STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.—The St. George Ferry Terminal is rocking again with food options—and this time it’s running on Dunkin’.
The news hit commuters in early February, when Dunkin’ opened in the Staten Island Ferry terminal after a long vacancy, quickly becoming a welcome stop in a space once home to a long-running, well-loved Au Bon Pain. The Dunkin’ shop operates daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and includes a convenience window that opens directly into the terminal. On Thursday’s morning rush, at least eight workers were on duty, including a manager who greeted customers and personally staffed the window.
Dunkin’ has built a steady relationship with the Staten Island Ferry in recent years, offering rare continuity in a system that has seen long stretches of vacant counters and stalled concessions. The chain first arrived at the Manhattan terminal in 2018 with mobile ordering and a full cold-brew tap setup—a store the Salz Group said was a decade in the making. In December 2024, onboard concessions returned for the first time since the pandemic, beginning with a Dunkin’ on the Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis ferryboat. Commuters embraced the comeback after nearly four years without coffee service at sea.
What’s to eat at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal?
The St. George Ferry Terminal functions as a compact food court, with a mix of quick-service vendors and a sit-down restaurant with a full bar at River Dock Bar & Grill. Options range from smoothies, frozen yogurt, wraps, and Jamaican patties at Ferris Wheel Café to 24-hour coffee and grab-and-go items at the terminal’s to-go stall. Subway offers made-to-order sandwiches, while the Statue of Liberty Deli serves fried staples around the clock. ZZ’s Pizza and River Dock, run by the same management company, provide slices and drinks—including beer and wine—for riders on the move…