Local Miami burger icon now parked in Terminal D
Gate-side in Terminal D on the North side of MIA, Cheeseburger Baby brings the South Beach burger brand into the airport for anyone tired of the usual national chains. It runs about $$ for a basic meal, roughly $12–$18 for a burger, fries, and drink, matching what you’d pay in town more than typical airport gouge.
Order the classic cheeseburger and fries; that combo gets the most consistent love in Google reviews compared with the rest of the menu. Portion sizes land in the medium-to-large range for an airport spot, so a single burger works fine before a 3–4 hour flight. This is standard counter service in Terminal D, fully post‑security, so you don’t need to budget extra time for re‑clearing within North Terminal.
Figure 10–20 minutes from joining the line to first bite at peak evening banks for American Airlines departures in D, longer if there’s a rush around the 6–8 p.m. window. Several reviews call out slow service for a quick‑serve setup, so don’t try this on a 35‑minute connection. Rating hovers near 3 out of 5, which matches the “greasy but hits the spot after a long day” vibe from travelers.
Watch out for the to‑go trap: reviews mention greasy burgers and soggy fries once the bag sits 10–15 minutes while you walk to a gate like D40 or D60. Regulars say the move is to eat at the counter or nearby seating and skip the takeaway bag, especially if your flight is already boarding Group 5 or higher.
Tip: if your flight leaves from the far D40–D60 pier, order here first, eat on the spot within 5–10 minutes, then give yourself another 10–15 minutes to walk to those deeper gates.