The Sapphire Lounge is coming for the Centurion Lounge crown. Disclosures first - my primary/most…read morefrequently Centurion Lounge experiences have been DEN and IAH so I cannot compare the Sapphire Lounge at LGA to the Centurion Lounge at LGA. That aside - a few highlights for parents - 1) There's a dedicated nursing room - I have been to a lot of Centurion Lounges and have never seen a dedicated nursing room - this is enormous and there should be more accomodations everywhere for parents of young children 2) There are two dedicated play rooms - one for young children and one for slightly older children - this is incredible and there's a nice welcoming space for parents to sit comfortably and supervise their children at a short distance - I have never seen a playroom at a Centurion Lounge (which may be indicative of the priorities for AmEx compared to Chase) The service was okay - there as an oddly rude interaction where a staff member firmly stated a stroller is not allowed in a certain space (but there were no signs) though they did help with moving the stroller which was appreciated. The open concept with a central bar and open food space works really well for a lounge and there is a lot of comfortable seating. The food, unlike most lounges, is actually pre-portioned. This creates a cleaner experience with getting food, though does mean you're struck with the portions they decided. I preferred this model for its cleanliness and how easy it makes it to pop in and out of getting food without having to organize into a line - but others may prefer a more traditional self serve portion style. All in all, a really fantastic Sapphire Lounge experience and I'm truly sad IAH does not have one!

One of my perks with my Amex is I get a lounge visit to a chase sapphire lounge once a year. I was…read morein NYC on a business trip so I had several hours to kill before my flight and took advantage of that visit and went to the Chase Sapphire Lounge. This experience was definitely a luxury and premium experience compared to other lounges I have visited in the past. I found a comfortable table with chair and set my belongings down and the bar tender kindly greeted me and made a delicious espresso martini with a smile on his face as well! The bar has several drink options to choose from which are all complimentary. The food selection was pretty amazing since there was many healthy options available and there was even a QR code to order more food to your table and included a great and wide variety option. The drink section was spectacular! They had bottles and cans available including energy and electrolyte beverages. They had cold brew on tap as well and all the alternative milk options available. I will say the best part about this lounge is the spa service where I got a mini facial and the spa person was very kind and explained each step and I swear my skin had never felt cleaner! I was so happy to be going back home with glowing skin. This lounge almost makes me want to change my credit card provider for travel!

Latest transit through EWR went well with a stop in the United Club. It was quite busy but still…read moreso much more inviting than the Clubs in SFO. Hopefully the renovations in SFO will also result in a new and improved Club. Food was mostly good this time for a quick fill up of the stomach between flights. Pesto broccoli chicken, rigatoni pasta, and roasted vegetables were the hot food options and tasted like the menu description. Faro salad with Brussel sprouts, squash and cranberries was nice and light. However the chicken banh mi was very disappointing with its dense bread and bland flavors. For the most part visitors were respectful except for one lady on her speakerphone talking the whole time about her apartment hunting in NYC.

Reviewing the United club, this is not the Polaris Lounge which is only for Polaris seated ticket…read moreholders, this is the normal one in Terminal C, next to Gate 123. Came back again to this lounge, and still left nothing to be desired from me. The food on this sad Saturday evening was a chicken dish, root veggies and either rice or pasta. On top of it all, when I walked to initially sit at a booth table top, it was still dirty and there was no one around to clean it up! While this club "looks nice" I am disappointed by the cleanliness and the food options, leaving nothing to be desired.

This recently opened lounge is top of the line and one of the best options for a relaxing time. The…read morefood selection is great on all fronts: on the à la carte menu where you can get food delivered to your table, the buffet bar with snacks and small plates and desserts, and the to go bagel shop where you can order truly delicious and authentic New York bagels with different toppings . The bar is impeccable and features cocktails and all type of drinks. There is also a 45 minute cheese tasting experience that you can sign up for if you have time. It is a great experience and the staff is courteous and super helpful. It is also open 24 hours, but you can only enter 3 hours before your flight.

