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Dining at the Garden

Dining at the Garden

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Visitors to the Garden can enjoy vegetable-centric small plates and heartier main dishes at Yellow Magnolia Café, pizza, salads, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages at the outdoor Yellow Magnolia Canteen adjacent to the Steinhardt Conservatory, and beverages, lunches, and sweet treats at the Coffee Bar in the Steinberg Visitor Center.

Members receive a 10% discount.

Don’t miss our special Pollinator Brunch, available September 28 & 29 only at Yellow Magnolia Café. This curated prix-fixe menu is inspired by the connection between the foods we love and the insects that make them happen.

Yellow Magnolia Café

Yellow Magnolia Café’s menu offers a range of meal choices from vegetable-centric small plates to heartier main dishes and plant-inspired desserts.

Reservations recommended. Seating available for parties of six or fewer. You must have a ticket for the Garden to access the Café.

Reserve a Table

Hours/Last Seating

Tuesday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Contact: 929-651-0465; [email protected]

Café Menu

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten-friendly (gfo) gluten-free option available

If you have a food allergy, please notify us.

To Begin & Share

roasted mushroom soup (v, gfo)
crème fraîche, truffle oil, grilled country bread  14.
farmers’ market salad (vg)
pickled peaches, red watercress, opal basil, jicama, blossom vinaigrette  14.
add chicken  +8.
add salmon  +12.
avocado toast (v)
cucumber, radish, chili crisp, country bread  16.
add egg  +3.
add smoked salmon  +6.
mezze plate (v)
green chickpea hummus, labneh, baba ghanoush, olives, pickles, pita  19.
add falafel  +6.
heirloom tomato & burrata (v, gfo)
watermelon, basil, croutons, balsamic  17.
grilled flatbread (v)
chanterelles, charred corn, scallions, pecorino  22.
add n’duja  +3.

Entrées

curried cauliflower steak (vg, gf)
swiss chard, kabocha squash purée, pickled kumquat  23.
mediterranean grain bowl
choice of falafel (v) or beef flank steak shwarma
poached egg, farro, zucchini, tomatoes, zhug, labneh  25.
seared sea scallop salad (gf)
mizuna, jicama, avocado, citrus-miso vinaigrette 29.
buttermilk fried chicken sandwich
herb ranch, honey, with black pepper fries or market greens  26.
yellow magnolia café burger (gfo)
gruyère, yellow tomato, caramelized onion aioli, with black pepper fries or market greens  26.
sub gluten-free bun  +3.
seared cod basquaise (gf)
soft polenta, stewed peppers  28.

Dessert

orange upside-down olive oil cake (v)
whipped mascarpone  14.
caramelia chocolate tart (v)
milk chocolate chantilly, cocoa nibs  14.
common meadows vegan gelato (vg, gf)
(choice of one): tri-star strawberry, guerro mango, or brooklyn kura sake  14.

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

eggs benedict (v)
aleppo hollandaise, spinach, poached egg, sourdough bread with cheddar potato hash and market greens   16.
add benton’s ham  +3.
add smoked salmon  +4.
frittata
butternut squash, swiss chard, cheddar with potato hash   19.
shaksuka
lamb sausage, poached egg, chickpeas, fresh herbs, grilled country bread   23.
dulce de leche french toast (v)
challah, blueberries, strawberries, whipped cream, vanilla maple syrup  22.
smoked salmon & avocado toast
poached egg, cucumber, radish, chili crisp, country bread  25.

Menu subject to change.

Wine, Beer, Cocktails & Mocktails

Sparkling Wine

beequette elderberry mead, brooklyn, new york
glass 18.  bottle 54.
filipa pato bairrada 3b baga/bical, beira, portugal
glass 14.  bottle 42.
conquilla, cava brut,catalonia, spain
glass 12.  bottle 36.

White Wine

jermann pinot grigio 2022, venezia giulia, italy
glass 20.  bottle 60.
j & h selbach, incline riesling 2023, mosel, germany
glass 12.  bottle 36.
onabay, chardonnay 2023, long island, new york
glass 16.  bottle 48.

Rosé Wine

hermann j. wiemer, pinot noir, 2023, finger lakes, ny
glass 14.  bottle 42.

Red Wine

la roche beaujolais villages served chilled, gamay, 2022, beaujolais, france
glass 16.  bottle 48.
dashe cellars zinfandel, 2016, sonoma, california
glass 16.  bottle 48.

Cocktails

garden party punch
rum, mango, pineapple, allspice dram  15.
the botanic
gin, lemongrass, jasmine & peach soda  16.
peachy keen
tequila, tajin, rosemary, pickled peach tonic  16.

Mocktails

flower spritz
hibiscus, rose, elderflower tonic 11.
sunshine spritz
orange, hibiscus, orange blossom, soda 11.
apple orchard
hibiscus, cinnamon, lemon, apple, soda 11.
iced rose chai latte
tea, cardamon, rose, oat or whole milk 8.
add a shot of dark rum  +8.

