New Openings Bring Local Favorites, Nationally Recognized Brands and Elevated Dining Experiences to the World’s Busiest Airport
ATLANTA (Aug. 18, 2026) – Paradies Lagardère, a leading North American travel retailer and restaurateur, announced the opening of six new dining concepts at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), further strengthening the airport’s culinary offerings and providing travelers with an expanded selection of local favorites, nationally recognized brands and fresh dining experiences.
The recent openings include Atlanta United FC Bar & Grill, Starbucks, CAVA, Half Moon Empanadas, Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Café and Southern Farms Market featuring Antico Pizza. Together, the additions reflect Paradies Lagardère’s continued investment in delivering memorable dining experiences that connect travelers to both the flavors of Atlanta and the brands they know and love.
“As passenger expectations continue to evolve, we remain focused on bringing an exciting mix of local, regional and nationally recognized concepts to the airport experience,” said Leigh Allan, senior vice president of dining for Paradies Lagardère. “These openings represent the diversity and quality travelers are looking for today, whether they are seeking a quick coffee, a healthy meal, authentic local flavors or a destination dining experience before their flight.”
The newest concepts span multiple concourses throughout ATL:
- Atlanta United FC Bar & Grill opened May 28 in Concourse A, transforming the former Gordon Biersch location into a vibrant gathering place inspired by Atlanta’s hometown Major League Soccer club.
- Starbucks opened June 11 in Concourse C near Gate C30, providing travelers with the coffeehouse brand’s signature beverages and food offerings.
- CAVA opened June 17 in Concourse B near Gate B20, marking Paradies Lagardère’s second airport location with the fast-growing Mediterranean brand following the recent opening of its first airport CAVA at Boston Logan International Airport.
- Half Moon Empanadas opened June 18 in Concourse C near Gate C13, bringing its popular handcrafted empanadas and Latin-inspired flavors to ATL travelers.
- Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Café opened June 26 in Concourse C near Gate C21, offering fresh, wholesome meals and grab-and-go options designed for today’s health-conscious traveler.
- Southern Farms Market featuring Antico Pizza opened July 20 in Concourse B near Gate B17, pairing fresh market offerings with pizza from one of Atlanta’s most celebrated culinary brands. Antico Pizza is a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient, recognized for serving high-quality food at a great value. Its arrival at ATL further underscores Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to bringing acclaimed dining experiences into the airport environment.
“Atlanta is home to one of the country’s most dynamic food scenes, and we are proud to partner with brands that reflect that energy and creativity,” Allan said. “The addition of Antico Pizza alongside these other outstanding concepts demonstrates our commitment to elevating airport dining and giving travelers a genuine taste of the communities they are visiting.”
The openings are part of Paradies Lagardère’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience at ATL through a thoughtful mix of local concepts, emerging brands and established favorites that reflect the tastes and preferences of today’s travelers.
About Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is a travel retailer and restaurateur that generates over $1.7 billion in annual sales from more than 700 stores, restaurants and bars in more than 90 airports across North America. Specializing in three airport concessions areas – Travel Essentials, Specialty Retail and Dining with expertise in international, national, and local brands – Paradies Lagardère’s commitment to exceptional customer service, superior design and award-winning retail and restaurant operations has earned the company numerous accolades, including Best Overall Retailer for the 29th consecutive year, Best Overall Restaurateur and Retailer with the Highest Regard for Customer Service by Airport Experience® News. For more information, visit paradieslagardere.com.