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From horrendous traffic getting to the airport to inefficient security lines and unplanned delays, traveling can be a real headache. Fortunately for frequent flyers, LAX has made some major improvements to its dining scene over the last few years, with solid options available in each terminal. Additionally, the introduction of LAX-it means there’s food trucks to explore while waiting for rideshare services. Here now are the very best places to dine at LAX.

Five Standout Places to Eat

1) Cassell’s Hamburgers: Chef Christian Page’s burger restaurant in Terminal 1 serves up the best burgers at the airport for anyone flying out of the Southwest terminal.

2) Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung Huynh: Rice bowls, scallion pancake wraps, pot stickers, and Japanese teas and sodas from chef Hung Huynh. Be sure to grab some Asian snacks before departing from Tom Bradley International Terminal.

3) Cole's: Cole's is an LA icon, making it a great stop before departing to other cities from Terminal 4. Enjoy a French dip sandwich while sipping a well-made cocktail.

4) ink.sack: A fancy sandwich shop licensed from chef Michael Voltaggio. Prices run around $10, with great options like the pork butt banh mi and Spanish godfather, an Italian deli sandwich with Spanish flair.

5) Border Grill: LA legends Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken's fast-casual Mexican restaurant inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Terminal 1

A Quick Meal

Einstein Bros. Bagels: bagel sandwiches, coffee, breakfast to-go

Deli & Co.: sandwiches, baked goods, wraps, salads

California Pizza Kitchen ASAP: pizza and salads

Reilly’s: Irish pub with corned beef sliders, potato chip nachos, beer flights

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: coffee, blended drinks, baked goods

Chick Fil-A: chicken sandwiches

Beaming: healthy, quick-service salads and more

Cassell’s Hamburgers: a local burger spot with locations in Koreatown and Downtown

Pei Wei Asian Diner: Americanized Chinese food with rice and noodle bowls

Trejo’s Tacos: Actor Danny Trejo’s vegan, meat-based, and vegetarian tacos with agua frescas and kombuchas

Fast Casual/Bars

Rock & Brews Concert Bar and Grill: rock and roll-themed salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, craft beers, and a full bar

Urth Caffe and Bar: a full-service restaurant with coffee, sandwiches, and salads

Terminal 2

A Quick Meal

Pick Up Stix: Asian fast-food

Starbucks: coffee mega-chain (Arrivals and Departures)

Fresh Brothers Pizza & Sandwiches: pizza, salad, wings, sandwiches

Fast Casual/Bars

Built Custom Burgers: customizable burgers and fries from The Counter

Slapfish Modern Seafood Shack: sandwiches, tacos, breakfast, seafood

SeaLegs Wine Bar: snacks, small plates, wine

Barney’s Beanery: diner food inspired by Route 66

Terminal 3

A Quick Meal

LA Life: healthy local snacks

Shake Shack: Danny Meyer’s fast-casual burger chain with breakfast options

Starbucks: coffee mega-chain

Peet’s Coffee

Deli & Co.: sandwiches, baked goods, wraps, salads

Earthbar: healthy food, acai bowls, smoothies

Panda Express: fast-casual American Chinese fare

Fast Casual/Bars

Ashland Hill: Santa Monica gastropub expands to the airport with craft beer and wine

La Familia: tacos, tequila, breakfast burritos, rice bowls

The Parlor: West Hollywood bar expands to the airport with salads, sandwiches, cocktails

Terminal 4

A Quick Meal

Dunkin’ Donuts: donuts, coffee

Starbucks: coffee mega-chain

Homeboy Cafe: sandwiches, salads

Fast Casual/Bars

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza: pizza, salads, beer, soups

8 oz. Burger Bar: popular burgers from chef Govind Armstrong

Campanile: an airport outlet of chef Mark Peel’s iconic La Brea eatery

Cole’s: French-dip sandwiches

La Provence Patisserie and Cafe: French macarons, paninis

Real Food Daily: plant-based salads, sandwiches, grab-and-go snacks, fresh juice

Terminal 5

A Quick Meal

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: coffee, blended drinks, baked goods

