AUSTRALIA. Brisbane Airport has revealed an updated 13-strong list of dining partners that will take space amid a major upgrade of the International Terminal.
Bid mid-year, KFC, Mediterranean-inspired lobby bar concept Manna and healthy grab-and-go options from Liv Eat and Sushi Jiro kiosks will open.
McDonalds also opened in December last year and is trading as one of the brand’s busiest locations in Queensland.
Still to come, food hub The Dining Precinct will bring together treats from Gelatissimo and local bakery Jocelyn’s Provisions, gourmet sandwiches from Brisbane-born Joe’s Deli, the Deck Bar & Eatery, Coffee Trader as well as international flavours from Souva Greek Eats, Asian Street Kitchen and Sol Mexican Eats.
Brisbane coffee favourites Bellissimo, Merlo Café and Kuhl-Cher Café will also have outlets across the departures and arrivals levels. All 13 outlets will open by the end of 2027.
Also at the International Terminal, the footprint of the existing Lotte Duty Free store will almost double as part of the transformation in coming years. Other partners include Relay and Prosegur Change Currency Exchange.
Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Commercial Scott Norris said the transformation marked one of the biggest overhauls of the terminal’s dining experience to date.
“This food and retail upgrade will create a terminal that feel unmistakenly like Brisbane; relaxed, welcoming and full of great food.
“We know travellers want to enjoy local flavours. The upgraded terminal will feature a mix of Brisbane bites and international favourites designed to make the pre-flight experience feel a little more like the holiday itself.
“We want to thank passengers for their continued patience as we work to transform the International Terminal. There’s already a buzz with these new food and drink outlets, and even more exciting options are just around the corner,” he said.
A section of the Village Green, located in the centre of Level 3 Departures Hall of the International Terminal, will be closed for staged ceiling replacement works until around mid-June.
Full list of new and upgraded venues:
Level 4, Departures Hall (check-in)
- Merlo Café
- Hungry Jacks
- Noodles XO
- The Bridge Bar
Level 3, Departures Hall (after security)
- Bellissimo
- The Dining Precinct which will include Jocelyn’s Provisions, Coffee Trader, Joe’s Deli, Gelatissimo, Souvla Greek Eats, Asian Street Kitchen, Sol Mexican Eats and the Deck Bar & Eatery
- KFC
- Liv Eat
- Sushi Jiro
- Upgraded Windmill & Co
- Manna
- McDonalds
Level 2, Arrivals Hall
- Kuhl-Cher Cafe (in two locations)
International travellers departing Brisbane also encounter Brooki Bakehouse’s cookies on the go, with the viral social media sensation unveiling the world’s first Brooki Bakehouse cookie vending machine at Brisbane Airport earlier this year. 
