Juan Valdez Café
Juan Valdez Café at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23. After security.
Location & access
Juan Valdez Café shares gate D23 with Corona Beach House and Corona Beach House D23.
- 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
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 One2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24Restaurants & barsEvery day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- NewsLink Explorer2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22Fashion, jewelry & beautyEvery day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Sound Balance2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24Shops, news & giftsEvery day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Spring Chicken2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22Restaurants & barsEvery day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Wynwood Bar2nd Level Departures by Gate D-24Restaurants & barsEvery day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Air Essentials2nd Level Departures by Gate D-21Fashion, jewelry & beautyEvery 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-30After 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 LoungeAfter 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 stationsAfter security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall
- Wait n' Rest private sleep roomsAfter security in Concourse D, near Gate D15; you need a same-day flight with access to Concourse D
- Service Animal / Pet Relief Areasindoor 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. |
When Juan Valdez Café is closed
- Before 4:30 a.m. and after 10:30 p.m.: Carlo's Bake Shop Express (Vending Machine) (open 24 hours), IStore (open 24 hours) and The Fan Stand; Vending Machine (open 24 hours), in Concourse D, after security.
Nearest other restaurants & bars
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.