Airside E: 7 places, including Columbia Cafe and Four Green Fields.
  • Airside F: 10 places, listed with hours below.

The service directory also lists Marche C and Marche F-The Eatery. They are not on the airport map, so no hours or location are published for them.

Eating before security

TPA screens passengers at each airside checkpoint, not in the Main Terminal. So anything in the Main Terminal comes before you screen, and you can eat there before riding the shuttle to your airside.

On Level 3 (the Transfer Level) the map posts Chick-fil-A 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Qdoba Mexican Grill 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wendy's 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., P.F. Chang's 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Starbucks Evenings, which lists 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. On Level 1 (baggage claim) a Starbucks near Red Bag Belt 14 is posted 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Only ticketed passengers can go past the entrances to the shuttles to the airsides, so friends who dropped you off cannot follow you to the airside restaurants.

Airside F: 10 places with hours

Airside F (American, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and other international airlines) posts these hours:

  • Starbucks Reserve, near Gate F87: 4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m.
  • illy Caffe, near Gate F84: 4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Coffee, pastries and paninis.
  • The Gasparilla Bar, near Gate F78: 4 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. A pirate-ship bar with grog and grub.
  • Buddy Brew, near Gate F85: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local roasted coffee.
  • Cigar City Taproom, near Gate F88: 5 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Local beer and tapas.
  • Square One, near Gate F85: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Burgers, cocktails and bottled beer.
  • Yogurtology, near Gate F85: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Frozen yogurt.
  • The Cafe by Mise en Place, near the Airside F checkpoint: 6 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Sit-down dining with wine and cocktails.
  • Liquid Provisions, near Gate F85: 7 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. Craft beer, cocktails and small plates.
  • Bella's Cafe, near Gate F85: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brick-oven pizza and Italian food.

Open early: coffee and breakfast

TPA posts these security start times by airside: Airside A 3:45 a.m., Airside C 3:30 a.m., Airside E 3:30 a.m. and Airside F 4 a.m.

At 4 a.m. you can find a Starbucks on every airside, plus Chick-fil-A and Burger 21 on Airside A, Cafe con Leche and Burger 21 on Airside C, Potbelly, Columbia Cafe and illy Caffe on Airside E, and illy Caffe and The Gasparilla Bar on Airside F. Because airside shops open at 4 a.m., a 5 a.m. flight leaves time for coffee after you clear security. The Level 1 Starbucks in baggage claim opens at 6 a.m.

Open late: dinner and drinks

Airsides A, C and E keep food open until about 10 p.m. or later. Posted closing times: Airside A 10:55 p.m. (Starbucks Reserve, Chick-fil-A, Burger 21, Pei Wei), Airside C 10:45 p.m. (Ulele, RumFish Grill, Cigar City Brewing, PDQ, Starbucks) and Airside E 10:22 p.m. (Potbelly, Columbia Cafe, 1942 Tequila Lounge). Airside F winds down earlier, with most places closing at 8 or 8:05 p.m. and Buddy Brew at 5 p.m.

The airport's map shows one set of hours per place and does not say whether they change by day, so treat late closings as approximate. The airport recommends being at the gate about 30 minutes before departure.

At the Rental Car Center, Beach Market lists 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for grab-and-go food and drinks.

Mobile ordering and pickup

The airport map links these Airside F places to online ordering:

  • Bella's Cafe, Buddy Brew, Square One, illy Caffe and The Gasparilla Bar: Uber Eats pickup.
  • Starbucks Reserve: the Starbucks app.
  • Bay to Bay News/MIXX: tpatogo.com, for newsstand and fresh grab-and-go food.

The Level 1 Starbucks also links to the Starbucks menu. Use pickup, not delivery, and leave time to walk to the restaurant.

Bars and local beer

For a drink, Airside F has Cigar City Taproom, Liquid Provisions, The Gasparilla Bar and The Cafe by Mise en Place. Airside C has Cigar City Brewing, Ulele and RumFish Grill. Airside E has Four Green Fields (Irish pub) and 1942 Tequila Lounge. Airside A has Ducky's.

Snacks and grab-and-go

Every airside has newsstands with fresh grab-and-go food: Stellar Bay News and Travel@Ease on Airside A, Stellar Bay News, News Channel 8 and NewsLink on Airside C, Air Essentials and Tampa Bay Times on Airside E, and Stellar Bay News and Bay to Bay News/MIXX on Airside F. Auntie Anne's is on Airside A, Yogurtology on Airside F.

Coming later: Airside D

TPA broke ground on Airside D in 2024. It is a 16-gate terminal with new shopping and dining. TPA's June 2026 fact sheet says it is scheduled to open in 2029, and an older airport page said late 2028. It is not open yet.

