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

Caribbean Rum Chicken $20

Chicken, Caribbean Rum Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Red Beans & Chilis, Garlic, Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers

Coconut Lime Mahi Mahi $20

Mahi Mahi, Coconut Lime Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Red Beans & Chilis, Garlic, Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers

Jerk BBQ Oyster Mushroom $18

Vegan logo Oyster Mushroom, Jerk BBQ Sauce, Pineapple Salsa, Red Beans & Chilis, Garlic, Roasted Green Beans & Red Peppers

Bacon Swiss Quiche $16

Eggs, Cream, Bacon, Scallions, Swiss Cheese

Grilled Chicken Chipotle Ranch Brioche $16

Chicken, Pepper Jack, Bacon, Chipotle Ranch, Brioche Bun, Served with Chips


Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Sandwich $14

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

Citrus Dill Tuna Pita $12

Tuna, Tomato, Leaf Lettuce, Pita

Buffalo Cauliflower Spinach Wrap $14

Vegan logo Cauliflower, Cucumber, Carrot, Red Cabbage, Leaf Lettuce, Vegan Ranch, Spinach Wrap

Italian Ciabatta $14

Ham, Salami, Provolone, Tomato, Leaf Lettuce, Garlic Herb Aioli, Ciabatta

Peanut Butter & Jelly $6.5

Creamy Peanut Butter, Grape Jelly, Potato Bread


Salads & Snacks

Small Garden Salad $7

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

Citrus Chicken Grain Bowl $15

Chicken, Pomegranate, Citrus, Farro, Feta, Sunflower Seeds, Mixed Greens, Citrus Vinaigrette

Blueberry Quinoa Salad $14

Vegan logo Blueberry, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Watermelon Radish, Cucumber, Almond, Red Cabbage, Romaine

Cilantro Chili Lime Shrimp Salad $15

Shrimp, Pineapple, Red Peppers, Black Bean, Carrot, Red Cabbage, Romaine, Cilantro Lime Dressing

Hummus Crudité Cup $7

Hummus, Carrots, Pita

Mixed Berry Parfait $7.5

Blueberry, Strawberry, Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt, Oat Granola

Fruit Cup $7

Strawberry, Pineapple, Grape

Chicken Salad Nosh Cup $9

Chicken Salad, Cheddar, Grape, Pita


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, Dark/White Chocolate Piece

Chocolate Cheesecake $7.5

Chocolate Cheesecake, Oreo Crust, Strawberry Compote, Whipped Cream

Tropical Fruit Tart $7.5

Pineapple Pastry Cream, Vanilla Tart Shell, Tropical Fruit, Kiwi, Pineapple, Dragon Fruit, Toasted Coconut

Vegan Banana Cake $7

Vegan logo Chocolate Chips, Vegan Chocolate Ganache

Carrot Cake $7.5

Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Icing


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

No fountain soda available

Café Hours

Now–Mar 27, 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 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