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The best shops and restaurants at LAX Terminal 8

  • Things To Know
  • Isabelle Alan
  • 3 minutes
  • May 15, 2026

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 Terminal 8 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) features a wide variety of eating and shopping options, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat or picking up some last-minute gifts for loved ones back home. Here is a rundown of the finest eateries and retail establishments that Terminal 8 has to offer.

The weird thing about Terminal 8 is that it shares a security point with Terminal 7. But they are separate terminals with separate gates. Even though Terminal 7 does get the bulk of the restaurants and shops, Terminal 8 does have enough stores and restaurants.

Where to eat at Terminal 8 LAX

Carl’s Jr

Terminal 8 – Departures

4:00 am – 11:00 pm

Carl’s Jr. is a chain of American fast food restaurants that are predominately found in the Western and Southwestern regions of the country. They’ve opened a new location at LAX Terminal 8 to provide customers with the most delicious burgers available in the area.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Terminal 8 – Departures

4:00 am – 9:00 pm

They have outlets in other LAX Terminals like Terminal 1, Terminal 5, and Terminal 7. And they offer pretty much the same fare across their various outlets. You know what you’ll be getting when you step into a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlet. Of course, there’s plenty of coffee and blended coffee drinks. But there’s also tea and pastries on the menu in addition to the usual coffee house staples.

Engine Company No. 28

Terminal 8 – Departures

6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Terminal 8’s Engine Co. No. 28 is a firehouse-themed restaurant that offers classic American dishes with a Southern flair and a full bar. Graze on some burgers, fish and chips, salad, or chowder. And if you’re thirsty, you can buy cocktails or whatever else to drink.

Panda Express

Terminal 8 – Departures

7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Panda Express, which was founded in 1983, is widely regarded as the first of its kind in the quick-service Chinese food industry and is consistently ranked as customers’ and developers’ top pick for Asian cuisine among quick-service restaurants. Panda Express has been around for more than 30 years, and its 1,500 outlets all serve food that is authentic to China.

LAX Terminal 8 shops

LAX Terminal 8 currently has no shops or tenants. Passengers can use the amenities in Terminal 7, which is connected to Terminal 8 post-security, offering a wider range of options.

Related Information on LAX Terminal Guides :

LAX Terminals                         LAX Terminal 1

Terminal 2                               LAX Terminal 3

LAX Terminal 4                       LAX Terminal 5

Terminal 6                              LAX Terminal 7

LAX Terminal 8 dining and shopping tip

Shopping and dining at LAX Terminal 8 can be done with plenty of time to spare, but only if you get there early. Avoid the hassle of looking for a parking spot. Book LAX parking in advance using Way.com.

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