MCO to enhance passenger experience with new dining options

Orlando International Airport is expanding its dining offering with three new outlets from SSP America, bringing craft beer, Jamaican and British cuisine, and Cuban American favourites to the North Terminal Complex.

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Orlando International Airport (MCO) is adding three new food and beverage outlets in partnership with SSP America: BrewDog, Jam-Eng and Zaza Cuban Café & Bar.
The new dining concepts will bring craft beer and all-day dining, Jamaican and British cuisine, and Cuban American comfort food to the airport’s North Terminal Complex.
The openings strengthen MCO and SSP America’s commitment to passenger experience, combining international brands and local culinary heritage to create a stronger sense of place for travellers.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – is to welcome the opening of three new food and beverage outlets in partnership with SSP America: BrewDog, Jam-Eng and Zaza Cuban Café & Bar. The three restaurants will enhance the airport’s North Terminal Complex with distinct dining experiences spanning globally recognised craft beer, Jamaican and British cuisine, and Cuban American comfort food.

“We appreciate SSP America’s partnership and its efforts to reflect both global and local concepts,” said Lance Lyttle, CEO, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “These new dining options will give our guests more opportunities to discover something new along the way while enjoying the hospitality that makes Orlando special.”

Founded in 2007 with a mission to make people passionate about great craft beer, BrewDog will bring its energetic bar and restaurant experience to MCO. Known for its award-winning beers, scratch-made comfort food, and lively atmosphere, BrewDog will pour Peet’s Coffee as part of an all-day experience that transitions seamlessly from morning coffee and breakfast to relaxed meals and drinks later in the day.

Downtown Orlando favourite Jam-Eng will introduce travellers to a vibrant combination of Jamaican and British culinary traditions. Founded by Caroline and Wayne Harvey, the quick-service concept is known for bold flavours, warm hospitality, and strong community roots. Its menu features traveller-friendly favourites including jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, and classic British comfort food, offering a distinctive taste of Orlando’s multicultural character.

Built on generations of family heritage, Zaza Cuban Café & Bar, already a favourite at MCO, features a contemporary take on Cuban American comfort food. The all-day concept will feature authentic Cuban dishes, handcrafted cocktails, locally brewed beers, and a full-service coffee programme, creating a welcoming space for travellers from morning through evening.

“Great airports do more than move people,” said George Mboya, Chief Executive Officer, SSP America. “They create a sense of arrival long before travellers reach their destination. With BrewDog, Jam-Eng and Zaza Cuban Café & Bar, we’re bringing together global and local flavours in a way that reflects the spirit of Orlando. These are the kinds of experiences that travellers remember, and they’re exactly what we mean when we say our purpose is to be the best part of the journey.”

The openings will further SSP America’s commitment to working with airport and brand partners to create welcoming, guest-focused dining experiences that bring a meaningful sense of place to the passenger journey.