JFK International Airport is set for a major renovation, slated for completion by 2026. Three much-loved food spots from NY will open their first-ever outlets at the airport’s Terminal 6. These include P.J. Clarke’s, Brooklyn Brewery, and For Five Coffee Roasters.
Terminal 6 is Shaping Up As A New Culinary Destination
According to PR Newswire, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) is partnering with the Port Authority of New York to develop JFK International Airport’s Terminal 6. The plan involves adding culinary names to the venue, including P.J. Clarke’s, Brooklyn Brewery, and For Five Coffee Roasters. The new dining options are expected to open in 2026.
“These iconic brands will elevate the passenger experience and add to the uniquely New York sense of place we are creating at JFK International Airport,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “There is no place like New York, and these notable businesses will help Terminal 6 reflect that unique New York energy as an exciting part of travelers’ memories of their time here.”
“T6 is a celebration of all things New York City,” said JFK Millennium Partners CEO Steve Thody. “It is exciting to have these beloved New York brands join T6’s other culinary selections, offering a true taste of New York to travelers from around the world.”
Enhancing Passenger Experience with Local Flavor
P.J. Clarke’s is preparing to bring classic burgers and a bar menu through its much-loved saloon-style restaurant concept. The 1884-launched brand will offer travelers at Terminal 6 lobster rolls featuring Maine lobster meat, toasted brioche, mayonnaise, lemon, and chive.
Other highlight items include fish & chips prepared with craft beer batter, chunky tartar sauce, and malt vinegar. The new P.J. Clarke’s will be conveniently located near all T6 gates.
Brooklyn Brewery is arriving at JFK’s Terminal 6 with its beverages, such as Brooklyn Pilsner, East IPA, Fonio Rising, and Playa de Brooklyn. Non-alcoholic options will also be offered to passengers at the 1988-established brand’s new outpost.
Its location at Terminal 6 is close to Alidoro and Di Fara Pizza outlets in the east food hall. Travelers can enjoy Brooklyn Brewery’s beverages in a space highlighted by an 80-foot oculus skylight and a central passenger hub.
New York’s much-loved specialty coffee roaster, For Five Coffee Roasters, is gearing up for its T6 menu. Offerings include Gotham Mocha, The Louie (New Orleans-style cold-brew coffee with maple syrup), and pumpkin spice latte. The adored coffee brand was set up by two childhood friends hailing from Queens.
For Five Coffee Roasters is ready to serve visitors at its outlet situated right across P.J. Clarke’s in the main concourse.
SSP America will manage both For Five Coffee Roasters and P.J. Clarke’s. Whereas, M&R Concessions will manage Brooklyn Brewery.
About JFK Terminal 6
Terminal 6 is currently under construction, with work divided into two phases. The first six gates are getting ready to be opened by 2026. Whereas, the overall construction is estimated to finish by 2028.
ANA, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, SWISS, and Avianca are some domestic and international airlines that will start operations at the newly developed T6.
Food establishments will grow in great numbers at JFK after the developments. Other New York eateries coming to T6 include BKLYN Blend from Brooklyn and Hanoi House from Manhattan.
Around 38,000 square feet of duty-free and retail space will be added at T6. Those visiting JFK can find local items and travel essentials. Mementos from names like City Square Supply, Astor & Lenox, and Chelsea Outpost will be offered. Global luxury brands and local NY spots like The Green Market, The Liquor Libraries, and Theater of Dreams will be featured at the terminal.
The T6 retail program will be managed by Hudson and Dufry, subsidiaries of JMP partner Avolta.
About JFK Millennium Partners
JMP has been tasked with the development and operation of Terminal 6 (T6) for $4.2 billion.
The consortium is led by Vantage Group, which develops, manages, and invests in global airport projects. Other partners include American Triple I, a certified minority-owned infrastructure investor; JetBlue Airways, New York’s hometown airline; and RXR, a New York real estate investor.
Once completed, T6 at JFK International Airport will connect swiftly with T5, delivering an anchor terminal on the north side.
These New York-based eateries will offer travelers a taste of the city when Terminal 6 opens next year.
