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    The Centurion Lounge

    3.8 (190 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cocktails and interior view from largest table in the bar
    Holly R.

    It's located just past the security desk. My gate was about 15 minutes from the club. Nice people at the check in desk. 4 stars for the food choices. It's strictly self-service. All the spaces are narrow. When we arrived, lunch was served both upstairs and downstairs. Downstairs there's also a 'speakeasy'. 5 stars for the bartender. He invented a blackberry and gin cocktail for me!

    Jamie L.

    Decent lounge with both an upstairs and downstairs setup. I went straight to the speakeasy--IYKYK. 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.

    Wing C.

    I didn't have to wait and there were plenty of seatings. Maybe the increase in annual fee and the fact you can't bring guests in for free have helped solve capacity issue in the past years. Unlike chase sapphire next door, there was always a mob waiting. Food quality has declined tho. One protein, one carb, a couple salads, and a soup. Generic cookies for desserts. Only whole orange as fresh fruit. I did appreciate that they had a fresh ice cream station during lunch time. The coconut ice cream was really yummy! Although they had plenty of seatings, the chairs weren't comfortable. The tables were tiny.

    Ellen C.

    Sign up on your Amex app for the waitlist instead of scanning at the lounge can shorten your waiting time. Once it's your turn, they will text you to go in. I always head downstairs straight for the speakeasy lounge after I grab some buffet food. I love the different cocktails at the speakeasy bar and the intimacy of the hidden lounge. Lights are dimmed. The bartender is amazing.

    Lee S.

    This two story lounge in New York is one of the largest I've visited. It offers all the amenities one would expect from a centurion lounge. It was clean and the food was delicious. The staff routinely cleaned tables as guests departed, which decreased the wait time for others to gain access to the lounge. I did find the lounge a bit awkward to move about and a little overcrowded. However, what I found most interesting was a "speakeasy," which, was located on the bottom level and sat concealed behind two large brown doors. Although, it was small with limited seating, the vibe inside the speakeasy was great, which I appreciated.

    Ashley C.

    Helen made my mom's first lounge experience truly exceptional. My mom recently became Platinum and uses a wheelchair, so traveling requires a little extra care. Helen went above and beyond by arranging wheelchair assistance, warmly welcoming us, introducing my mom to new skincare products, and making us both feel genuinely valued. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. The food was delicious and I loved the overall vibe of the lounge! Thank you, Helen, for making our visit so memorable!

    Breakfast buffet was solid.
    Justin O'Keith H.

    Sigh AMEX. I have not been to a lounge in a while because they are usually packed. Doesn't give elevated experience anymore. But decided hey why not while at JFK. My check in was okay. The attendant seemed annoyed but whatever. The upstairs was full. It's 6:30am and packed. I went downstairs. Elevator broken. Sign said they'd make up for it. Ha. Nope. They had a buffet downstairs also and plenty of seating. It was good. The scrambled eggs were some of the best I've ever had. A true winner. The staff down there was friendly and attentive. Might go back in future.

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    Steve G.

    This Centurion Lounge is weak in comparison to other Amex Centurion Lounges I've visited. Not a great design, on 2 levels and confusing, not comfortable seating and club is in need of refurbishment. Club is not sufficiently staffed. The food offerings were weak in comparison to Miami and Dallas, for example. Did enjoy the Marinated Chicken and the Cabbage Slaw from the buffet. The have Veuve Clicquot Champagne at the bar, which I always appreciate. So, much better than a standard club, but not up to the standards of most of the others Amex has... need to raise the bar. JFK is hard to deal with normally, but with the major construction going on now, it's very difficult to navigate. With LaGuardia now revamped and so nice, such a better choice when traveling to NYC.

    James R.

    The Centurion Lounge at JFK airport is was ok but not my favorite Centurion Lounge. It is located in terminal 4 and you can enter regardless of which terminal you are actually flying out of. There was no wait to enter. That said the lounge felt small for such a major international airport. The lounge ran out of forks so I scooped by eggs with a spoon. It was one of the least clean lounges (especially for a morning visit).

    It looks quite crowded there was space tho
    Vicki D.

    I enjoyed this lounge very much. They had a coffee bar, a buffet, desserts, soda and agua frescas. Beautiful airport views. A nice restroom. I only was upstairs I didn't explore the downstairs. The staff here were very kind and helpful.

    Alex M.

