Melt Shop
Terminal 5•Gate 525•Post-Security
Melt Shop is a casual dining restaurant specializing in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and comfort food. With a focus on high-quality ingredients, the menu features classic favorites and unique creations made to order. From melty sandwiches to crispy tater tots and decadent milkshakes, Melt Shop elevates the grilled cheese experience in a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's a go-to spot for cheese lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike.
Finding it
Melt Shop is in Gate 525 in Terminal 5 near Gate 525 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. It is airside, past the security checkpoint, so allow for the queue before you count on it.
- Nearest gates
- Gate 525
- Level
- 3
Terminal 5 has 33 places to eat and 8 shops in this directory; the earliest opens at 3:30am.
Hours against the security queue
Across the week, JFK security runs longest around 8am at a median of 33 minutes, and lightest around 2am at 10 minutes.
Queue figures are medians from FlyIndex's JFK wait-time record, not a live reading.
What to expect
- sandwiches
- breakfast
- american
- burgers
- chicken
Other options in Terminal 5
All past the same checkpoint, so you can reach them without clearing security again.
Sources
- Melt Shop, Terminal 5 - John F. Kennedy International Airport — John F. Kennedy International Airport, checked 2026-09-10
Official Travel Resources
1 verified external links from airport operators and U.S. agencies.