The Centurion Lounge
Airport Lounge
East Elmhurst, Queens
"Great food vs other lounges at LGA and fantastic cocktails"(4 Tips)
"other lounges at LGA. Great staff"(3 Tips)
"... food in the US as Chef Cédric Vongerichten brings his Perry Street magic here...."(2 Tips)
"Delicious fried chicken"(7 Tips)
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Easily the nicest spot at LGA. The cocktails and food are worth the trek from Terminal C (for which the 10-minute outdoor walk is generally better than the inter-terminal shuttle).
Upvote36DownvoteUpvoted Feb 28- Quite possibly the best airport lounge food in the US as Chef Cédric Vongerichten brings his Perry Street magic here. Definitely get the fried chicken and the ginger rice!
Upvote31Downvote - Although the food is definitely a step below the DFW Centurion Lounge, it's still an excellent stop and far better than what you'll get at other lounges at LGA. Great staff as well!Upvote28Downvote1Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Carmelized French Toast is excellent. Staff is very professional, yet warm & welcoming. This is a small Centurion Lounge, but still A+!Upvote4Downvote
Chef Cédric Vongerichten's spicy sweet pea puree is one of my fav foods in NYC. They also have real-time live views to the security lines for you to check on the progress downstairs.Upvote2Downvote
Absolutely worth visiting even if your flight is in another terminal. Just an excellent place to have a bite or a drink before getting on a plane.
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the fried chicken is truly phenomenal. like I would eat an embarrassing amount if it phenomenal. cozy up in a little nook near the entrance and watch the planes. Entry comes with 2 free guest passes.Upvote1Downvote- Leemor YuravlivkerNovember 21, 2018Come at 10:30 to get both breakfast and lunch 🙃 highlights: frittata, mushroom medley and carrot raisin salads
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Breakfast is served at 6am. Get there before that for a good seat. By 6:15 all the best spots are taken.Upvote2Downvote
Cappy PoppOctober 7, 2014The food is great - WAY better than what you'll find in the terminal or at competing lounges anywhere (save the ultra-first-class BA Concorde Club etc.) try it, you won't be disappointed.Upvote1Downvote- Randall StemplerDecember 1, 2014Delicious fried chicken, but save room for the chocolate mousse, brownies and chip cookies.
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Sue FJuly 11, 2015Everything is complimentary. The food is real food--not just snacks like in other lounges. Great beer selection. Staff was very friendly. Wish there were more of these!!UpvoteDownvote
The fanciest lounge food and cocktail selection you'll find in the tri-state area. Makes every other lounge look like child's play.Upvote1Downvote
CJNFebruary 6, 2015Good food. Well maintained and a nice little library with papers and magazines. Much better than 90 percent of airline clubs.Upvote2Downvote
Mischa LumiereFebruary 20, 2015Incredible food. Cool space. Great wine. Totally worth a visit. Wish I could fly out of LGA all the time. Makes having a Platinum card seem worth it.UpvoteDownvote
Cathi AckermanSeptember 27, 2015Such wonderful people helping us. Very good food. Stop in if you have a few minutes you won't be disappointed.Upvote1Downvote
Andy ChapmanAugust 10, 2015Food is surprisingly good and sophisticated for a buffet in airport lounge. Best of all it's free!Upvote1Downvote
Rishi MaharajApril 17, 2016Nice cocktail menu. Good tarmac views. Food selection offered a hearty soup, fried chicken and a selection of salads. Recommended.UpvoteDownvote
Doesn’t get too busy. Great food, wonderful staff, small but high end restrooms. Makes LGA not just bearable but sort of a destination for me.UpvoteDownvote
Chioma ChukaOctober 21, 2015Comfortable seats... Might have older white people staring at you funny if you're black and young (my experience). Stare right back, and have fun with it!UpvoteDownvote
DennisJune 12, 2019Great food. Good service. Fairly small, but a nice club. Outside of security.Upvote1Downvote
AnissaSeptember 1, 2014Great lounge with delicious food and beverage options! Complimentary access for two guests!
