Sacramento airport welcomes local coffee and new restaurant options
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) recently announced the opening of three new dining and coffee businesses in Terminal B.
Temple Coffee, Nixtaco, and BAWK! by Urban Roots are the latest in a sweeping series of openings that began in November of last year, in what SMF called “a broad revitalization initiative for the airport’s dining and concessions offering.”
In February 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for the approval of new dining options at the airport, with some replacing existing businesses or occupying long-vacant spaces. Of the prior existing eateries, only a few remain, such as Vino Volo in Terminal A and Chocolate Fish on Level 1 of Terminal B.
The first of the new concessions to open, in November 2025, was West Coast Sourdough Deli in Terminal A. Many of the new options are well-known local restaurants. “We want people to have a sense of place when they visit our airport,” said Lindsay Myers, SMF’s public information officer. “We wanted some of those iconic Sacramento brands.” Several new restaurants, however, are currently operating under special hours during their soft openings.
What new restaurants and coffee shops are open at Sacramento International Airport?
Temple Coffee, Terminal B
Outside the airport, Temple Coffee Roasters has nine other locations in the area. At SMF, they offer many of their signature drinks, such as Mexican Mochas and Bliss Peppermint Tea.
Hours limited during soft opening.
Nixtaco, Terminal B
Nixtaco, a Mexican restaurant with locations in Roseville and Folsom, has enjoyed Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand status since 2021. At their airport outpost, they serve many of the same tacos, from chicken to spicy shrimp to “roadkill” (pork belly, serrano chiles, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and cilantro.)
Hours limited during soft opening.
BAWK! by Urban Roots, Terminal B
Like the restaurant on R Street in Sacramento, BAWK! serves chicken tenders, chicken and waffles, and other crispy fried things.
Hours limited during soft opening.
Local Flights Brews and Bites, Terminal B
Local Flights, which consists of both a cafe and a restaurant, is a project by the operators of the Rio Pub in Rio Linda. It occupies a pre-security spot that had been vacant since 2020.
Cafe: 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Restaurant: 11 A.M. to midnight.
Cafe Bernardo and Cafe Bernardo Express, Terminal B
Cafe Bernardo is a Sacramento area standby. At the airport, it operates both a sit-down restaurant and a counter for quick bites.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
West Coast Sourdough Deli, Terminal A and Terminal B
Along with sandwiches on sourdough bread, West Coast Sourdough sells salads and soups.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Bar New Helvetia, Terminal A
This award-winning brewery at 1730 Broadway sells a number of its Sacramento-inspired beers at SMF, including the 916 Pale Ale and the Northeast Land Park IPA.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Magpie, Terminal A
The famed farm-to-table eatery, which was named one of California’s Best Restaurants in 2025 by the Los Angeles Times, is serving up their Winter BLTs and carrot-cake cookies in Terminal A.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Sidewalk Juice and Sidewalk Juice Kiosk, Terminal A and B
Open in both terminals, Sidewalk Juice serves health-oriented snacks, drinks, and smoothies.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Centro Cocina Mexicana, Terminal A
This counter-service version of Centro Cocina Mexicana serves classic Mexican dishes, plus an all-day breakfast menu.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Starbucks + Sycamore Market and Starbucks + Golden Grove Market, Terminal A
These two Starbucks, open pre- and post-security, both have attached mini-markets with snacks and souvenirs.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
Wendy’s, Terminal A and Terminal B
Two new Wendy’s offer faster food options.
Open 4 a.m. to last flight.
What will be opening soon at the Sacramento International Airport?
Starbucks, Terminal B
Another Starbucks is slated to open July in Terminal B.
OneSpeed Pizza, Terminal B
Replacing Famous Famiglia, East Sacramento’s OneSpeed Pizza is currently slated to open in July.
Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen and Bar, Terminal A and Terminal B
These Vietnamese restaurants will operate in both Terminal A and B.
Midtown Spirits, Terminal B
Taking the spot of Cafeteria 15L is Midtown Spirits, a local distillery with a snack-and-sandwich based menu.