Can't speak to anything except that most of the information states that this is supposed to be a 24…read morehour lounge, but it definitely wasn't open when I went there at 5am on a Wednesday. What's the point of paying for a premium perk if I can't use it?

Very friendly people to check you in. I told them Platinum pays for itself. Especially since last…read moreyear I paid the lower fee but received the new benefits. Here is my experience: I was scanned in quickly and had lunch. There were two soups: broccoli cheddar and onion with beans. Chicken thighs, rice, salad fixings. Someone requested fruit and they brought out some oranges and apples but said fruit is only during breakfast. I guess he meant the cut up fruit. I especially enjoyed the seltzer and water fountain. I filled my water bottle for the flight. Nice selection of teas and some brownies and cookies for dessert. There was a shower available if you needed it. I left after around 45 min because I had to visit the other options at LGA: Chase Sapphire lounge and the Be Relax spa!

I've been coming to this lunch for the three years that I've been busy my daughter and New York and…read moreI have to say that it's so absolutely convenient if you're flying Southwest, which I do. The gates are five minutes away if you're a slow walker. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner with rotating menus today we arrive for lunch and there was a tandoori style chicken that was sweet and cooked perfectly basmati rice Chinese broccoli Bucatini with pesto carrot Ginger soup, Italian wedding soup Farro, and of course, the salad bar. For desserts, there were tarts and cookies. There is a full bar and self serve Italian soda, fountain, lemonade, cappuccino. Pro Tip; As with most lounges, these days they do fill up and there could be a wait, so if you have your American Express Business, you're able to make a reservation on your AMEX App as long as you can show up within 15 minutes of that reservation and that will allow you to walk right in.

This lounge is at JFK Terminal 1 by gate 8. It's quite small actually. We were asked to join the…read morewaitlist online because the place was at capacity. It was nice inside. They kept it pretty clean even with the high volume of travelers. Only 3-4 bathrooms (shared) and 1 shower room. The food was not bad. Chicken was really flavorful. There were also salad, fruit, coffee & tea. Overall a great lounge. I would recommend it.

The pros- decent snacks, friendly and efficient bartenders, good selection of complimentary…read morebeverages The cons- food itself is okay, relatively small so sometimes there's a waitlist Some lounges I prefer more than this one, but definitely still a decent option if you're waiting for a flight!

the smallest airport that i have ever encountered. however, thats a good thing, no long waits, but…read moreyoure definitely elbow to elbow with everyone. downside, the little store thst makes you pay before you get coffee, they should not sell it at all, mud, gross, it went right in the garbage. that is all.

This airport has limited routes and schedule compared to lga, but if your destination and schedule…read morehappen to work with their flights, this is a super easy airport. They have tsa precheck which makes security quick. There are only a few gates and for some of them you have to walk out on the tarmac to the plane. Very old school airport. There's arent much food options in there so i would recommend planning to eat before/after airport. I was able to arrive about 30 min before departure (no luggage) and didnt have any issues catching my flight.

Wednesday morning was quiet and no lines. Breakfast isn't as good here as the other meals. Sunrise…read moremelt was not really made to order, it was lukewarm and the cheese wasn't melted. The matcha yogurt also had no matcha.... The egg corn scramble was a little watery, and everything needed hot sauce which is fine since they provide several. I tried the rise and shine espresso cocktail and not my cup of tea, but it was also the morning so maybe I just wasn't feeling it. Still a step above other lounges though.

