--- title: "The Counter at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "The Counter at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-33. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-counter/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # The Counter The Counter at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-33. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access No other place on the airport's list is at gate D33; the nearest are at gate D32 and gate D34. - Burgers - Sandwiches - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-33 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: - Rude or unhelpful service - 18% service charge despite self-ordering by QR code - Mediocre burgers - Long waits for food even when quiet - High prices for the quality - Unreliable QR code ordering - Trouble using lounge pass vouchers ## Closest places to gate D33 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D33, where The Counter is. - [Miami Heat Store](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/miami-heat-store/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-32 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Ocean Drive- Prive Gourmet](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/ocean-drive-prive-gourmet/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-34 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Britto](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/britto/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [DFA Beauty](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/dfa-beauty/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Duty Free Americas](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/duty-free-americas-north-terminal-gate-d-30/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Duty free Every day, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Johnston & Murphy](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/johnston-murphy/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - [Michael Kors](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/michael-kors-north-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Taxco Sterling](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/taxco-sterling-north-terminal-gate-d-30/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D33 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D33 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. - [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34 - [Smoking areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/smoking/): inside Concourse D at the TGI Friday's smoking lounge near Gate D-36 - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall ## Getting to The Counter The Counter is after security, at gate D33. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D33. | 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 The Counter is closed - **Before 6 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 - [TGI Friday's](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/tgi-fridays/): gate D36 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [TGI Friday's Smoking Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/tgi-fridays-smoking-lounge/): gate D36 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [The Clover Irish Pub](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-clover-irish-pub/): gate D30 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ## Questions about The Counter ### Is there another The Counter at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one The Counter, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is TGI Friday's (gate D36). ### Can you get to The Counter 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 10:30 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)