On Wednesday, Food and Wine announced its 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards, which celebrates “the most unforgettable food and drink experiences across the U.S. and around the world” and awards restaurants, hotels, cities, airports, and more.
The global poll of more than 400 industry experts determined the nation’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport in Georgia had the best food and drink offerings. The outlet highlighted the airport’s southern and soul food spots, as well as rapper Ludacris’ Chicken and Beer. The airport lists more than 160 dining spots throughout its concourses online.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport was ranked as No. 2 overall. Food & Wine noted that since 2023, the James Beard Foundation has partnered with the airport to bring pop-up food festivals to some O’Hare terminals. Plus, in 2024, new restaurants came to the airport’s Terminal 5, offering even more options for travelers.
Here is the list of airports with top food and drink options:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (Georgia)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (Illinois)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York)
- LaGuardia Airport (New York)
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Texas)
- Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (Texas)
- San Francisco International Airport (California)
- Denver International Airport (Colorado)
- Miami International Airport (Florida)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Washington)
“Each winner embodies what we at Food & Wine savor about travel: a connection to culture and community; abundant, delicious, and mind-expanding experiences; and a taste of something real,” said Hunter Lewis, Food and Wine vice president and editor in chief, in a press release.
