--- title: "Ice Box Café at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "Ice Box Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-8. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/ice-box-cafe/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Ice Box Café Ice Box Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-8. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access No other place on the airport's list is at gate D8; the nearest are at gate D10 and gate D5. - Bakery / Desserts - Dine - Grab Snacks - Salads - Sandwiches - Vegetarian / Vegan - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-8 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Restaurants & bars - Coffee, snacks & bakeries Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## What people say People are talking about: - Rude service - High prices for the portions - Disappointing sandwiches and pizza - Seating only for paying customers - Friendly and quick service - Good coffee ## Closest places to gate D8 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D8, where Ice Box Café is. - [Starbucks](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-north-terminal-gate-d-10/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-10 Restaurants & bars Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Subway](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/subway-north-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D10 Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Café Versailles](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/cafe-versailles-north-terminal-gate-d-5/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-5 Restaurants & bars Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. - [Victoria's Secret](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/victorias-secret-north-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-11 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [XpresSpa](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/xpresspa/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-11 Services & essentials Every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - [Islander Bar & Grill](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/islander-bar-grill-north-terminal-gate-d-4/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-4 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Kiehl's](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/kiehls/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D12 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [NewsLink](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/newslink-north-terminal-gate-d-12/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-12 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D8 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D8 first. - [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. - [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. - [XpressSpa](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/showers-spa/): 2nd level, Departures, North Terminal, Concourse D, Gate D-11 - [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 - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall ## Getting to Ice Box Café Ice Box Café is after security, at gate D8. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D8. | 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 Ice Box Café is closed - **Before 6 a.m. and after 10 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 restaurants & bars - [Shula's Bar & Grill](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/shulas-bar-grill/): gate D17 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Café Versailles](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/cafe-versailles-north-terminal-gate-d-20/): gate D20 · After security · Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Manchu Wok](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/manchu-wok-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): gate D21 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Questions about Ice Box Café ### Is there another Ice Box Café at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one Ice Box Café, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Shula's Bar & Grill (gate D17). ### Can you get to Ice Box 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, 6 a.m. to 10 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)