    Overall: A // 5 stars As a frequent flyer out of NYC, this is my default lounge that I frequented many times over the past several years. At its core, Amex offers a set of truly premium lounges that have high quality food (although the menu is limited and rotating) and one of the most impressive bars, and this lounge is no exception. In fact, to highlight the speakeasy culture in NYC, they have one of their very own -- 1850 -- which features some timeless classics served in an elevated way. For those who prefer more fruit-forward cocktails friendly on the palette, those offerings are available in the regular bar right in front of the speakeasy. There's no denying that the cocktails here are in the upper percentile of cocktails available in airport lounges. To expand on food, my most recent visit served some of my personal comfort classics, from cold sesame noodles to pickled cucumber and coleslaw which were all a hit to me. In the past, there has been curried chicken, roasted cauliflower, and pasta. A recent addition was a new cafe corner that features more healthy bites including pastries in the morning, an espresso setup, and detox smoothies, which I found to be a good conversion of the old equinox body spa that I have never figured out how to experience. The best part about this lounge is that its super easy to get access as long as you own one of the eligible credit cards and have a same day flight departing within 3 hours of entry; with this ease, unfortunately, the lounges have gotten more busy than before, but the wait is never longer than 20 minutes (compared to the 1 hour wait at the Sapphire Lounge next door), and that the experience does not degrade. I also really appreciate that the staff are incredibly friendly and kind despite of the increased demand, which helps maintain a positive experience over several visits. Food: +1 Drinks: +2 Access: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Amenities: E Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

    Laura P.

    It's a great lounge to get into if the wait time isn't crazy like 2 hours, it's the OG of Centurion Lounges. Even with three floors, it's always packed. Plus, you're not always flying out of Terminal 4, and since the terminals aren't connected, you really have to plan ahead if you want to visit this lounge.

    Peter C.

    The Centurion Lounge at JFK is located in terminal 4, A concourse. Take the stairs or elevator up to the mezzanine to access the club. This location is 15,000 square feet over 2 levels. Centurion JFK is one of my favorite Centurions since it is not only loaded with amenities, but also a speakeasy. The speakeasy is located on the lower floor. Look for the door with 1850 on it. Coming into 1850 doesn't feel like I'm in an airport lounge. There are also drinks for coffee lovers at the blue roast bar where you can get a craft coffee. The hot food bar is like the other Centurions and does not disappoint. Two showers are located on the main level and can be reserved at the front. To really enjoy all the amenities of this lounge plan on spending 3 hours.

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    I love this lounge. There is plenty of seating and a cute 21+ speakeasy in the back. I also enjoy how the food is replenished frequently.

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    Food was good, service was good. I wish it wasn't so far from the terminals because it's very easy to miss your flight.

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    Capital One Lounge at JFK

    Capital One Lounge at JFK

    4.5
    (73 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    THE BIG: Located in Terminal 4 on the retail hall and is a big space (~13,500 sq ft). Inside is…read moredecorated very modern, sleek, but homey. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I was super excited to visit this capital one lounge mainly because the other times I tried to come here, they were either closed (due to a unforeseen fire incident) or my flight was about to leave. The space opens up into the bagel and coffee bar near the front where you can order your bagel fresh to order. Then you can either turn left or right and both have plenty of seating. If you turn right, you eventually get led to the bar and can post up for your flight. There are QR codes at every table where you can order a la carte your meals. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, this is probably my favorite capital one lounge in their network. If this is all you read, all you need to know is to visit the bagel bar.

    Capital One JFK is open 24hrs and an amazing lounge to visit when at JFK! They are located at…read moreterminal four. Check-in at the front with one of the friendly attendants. There are handcraft coffees to order, small bites at the buffet section, takeaway snacks, and food that you can order via QR code. With two showers suites, private rooms, open bar, cheese monger and friendly service Capital One JFK gets 5 stars and may return visits Note: the cheesemonger has limited seating. I recommend reserving a spot once you get there. It is a 45 minutes tasting of cheese!

