The Café

People select and pay for food items in a self-serve café.

The Café

Visit The Café for an à la carte menu suitable for the whole family, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Timed Gardens Admission Tickets or Membership required.

Seasonal Grab & Go Menu

The Café features a selection of ready-to-eat sandwiches & salads, hot entrée selections, freshly prepared desserts, and of course, our famous Longwood Gardens Mushroom Soup.

Vegan logo Vegan menu item

Cold Case Snacks

Pineapple Yogurt Parfait $7

honey vanilla Greek yogurt, pineapple, oat granola

Chicken Salad Nosh Cup $9

chicken salad, cheddar, grape, pita

Hummus Cup $7

hummus, celery, carrot, tomato, bell pepper, pita

Grape Pineapple Cup $7

Salads

Garden Salad $7

Vegan logo carrot, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens

Grilled Chicken Greek Salad $15

Lemon chicken breast, feta cheese, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, romaine, lemon herb dressing

Sweet Potato Lentil Salad $14

Vegan logosweet potato, lentils, KSQ mushrooms, caramelized red onions, pepitas, mixed greens, roasted garlic tahini dressing

Strawberry Citrus Salad $14

grapefruit, strawberry, almonds, goat cheese, mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissant $14

chicken, grapes, celery, onion, mayonnaise, leaf lettuce, croissant

Black Forest Ham & Smoked Gouda Pretzel Bun $14

ham, smoked gouda, leaf lettuce, Dijon aioli, pretzel bun

Chimichurri Farro Hummus Veggie Wrap $14

chimichurri farro, beets, radish, carrot, hummus, leaf lettuce, spinach wrap

Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Potato Bread $6.5

Hot Line

served with side salad

Chicken Pot Pie $18

potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, corn, peas, puff pastry

Winter Roots Golden Curry Pot Pie $16

Vegan logogolden beets, carrots, sweet potato, butternut squash, curry, puff pastry

Hot Sandwiches

served with chips

Bacon Cheeseburger Brioche Bun $16

Hamburger Brioche Bun $15

Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Pretzel Bun $16

chicken breast, ham, Swiss, honey mustard, pretzel bun

Flatbreads

combo: half flatbread with side salad or cup of soup

  • Cheese $14
  • Pepperoni $15

Soups

All soups $7

  • KSQ Mushroom
  • Vegan logo Vegan Chili
  • Beef Chili
  • Soup of the Day

Family Favorites

  • Chicken Tenders $10
  • Three Cheese Mac & Cheese $8.25
  • French Fries $8
  • Hot Dog $7.5

Café Hours

January 14–March 22, 2026

Daily, except Tuesdays:
11:00 am–4:00 pm

Tuesday: Closed

The Café will be closed Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A limited menu will be available in the outside tent.

Please note that The Café serves a limited menu during the first and last hour of service.

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All items subject to change without notice.

The Café serves a limited menu during the first and last hour of service. Seating is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. Timed Gardens Admission Ticket or Membership (with Timed Member reservations, depending on the season) required for Gardens admission.

The health and safety of our guests are our top priorities. As part of our commitment to you, a Chef or Manager is always available during your visit to discuss any allergy concern you may have and review menu options with you. Our Chefs and Managers are certified by ServSafe by the National Restaurant Association and have the Chester County Health Department Food Manager Certificate.

We Check ID

All patrons must be 21 years of age or older to purchase an alcoholic beverage. We reserve the right to require proper age identification from anyone seeking to purchase an alcoholic beverage regardless of apparent age.

There is a two drink purchase maximum for each adult with valid identification at time of sale.

Acceptable forms of valid identification for alcohol purchases are:

  • Driver/operator license
  • State-issued photo ID
  • Passport