15 delicious restaurants at DTW that are better than McDonalds

By on Thu, Dec 22, 2016 at 10:28 pm

If you're flying this holiday season, spend a little extra time in the terminal at one of these great restaurants. DTW's McNamara terminal has one of the best overall concessions programs, you almost have to take advantage of it.

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Earl of Sandwich If you are looking for sandwiches in DTW, Earl of Sandwich offers signature hot sandwiches like the Earl’s club or Hawaiian BBQ, along with a few salads, wraps, vegetarian and gluten-free options. [D26 & D28]
Earl of Sandwich
If you are looking for sandwiches in DTW, Earl of Sandwich offers signature hot sandwiches like the Earl’s club or Hawaiian BBQ, along with a few salads, wraps, vegetarian and gluten-free options. [D26 & D28]
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Plum Market serving Zingerman’s With its made-to-order sandwiches prepared on Zingerman's bread, a grab-and-go section, and a sit-down bar, Plum Market is the place to be [Gate A36]
Plum Market serving Zingerman’s
With its made-to-order sandwiches prepared on Zingerman's bread, a grab-and-go section, and a sit-down bar, Plum Market is the place to be [Gate A36]
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Palazzolo's Artisan Gelato & Sorbetto Whats all this great food without a little dessert? Palazzolo’s serves up traditional gelato of so many flavors, it’s to hard to pick just one![Gate A1]
Palazzolo's Artisan Gelato & Sorbetto
Whats all this great food without a little dessert? Palazzolo’s serves up traditional gelato of so many flavors, it’s to hard to pick just one![Gate A1]
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Mezza Mediterranean Grille Serving up a huge variety of entrees and boasting world famous hummus, this mediterranean grille has a whole lot to offer. [Gate A54]
Mezza Mediterranean Grille
Serving up a huge variety of entrees and boasting world famous hummus, this mediterranean grille has a whole lot to offer. [Gate A54]
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Bigalora Cucina With everything from pizza to pasta, and a variety of gluten free and vegan options you're sure to find something at this grab-n-go place. [Central Link]
Bigalora Cucina
With everything from pizza to pasta, and a variety of gluten free and vegan options you're sure to find something at this grab-n-go place. [Central Link]
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SlapShotz This airport bar has a great selection of beer on tap, and serves up a really good burger and fries. [Gate A-24]
SlapShotz
This airport bar has a great selection of beer on tap, and serves up a really good burger and fries. [Gate A-24]
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop For a sandwich served fresh, fast, and friendly visit Potbelly. With a variety of great sandwiches, you’re sure to leave happy [Gate B2]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
For a sandwich served fresh, fast, and friendly visit Potbelly. With a variety of great sandwiches, you’re sure to leave happy [Gate B2]
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Corridor Kitchen Eastern Market's Corridor Sausage recently unveiled its airport dining concept. Offering the company's creative and delicious sausages as well pastas. [A1]
Corridor Kitchen
Eastern Market's Corridor Sausage recently unveiled its airport dining concept. Offering the company's creative and delicious sausages as well pastas. [A1]
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Sora Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar Grab a quick bite of sushi or a great bowl of soup at this fast paced sushi bar [Gate A35]
Sora Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Grab a quick bite of sushi or a great bowl of soup at this fast paced sushi bar [Gate A35]
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Villa Pizza Think of it as an off-brand Sbarro, Villa offers pastas, pizza-by-the-slice, side salads, and pepperoni rolls. It's not pretty, but in a pinch it will do the trick .[D26-D28]
Villa Pizza
Think of it as an off-brand Sbarro, Villa offers pastas, pizza-by-the-slice, side salads, and pepperoni rolls. It's not pretty, but in a pinch it will do the trick .[D26-D28]
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Grobbel’s Gourmet Deli In the mood for some corned beef? Grobbel's has got you covered. [Gate A1]
Grobbel’s Gourmet Deli
In the mood for some corned beef? Grobbel's has got you covered. [Gate A1]
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Crave Robata Grill & Bar Grab a great burger and fries at Crave, and soon….. You’ll be back for more [Gate A1]
Crave Robata Grill & Bar
Grab a great burger and fries at Crave, and soon….. You’ll be back for more [Gate A1]
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Andiamo Andiamo has the prettiest light display and is great for a late flight, with fresh build-your-own-pizzas and cute individual soup portions, this place is simply the best. [Gate A-30]
Andiamo
Andiamo has the prettiest light display and is great for a late flight, with fresh build-your-own-pizzas and cute individual soup portions, this place is simply the best. [Gate A-30]
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Papa Joes Papa Joe's provides great grab and go items before or after a long flight like the Eggplant Rollotini and Chicken Sicilliano.[Gate B-2]
Papa Joes
Papa Joe's provides great grab and go items before or after a long flight like the Eggplant Rollotini and Chicken Sicilliano.[Gate B-2]
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Gordon Biersch The menu features items like fried artichokes, grilled strip steak, and shrimp tacos along with several drink options and great fries [Gate A-74]
Gordon Biersch
The menu features items like fried artichokes, grilled strip steak, and shrimp tacos along with several drink options and great fries [Gate A-74]
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