--- title: "Spring Chicken at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "Spring Chicken at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/spring-chicken/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # Spring Chicken Spring Chicken at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access Spring Chicken shares gate D22 with NewsLink Explorer. - Appetizers / Small Plates - Bakery / Desserts - Breakfast - Burgers - Salads - Sandwiches - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-22 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: - High prices for small portions - Friendly and attentive service - Tasty chicken and food - Well made cocktails at the bar - Inattentive service with staff chatting - Bland or mediocre food - 18% gratuity added to the bill automatically ## Next closest places to gate D22 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D22, where Spring Chicken 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. - [Corona Beach House](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/corona-beach-house/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Juan Valdez Café](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/juan-valdez-cafe/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-23 Restaurants & bars Every day, 4:30 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. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D22 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D22 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. - [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. - [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 Spring Chicken Spring Chicken is after security, at gate D22. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D22. | 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 Spring Chicken 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 - [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. - [Corona Beach House D23](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/corona-beach-house-d23/): gate D23 · After security - [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. ## Questions about Spring Chicken ### Is there another Spring Chicken at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one Spring Chicken, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Villa Pizza (gate D21). ### Can you get to Spring Chicken 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)