Not all lounges are made equal, and the Sapphire lounge at JFK sits in the same class as Centurion…read moreand Capital One's new lounge. You can debate the nuances of each-- Centurion's food is better, Capital One's is larger and has a cheese monger, Ess a Bagel, and better cocktails. But compared to the sort of lounges that don't have their own bathrooms and offer nothing more than some bananas and cereal, you really could do worse. The Sapphire lounge in LGA is larger and prettier, but they pretty much offer the same amenities. The bathrooms have been clean every time I've visited, save for one time. The menu isn't vast but there's a little buffet station with fresh fruit and hot food, as well as a made to order menu with full sized portions. Sometimes the food has been quick, and other times it has taken a while, so you really should give yourself some buffer time if you're trying to get something from the made to order menu. The food is fine. I've visited enough times to say that the folks who work here have been so warm and nice each time, checking in and asking guests how they're doing. Garbage is cleaned up immediately, so it's a pretty well oiled machine in there. You can bring up to 2 guests and any additional guests cost just $27 more, which I'd say it's worth it, particularly if you have a long layover and will have a couple of drinks.

Pros: + Convenient for flights coming/going from Terminal C…read more+ Quick entrances + Plenty of delicious food! I loved the eggs frittata + Free beer/wine + You're able to get access with American Express Platinum Cons: - Extra charge for premium drinks IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

This review is for the brand new Sky Club lounge at gate A8. This opened on July 25th 2023. It's a…read moregreat addition because the lounge in gate area B, although huge is often extremely busy. It often has a line to get in. This new lounge is much smaller but very nicely designed. There are different kinds of seating and it was relatively empty when I went- I believe not everyone knows about the lounge yet. The food was the same basic food as the larger lounge in B but it does not have all the extras, such as a live pasta station or a Nathan's hotdog stand. So if you're needing more peace and quiet, this is the place to be. It has a beautiful central bar and plenty of complimentary drink choices. They even have Starbucks on tap here! I'm really pleased to have this new lounge which is far more peaceful and relaxed.

Decent lounge with both an upstairs and downstairs setup. I went straight to the speakeasy--IYKYK…read more There's something about a morning cocktail before a flight that just works. They keep it simple with three options, so I tried all of them. The yuzu mimosa was easily my favorite.

Came here around 7pm for a 9pm flight and it was packed given the lounge is not very big. There…read morewere almost no seats available unless you have the centurion card in which you have a reserved area. We had 5 people and we all had to sit separately. There's a small buffet area which had limited food options including lasagna and chicken. There's also a salad bar where the veggies were fresh. The one thing I really liked was their tomato based vegetable soup. The vegetables were tender, the broth was savory and hearty, yet had a good balance of the vegetables natural sweetness and the acid from the tomatoes. There's also small bar and only 1 person working so there's always a lot of people waiting around that area. Overall, it's a great option if you want to go in to grab a quick bite and use the restrooms before the flight. However, I did not find it comfortable as it was very crowded but perhaps it's better at other times of the day

We came here on a Saturday for lunch around noon. Found street parking right in front of the…read morerestaurant. We were one of the first parties to walk in, the host took us to our table right away. I was mezmerized by the gorgeous interior, art and decor of the place. They have a huge full service bar as well. The menu had few choices in each of the sections of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, salad and entrees. I ordered the bulgogi tacos from the appetizers section, that came with 2 tacos filled with slices of flavorful bulgogi steak, topped with some pickled carrots and cabbage. For entree I got the NY strip melt sandwich. Again the sandwich was filled with delicious steak pieces, caramelized onions, cheese and aioli. The bread they used was really fluffy and thick, but I was glad it was the soft brioche kind. The seared salmon was cooked perfectly with beautiful char all around. Loved the virgin pomelo drink so much, I got two of them. The service was good overall. Our server was friendly and did a good job attending multiple tables simultaneously, including ours. The dishes came out within decent intervals. Overall we loved the lunch experience, and look forward to returning again in future to try some of their other dishes.

I usually get the Ridge burger which is ok. Nothing special, but edible. Sometimes the beef can be…read morea bit rarer than I prefer. Decided to try the fish and chips today and the fish were really bad. I guess technically edible. Not going to kill me, but not appetizing at all. To add insult to injury, they don't serve it with tartar sauce. How do you serve fish and chips without tartar sauce? I think they have potential, but really need to try harder. Especially with consistency. I don't hate them, but I definitely don't love them.