Gate-side glasses in Terminal 2
Just past security in Terminal 2, Crú Food and Wine Bar sits along the main concourse with direct sightlines to several D gates, so you can watch boarding groups while you finish a glass. It’s a full wine bar with table service, not a grab-and-go counter, so budget at least 35–45 minutes if you want more than a quick pour.
Crú runs during standard flight banks, typically opening for late morning departures and staying going through the evening rush around the 6:00–8:00 p.m. window. Menus skew to shared plates and light meals that work before a 2–3 hour hop: flatbreads, cheese boards, and salads land in the $14–$22 range, with most glasses of wine priced somewhere in the low to mid teens.
The draw here is the wine list, with curated flights and by-the-glass options that beat the usual airport Chardonnay-or-Merlot dilemma. If you have time for only one thing, go for a three-pour flight instead of a full bottle; you’ll keep the tab under roughly $30–$35 and still get variety. Beer and basic cocktails are on the menu too, but the spend makes more sense if you’re ordering wine.
Food quality sits a notch above the generic Terminal 2 chains, but portions aren’t huge for the price, especially if you’re connecting on an empty stomach off a 2+ hour leg. Think one flatbread and a shared starter for two people before a domestic flight, not a full dinner before an 8-hour international haul. Service pace can slow when multiple flights out of gates D1–D20 board at once, so ask your server upfront how long the kitchen is running on mains.
Tip: sit at the bar if your boarding time is inside 30 minutes; staff there usually turn drink and small-plate orders about 5–10 minutes faster than the regular tables.