--- title: "Juan Valdez Café at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "Juan Valdez Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/juan-valdez-cafe/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Juan Valdez Café Juan Valdez Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access Juan Valdez Café shares gate D23 with Corona Beach House and Corona Beach House D23. - Bakery / Desserts - Breakfast - Burgers - Coffee & Tea - Dine - Salads - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23 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: - Friendly staff - Good strong Colombian coffee - Rude or distracted service at times - Poor or bitter coffee - Quick service even when busy - Tasty pastries and tequeños - Disappointing arepas and other food ## Next closest places to gate D23 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D23, where Juan Valdez Café is. - [Clubhouse One](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/clubhouse-one/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [NewsLink Explorer](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/newslink-explorer/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Sound Balance](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sound-balance-north-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24 Shops, news & gifts Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Spring Chicken](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/spring-chicken/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Wynwood Bar](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/wynwood-bar/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24 Restaurants & bars Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - [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. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D23 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D23 first. - [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Flagship Lounge D30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Admirals Club D-30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 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 - [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34 ## Getting to Juan Valdez Café Juan Valdez Café is after security, at gate D23. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D23. | 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 Juan Valdez Café is closed - **Before 4:30 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 restaurants & bars - [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. - [Misha’s Cupcakes](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/mishas-cupcakes-380901/): gate D21 · After security · Every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - [Villa Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/villa-pizza-north-terminal-gate-d-21/): gate D21 · After security · Every day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Questions about Juan Valdez Café ### Is there another Juan Valdez Café at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one Juan Valdez Café, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Manchu Wok (gate D21). ### Can you get to Juan Valdez 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, 4:30 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)