---
title: "La Pausa at MIA: where, hours, what people say"
description: "La Pausa at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures. After security. Restaurants & bars, Coffee, snacks & bakeries."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/la-pausa/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

> Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt

# La Pausa

La Pausa at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures. After security. Restaurants & bars, Coffee, snacks & bakeries.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

- Coffee & Tea
- Sandwiches
- Food Court

- **Terminal:** South Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures
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 and attentive service
- Well made cocktails such as martinis
- Food better than typical airport fare
- Automatic gratuity added to the bill
- High prices for food and drinks
- A quiet relaxing spot before flights
- Little follow-up or refills from servers

## Other places in Concourse H

Places in Concourse H after security that the airport puts at the same spot or on the same level as La Pausa. The rest of Concourse H is on its food and shops page, by gate.

- [Brookstone](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/brookstone/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Coach](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coach/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- [Coconut Grove News](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coconut-grove-news/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- [Desigual](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/desigual/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- [Duty Free Americas H/J](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-h-j/): 2nd Level Departures · Duty free · Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Esspresamente Illy](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/esspresamente-illy/): 2nd Level Departures Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- [Famous Famiglia](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/famous-famiglia/): 2nd Level Departures Restaurants & bars Every day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Farm2Air Market](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/farm2air-market-south-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

## Getting to La Pausa

La Pausa is after security, at Concourse H. You reach it through Checkpoint 8, Checkpoint 9 and Checkpoint 10, the checkpoints the airport lists for Concourse H.

| Checkpoint | Published hours |
| --- | --- |
| Checkpoint 8 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. |
| Checkpoint 9 | Open 24 Hours |
| Checkpoint 10 | 4:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. |

[Food and shops in Concourse H by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-h/)

## When La Pausa is closed

- **Before 10 a.m. and after 8 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-h-11-2nd-level-departures/) (open 24 hours) and [Coconut Grove News](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coconut-grove-news/) (4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.), in Concourse H, after security.
- **Before 10 a.m.**, when it opens: [Miami News Now](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-news-now-south-terminal/) (from 4 a.m.), in Concourse H, after security.
- **After 8 p.m.**, when it closes: [Brookstone](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/brookstone/) (until 10:30 p.m.), in Concourse H, after security.

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [Farmair's Café](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/farmairs-cafe/): 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- [Gilbert's Food Bar (Post-Security)](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/gilberts-food-bar-post-security/): 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- [Bud Light Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bud-light-lounge/): gate H12 · After security · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

## Questions about La Pausa

### Is there another La Pausa at Miami International Airport?

No. The airport's directory lists one La Pausa, in Concourse H. The nearest other place of the same kind is Farmair's Café (2nd Level Departures).

### Can you get to La Pausa before going through security?

No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 8, Checkpoint 9 and Checkpoint 10, 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.

[South Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/south/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Every day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

[All places in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=South%20Terminal)[4 lounges in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-south)[Checkpoints in South Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-south)