---
title: "Starbucks · South Terminal · Gate J-7 · MIA Airport Guide"
description: "Starbucks at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7. After security."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/starbucks-south-terminal-gate-j-7/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

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# Starbucks

Starbucks at Miami International Airport. South Terminal, Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7. After security.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

Starbucks shares gate J7 with Miami News Connection.

- Bakery / Desserts
- Breakfast
- Coffee & Tea
- Dine
- Grab Snacks
- Salads
- Sandwiches

- **Terminal:** South Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse J · 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-7
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 long waits in line and mistakes in orders.

## Next closest places to gate J7

Other places in Concourse J after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate J7, where Starbucks is.

- [Duty Free Liquor Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-liquor-store/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-6 Duty free Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Earl of Sandwich](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/earl-of-sandwich/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-8 Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Duty Free Americas Liquors & Wines](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-liquors-wines/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-5 Duty free Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [News Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/news-express/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate J-3 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/): J-11 - 2nd Level Departures Shops, news & gifts Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-south-terminal/): J-9 - 2nd Level Departures Services & essentials Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Burger King](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/burger-king-south-terminal/): H-J Connector Food Court Restaurants & bars Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[Starbucks has 6 spots at MIA: see all](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/starbucks/)

## Lounges and services nearest gate J7

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse J, nearest gate J7 first.

- [Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/avianca-tap-lounge-j/): South Terminal, Concourse J, across from Gate J6, after security and passport control · 24 hours daily.
- [The VIP Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/latam-vip-lounge-j/): After Security Checkpoint, South Terminal J, near Gate J6. Operated by LATAM. · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 1 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse J: Gate J-7 and Gate J-9

## Getting to Starbucks

Starbucks is after security, at gate J7. You reach it through Checkpoint 8, Checkpoint 9 and Checkpoint 10, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate J7.

| 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 J by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-j/)

## When Starbucks is closed

- **Before 4:30 a.m. and after 11 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-south-terminal-departures-after-security-j-11-2nd-level-departures/) (open 24 hours) and [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-south-terminal/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse J, after security.

## Nearest other restaurants & bars

- [Bud Light Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/bud-light-lounge/): gate H12 · After security · Every day, 5:30 a.m. to 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/): Concourse H · H-11 - 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Esspresamente Illy](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/esspresamente-illy/): Concourse H · 2nd Level Departures After security Every day, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

## Questions about Starbucks

### Where are the Starbucks locations at Miami International Airport?

The airport lists six: four in Concourse D, one in Concourse H and one in Concourse J. The earliest to open is Concourse D, gate D32, from 4 a.m.

[Every Starbucks at MIA](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/brands/starbucks/)

### Can you get to Starbucks 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, 4:30 a.m. to 11 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)
