The locavore movement has landed at MSP. Here are some of our favorite places to dig in at the airport.
Where to eat and drink at MSP Airport now
Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar: The downtown Minneapolis post has extended its drool-worthy cache of artisan baked goods — including some gluten-free options — and craft pastries to patrons on the go.
Find it: Concourse E; angelfoodmn.com
Black Sheep Coal-Fired Pizza: If you didn't think you could get genuine coal-fired pizza at the airport, think again. Black Sheep spins its artisan thin-crust pies faster than wheels on a runway.
Find it: Airport Mall; blacksheeppizza.com
Dunkin' Donuts: Dunkin' Heads rejoice. The fast-food joint with the cultlike following will put you on a sugar high before your head is in the clouds.
Find it: Airport Mall; dunkindonuts.com
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe: Meals in the main seating area can be hit-or-miss, but there's plenty to love about the fresh pastries, muffins and breads, as well as the Peoples Organic coffee, all available in the grab-and-go portion of the cafe.
Find it: Airport Mall and Concourse F; frenchmeadowcafe.com.
Holy Land Deli: This Minnesota institution peddles its locally famous gyros, hummus and falafel from MSP's new "Food Truck Alley." Yep, there are actual trucks.
Find it: Concourse E; holylandbrand.com
Ike's Food & Cocktails: Whether it's a massive salad, a steak or a loaded Bloody Mary you're after, this downtown landmark repeat serves up huge portions and decadent breakfasts, and gets you feeling mighty fine before takeoff.
Find it: Airport Mall and Concourse F; ilikeikes.com.
Lake Wine and Cheese: The Uptown staple is now an airport favorite. Patrons can purchase bottles from the global wine selection or indulge in a glass and a small plate.
Find it: Airport Mall; lakewinespirits.com
LoLo American Kitchen: A fully open kitchen and bar provides the entertainment at this sustainable and local street foods and cocktail emporium.
Find it: Concourse E; loloamericankitchen.com
Mill City Tavern: If you want to forget you're at an airport, Step 1 is getting a seat at Mill City, where you can feast on steelhead trout gravlax with crème fraîche and bone-in pork chops. But good luck with those airport-mandated plastic knives.
Find it: Concourse G.
Minnibar: This bar might look like a typical quick-cocktail-and-run station, but there is stuffed quail, heirloom tomato tarts and croque monsieurs hiding behind that innocent exterior.
Find it: Concourse G.
Red Cow: The popular gourmet burger bar (in "Food Truck Alley") offers all of the upscale pub favorites from its three locations along with craft beers and wine.
Find it: Concourse E; redcowmn.com
Republic: This burger and beer emporium offers up old favorites from the Seven Corners eatery in a spiffy new space.
Find it: Concourse D; republicmn.com.
Roasting Plant: For coffee-craving wanderers, the "javabot" can roast up to four bean varietals in a single cup.
Find it: Concourse E; roastingplant.com
Salty Tart: Local James Beard nominee Michelle Gayer brings her bakery to "Food Truck Alley," complete with crafted sandwiches, baguettes and breakfast items.
Find it: Concourse E; saltytart.com
Shoyu: The gold- and blue-tinged atmosphere is intriguing — and the menu is more so, tempting with broth bowls, super-fresh sushi and Japanese-inspired sandwiches.
Find it: Concourse G.
Smack Shack: Smack Shack, which originated as a food truck, sells its signature lobster roll along with other fishy delights.
Find it: Airport Mall; smack-shack.com
Stone Arch: Beer is the name of the game at this open-concept bar and restaurant. Minnesota's robust microbrewery industry is highlighted and brewmasters will occasionally visit for discussions.
Find it: Airport Mall.
Vero: If you're a fan of Ann Kim's work at Pizzeria Lola, a stop at her airport enterprise is worth your time. These artisanal pies are a little more traditional than what she serves up at her southwest Minneapolis flagship, but her creative flair is evidenced throughout the menu.
Find it: Concourse G.
Vino Volo: This national award-winning wine bar and wine club has finally made its way to Minnesota, where it offers its signature wine flights and small bites along with bottles for purchase.
Find it: Concourse C; vinovolo.com
Volante: This isn't Sbarro or baked ziti. Volante, a project of Piccolo's Doug Flicker, boasts snacks like arancini and Sicilian tuna antipasti as well as composed pasta dishes such as seafood linguine and spaghetti all'Amatriciana.
Find it: Concourse G.
Sin City attempts to lure new visitors with multisensory, interactive attractions, from life-size computer games to flying like a bird.