Coffee Corner: coffee shop

Fast Casual/Bars

Lemonade: quick-casual salads, sandwiches, breakfast

Loteria! Grill: Mexican fare from chef Jimmy Shaw

Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Bistro: gifts, gourmet items

Farmers Market To Go: refrigerated shelves of pre-made food

Ford’s Filling Station: an airport outlet of chef Ben Ford’s gastropub

Rock & Brews Concert Bar & Grill: rock and roll-themed salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, craft beers

Skewers by Morimoto: a modern yakitori from an Iron Chef

Terminal 6

A Quick Meal

Starbucks Evenings: the first wine bar concept from Starbucks in LA. Also serves craft beer, coffee, and tapas

The Habit Burger Grill: California-based burger chain

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos: Orange County-born fish taco and rice bowl chain

Starbucks: coffee mega-chain

Peet’s Coffee

Fast Casual/Bars

The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck: made-to-order breakfast and lunch options

The Wine Bar by Wolfgang Puck: wine, beer, craft cocktails

WPizza by Wolfgang Puck: the celebrity chef’s signature pizzas

Osteria by Fabio Viviani: Italian fare by a Top Chef alum

Earthbar: healthy food, acai bowls, smoothies

BLU2o: beachy California-cuisine

Point the Way Cafe: a gastropub from Golden Road Brewery

Terminal 7

A Quick Meal

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: coffee, baked goods, snacks

Klatch Coffee: coffee, tea, pastries

Dunkin’ Donuts

Fast Casual/Bars

Ashland Hill: an airport outlet of the Santa Monica gastropub

Loteria!: second LAX outpost of chef Jimmy Shaw’s beloved Mexican concept

bld: sandwiches, salads, hot plates

The Counter Custom Built Burgers: burgers, fries

B Grill by BOA Steakhouse: burgers, salads, steaks, pastas, seafood

Rolling Stone Bar & Grill: bar food, booze

Wolfgang Puck Express: pizzas, sandwiches

Terminal 8

A Quick Meal

Carl’s Jr./Green Burrito: American and Mexican fast-food

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: coffee, baked goods, snacks

Panda Express: fast-casual American Chinese fare

Fast Casual/Bars

Corona Bar: bar food, beer, booze

Engine Co. No. 28: full-service bar and restaurant with classic American cuisine

Tom Bradley International Terminal

Pre-Security Checkpoint

Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung: rice bowls, scallion pancake wraps, pot stickers, Japanese teas and sodas from Top Chef alum

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: coffee and ice-blended drinks

Pinkberry: frozen yogurt

WPizza by Wolfgang Puck: the celebrity chef’s famed pizzas

Earl of Sandwich: national sandwich chain

Planet Hollywood and PH To-Go: kitschy chain with all-day fare

Cantina Laredo: modern Mexican fare with plenty of margaritas

After Security Checkpoint

A Quick Meal

Starbucks: coffee mega-chain

Starbucks Evenings: the first wine bar concept from Starbucks in LA. Also serves craft beer, coffee, and tapas

Panda Express: American Chinese fare

Vanilla Bakeshop: cupcakes

Pinkberry: frozen yogurt

LAMILL Coffee: better coffee and pastries

Kentucky Fried Chicken: fried chicken chain

Fast Casual/Bars

ink.sack: classic and modern sandwiches by chef Michael Voltaggio

Umami Burger: gourmet burgers with a twist

Vino Volo: wine bar with small plates

800 Degrees Pizza: Neapolitan-style customizable pizzas

James’ Beach: this Venice staple brings American comfort classics and cocktails to the airport

Scoreboard LA: bar bites

A Leisurely Meal

Border Grill: Mexican specialties from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken

Chaya Sushi: modern Asian cuisine, sushi

Petrossian: caviar and Champagne bar

P.F. Chang’s: American Chinese fare

LAX-it

Rather than twiddling thumbs and counting down the minutes until one’s rideshare arrives, grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks stationed inside LAX-it. While the vendor schedule changes from day-to-day, expect to find a good variety of options including Wing Society, LA Grind Coffee, Richeeze Melts, and Judith’s Foods.