The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, November 19 recommended that people should not travel during the pandemic. Traveling is risky and those asymptomatic can infect other travelers. Those who have been around victims of COVID-19 or have been sick should be responsible and stay at home, according to the CDC.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has already issued an emergency travel order that requires 14-day quarantines to people returning from outside Illinois. The ban applies to nearly all 50 states.
Some may have reason to travel during the pandemic, and it’s a stressful endeavor; travelers may not have properly eaten before arriving at the airport. While the novel coronavirus has forced a number of spots to temporarily close, there are some options still open for a quick bite or drink. Read on to find out where.
O’Hare’s Standouts
Berghoff Cafe: The iconic German restaurant has an O'Hare outpost with its own seating area and offers items like omelets, corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, and pizzas. Berghoff’s beers are also available on tap. (Terminal 1 — C26)
Beaudevin: Enjoy a European-inspired wine bar experience featuring a granite-topped bar, wine glass chandeliers, and more than 20 wines available by the glass, bottle, or flight. Pair them with cheese and charcuterie plates and other light bites. (Terminal 1 — C17)
Billy Goat Tavern: Legendary for its history with the Cubs and its appearance on Saturday Night Live, the Billy Goat Tavern is one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurants. Luckily for both locals and tourists, they don’t have to go far to try the signature “cheezborger.” (Terminal 1 — C18)
Gold Coast Dogs: Some of the city’s most famous foods are served at this local mini-chain. Don’t fancy airline meals? Order a Chicago-style hot dog, Italian beef, or Polish sausage to take on the plane. (Terminal 3 — L4)
Nuts on Clark: Skip the airline pretzels and snack on gourmet nuts and popcorn instead. The North Side company’s best seller is a mix of caramel and cheese popcorns. (Terminal 1 — C19, Terminal 2 — E2, Terminal 3 — H8)
Goose Island Beer Company: Concessionaire HMSHost opened a Goose Island-branded bar inside Terminal 1 in 2017. The spacious hangout sits in the middle of concourse B, allowing travelers to keep a watchful eye on their gate while refueling with Matilda pints, paninis, and sandwiches. (Terminal 1 — B1)
In addition, here's a geographic breakdown of all the dining options:
Terminal 1 | Concourses B and C
- America’s Dog: Hot dogs, burgers, breakfast (C18)
- Beaudevin: Wine bar (C17)
- Berghoff Cafe: Sandwiches, breakfast, pizzas, beer (C26)
- Billy Goat Tavern: Burgers, breakfast, alcohol (C18)
- Cafe Zoot!: Sandwiches, smoothies, pastries (C18)
- Chili’s Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, alcohol (B14)
- Goose Island Beer Company: Panini, flatbreads, salads, breakfast, beer (B1)
- Great American Bagel Company: Bagels, sandwiches (B14)
- Jamba Juice: Smoothies (B7)
- Jazz Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (C19)
- McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (B11, C10)
- Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolate, popcorn (C19)
- Reggio’s Pizza: Pizzas, salads, breakfast (C18)
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolates (B14)
- Smoothie King / The Grove: Smoothies (B6)
- Starbucks: Coffee, tea, pastries (B5, B9, C6)
- Wolfgang Express: Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, breakfast, wine (B7)
Terminal 2 | Concourses E and F
- Chicago Style Hot Dogs: Hot dogs (E3)
- CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegan (Main Hall)
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, doughnuts, bagels (F9)
- Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (F9)
- McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (F7)
- Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolates, popcorn (E2)
- Sky Bridge Bar & Grill: Greek, beer, wine, spirits (F15)
- Stanley’s Blackhawks Kitchen and Tap: Sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, alcohol (E5)
- Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries (E2)
- Uno’s Pizza Express: Pizza (E3)
Terminal 3 | Concourses G, H, K, and L
- B-Smooth: Smoothies, salads (K4)
- Burrito Beach: Mexican (K4)
- Chicago Cubs Bar & Grill: Panini, burgers, salads, soups, alcohol (Rotunda)
- Chili's Too: Sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, alcohol (G10, H2)
- CIBO Express Gourmet Market: Sandwiches, salads, fruits, vegan (H1)
- Dunkin’ Donuts: Coffee, donuts, bagels (H5)
- Facades Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (K15)
- Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (K6, Baggage)
- Gold Coast Dogs: Hot dogs (L4)
- Great American Bagel Company: Bagels, sandwiches (H10, K2, Rotunda)
- Green Market: Sandwiches, salads (H5)
- ICE Dishes & Drinks: Cocktails, wine, salads, charcuterie, cheeses (L1)
- Macaroni Grill: Italian, pastas, pizzas, alcohol (K2)
- Manchu Wok: Chinese (H5)
- McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (H5, H9, K9, L4)
- Nuts on Clark: Nuts, chocolates, popcorn (H8)
- O'Brien's Restaurant and Bar: Sandwiches, salads, breakfast, alcohol (H4)
- Prairie Tap: Burgers, soups, salads, breakfast, alcohol (K5)
- Reggio’s Chicago Style Pizza: Pizzas, salads, breakfast (G8, K4)
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocolates (H5)
- Rush Street Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (H14)
- Skyscrapers Bar: Wine, beer, spirits (K8)
- Starbucks: Coffee, teas, pastries (K4, L2)
- Subway: Sandwiches (Rotunda)
- Uno’s Pizza Express: Pizza (Rotunda)
- Wolfgang Express: Sandwiches, salads, pizzas, breakfast, wine (K12)
Terminal 5 | Concourse M
- Burger King: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (M7)
- Farmer’s Fridge: Salads, grain bowls (Baggage)
- The Goddess and Grocer: Sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast, coffee (Ticketing)
- Goddess on the Go: Sandwiches, salads, beer, wine (M1)
- Hub 51: Sushi, tacos, salads, sandwiches, breakfast (M10)
- Kofe Powered by Intelligentsia: Coffee (M8)
- McDonald’s: Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast (Baggage)