Where to eat in Terminal 1 at O'Hare
Terminal 1 food by gate and listed hours: three counters before security, Concourses B and C past it, and Starbucks open 24 hours at B5 and B9.
Nearly all of Terminal 1’s food is past security, in Concourse B (Gates B1 to B24) or Concourse C (Gates C1 to C31). Only three counters sit before security, and they’re in the first table.
Before security, you can eat on the Departures level and in baggage claim
| Place | Where | Hours | What the airport’s map says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brioche Dorée | Departures / Check-In level, no gate listed | 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | European-style sandwiches, espresso and baked pastries |
| Café Descartes | Terminal 1 baggage claim | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | A Chicago favorite coffee and pastry café with snacks and specialty coffees |
| Ciao Gourmet Market | Terminal 1 baggage claim | 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pre-packaged gourmet pasta salads and specialty sandwiches |
The Hudson at baggage claim is open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the airport’s map describes it as a travel essentials and convenience store with snacks, beverages and reading materials. Our before-security food guide covers all four terminals.
Concourse B runs from Goose Island at B1 to Galileo Bar & Grill at B19
| Place | Near gate | Hours | What the airport’s map says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Island Beer Company | B1 | 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Brews its own beer, with paninis, salads and sandwiches |
| La Tapenade Mediterranean Café | B4 | 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Pastries, breads, gourmet sandwiches and pizzas in a Mediterranean café |
| Starbucks | B5 | Open 24 hours | Handcrafted coffee beverages, premium teas and treats |
| Smoothie King | B6 | 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Snacks and smoothies |
| Jamba Juice | B7 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Blended beverages, juices and snacks |
| The Bronze Pizza | B7 | 4:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Pizza, salads and wraps with cocktails, beer, wine and spirits, and daily breakfast |
| Garrett Popcorn Shops | B8 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Handmade gourmet popcorn, made fresh daily |
| Eli’s Cheesecake - Home Run Inn Pizza - Vienna Beef | B9 | 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Cheesecake by the slice or whole, plus Home Run Inn Pizza and Vienna Beef hot dogs |
| Starbucks | B9 | Open 24 hours | Handcrafted coffee beverages, premium teas and treats |
| Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless | B10 | 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Hand-crafted tortas, fresh-made guacamole and hand-shaken margaritas |
| McDonald’s | B11 | 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Burgers, fries and breakfast |
| Chili’s | B14 | 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Burgers, fajitas and margaritas |
| Dunkin’ Express | B14 | 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Coffee drinks and donuts |
| Great American Bagel Company | B14 | 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | A place for a healthy breakfast or lunch |
| Pronto Sandwiches | B14 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Italian sandwiches on Schiacciata bread |
| Tuscany Café | B18 | 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. | An Italian menu of appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and entrees |
| Galileo Bar & Grill | B19 | 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | A full array of beer, wine, premium spirits and soft drinks, plus Chicago-style hot dogs and grab-and-go sandwiches |
The Terminal 1 guide covers the checkpoints and how the two concourses link.
Concourse C clusters around Gates C17 and C19
| Place | Near gate | Hours | What the airport’s map says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wicker Park Market | C1 | 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Sushi made to order, with full bar service |
| Goose Island Beer Company | C10 | 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Brews its own beer and root beer, with a full service bar, paninis, salads and sandwiches |
| McDonald’s | C10 | 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Burgers, fries and breakfast |
| Home Run Inn Pizza | C11 | 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Thin-crust 8-inch pies in sausage, pepperoni or cheese |
| Ciao Gourmet Market | C15 | 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Pre-packaged gourmet pasta salads and specialty sandwiches |
| America’s Dog | C17 | 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. | A home grown Chicago business serving breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Beaudevin Wine Bar | C17 | 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | A wine bar with small plates, spirits, beer and specialty coffees |
| Starbucks | C17 | 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Handcrafted coffee beverages, premium teas and treats |
| Auntie Anne’s | C18 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Pretzels |
| Billy Goat Tavern and Grill | C19 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Cheeseburgers and a rib-eye steak sandwich |
| Cafe Zoot! | C19 | 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Oven-baked sandwiches, quesadillas, ice cream, smoothies, coffee and pastries |
| Jazz Bar | C19 | 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Beer, wine and spirits |
| Manchu Wok | C19 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Chinese dishes from Cantonese to Szechwan, such as General Tso’s and Kung Pao Chicken |
| Nuts on Clark | C19 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Chocolate, confections, nuts and popcorn |
| Reggio’s Chicago Style Pizza | C19 | 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Classic Chicago dogs and deep dish pizza |
| Salad Works | C19 | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Salads for a light meal |
| Brioche Dorée | C21 | 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | European-style sandwiches, espresso and baked pastries |
| Reggio’s Chicago Style Pizza | C22 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Classic Chicago dogs and deep dish pizza |
| Fresh Market on the Go | C23 | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Pre-packaged pasta salads and chef and chicken salads |
| Berghoff Cafe | C26 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and omelets |
| CHI Life Market | C27 | 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Grab-and-go fruit, yogurt parfaits and bottled water |
The Starbucks at B5 and B9 are the staffed counters open when Checkpoint 1 opens
Checkpoint 1 opens at 3:30 a.m., Checkpoint 3 at 3:45 a.m. and Checkpoint 2 at 4 a.m., according to the airport’s checkpoint hours. The two Starbucks at Gates B5 and B9 are listed open 24 hours, and there isn’t another staffed counter listed before 4 a.m. The airport’s directory also lists three vending machines open 24 hours after security: Farmer’s Fridge near Gate B20, and a Starbucks machine and a Nuts on Clark popcorn machine near Gate C19. At 4 a.m. these open:
- Brioche Dorée at C21
- Dunkin’ Express at B14
- McDonald’s at B11 and C10
Our before 6 a.m. guide lists everything open then, by terminal.
At the other end of the day, Jazz Bar lists the latest closing time, 10:30 p.m. Tuscany Café and both McDonald’s list 10 p.m. The late night guide covers what’s left after that and when security closes.
Vending machines with no hours listed
The airport’s dining directory lists a Canteen vending machine and a Pepsi vending machine near Door 1F with no hours. The Hudson at Gate B10 doesn’t have hours on the airport’s map either.
Chicago names show up on both concourses
The airport’s map lists Garrett Popcorn Shops at B8, Billy Goat Tavern and Grill at C19 and America’s Dog at C17 as Chicago food. Its text names Vienna Beef hot dogs at the Eli’s Cheesecake counter at B9, Chicago dogs at both Reggio’s, and pizza at Home Run Inn at C11 and Tuscany Café at B18. The map also lists pizza for Berghoff Cafe at C26, though its text mentions only breakfast sandwiches and omelets. The pizza guide and hot dog guide go through those by terminal.
Sources
- Our pages: Terminal 1, Food and shops, Security checkpoints, Jazz Bar, Tuscany Café, Salad Works
- Chicago Department of Aviation: dining directory and terminal map