--- title: "Booklink & Café at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "Booklink & Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-20. After security. Shops, news & gifts." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/booklink-cafe/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Booklink & Café Booklink & Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-20. After security. Shops, news & gifts. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access Booklink & Café shares gate D20 with Café Versailles. - Children - News & Gifts - Shop - Specialty - Tech - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-20 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Shops, news & gifts Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## What people say People are talking about: - Good coffee and lattes - Wide mix of books, games and gifts - Not open around the clock - Quiet spot away from terminal noise - Friendly courteous service - Stale pastries and baked goods ## Next closest places to gate D20 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D20, where Booklink & Café is. - [Air Essentials](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/air-essentials-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Manchu Wok](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/manchu-wok-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Restaurants & bars Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Miami Gifts to Go](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-gifts-to-go-north-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Misha’s Cupcakes](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/mishas-cupcakes-380901/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Restaurants & bars Every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - [Sunglass Hut](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sunglass-hut-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Taxco Sterling](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/taxco-sterling-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. - [Villa Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/villa-pizza-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21 Restaurants & bars Every day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D20 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D20 first. - [Admirals Club D-15](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d15/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, third floor, above Gate D15; Skytrain Station #1 · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [American Express Centurion Lounge D12](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/amex-centurion-lounge-d12/): North Terminal, near Gate D-12; Skytrain Station #1. Amex: Concourse D, 4th Floor Near Gate D12 · Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall - [Wait n' Rest private sleep rooms](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/sleeping-rest/): After security in Concourse D, near Gate D15; you need a same-day flight with access to Concourse D - [XpressSpa](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/showers-spa/): 2nd level, Departures, North Terminal, Concourse D, Gate D-11 ## Getting to Booklink & Café Booklink & Café is after security, at gate D20. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D20. | Checkpoint | Published hours | | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 1 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 2 | 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 3 | 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. | [Food and shops in Concourse D by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-d/) ## When Booklink & Café is closed - **Before 5 a.m. and after 10:30 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express (Vending Machine)](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), [IStore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore-380866/) (open 24 hours) and [The Fan Stand; Vending Machine](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse D, after security. ## Nearest other shops, news & gifts - [Lego Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/lego-store/): gate D16 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Sound Balance](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sound-balance-north-terminal/): gate D24 · After security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Books & Books](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/books-books/): gate D25 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Questions about Booklink & Café ### Is there another Booklink & Café at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one Booklink & Café, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Lego Store (gate D16). ### Can you get to Booklink & Café before going through security? No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it. ## Before you make a detour Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area. [North Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/) ## Opening hours Published schedule, local time - Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. [All places in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North%20Terminal)[4 lounges in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-north)[Checkpoints in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north)