Yelp released its 2025 Yelp most loved airport brands report recently, which looked at travelers’ favourite airport brands. A popular wine lounge was voted the best.
You’ve probably been to an airport for the very first time and were looking for food, but weren’t sure whether you wanted to try anything new. It can be a risky move to take if you are rushing and about to board another flight. The crowd-sourced review site Yelp has recently published a report on the most popular airport businesses according to travelers.
The company used a variety of metrics to evaluate businesses, including ratings, reviews and photo uploads. Other factors included the number (minimum five) of airports that the brand is located at. It’s not surprising that Yelp’s top list is almost exclusively made up of food and drink companies. Everyone, no matter where they’re going or what their reason is, seems to want a treat while on vacation.
“Airports are some of the most crowded, high-stress environments, so the brands that stand out understand the modern traveler’s mindset—prioritizing speed without sacrificing experience, and delivering memorable moments,” said Kadecia Ber, senior director of campaign strategy for national brands at Yelp, said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure. Yelp’s proud to assist travelers in discovering these airport brands that redefine what it means for travelers to travel well.
Yelp analyzed all of the data and named Vino Volo as a lounge style stop that offers an upscale experience, including small plates. wines The best brand you can buy at the airport is the one that has the most glass on the menu.
Chick Fil-A, which serves chicken sandwiches, and Shake Shack (a East Coast burger chain) ranked second and third, respectively, after Vino Volo. The complete list of the top ten is below:
- Vino Volo
- Chick-Fil-A
- Shake Shack
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Starbucks
- Einstein Bros. Bagels
- Qdoba
- Dunkin’
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Xpresspa
For those familiar with the airport, you’ll quickly recognize that the last brand in the top 10 doesn’t sell any food—instead specializing in massages and other quick relaxation services. For people who are always on the move, it seems that massages and other quick relaxation services are the most popular. wellness It’s still important to prioritize, even if you only have 10 minutes for a massage on a layover.
The top 20 list also included other traveler favorites such as McDonald’s. Panda Express, Chili’s. Smashburger. Garrett Popcorn Shops. Burger King. Jamba Juice. California Pizza Kitchen. Peet’s Coffee. If you’re at an airport, it seems that the best rule is to go with a familiar brand.
