Inside Look at Dining, Drinks, and Deals at the 2025 US Open

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Where to Eat at the 2025 US Open

The 2025 USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, located in Flushing Meadows, Queens, is set to transform into the ultimate tennis destination from August 24 through September 7. Beyond the excitement of the matches, the tournament offers a vibrant array of dining options that cater to every taste and preference.

The Food Village

Adjacent to Ashe and Grandstand courts, the Food Village serves as a central hub for food lovers. Lavazza Coffeetail Bar returns as an official sponsor, offering traditional espresso drinks, espresso martinis, and sweet Italian treats. Visitors can even challenge the Lavazza robot Luigi to a tennis match on court six. pastaRAMEN, making its U.S. Open debut, brings Wafu (Japanese-Italian fusion) dishes like Temomi Shrimp Scampi Ramen with ponzu, garlic, and shrimp.

Oyamel at Dobel Tequila Club features Yucatàn-style cochinita pibil tacos, Mexican street corn, and fresh guacamole by Chef José Andrés. CQDQ Stall, operated by Simon Kim, introduces a casual food village outpost, while inside Ashe, COQODAQ serves their signature chicken nuggets topped with Petrossian caviar. Carnegie Deli delivers world-famous hot pastrami on rye, turkey sandwiches, and classic cheesecakes, plus a New York rye chocolate chip cookie tribute and a tennis-themed black and white cookie.

King Souvlaki offers chicken and lamb gyros with King Sauce, spinach pie, loaded Greek fries, and big Greek salads. San Matteo NYC serves crowd-pleasing Neapolitan pizzas, including margherita and vegan or dairy-free options. Pat LaFrieda provides Black Angus steak sandwiches with Monterey Jack, caramelized onions, and au jus—a stadium favorite for carnivores.

Arthur Ashe Stadium

Champions Bar & Grill is an upscale steakhouse with table service, a private wine cave, and signature seafood dishes. The house special is a USDA Prime dry-aged porterhouse steak with creamed spinach and house steak sauce, exclusively for courtside box seat holders and luxury suite guests. Aces, a reservations-only restaurant on the club level in Ashe, delivers sushi by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and jumbo lump crab cakes by Chef Ed Brown, along with a special Morimoto x Kwame Onwuachi collab: Laos Wagyu ribeye skewers with pineapple chili jam, mushrooms, and toasted sesame.

COQODAQ (CQDQ) inside Ashe offers buttermilk brined sandwiches and spicy dipping sauces, plus sides like crinkle-cut fries.

On-Stadium Concourse and Specialty Stands

Amex Centurion Lounge allows American Express cardholders to access curated dishes by chefs Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, plus cocktails by Harrison Ginsberg. Eataly offers fresh pasta, Italian focaccia sandwiches, and daily gelato specials outside Grandstand. Fuku provides David Chang’s spicy chicken sandwiches near Armstrong Stadium.

Fare by Alex Guarnaschelli features cavatappi pasta with yellow tomato sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan, located at Fountain Plaza. Mojito by David Burke serves sea scallop and shrimp Veracruz with arroz moro, charred broccolini, aji amarillo, and salsa Veracruz just outside Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Nourish Spot offers juices, smoothies, and garden-fresh salads for refueling. Jacques Torres provides artisanal sweets, including handcrafted chocolates and famous chocolate chip cookies. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream debuts a U.S. Open exclusive: Honeycomb Fudge Slam—sweet cream ice cream, honeycomb candy, fudge. Angry Taco serves spicy birria, carne asada, and crispy potato tacos. Mochidoki offers Japanese mochi ice cream in creative flavors.

What to Drink

Hydration is essential, but the US Open turns cocktail crafting into a signature sport. Grey Goose Honey Deuce Bars serve the famous vodka, lemonade, and raspberry liqueur cocktail, garnished with honeydew “tennis balls” and served in limited-edition collectible glasses. Moët & Chandon Champagne Garden pours Moët Imperial Brut and Rosé in branded, reusable goblets.

Aperol Spritz Bars offer the summery Italian classic near Court 5 and in an indoor-outdoor setting off the Ashe walkway. Maestro Dobel Tequila Cocktails provide frozen margaritas and tequila tasting flights. Heineken Red Star Patio Café offers a lively beer garden atmosphere.

Where to Shop

Official US Open Shops include the US Open Collection Store in South Plaza, featuring 2025 gear, including tournament-specific releases and commemorative merch. Satellite shops line the walks between Ashe, Armstrong, and Grandstand, offering official gear and Wilson and Babolat tennis accessories.

Luxury retail pop-ups include Ralph Lauren Hospitality Suite, Rolex Boutique, and Tiffany & Co. Pavilion. American Express Shop offers branded merchandise and limited-edition gear for cardholders.

Activations

Fan Week runs from August 18 to 23, offering free entry with player practices, qualifying matches, and autograph sessions. La Roche-Posay Wellness Hub promotes UV Pro Sport sunscreen with complimentary skin checks. Tiffany & Co. Pop-Up showcases championship trophies and a one-of-a-kind HardWear by Tiffany tennis racket. Cadillac Showroom displays electric vehicles and interactive art. American Express Fan Experience features "air tennis" and selfie backdrops. Emirates Booth offers Dubai trip giveaways and VR experiences. Chase Arena hosts tennis-themed carnival games. Live music and DJ sets take place daily throughout the South Plaza and main walkways.

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