Vegetarian comfort food thrives at San Francisco International Airport, where Amy’s Drive Thru serves passengers from its Terminal 1 location, bringing its sustainable dining approach to one of America’s busiest airports.
“We’re thrilled to make our organic, comfort food more accessible to all SFO travelers,” says Fred Scarpulla, chief culinary officer at Amy’s Kitchen and Amy’s Drive Thru. “Whether you’re arriving, departing, or connecting, you can now enjoy our sustainable offerings without the hassle of additional security screenings.”
Organic Comfort Food Takes Wing
Amy’s Drive Thru offers air travelers the same commitment to quality that made its name in the Bay Area. The restaurant emerged from Amy’s Kitchen, the well-known organic frozen food company, when it opened its first Drive Thru location in Rohnert Park, California.
The menu at SFO showcases Amy’s signature approach to vegetarian eats. Breakfast travelers can start their day with a hearty breakfast burrito packed with a creamy breakfast scramble, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and salsa, with a crispy hash brown patty nestled inside a flour tortilla.
Plant-based options shine throughout the day. The Crispy Chik’n Tender Box delivers four golden-fried tenders alongside french fries and house-made coleslaw, paired with a choice of dipping sauces ranging from hickory barbecue to sweet Thai chile, Buffalo, and vegan ranch.
Global flavors appear in dishes like the Sesame Chik’n Sandwich, featuring a crispy patty topped with gochujang sesame coleslaw and pickles. The Mediterranean-Style Bowl combines mixed grains, pickled red dill cabbage, crispy chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a house-made dukkah spice blend.
Sustainable Values in Terminal 1
Traditional Italian inspiration shows up in the Caprese Sandwich, built on fresh-baked focaccia with house-made pesto, vine-ripened tomatoes, and mozzarella. Pizza lovers can opt for the Veggie Supreme, loaded with grilled mushrooms, bell peppers, caramelized onions, tomatoes, olives, and fresh scallions.
Amy’s presence at SFO represents the growing acceptance of plant-forward dining in mainstream locations. By maintaining its focus on organic ingredients and vegetarian options, Amy’s offers airport visitors a dining choice aligned with sustainable values, which is also a mission of Amy’s Kitchen.
Travelers passing through SFO can find Amy’s Drive Thru’s full menu at their Terminal 1 location.
What People Are Saying About Amy’s Drive Thru SFO
Everyone knows flying can be stressful, but Amy’s Drive Thru makes grabbing a quick bite much easier — and fans have been weighing in. “Being vegan at the airport can be tricky, but SFO does it differently from the start,” shared an influencer known as @vegans.ontherun on Instagram. “We found this spot called Amy’s Drive Thru. It’s 100% vegetarian with every item available [as] vegan. We took their vegan breakfast sandwich which was proper.”
A traveler from Berkeley, California, named Ted R. had a pleasant experience visiting Amy’s Drive Thru at the San Francisco airport.
“Surprised and impressed to have a healthy and delicious option … in the brilliantly renovated terminal one. You can find good food for just $5.99. Mac & cheese. And even healthier $7.99 broccoli mac & cheese is what I went with,” they shared in a Yelp review. “I was extremely satisfied…But it was very good and the price was right. It was ready in just three minutes and easy to eat while I waited for my JetBlue flight.”
Another satisfying experience was reported by Hannah K. after visiting Amy’s SFO location from Austin, Texas.
“Not gonna lie, the pre-dawn wake up call was pretty brutal, but -almost- worth it to catch the breakfast menu at Amy’s, which runs from 6 to 10am everyday. The breakfast sandwich is an easy win, comforting, satisfying, and not too greasy. Always a nice treat when I’m passing through,” she wrote on Yelp.
A Yelp reviewer named Melodie M. posted that she was “beyond excited to find this Amy’s Drive Thru next to my JetBlue gate at the San Francisco Airport.”
Traveling from Lake Worth, Florida, Melodie M. revealed she “grew up on Amy’s frozen vegetarian meals” and was quite pleased to find Amy’s Kitchen’s foods at the airport.
“I got the double burger — because it was approximately 50 cents more than the single?! And the burger was so delicious, although tbh I ate while onboard the plane hours after ordering it — which was my intention,” she shared. “It was so good and filled with all the right toppings, and it actually stayed together and did not fall apart. Thank you! The staff seemed happy, were laughing, got the items out quickly, and were so helpful. The quality of the items, the affordable pricing, everything was just the best.”