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 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


Soups

8 oz cup $6.75

  • KSQ Mushroom Soup
  • Vegan logo Vegan Chili
  • Chili con Carne

Entrees

Herb Butter Roasted Turkey $23

Turkey Breast, White Wine Turkey Gravy, Herb Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrots, Golden Raisin Relish

Herb Roasted Tofu $18

Tofu, White Wine Vegetable Gravy, Herb Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrots, Golden Raisin Relish

Mushroom Stew $18

Vegan logo Cremini Mushrooms, Button Mushrooms, Parsnips, Celery, Onion, Carrot, Lentils, Puff Pastry

Crab & Salmon Dijon Cream Sauce $26

Spinach, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots

Baked Penne Bolognese $18

Pork, Beef, Creamy Bolognese, Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan

French Dip $17

Roast Beef, Provolone, Au Jus, Horseradish Cream, Amoroso Hero Roll; choice of chips


Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwich $14

Mixed greens, Grapes, Celery, Onions, Mayo, Fresh Croissant

Turkey & Cheddar $15

Roasted Turkey, White Cheddar, Green Apple, Cranberry Mayo, Apple Butter, Mixed Greens, Cranberry Walnut Bread

Beet & Farro Miso Orange Wrap $14

Vegan logo Beet, Farro, Carrot, Cranberry, Kale Blend, Orange Ginger Miso Dressing

Black Forest Ham & Smoked Gouda $15

Black Forest Ham, Smoked Gouda, Leaf Lettuce, Dijon Aioli, Pretzel Bun

Peanut Butter & Jelly $6.5

Creamy Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Potato Bread


Salads & Snacks

Small Garden Salad $7

Vegan logo Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Shredded Carrots, choice of dressing

Salmon Kale Salad $18

Salmon, Gigantes Beans, Goat Cheese, Herb Focaccia Croutons, Baby Kale, Sundried Tomato Dressing

Vegan logo Winter Power Bowl Salad $14

Roasted Butternut Squash, Shredded Brussel Sprouts, Golden Raisins, Pumpkin Spiced Pepitas, Kale Mixed Greens, Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette

Grilled Chicken Apple Salad $15

Chicken, Granny Smith Apples, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Craisins, Maple Spiced Pecans & Pepitas, Mixed Greens, Cider Vinaigrette

Ranch Crudité $7

Celery, Carrot, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Ranch Dressing

Roasted Apple Walnut Parfait $7.5

Cinnamon Honey Greek Yogurt, Oat Granola


Family Favorites

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

Housemade Desserts

Chocolate Mousse $7

dark chocolate ganache, chocolate cigarette

Pistachio Tart $7.5

chocolate tart shell, caramel, pistachio cake, chocolate ganache, pistachio buttercream

Spiced Cheesecake $7.5

gingersnap crust, whipped cream, gingerbread man

Apricot Tart $7.5

apricot curd, cranberry meringue

Snow Cream $7

sweet cream cheese mousse, raspberry puree, fresh raspberries

Vegan Peppermint Brownie $7

Vegan logo vegan gluten free brownie, vegan peppermint buttercream


From the Bakery

  • Butter Croissant $5
  • Chocolate Croissant $5
  • Large Seasonal Muffin $5
  • Cheese Danish $5

Snacks

  • Herr’s Potato Chips $3
  • GF Cookie or Brownie $5
  • Decorated Shortbread Cookie $5.25
  • Seasonal Whole Fruit $1.5
  • Kind Bar $3.5
  • Deep River Chips $4
  • Pound Cake Slice $5
  • Tate’s Tiny Cookies $7
  • Hummus & Pretzels $5.5
  • Welch's Fruit Snacks $3.5
  • Applesauce $1.5
  • Candy Bar $3
  • Chobani Yogurt $4
  • LaFermiere Yogurt $6

Beverages

  • House Blend Coffee $4
    hot regular or decaf
  • Hot Tea $4
  • Starbucks $5
  • Bottled Soda $4.5
  • Bottled Tea $4
  • Bottled Juice or Lemonade $4.5
  • Milk / Chocolate Milk $3.5
  • Spring Water $2
  • San Pellegrino $4
  • SmartWater or Life Water $5
  • Celsius Energy Drink $6
  • Bubly Sparkling Water $4
  • Local Craft Beer
    Seasonal Variety 12 oz can $8.5
  • Wine
    Small 187 ml $10 / Large 375 ml $22.5
  • Sparkling Wine 187 ml $12.5
  • Stateside/Surfside $12.5

Café Hours

November 22, 2024–January 12, 2025

Daily: 11:00 am–9:00 pm


Jan 15–Mar 28, 2025

Wednesday–Monday:
11:00 am–4:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed


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


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 Member Reservation 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