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As they all say, amazing food, but I've been to all three Centurion lounges and this has the best breakfast
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P FMarch 11, 2022There is a more quiet room toward the left with a coffee bar that sometimes works, and teas.Upvote1Downvote
Grab a cocktail from the Jim Meehan (of PDT fame) cocktail list. Don't miss the brownies and cookies. Outstanding.UpvoteDownvote
Udon noodles are great! Definitely worth visiting whether you are flying into or out of LGA.
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Jason SuAugust 22, 2022Follow the signs for gates 40-59. It will be on your right.always a relaxing way to kick off your journey!UpvoteDownvote
AndyAugust 10, 2016top-shelf liquor, craft cocktails and food by Jean-George - best lounge at LGA (Platinum / Centurion cardholders can bring up to 2 additional guests)UpvoteDownvote
The bartenders know their stuff. Their PDT created cocktail menu is great, but feel free to go off menu. You'll be in good hands.UpvoteDownvote
Chris DNovember 25, 2015Get the fried chicken and try one of many cocktails from the (free) bar! Only downside is it isn't past securityUpvoteDownvote
Ricky D'SaAugust 22, 2014Great views of the runway and ambiance. Plus the food selection is great
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Robert A.September 5, 2014comfortable chairs, lots of power, great service. good for getting work done, or relaxing.UpvoteDownvote
Muneeb AnwarAugust 25, 2014One of the best udon noodles I've ever had. And if you're brave add some of that green chili sauce. Fire!Upvote2Downvote
Justin MascioOctober 12, 2015Great food, quick bar, great views of Terminal B arrivals/departures, and fast Wifi; a traveler's oasis!UpvoteDownvote
Javier RodriguezOctober 17, 2014Great Food and amazing drinks. Absolutely the best spot in LGAUpvote3Downvote
Scott GellmanOctober 9, 2014Great lounge. You could easily eat a full lunch and go away having had a couple of great drinks too.UpvoteDownvote
Sit down, order a Tomcat Collins, grab some Chef-created dishes and you'll quickly forget you're at LGA.UpvoteDownvote
Jennifer MaguireOctober 30, 2014Incredibly impressive food. A+ service experience. Tea lovers: Large selection of Mighty Leaf teas. Odd location but def recommended.UpvoteDownvote
Erin ReillyDecember 20, 2018The butternut soup is wonderful- take a moment and relax with a bowl!UpvoteDownvote
Ted TrentlerNovember 8, 2014Heads and shoulders above the Delta Sky Club. Platinum card holders get in free and Everything is complimentaryUpvoteDownvote
Ashley MeadDecember 21, 2015Great food and service. Biggest downside is that it's in an older terminal and before security.UpvoteDownvote
Jules GanslAugust 12, 2014Incredible views and even more incredible food and drinks. An absolute oasis!Upvote4Downvote
David DiGregorioSeptember 18, 2014Nicest place in LGA by far. What a delightful surprise.
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As a left coast person, I don't get here very often. But it rocks as well as the next one!UpvoteDownvote
Andrew COctober 8, 2018Quite underwhelming and small... drinks were nice but food had limited options and small platters (staff was constantly refilling each dish)!!! **it is pre-security, so keep that in mind for timing**UpvoteDownvote
MannyOctober 15, 2022A cancelled flight means two days at the lounge, except this time at LGA. #woofyUpvote1Downvote
manuelNovember 12, 2014Skip the United lounge, avoid the herding and 'food' there, go straight to #TheCenturionLounge and chillax.
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Charlie LSSeptember 17, 2014Even if the chicken or squash look tired, they sure taste good! The fresh batch that came out later was hotter but tasted about the same.UpvoteDownvote
If you have the right card, this is the place to eat and wait in LGA.UpvoteDownvote
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The Centurion Lounge
Terminal B, 4th Fl (LaGuardia Airport)
Queens, NY 11371
United States
Queens, NY 11371
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