Airside A: 8 places with hours

Airside A serves Breeze, JetBlue, Sun Country and United. Posted hours:

  • Starbucks Reserve, near Gate A12: 4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
  • Chick-fil-A, near Gate A12: 4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
  • Burger 21, near Gate A12: 4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
  • Bay Coffee & Tea Company, near Gate A3: 4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m. Artisan coffee and fresh pastries.
  • Pei Wei, near Gate A14: 7 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
  • New York New York Pizza, near Gate A12: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Ducky's, near Gate A9: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Auntie Anne's, near Gate A5: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Airside A also has two newsstands with grab-and-go food: Stellar Bay News near Gate A12 (4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.) and Travel@Ease near Gate A4 (4 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

Airside C: 10 places with hours

Posted hours:

  • Starbucks, near Gate C39: 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
  • Burger 21, near Gate C39: 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
  • Cafe con Leche, near Gate C34: 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Locally roasted coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
  • Goody Goody, near Gate C34: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burgers, pies and milkshakes.
  • RumFish Grill, near Gate C37: 6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Locally caught seafood.
  • Cigar City Brewing, near Gate C43: 6 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Handcrafted beer and pub fare.
  • Ulele, near Gate C34: 7 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Oysters, craft beer and cocktails.
  • PDQ, near Gate C39: 8 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Chicken tenders and sandwiches.
  • Bavaro's, near Gate C34: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wood-fired pizza and pasta.
  • Louis Pappas, near Gate C34: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Greek cuisine and Greek salad.

Airside C also has three newsstands with grab-and-go food: Stellar Bay News near Gate C31, News Channel 8 near Gate C35 and NewsLink near Gate C40, each 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

Airside E: 7 places with hours

Airside E is where the Delta Sky Club is. Posted hours:

  • Starbucks, near Gate E71: 4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop, near Gate E69: 4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
  • Columbia Cafe, near Gate E68: 4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m. Spanish and Cuban flavors.
  • illy Caffe, near Gate E68: 4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
  • 1942 Tequila Lounge, near Gate E70: 7 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.
  • Four Green Fields, near Gate E62: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Irish pub.
  • Panda Express, near Gate E69: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Airside E also has two newsstands with grab-and-go food: Air Essentials near Gate E69 (4 a.m. to 10:22 p.m.) and Tampa Bay Times near Gate E62 (4 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

Questions travelers ask

What are the best restaurants at Tampa International Airport?

On Airside F, the airport describes The Cafe by Mise en Place as local, modern-American dining with chef-driven dishes, wine and cocktails. On Airside C, Ulele serves oysters and craft beer and RumFish Grill serves locally caught seafood. Cigar City Taproom serves local beer and tapas. Check hours first.

Are there restaurants before security at TPA?

Yes. TPA has security checkpoints at each airside, so Main Terminal food is before security. Level 3 has Chick-fil-A, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Wendy's, Hard Rock Cafe, P.F. Chang's and Starbucks Evenings. Baggage claim on Level 1 has a Starbucks posted 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What is open early at TPA?

Starbucks on every airside lists a 4 a.m. opening, along with Chick-fil-A and Burger 21 on Airside A, Cafe con Leche on Airside C, Potbelly and Columbia Cafe on Airside E, and illy Caffe and The Gasparilla Bar on Airside F. Security opens at 3:30 a.m. on C and E, 3:45 a.m. on A and 4 a.m. on F.

What is open late at TPA?

Airside A food lists closings up to 10:55 p.m., Airside C up to 10:45 p.m. and Airside E up to 10:22 p.m. On Airside F the latest posted closing is 8:05 p.m.

Can I order food ahead at TPA?

Yes, at some places. The airport map links Bella's Cafe, Buddy Brew, Square One, illy Caffe and The Gasparilla Bar on Airside F to Uber Eats pickup, Starbucks Reserve to the Starbucks app, and Bay to Bay News/MIXX to tpatogo.com.

Where can I get coffee at TPA?

Starbucks is on every airside and in the Main Terminal. Airside A also has Bay Coffee & Tea Company, Airside C has Cafe con Leche, Airside E has illy Caffe and Airside F has Buddy Brew and illy Caffe.

Is there a Chick-fil-A at TPA?

Yes. The airport map lists one on Level 3 of the Main Terminal (5 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and one on Airside A near Gate A12 (4 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.).

Is there food at the Rental Car Center?

Yes. Beach Market, at the north end of the Rental Car Center, sells grab-and-go food, snacks and drinks and lists hours of 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

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Sources and last check

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