Lounge Review: Capital One Lounge (DFW – D22)

While traveling on business last week, I had the opportunity to check out the Capital One Lounge at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It opened in November 2021 and was the first location for the bank. Capital One opened a second lounge in Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) last week (more here).

Access

Access to Capital One Lounges is granted to the following customers at complimentary and discounted rates:

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card (and any authorized users) enjoy unlimited complimentary access, plus complimentary entry for two guests (entry costs $45 for each additional guest).
• Capital One Venture X Business primary cardholders enjoy unlimited complimentary access, plus complimentary entry for two guests (entry costs $45 for each additional guest).
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Spark Miles for Business cardholders receive two complimentary visits annually to use by December 31, 2024. Effective January 1, 2025, they will no longer offer access. Additional entries cost $45 per visit.
• All other Capital One cardholders and non-cardholders can pay $65 per visit.
• Kids under the age of two, accompanied by eligible cardholders, receive complimentary entrance.
• A boarding pass for a departing or connecting, same-day flight, up to three hours before their departure time is required for entry.

Anthony’s Take: The Capital One Lounge is one of the nicest lounges in the United States. It offers delicious food, lots of grab-and-go options, a nice bar, plenty of seating, fast Wi-Fi, and other amenities like a shower suite, Peloton studio, yoga room, a relaxation room, a nursing room, and a multi-faith prayer room. I’m looking forward to checking out the location in Washington DC and the upcoming one in Denver.

There is a small lobby that leads to an elevator to the American Airlines Flagship Lounge and the Capital One Lounge. You’re asked to wait there (or leave and come back when you receive a text) when the lounge is full. The lounges are both located on the fifth floor. Once you get the text, you have 15 minutes to return and check in. My wait was around 20 minutes.

Once you exit the elevators, you check in at a desk staffed by several agents.

You need to present your credit card and same-day boarding pass. Access is allowed only within three hours of departure.

Cake pops are available on the desk. Make sure to snag one to take with you.

Just past the desk is the first seating area.

There are plenty of other seating configurations throughout the lounge and tons of outlets.

Bar

The bar is in the back of the lounge. It offers a good selection of wine, beer, and cocktails. There are also some premium options for sale.

The full menu is above.

Coffee and tea

There were various beverages on tap.

Food

Lunch was being served during my visit. This buffet is divided up into several areas with each item already divided into individual portions. This is good for both preventing waste and is more hygienic than bigger trays. There are also multiple areas with grab-and-go options.

A refrigerated case is near the entrance. It’s filled with sandwiches, salads, and beverages that you may take with you. The staff at the front desk can provide a bag.

There is also whole, fresh fruit next to the case.

On the other side, you’ll find various snack mixes and candy.

Pesto Alfredo Meatball Sliders

French Onion Deviled Eggs

Sundried Tomato Hummus and Veggies

Spanish Chorizo Skewers

Roasted Tomato Crostini

BBQ Mushrooms & Cauliflower Rice

Red Curry Lentil-Potato Soup

Spinach Mango Rainbow Salad

Mac & Cheese

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower

Ginger Chicken Kahari

I tried several dishes and they were all great.

A separate buffet was filled with bake goods. These could be eaten in the lounge or bagged up to go.

Gluten-free Brownies and Baklava

Royale, Lemon & White Chocolate, and Caramel Pecan Cookies

White Chocolate and Cranberry Scones

Butter Croissants and Pan Au Chocolat

Seating & Decor

There is a good amount of seating in this lounge. There are tables, comfy chairs, and counters that serve as individual workstations around the room. There is not a ton of art around the Capital One Lounge, but I liked the modern decor throughout.

Amenities

The Capital One Lounge offers free Wi-Fi, a cycling and yoga studio, a shower suite, a nursing room, a multi-faith prayer room, a relaxation room, and the food and beverages mentioned above. The shower suite above was occupied the entire time I was in the lounge.

The cycling studio has two Peloton bikes and views of the runway outside.

The nursing room had ample space for mothers and children.

The relaxation room was also busy the entire time.

Another water dispenser is tucked near these amenities.

Overall Impression:

The Capital One Lounge is one of the nicest lounges in the United States. It has a great menu, bar, and plenty of seating to work and relax. There are multiple amenities here, but most accommodate one person at a time. They were occupied most of the time I was there, but if you have time you can relax, pray, shower, or ride a Peloton.

Anthony’s Credit Card Pick: I love the lounges that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card allows me to access. I’ve been using this card more and more this year. While it does have an annual fee of $395, it provides many travel benefits like a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®, and 10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel as well as 5x miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel. Learn more. Rates & Fees. Terms apply.