The 5 best lounges for food at ORD

Why food decides the pick at ORD

Chicago O'Hare International has 15 lounges in our directory and 15 of them are photographed and scored on the buffet and made-to-order dining. Food scores weigh hot dishes, the range at each mealtime and whether anything is cooked to order, not just how big the buffet looks. This ranking sorts those 15 by their food score alone, with the overall rating breaking ties, so a lounge that is merely fine everywhere else can still win here.

Who leads and why

1. American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) at ORD scores 5/5 on food. It is in Terminal 3, a full bar, 2 shower suites.
2. United Club (B18) at ORD scores 5/5 on food. It is in Terminal 1, a full bar, no showers.
3. United Polaris Lounge at ORD scores 5/5 on food. It is in Terminal 1, a craft cocktail bar, 10 shower suites, opened 2016.

The top five sit in Terminal 3, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, so check which terminal your flight leaves from before you commit.

Getting in

American Airlines Admirals Club (H/K) admits members of Admirals Club, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. United Club (B18) admits members of Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club. Every lounge page lists the cards, memberships and status tiers that open the door, and the Chicago O'Hare International page shows all 15 lounges by terminal.

How we score

Scores are editorial, set by the Lounge Frog team on a 1 to 5 scale per measure; our methodology explains each one. For the airport-wide overall ranking see the 5 best lounges at ORD, and for the global list on this measure see the best lounges for food everywhere.