Dec 12, 2016, 2:45 pm
Last edit by: DenverBrian
The Consolidated Admirals Club Food and Beverage thread
Including F&B policies, offerings, etc.
For 2016 onward, we have combined the "State of the Soup" and "Drink and Spirits" threads into one F&B thread.Including F&B policies, offerings, etc.
NOTE: Link to Flagship Dining
Food policy and offerings
New offerings in certain locations: Morning: Afternoon: All hours:
New offerings in certain locations:
- Fresh, made-to-order guacamole
- Premium coffee, espresso & lattes
- Hard-boiled eggs & spice bar
- Oatmeal, cereal & spices
- Assorted fruit & yogurt
- Bagels & breakfast breads
- Hearty soups
- Fresh & healthy grain salads
- Vegetables, hummus & cheese
- Cookies & brownies
Fruit, snack mix,
Food for sale
Food for sale
Guacamole made to order (as of July 15, 2016)
Some clubs now feature a complimentary made-to-order guacamole bar in the afternoons.
Ingredients from which to chose: Status per club: Updated by scottmlew
Some clubs now feature a complimentary made-to-order guacamole bar in the afternoons.
Ingredients from which to chose:
- avocado
- tomatoes
- onions
- jalapeño or serrano (location-dependent)
- lime
- garlic
- cilantro
- salsa (at some locations)
- corn salsa
- salt and pepper
- ATL - not available [current as of December 28, 2016]
- BOS - (started 9 Dec 2016)
- CLT B - not available
- CLT C/D - hours 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri, Sat-Sun ???
- DCA (Pier B) - hours 4pm-7pm Wed-Fri ONLY (confirmed 12-19-2017)
- DCA (Pier C) - hours 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm Sun (not available Sat per new signage 9/15/17)
- DEN - not available
- DFW B - hours Mon-Sat 3pm-6pm
- DFW C - hours Mon-Sun 4pm-7pm
- DFW D - hours Mon-Sun 4pm-7pm
- JFK C - (observed multiple occasions)
- LAX (observed 08 Dec 2016)
- LGA - (observed March 2017) - hours unknown
- MIA D30 - (observed 10 Jan 2017)
- ORD G - (observed 19 Dec 2016)
- PHL B/C - (observed 27 Dec 2016, 1 Jan 2017 until about 6pm)
- PHX - (observed 10 Dec 2016)
- RDU - not available
- SFO - (observed 4 January 2017)
- STL - not available
Beverage policy and offerings "House drinks" (lower shelf alcoholic and soft drinks, juices) are complimentary.
Premium drinks (including bottled water, handled by issuing bar chits) are:
- Complimentary juices, soft drinks
- Complimentary "lower shelf" alcoholic beverages
- Complimentary premium drinks (chits): oneworld elites or in F, J on qualifying flights
- For sale: "top shelf" alcoholic beverages, bottles of water to Admirals Club members
- Complimentary premium drinks (chits): oneworld elites or in F, J on qualifying flights
- Complimentary "lower shelf" alcoholic beverages
Premium drinks (including bottled water, handled by issuing bar chits) are:
- complimentary for those with status or class of cabin that allows oneworld lounge access (see oneworld lounge access rules - link), or
- available for sale for Admirals Club members and others accessing Admirals Clubs but not in the above categories.
Link to archived Admirals Club Dinks and Spirits thread
Link to archived "State of the Soup" thread
Updated 27 Jan 2027 - JDiver
Guide to Admirals Club Food / Snack & Beverage
May 16, 2018, 4:46 am
#391
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Was in a bit of celebratory mood on Friday, so I decided to buy a mini of the Mionetto prosecco at the AC in BOS. At $14 for a mini bottle, I really wish AA would improve the "premium" spirits for purchase. The prosecco is fine for what it is; however, both DL and UA offer more premium options and at $14 for a mini, when a 750 ml bottle retails for about that, I will not be making that mistake again any time soon.
Although, at that price, it "seems" like a good use of a drink chit when available.
May 19, 2018, 4:38 pm
#392
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
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I will upload a photo later, but wanted to report that the pasta bar is available at ORD AC HK tonight. There’s Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper and what looks like basil to add to it. Between that and the guac bar, you’re not going to be hungry.
Added bonus: AC is pretty empty. Flagship though is packed.
Added bonus: AC is pretty empty. Flagship though is packed.
May 19, 2018, 4:48 pm
#393
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: ORD
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Great news! Would definitely love to see a pic. Where did they actually have the bar setup? Is it on a pre-existing counter, or did they add an area to accommodate?
May 19, 2018, 5:28 pm
#394
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It’s located behind the soup station closest to the H side of the AC (near the small bar). I will post a photo of the spread tonight. Currently working off of mobile boarding AA 1320 back home... sans PDB
May 19, 2018, 5:49 pm
#395
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Am in the MIA Flagship Lounge and rather enjoying the large malt balls found right around the far side. Impressed by the size of the place too!
Tell me more! Flying DL for the first time in a few years, using the DCA SC and as a champagne "enthusiast" am keen to know more!
Does anyone know if the JFK Skyclubs have Krug for purchase?
Does anyone know if the JFK Skyclubs have Krug for purchase?
May 19, 2018, 8:05 pm
#397
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Our flight was delayed, honest!
May 19, 2018, 8:46 pm
#398
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Not the most delicious pasta by any stretch, but a nice little snack. Also, the HK Admirals Club renovation is definitely growing on me. When it first debuted, I thought it looked kind of cheap; but the additional amenities have made it very pleasant. Also, as mentioned, the Admirals Club was practically empty this evening when compared with the Flagship Lounge. Honestly, I'd much rather have a few snacks and know that I'll have my pick of real estate than more generous food selection and have to eagle eye for seats. Also, overheard the Angels while leaving the Admirals Club say something to the effect of "there's plates everywhere, it's such a mess" referencing the Flagship. Oops.
May 24, 2018, 6:27 pm
#399
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Agents at the RDU AC were passing around trays of food again yesterday afternoon in advance of the LHR flight
The beef skewers didn't look like much but they were pretty tasty.
The beef skewers didn't look like much but they were pretty tasty.
May 24, 2018, 6:38 pm
#400
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I saw this for the first time in the morning at ORD G club - probably around 8:15 am. I thought "quite clever". But then I realized they're likely just repurposing the guacamole from the previous evening.....
Gotta give them points for creativity.
Gotta give them points for creativity.
May 24, 2018, 7:14 pm
#401
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I saw pics from an EXP group of the new scrambled eggs and potatoes and they looked really good.....crispy potatoes too....had what looked like a Tex mex sauce too to drizzle on the eggs.
May 24, 2018, 7:57 pm
#402
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May 25, 2018, 3:39 am
#403
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Wednesday was my first visit to an AC since November, so I was surprised to see the hipster toast being offered in the DFW C AC. I passed on the toast, though was pleased to see they had lox and onion, allowing me to fix a bagel and lox.
May 25, 2018, 5:10 pm
#405
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They also set it up in the main bar area as well. They had "farmers scramble" eggs and home fry potatoes for breakfast in both areas yesterday morning.