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    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

    Chase Sapphire Lounge at The Club with Etihad Airways

    4.0
    (121 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I really like my Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) credit card. Even with its high annual fee, there…read moreare enough credits/rebates to make up for the fee, especially if one travels a lot. Like other high-end travel cards, the CSR gives complementary membership to Priority Pass (PP). Unfortunately, there just aren't that many great PP options domestically for the airports that my wife and I travel to (through). The best use of the membership has been getting free snacks/drinks from a Gameway at our home airport (LAX)..and occasionally a free chair massage when traveling through ATL. Well, with this initial visit to this lounge (first one to any Sapphire Lounge), I've now gone to a really good domestic lounge, not affiliated with AMEX or Delta. It was impressive, especially since it didn't cost extra. Chase has partnered with Airport Dimensions (owners of 'The Club' branded set of airport lounges across the U.S.) to open the Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge Network (only nine lounges so far). Airport Dimensions is owned by the Collinson Group, which also owns Priority Pass (the biggest airport lounge system in the world). This lounge is located in Terminal 4 at JFK, on the upper mezzanine, right next door to the AMEX Centurion Lounge (which my wife and I had visited on our last trip to NYC in 2023). There was one attendant manning the desk, and he let us in after scanning our membership QR code and boarding passes. We were able to find seats, and realized that it wasn't too crowded. We got there just as breakfast was ending (10:45...not too much of a selection yet). There was a breakfast buffet, and the bar was open. Got their specialty cocktail (a Sapphire Spritz made with vodka)....realized later that almost everyone else was ordering their drink through the Sapphire website (accessible by scanning a table specific QR code), getting it hand delivered right to their table. Delivery to table is a great feature of this lounge, differentiating it from competitors like Centurion and Sky Club. Once lunch opened up, more menu items became available, including a Sapphire Burger with Fries, with a decent ability to customize. My wife and I ended up separately ordering a burger and fries, and I got their two local beers on tap: TALEA Beer Co. Watermelon Splash Sour Ale and a Coney Island Brewing Co. Mermaid Pilsner. Everything got delivered per order in decent time, and the waiter was pleasant about it. The beers were great, and the burger was good quality...would have perfectly satisfied with the dish at a burger restaurant. The fries were decent, too. There is a self-service soda machine on the premise. I did try checking out the washrooms, and saw that there just isn't that many stalls for a lounge this size. After finishing our beers, we left the lounge in plenty of time to mosey to our departing gate. By the time we left, there was a line that had formed outside the lounge to get in...so they must use a strict queue to maintain the amount of people at the lounge to be under the maximum seating. That being said, I recognize that much of the experience depended on the lounge not being packed, so we got lucky (coming on a Thursday just before lunch started and leaving a bit after noon). I've read that Chase will be changing admission rules. Today, any PP member can enter the lounge once a year. Starting August 15, only members with an eligible card (like the CSR) will be able to enter. Can't wait when they open the new Sapphire Lounge (scheduled for late this year) at LAX! Might make me reconsider maintaining my Delta Reserve AMEX card.

    In December 2025, I used a chase sapphire reserve card to enter. I came from another terminal to…read moreuse this lounge. I had to wait five minutes in line to enter the waitlist which itself took another 45 minutes. people were sitting outside the lounge waiting for their turn which didn't feel very premium. inside the lounge was very crowded and the attendant had difficulty finding me a spot, but I was able to spot an empty seat for myself. the food was really good, but that was about it for the lackluster "premium" experience. dont go to this lounge in the afternoons because it's too crowded and it's a hassle to come all the way to terminal 4 just for this lounge since you have to go through security again. there is no pathway or air train that connects the terminals on the secured side. there was a bar where I've seen great reviews on but I only had 10 minutes because I needed to leave to re clear security at the other terminal my flight departed from. Part of the reason for the lackluster experience is that this is a lounge ran by Ethiad that contracts for chase sapphire reserve. Ethiad customers have no waitlist. And if you are normal priority pass you have no chance making it in on the afternoons. Expect to get turned away aa I saw some people were. The lounge was pretty and aesthetically pleasing though.

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    Delta One Lounge

    Delta One Lounge

    4.6
    (93 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Pretty much the ultimate lounge experience. Even when it is packed, which it was when we went, we…read morestill managed to find comfortable seats and enjoy the amenities. The food in this lounge is excellent, highlighted by the full service restaurant which is on-site. While I was not super thrilled with the burrata, my burger was pretty tasty, and the desserts were top board. If you don't have time, the buffet is also expansive and has a lot of the same food available. The highlight here are the made to order salads, and the fresh baked brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Wow they were so good with a glass of milk. I took a shower while here, and that too was an excellent experience. You get your own full bathroom, any toiletries you could need are available, and even some you would not expect. The shower was roomy and had multiple shower heads. Of course, open bar, and I recommend the espresso Martini. The only think that was disappointing was the spa service... I mean, the fact there are free spa services at all, means I cannot complain too much. But the facial treatment offered basically amounted to putting on some lip balm and rubbing ice cubes all over my face. Anyhow, great lounge, and an oasis from the airport hell that is JFK.

