Dining and Drinking Options at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Whether you’re preparing for departure or enjoying a layover, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) offers a variety of great dining options. Enjoy a restaurant from Food Network celebrity chef Michael Symon, as well as a brewpub from the renowned Great Lakes Brewing Company.

This is your complete guide to dining, drinking, and unwinding at CLE. (You can also check the airport’s website for an updated list of offerings.)

Main Terminal

Ideal for a sit-down meal or drink: The Pub This classic airport bar delivers with a mix of British fare, including fish and chips, alongside popular American options like burgers and Reubens.

Top Quick Bite: Currito

Currito provides a fresh take on burrito bowls with an international twist, along with a selection of smoothies. The menu is versatile, accommodating various dietary restrictions.

Additional Options:

• Auntie Anne’s: The favorite hot pretzel that teens can’t resist at shopping malls.
• Bruegger’s Bagels: Reliable bagel sandwiches that get the job done.
• Chick-fil-A: Famous chicken nuggets and sandwiches accompanied by controversy.
• Cinnabon: Decadent breakfast pastries that are deliciously indulgent.
• Dunkin’ Donuts: A polarizing chain known for its coffee, doughnuts, and average breakfast sandwiches.
• Embers (located across from the central checkpoint): A newer sit-down restaurant featuring a diverse menu.
• Shake Shack: The beloved New York chain serving up smash burgers, shakes, and more has made its return.

Ticketing

While food options are limited here, you can find:

• Euro Cafe: Simple grab-and-go choices, such as breakfast sandwiches.

Concourse A

This is the least impressive of the three gated sections; here are your options:

• Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill: Casual island-inspired food and drinks that you might skip unless you’re craving a mai tai. (Gate A1)
• Starbucks: Familiar for coffee and pastries. (Gate A1)
• Panini’s: Generous sandwiches. (Gate A6)

Concourse B

Top sit-down meal: Quaker Steak & LubeThis Pennsylvania chain has locations throughout Ohio, including this airport spot. Known for its chicken wings and an impressive selection of over 20 sauces, like ghost pepper and Asian lemongrass. Note: Quaker is currently closed. For a sit-down meal, consider heading to another concourse. (Gate B5)

Best for drinks: Vino VoloEnjoy cured meats, cheeses, and various snacks at this airport chain, along with wine flights and pairings, providing a more refined pre-flight experience. (Gate B2)

Other options:

• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: A variety of frozen yogurt topped to your liking. (across from Gate B6)
• Subway: (across from Gate B6)
• Another Auntie Anne’s: (Gate B6)
• Inca Tea: Offering coffee and tea, though with fewer food choices compared to the Concourse C location (see below).

Concourse C

Top pick for a sit-down meal: Bar Symon. This laid-back Mytoury by chef Michael Symon (known for Lola and B Spot), who gained fame from The Chew and various Food Network appearances, serves drinks and bar fare with a distinct Cleveland twist. The restaurant offers an impressive bloody mary and standout dry-rub wings, along with burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and pierogies. (Located between Gates C4-C6)

Best spot for drinks: Great Lakes Brewing Company. Cleveland’s renowned brewery has a satellite location at the airport, featuring its beloved beers like Eliot Ness Amber Lager and Burning River Pale Ale, alongside a selection of Eastern European-inspired bar bites (think pretzel-crusted chicken, sausage sampler, bratwurst, and pierogi). (Gate C14)

Other options include:

• Potbelly: A sandwich chain, where the Italian sandwich is a reliable choice. (Gate C28)
• Inca Tea Cafe: Offering coffee, tea, and more. (across from C28)
• Another Starbucks: (Gate C22)
• Wow Bao: Serving bao buns, including breakfast varieties. (across from C8)