Beer

  • dyke beer saison ale 16 oz 10.
  • dyke beer tall girl gose 16 oz 10.
  • coney island pilsner 12 oz 9.
  • brookyn lager 12 oz 9.
  • sloop brewing juice bomb ipa 12 oz 9.

Menu subject to change.

Yellow Magnolia Canteen

Yellow Magnolia Canteen, on the terrace by the entrance to the Steinhardt Conservatory, serves a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, empanadas, salads, snacks, and beverages.

Hours

Tuesday–Sunday: 11 a.m. until 30 minutes before closing

Canteen Menu

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten free (gfo) gluten-free option

Beverages are 12 oz. unless otherwise noted. Oat milk, half & half, whole milk, and decaf options available.

If you have a food allergy, please notify us.

Pizza

featuring brooklyn-based di fara pizzeria

cheese (v)
  7.
pepperoni
  8.
chicken milanese caesar
  12.
Add roasted mushrooms & vidalia onions +3.
Add corn, squash & cotija +3
Add extra mozzarella +3.

Salads

kale & romaine caesar
shredded kale and romaine, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, caesar dressing   13.
with chicken  15.
grain & greens bowl (vg, gf)
pineapple, quinoa, moringa ginger vinaigrette  16.
with chicken  18.

Sandwiches

turkey melt
roast turkey, havarti dill, olive tapenade, soft baguette  17.
grilled eggplant panini (v)
fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, chermoula, focaccia  16.
italian meats
salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, semolina hero  18.
vegan wrap (vg, gfo)
portobello, zucchini, arugula, oven-dried tomato, hummus  15.
with gluten-free wrap  16.50

Brats & Dogs

all-beef hot dog
martin’s potato bun  8.
impossible frank (v)
martin’s potato bun  8.
smoked pork bratwurst
sauerkraut, roll  9.
chicken sausage
sauerkraut, roll  9.

Snacks

  • chicken fingers 12.
    choice of two sauces: thai sweet chil, korean ssamjang, cilantro jalapeño, or ranch
  • veggie box with carrot hummus (vg, gf) 12.
  • warm pretzel with spicy mustard (vg) 7.
  • hal’s new york chips (v, gf) 3.25
  • hal’s new york popcorn (v, gf) 3.25

Sweet Treats

  • chocolate chip cookie (v) 2.
    pack of 3 cookies 5.5
  • ice cream bar (v) 7.
  • la newyorkina ice pops (vg, gf) 8.

    • Beverages

    • coffee 4.5
    • hot tea 4
    • iced tea 4.25
    • iced coffee 4.5
    • lemonade 6.25
    • soda 5.25
    • slushy 7.5
    • bottled water 4.5
    • beer 9.
    • wine, sake 12.
    • frosé 12.
    • canned cocktail 15.

Menu subject to change.

Coffee Bar

Enjoy a variety of espresso drinks and iced beverages along with a curated selection of fresh pastries in the Coffee Bar in the Visitor Center.

Hours

Tuesday–Friday: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

*Please note the Coffee Bar and Atrium seating may close early due to private events in the Atrium. 

Coffee & Beverages

Beverages are 12 oz. unless otherwise noted. Oat milk, half & half, whole milk, and decaf options available.

Hot Beverages

  • coffee 4.5
  • cappuccino 6.
  • espresso 4.85
  • americano 4.85
  • macchiato 5.25
  • café au lait 4.85
  • latte 6.
  • seasonal latte 6.5
  • mocha 6.5
  • matcha latte 6.5
  • hot tea 4.
  • hot chai 5.25
  • hot chocolate 6.

Iced Beverages

  • iced coffee 4.5
  • iced latte 6.
  • iced matcha 6.5
  • iced chai 5.25
  • iced tea 4.25

Bottled Beverages

  • lemonade 6.25
  • beer 9.
  • wine, sake 12.
  • canned cocktail 15.
  • bottled water 4.5
  • boylan’s soda 5.5

Menu subject to change.

Lunches

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan (gf) gluten-free

soup of the day  10.
chef’s choice
fruit cup (vg, gf)  8.25
seasonal selections
kale caesar salad   13.
shredded kale and romaine, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, caesar dressing
add chicken +2
grain & autumn greens bowl (vg, gf)  16.
roasted beet, charred corn, pinto bean, red quinoa,
crispy shallot, carrot ginger dressing add chicken +2
turkey sandwich  17.
roast turkey, havarti dill, olive tapenade, soft baguette
italian meats  18.
salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, semolina hero
vegan wrap (vg)  15.
portobello, zucchini, arugula, oven-dried tomato, hummus

Menu subject to change.

Snacks

(v) vegetarian (vg) vegan

Baked Goods

  • plain croissant (v) 5.
  • chocolate croissant (v) 6.
  • ricotta croissant (v) 5.25
  • muffin (v) 5.50
  • cinnamon roll (v) 5.50
  • danish (v) 4.25
  • scone (v) 5.25

Plus additional assorted treats. Menu subject to change.

Image, top of page: staff illustration