    Absolutely the best lounge I have ever been to. There is a full Service restaurant that 1 can order…read morefrom the menu, as well as a buffet. For breakfast, they had an omelette station, a bagel station, with multiple different offerings of hot and cold items. There are spa services, including any facials and mini massages that are all about 15 minutes long. You can even have a hand massage! There are sleep hard areas and you can have a shower. I enjoyed the chair massage which is AI controlled for precisely massaging your body. There are multiple different areas to sit in including a lush green area. There is a complete wall and you're allowed to order drinks at any time the service staff are amazing and will make drinks according to whatever you desire. I had a pink petal. You must be booked on Delta flight and no guests are allowed. You cannot purchase entrance into the lounge either. It is well worth arriving early to go to this lounge.

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    Delta Sky Club

    Delta Sky Club

    3.7
    (321 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This Delta Sky Club in Concourse B of NY's JFK airport opened in 2013, at the same time as the…read morenew/improved Terminal 4. Delta has a lot of traffic out of this terminal, thus opened a second (smaller) Sky Club in Concourse A in 2023. This one in Concourse B (capacity of 500 people) is located near Gate B31, and was convenient for a very early morning visit shortly after arriving into NY from LA on a red-eye flight. My wife and I gain entry into Sky Clubs via our AMEX Delta Reserve Card, which provides 15 complementary visits per year. The Sky Club allows entry at the point of arrival, whereas most other lounges is only for point of departure and any layovers. Since we had already used the lounge at LAX the previous night, we knew this additional visit wouldn't count against our cap, so decided to stop in for breakfast. It was very close to our arrival gate (though on the second floor, requiring taking an escalator or elevator), and had already opened at 05:00 by the time we entered (05:20). There were already quite a few people inside, with the breakfast buffet stocked. Found some nice seating with a view of the concourse. I tried some scrambled eggs, herb baked baby potatoes, pork sausage...ended up being a decent breakfast. My wife took advantage of the shower facilities, making an immediately fulfilled reservation since there was no wait. My wife added to her celebrity sightings by meeting Nile Rodgers in line at the breakfast buffet. She said he was a super nice man, willing to talk a bit with her as they progressed, and being appreciative that she was a fan.

    TBH, a little underwhelming compared to the location at LaGuardia... I love the breakfast options…read moreat LaGuardia... had yummy parfait and overnight oats-chia seeds with fresh fruits, prepped in cute little cups. Here... it's packaged yogurt and some fruits. They had smoothie in a tiny jar but didn't look appealing... They have your typical bagels, hot food w/ eggs, sausage and home fries... I wasn't in the mood. Was looking for lighter stuff but couldn't find the overnight oats/chia seed. So I grabbed coffee and a banana, a little bit of home fries (very bland) and regret getting the cold meat... it was gross. Sadly this location looks a little run down... might be time to refresh. The staff are friendly and helpful. Overall, if you have other options, go there. Otherwise, this is an alternative to kill time and have a bite to eat.

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    Dos Toros Tequila Bar

    Dos Toros Tequila Bar

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026 Time: around 3:15pm…read moreMeal: Lunch Party of: 2 *Avocado Goddess Salad ($20.95) - Shrimp ($5) *DT Spicy Margarita ($18) *Quesadilla ($19.95) - Carne Asada ($5) *Bloody Maria ($19.50) *3% Emp Benefits & Retention ($2.65) *Tax ($8.08) My friend and I had some time to kill at the airport. This was the closest dining establishment that served alcohol by our gate, so we stopped by. It is pretty small and cramped, but we managed to find two seats along the window facing the planes. It was hard to fit in the area as people tend to put bags on seats, etc. Plus the walkway to the kitchen is right there so you feel like you are in the way. Food wise, I liked my salad. Could have done without the chips as I really just wanted greens, veggies, and protein. For $26, it was obviously on the smaller side, but hey, it's an airport resto. My drink was all right. Kinda weak in the liquor and spice department, but fine for sipping. My friend seemed to enjoy his food and cocktail. I wish there were more options in this area of the airport. But this will do if I want a drink. REVIEW #4023

    Heading home and need a drink…read more Bartender - Michelle, she was fast an great service Classic Margarita Great set up with dinner feeling. The deco feel's a little old fashion dinner. It was simple and very clean. Great place to stop in before your flight.

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    Bloody Maria ($19.50) & DT Spicy Margarita ($18)
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