Real Junior’s cheesecake in Terminal B before your LGA departure
Terminal B’s Junior’s Restaurant and Bakery is the airport outpost of the Brooklyn classic, sitting post-security in the main concourse with slices of the famous New York cheesecake ready to go. Hours run through most of the flight day (check same-day, as opens vary by morning bank), so you can usually grab dessert on both early departures and late returns. Expect mid-range airport pricing in the $$ bracket, higher than the city shops but still under steakhouse territory.
Cheesecake slices are the move here: pre-cut, boxed in small clamshell containers, and easy to walk back to a B-gate without making a mess. Reviews call the cheesecake “worth stopping for” if you missed the Brooklyn or Times Square locations, even if it’s a few dollars more than in town. A slice and a basic coffee runs you roughly the cost of a fast-casual entree elsewhere in LGA.
The savory side is less exciting. Burgers and deli-style sandwiches get described as “okay and pricey” in Google reviews, fine if you’re hungry and parked near that part of Terminal B but not a destination meal. If you’re trying to keep spend under $20, stick to a slice or one pastry from the case instead of a full plate with sides.
There’s both counter ordering and sit-down table service. Regulars hit the counter for cheesecake and coffee to-go and head straight back to gates like B4 or B8, avoiding a full service ticket when the concourse is busy. Several reviews flag slow table service during peak banks, so build in at least 40 minutes if you insist on sitting down for hot food.
Tip: grab your cheesecake boxed to-go, then eat it at your gate after boarding starts to avoid the Terminal B crowd and protect that slice from getting jostled.