---
title: "The Great American Bagel at MIA: where, hours · MIA Airport Guide"
description: "The Great American Bagel at Miami International Airport. Central Terminal, Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-9. After security."
url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-great-american-bagel/"
updated: "2026-10-21"
airport: "MIA"
type: "place"
---

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# The Great American Bagel

The Great American Bagel at Miami International Airport. Central Terminal, Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-9. After security.

Updated October 21, 2026

## Location & access

No other place on the airport's list is at gate E9; the nearest are at gate E8 and gate E7.

- **Terminal:** Central Terminal
- **Where in the terminal:** Concourse E · 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-9
Concessions move, so check the gate signs.
- **Security side:** After security

Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory

## What people say

People are talking about rude or unhelpful staff.

## Closest places to gate E9

Other places in Concourse E after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate E9, where The Great American Bagel is.

- [The Fan Stand](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-8 Shops, news & gifts Every day, midnight to 11:59 p.m.
- [Samuel Adams](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/samuel-adams/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-7 Restaurants & bars Every day, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- [Sergio's Cuban](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sergios-cuban/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-5 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Jackson Soul Food](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/jackson-soul-food/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-2 (post security) Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [Chick-Fil-A](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/chick-fil-a/): Across Gate E-2 (post-security) Restaurants & bars Every day, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- [La Colombe & The Great Bagel](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/la-colombe-the-great-bagel/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate E-23 Restaurants & bars Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- [Time Zone & Shades](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/time-zone-shades/): Terminal E-Satellite by Gate E-30 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- [Air Essentials](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/air-essentials-central-terminal/): 2nd Level Departures Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

## Lounges and services nearest gate E9

What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse E, nearest gate E9 first.

- [British Airways Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/british-airways-lounge-e/): Central Terminal E Satellite, Level 4, after security checkpoint, near Gate E20. British Airways says the lounge has a fully staffed bar · Daily, 1 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- [Plane Fun children's area](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/family-kids/): Concourse E, near Gate E5

## Getting to The Great American Bagel

The Great American Bagel is after security, at gate E9. You reach it through Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate E9.

| Checkpoint | Published hours |
| --- | --- |
| 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 E by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-e/)

## When The Great American Bagel is closed

- **Before 6 a.m. and after 9 p.m.**: [Istore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore/) (open 24 hours), [Pharmabox](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/pharmabox-central-terminal/) (open 24 hours) and [The Fan Stand](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse E, after security.

## Questions about The Great American Bagel

### Is there another The Great American Bagel at Miami International Airport?

No. The airport's directory lists one The Great American Bagel, in Concourse E.

### Can you get to The Great American Bagel before going through security?

No. It is after security, past 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.

[Central Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/central/)

## Opening hours

Published schedule, local time

- Every day, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[All places in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=Central%20Terminal)[3 lounges in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-central)[Checkpoints in Central Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-central)