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

Cantaloupe Strawberry Yogurt Parfait $7.50

cantaloupe, strawberry, honey vanilla Greek yogurt, oat granola

Watermelon Cup $7

Ranch Crudité $7

ranch, celery, carrot, tomato, bell pepper

Chicken Salad Nosh Cup $9

chicken salad, cheddar, grape, pita

Mixed Berry Lemon Chia Seed Parfait $7.50

Vegan logolemon soymilk chia seed pudding, blueberry, strawberry, oat granola

Couscous Salad $5

lemon, couscous, tomato, zucchini, parsley, red onion

Gazpacho $7.50

Vegan logotomato, cucumber, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, crostini


Salads

Miso Maple Tofu Grain Bowl with Sesame Ginger Dressing $14

Vegan logomiso maple glazed tofu, quinoa, sesame ginger slaw, edamame, watermelon radish, cucumber, sesame seeds, scallions, sesame ginger dressing

Summer Cobb $14

grilled chicken breast, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh sweet corn, blueberries, bacon, egg, goat cheese, romaine, honey white balsamic vinaigrette

Tuna & Dill White Bean Salad $14

marinated tuna, capers & pickled onions, white bean, cucumber, radish, & scallions composed salad, heirloom tomatoes, feta, mixed greens, lemon dill vinaigrette

Berry Salad $14

strawberry, blueberry, goat cheese, vanilla almonds, spinach, lemon poppy seed dressing

Garden Salad $7

Vegan logo carrot, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens


Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissant $14

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

Smoked Turkey BLT Wrap $13

smoked turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, chipotle ranch, wrap

Ham & Gouda $14

ham, gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, Dijon aioli, pretzel bun

Grilled Summer Veggie $14

Vegan logoeggplant, zucchini, red onion, spinach, sunflower romesco sauce, soft artisan bun

Fresh Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato $15

fresh mozzarella, basil garlic mayo, tomato, balsamic glaze, spinach, soft artisan bun

Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly Potato Bread $6.5


Hot Line

Harissa Honey Chicken Mediterranean Bowl $23

lemon herb quinoa, hummus with olive oil, sesame, garlic & onion crunch, sumac tomato, cucumber, & onion salad, pickled turnips, pita, Garden Tzatziki or Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

Garlic Herb Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl $23

lemon quinoa, hummus with olive oil, sesame, garlic & onion crunch, sumac tomato, cucumber, & onion salad, pickled turnips, pita, Garden Tzatziki or Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

Zucchini Falafel Mediterranean Bowl $20

Vegan logolemon quinoa, hummus with olive oil, sesame, garlic & onion crunch, sumac tomato, cucumber, & onion salad, pickled turnips, pita, Garden Tzatziki or Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

Mushroom, Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Spinach Quiche & Salad $18

eggs, cream, cheddar, tart shell, side salad

Summer Garden Pasta (Vegetarian or Vegan) $18

eggplant, red bell peppers, sweet onions, yellow squash, zucchini, tomato sauce, penne pasta, garlic knot, parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan; add shrimp +$6


Action Station

Honey Lime Melon Burrata Salad $20

basil heirloom tomato & watermelon, cantaloupe cucumber & mint, lime onions, burrata, mint basil oil, pistachio, mixed greens, honey lime dressing; add grilled chicken +$2


Hot Sandwiches

served with chips
add lettuce, tomato, onion +$1

Bacon Cheeseburger Brioche Bun $16

Hamburger Brioche Bun $14

Carolina BBQ Grilled Pulled Pork $18

brioche bun, cheddar cheese, creamy coleslaw

Caprese Chicken Soft Artisan Bun $16

grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomato, balsamic glaze, basil garlic mayo, soft artisan bun


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

May 8–August 27, 2026

Mon, Wed, Thurs: 11:00 am–5:00 pm

Fri, Sat, Sun: 11:00 am–9:00 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