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


Soups

All soups $7 for 8 oz cup

  • KSQ Mushroom
  • Vegan logo Vegan Chili
  • Beef Chili
  • Soup of the Day
  • Bread Bowl w/ Choice of Soup $13
  • Large Corn Muffin & 12 oz Chili $13
  • Mushroom Soup Brioche Combo $13

Hot Line

Herb Butter Roasted Turkey $23

turkey breast, white wine herb turkey gravy, herbed stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, cranberry golden raisin relish

Herb Crusted Tofu (Vegetarian) $19

tofu, white wine herb vegetable gravy, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, cranberry golden raisin relish

Mushroom Stew $19

Vegan logocremini mushroom, button mushroom, parsnips, celery, onion, carrot, lentils, puff pastry

Citrus Honey Butter Salmon $23

citrus fennel slaw, green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes

Baked Penne Bolognese $19

pork, beef, creamy Bolognese, marinara, mozzarella, parmesan


Hot Sandwiches

French Dip $18

roast beef, provolone, au jus, horseradish cream, amoroso hero

Grilled Chicken Parm Sandwich $16

chicken breast, marinara, mozzarella & provolone, pesto, garlic knot artisan sandwich


Sandwiches

Chicken Salad Croissant $14

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

Portobello & Cauliflower Hummus Soft White Artisan Bun $15

Vegan logogrilled balsamic portobello, cauliflower hummus, pickled shallots, leaf lettuce, soft white artisan bun

Black Forest Ham & Swiss Onion Brioche $14

ham, swiss, leaf lettuce, maple dijon, onion brioche

Turkey & Cheddar Cranberry Walnut Bread $15

roasted turkey, white cheddar, green apple, cranberry mayo, apple butter, mixed greens, cranberry walnut bread

Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Potato Bread $6.5


Salads

Glow Bowl $15

Vegan logoroasted yellow beets, Moroccan quinoa salad, golden raisins, sunflower seeds, roasted carrots, mixed greens, harissa citrus dressing

Roasted Squash & Beet Salad $14

butternut squash, beets, red onion, goat cheese, almond, arugula, creamy honey Dijon dressing

Grilled Chicken Apple Salad $15

chicken, granny smith apples, bacon, blue cheese, craisins, maple spiced pecan & pepitas, mixed greens, cider dressing

Wasabi Salmon Caesar Salad $17

sesame crusted salmon, crispy wontons, edamame, parmesan, romaine, wasabi caesar

Poached Pear & Burrata Salad $16

bred wine poached pears, burrata, prosciutto, pistachio, pomegranate, arugula, pomegranate vinaigrette

Garden Salad $7

Vegan logo carrot, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens


Cold Case Snacks

Roasted Apple Yogurt Parfait $7.5

cinnamon honey Greek yogurt, oat granola

Fruit Cup $7

cantaloupe, grape

Ranch Crudité $7

tomato, red pepper, carrot, celery, ranch dressing

Chicken Salad Nosh Cup $9

chicken salad, cheddar, grape, pita

Pepperoni & Cheddar Cheese $6


Family Favorites

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

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse $7.5

chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache, chocolate cigarette

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake $7.5

cinnamon graham cracker crust, vanilla bean cheesecake, cinnamon sugar layer, whipped cream, white chocolate elf/santa garnish

Lemon Meringue Tartlet $7.5

Lemon curd, torched Italian meringue, wet raspberry crispies, white chocolate ornament decor

Vegan/Gluten-Free Peppermint Brownies $7.5

Vegan logo vegan/gluten-free brownies, vegan chocolate ganache, red peppermint vegan buttercream

Black Forest Cake $7.5

cherry compote, chocolate cake, cherry whipped ganache, chocolate curls

Snow Cream $7.5

snow cream, raspberry puree, raspberries

Dining Hours

A Longwood Christmas
Nov 21, 2025–Jan 11, 2026

The Café

Daily
11:00 am–9:00 pm

The Café has a limited menu the last hour of service.


Beer Garden

Monday–Friday
4:00 pm–10:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
12:00 pm–10:00 pm

Beer Garden hours are weather permitting and may vary by location.


1906

Dining Room
11:00 am–7:30 pm daily

1906 advance reservations recommended.

Bar & Lounge
11:00 am–7:30 pm daily

Reservations for the bar & lounge are not accepted.



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