There’s plenty to complain about when traveling through Denver International Airport — the never-ending construction of the Great Hall and long security lines come to mind — but there’s one thing we can all celebrate: the food.

In recent years, DIA has become a billboard for local eateries, bars and coffee shops. And more delicious stopovers are on the way. Here are the 13 spots we’re most excited about. They might just make flight delays a little more bearable.

Concourse A

The A gates grew a lot more exciting in 2022 when Mercantile Dining & Provision opened, joining Denver Central Market in bringing a downtown feel to the outlying airport. That vibe is being nurtured further with the forthcoming additions of Tocabe, a popular American Indian restaurant known for its fry bread tacos; Uncle, where there’s always a line for house-made ramens; and fresh baked goods and refined American plates from The Bindery.

The suburbs are getting some representation too: The Bagel Deli & Restaurant, which has been serving Jewish classics in the Hampden neighborhood since 1967, is also debuting on the west side of the concourse.

Drinks aren’t being overlooked. Take a load off at Williams & Graham. The Highland speakeasy is all about well-crafted, inventive cocktails. It’s sure to provide a welcome break from the quick pint that travelers usually grab while on the move.

Concourse B

A caffeine hot spot with two locations in Cherry Creek, Aviano Coffee is bringing its artisanal blends and modern-comfortable vibe to B-West (a second site is opening in C-East). B gate travelers looking for a more substantial bite can soon visit El Chingon Bistro for a Mexico City–inspired menu and Mizu Sushi-Izakaya for fresh fish and creative takes on classic Japanese eats.

They join Salt & Grinder and Tacos Tequila Whiskey, both of which opened this year.

Concourse C

You might be thinking: Concourse C already has Little Man Ice Cream — what more does it need? The answer: crave-worthy Latin eats from Señor Bear, scratch-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas from Bar Dough, and soup dumplings from ChoLon.

Of course, more caffeine is always welcome on travel days, and Dazbog Coffee is cementing its presence among the airport’s farthest gates.