Terminal 1 has the best selection of eateries before Security of any of JFK's terminals. In total, there are around 17 food and drink concessions at T1, including a bistro, wine bar, burger chain and cafés. You can sample speciality Hudson Valley wines at the Idlewild Wine Bar between Gates 1 and 3. Coffee aficionados, take note: most coffeehouses are also before Security.
Take some well-deserved time out at one of the XpresSpa therapy stations.
The kiosk at Gate 3 offers neck and back massages, while the spa near Gate 5 offers a fuller menu, including facials and nail care.