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
- jalapeńo 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
Dec 24, 2016, 4:21 pm
#97
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: OH
Programs: AA EXP; HHonors Gold; IHG Platinum
Posts: 122
The customize guac is in Miami D30 next to the area where they sell the pre-made salads and sandwiches. Also spotted at CLT D AC in the open seating area just outside the bar. The gents making the guac are super nice and very appreciative of tips. I did notice that the serving size in CLT was about half what it was in MIA.
Dec 24, 2016, 9:58 pm
#98
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,316
Had in both JFK and DCA clubs last week. It's really such an odd food option, and the guacamole itself isnt what I'd call good. There also seems to be no standardization of portion size but a lot of folks seemed to have the problem that I did: nowhere near enough chips for the amount of guac given. I ended up using pita chips, some people cut the line to ask for more tortilla chips.
Dec 24, 2016, 10:19 pm
#99
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,415
Ditto. When I chatted with the gent making the guac a few weeks ago, he seemed to indicate that it was only at the pmAA lounge at this time.
Dec 25, 2016, 12:08 pm
#102
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,316
My take: it's not flavors that are universally enjoyed, the poor quality of the avocado base makes it something not super tasty, and once the novelty wears off it's not something popular to repeat guests. It also takes up space , even without a line, and the clubs often lack space as is.
Given the labor cost, I think it would be better spent to upgrade the food offerings to be on par with Delta and United. Some real bagels instead of the stuff AA has at breakfast, fresh salad like UA or DL, etc.
Given the labor cost, I think it would be better spent to upgrade the food offerings to be on par with Delta and United. Some real bagels instead of the stuff AA has at breakfast, fresh salad like UA or DL, etc.
Dec 25, 2016, 10:05 pm
#103
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: san clemente ca
Programs: AA,DL
Posts: 374
No problem you don't see the need, but listing to others you should get the sense that there are others that do. Any positives adds even if they aren't my cup of tea I still look at has a Positive add. Kudos AA
Dec 26, 2016, 4:12 am
#104
Join Date: Jul 2001
Programs: AA EP
Posts: 2,203
Had in both JFK and DCA clubs last week. It's really such an odd food option, and the guacamole itself isnt what I'd call good. There also seems to be no standardization of portion size but a lot of folks seemed to have the problem that I did: nowhere near enough chips for the amount of guac given. I ended up using pita chips, some people cut the line to ask for more tortilla chips.
Dec 26, 2016, 7:36 am
#105
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL PM; IHG PlatAmb; Hilton Dia; Marriott Plat; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,316