Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport Announces New Shops and Restaurants

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is launching an exciting selection of new shops and restaurants. These include popular local favorites from Texas and several outlets that are “firsts” for U.S. airports.

In a major update, the DFW Airport Board has approved 20 new vendors. These are just the beginning. Dozens more will open in the coming years as DFW adds more gates and builds Terminal F.

Highlights of the launch include:

  • The first-ever 24-hour Chick‑fil‑A in a major U.S. airport, open Monday through Saturday in Terminal A Pier.
  • DFW’s first 24/7 Raising Cane’s in Terminal B‑19.
  • The first Salad and Go airport location offering healthy salads, bowls, and sandwiches in Terminal A Pier.
  • A Whataburger with self-service kiosks in Terminal B‑40.

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Airport “firsts” from Texas brands:

  • Mesero: A Dallas-based Mexican-American fusion restaurant, its first U.S. airport outpost in Terminal A Pier.
  • Nekter Juice Bar: Its first airport location in Terminal B‑10.
  • Piada Italian Street Food: Also a U.S. airport first, in Terminal B‑14.

Other local and beloved brands joining the airport:

  • Brewed Coffee (Fort Worth): pastries, coffee, and tacos (Terminal E‑19)
  • Olivella’s Pizzeria (Dallas and Fort Worth) in Terminal A‑14
  • La La Land Kind Café (Dallas) in Terminal B‑43
  • Velvet Taco (Dallas) in Terminal C Pier
  • Mozart’s Bakehouse (Lake Austin) in Terminal A Pier
  • Lone Chimney Mercantile: local art and gift shop in Terminal D‑33

Plus, more favorites across terminals:

  • Peach Cobbler Factory (Terminal C Pier)
  • Ciao & Go (Terminal A Pier)
  • Flyer’s Market (Terminal E‑38)
  • Bluebonnet Exchange (Terminal C Pier)
  • Sundance Travel Essentials (Terminal E)

For business travelers or anyone needing quiet space, Minute Suites will add new locations in Terminal A‑38 and Terminal D‑23.

Recently, DFW was named “Best Overall Concessions Program” by Airport Experience News. These new vendors show DFW’s focus on improving passenger experience with more variety, local flavors, and top brands. They also support the airport’s long-term upgrade plan, making the airport more enjoyable and modern.