I am one of those people who is just a bit obsessed with airports. With tightened security and ever-changing airline schedules, travelers are spending more time than ever in airports, which has forced cities, authorities and municipalities to step up their game in concessions.

One of the main areas where airports have done this is in food and beverage offerings.  Long gone are the days when travelers had a choice of “Snack Bar,” “Food,” “Coffee Shop,” and “Restaurant.” Now we see a nice mix of national, regional and local brands that offer the perfect balance of our familiar favorites, like McDonalds, Starbucks and Chilis, along with eateries that offer a sense of place — Five Guys (Washington Dulles), Rocky Mountain Coffee Cafe (Denver International), Harry & Izzy’s (Indianaipolis International).

With this dizzying array of choices in airports across the country, it can be hard to keep up. One of my favorite apps has always been GateGuru. But now I have a new one that has caught my interest — AirportFood.com.  

As frequent flyers and leisure travelers spend more time past security at airports, they need to know what food options they have, whether it be a Peet's Coffee & Tea at Reno-Tahoe International Airport or a Le Grand Comptoir at Houston Intercontinental. In my travels, I've seen many airports have stepped up their food offerings and may have eateries that passengers may not know about. Airport restaurants listed in the app are updated constantly by decided flyers who send in airport restaurant, airport café and airport bar information, photos and reviews.  

The app, available for iPhone or Android, is easy to use and covers 50 U.S. and 20 international airports. Choose an airport, then choose a terminal. After that, you can browse a list of restaurants, along with reviews and photos.

You can filter selections by pre- and post-security, and see offerings broken down by restaurant, cafe or bar. Once you see the list of eateries, it will explain what food is available, exactly where it's located and the price range. It even tells you if a place is kid friendly, which is important to me when I travel with my child.

I decided to take a look at my original hometown airport, San Francisco International. I wanted to see what's available to me in Terminal 2. I have some time to kill, and the app lists 13 options in that terminal. So I'd probably have dinner at Lark Creek Grill at Gate 50, then stop off at Napa Farms Market at Boarding Area D to pick up some eats for my flight. So download this app in time for your next trip and discover a new favorite eatery at the airport.