Travelers at Oakland International Airport's (OAK) Terminal 2 can now delight in a local city flavor at Southie, a new quick-service restaurant. As reported by the Oakland Airport's press release on October 2, Southie provides a range of fresh, locally sourced food and drinks catering to on-the-go passengers.

Joined with prime OAK concessionaire High Flying Foods, Southie is inspired by its Oakland street-side location and aims to bring the East Coast dining experience to the airport. The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, and breakfast options, including coffee and espresso from Highwire Coffee Roasters. Interim Director of Aviation Craig Simon states the commitment of the airport team to represent the city's flavor offering "quick and convenient, but also fresh and tasty with plenty of healthy options" for visitors.

Southie caters to various spending preferences with value-priced meal sets and approachable options like kid-friendly grilled cheese. With a strong focus on convenience, the restaurant also has grab-and-go food options, ideal for travelers with strictly limited time before their flight. Since its launch in 2010, Southie has evolved to maintain the essence of a traditional East Coast eatery—casual urban dining that complements its sister restaurant, Wood Tavern.

Named after the predominantly Irish-American South Boston neighborhood, Southie is known for its traditional pubs serving classic American fare and robust ales. Southie of Oakland imbues a local touch to ingredients and options, capturing the casual East Coast eatery ethos while celebrating local culinary diversity.

As mentioned in the airport's press release, Craig Simon highlights the successful teamed effort between the airport and High Flying Foods in creating Southie, aiming to bring city flavor to passengers. The restaurant's convenient Terminal 2 location, opposite gate 30, is easily accessible to those seeking satisfying, fast food fits with short travel timelines.