Food and Drink

Refuel with five unique dining experiences across our campus, from lattes in the Garden Café to homemade flatbreads in the Sculpture Garden’s Pavilion Café.

Concourse

Our Cascade Café and Espresso & Gelato Bar are located on our lower level Concourse between our East and West Buildings and offer views of our waterfall as well as access to our gift shop.

Cascade Café

Discover an ever-changing selection of fresh pizzas, grill items, salads, and grab-and-go offerings in a food-court environment.

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Snacks

  • Freshly made fruit cups $6.30
  • Whole fruit $2.50
  • Assorted chips $4.75
  • Cake by the slice $6.30
  • Assorted cookies $4.75
  • Kind bars $4.20
  • Marshmallow Bar $4.75
  • Brownie $4.75
  • Ritz $2.50
  • Oreos $2.50
  • Pistachios $5.50
  • Chex Mix $2.50
  • Oui Yogurt $4.50 

Drinks

  • Fountain soda $4.75
  • Canned soda $4.20
  • Bottled water $3.15
  • Open Source Water $4.75
  • Sparkling $4.75
  • Still water $4.75
  • Bottled juice $6
  • La Croix $4.20
  • Mexican/Glass Coke $6.00
  • Beer $8.50
  • Wine $11.50
  • High Noon $11.50
  • Small Coffee $3.50
  • Large Coffee $4.00
  • Small Tea $3.50
  • Large Tea $4.00
  • Empty Drinking Cup $0.50 

 

Featuring a selection of freshly made artisanal sandwiches and salads available daily.

  • Sandwich $13.40
  • Chef’s soup of the day $6.50
  • Chef’s soup of the day and ½ sandwich $14.00
  • House made chips $3

 

Entrées

  • Hand-crafted burger: Classic $10.15 I Cheeseburger $11.50
    Angus grass-fed beef patty served on a locally baked brioche bun
  • Falafel sandwich (VG) $12
    Fried falafels with hummus spread, pickled onions on a hoagie roll
  • Grilled chicken sandwich $11.50
    Grilled free range chicken breast sandwich, with Green Goddess aioli on potato roll 
  • Ribeye cheesesteak $14.40
    Shaved ribeye steak with provolone cheese, grilled onions & peppers on hoagie sub 
  • Chicken tender basket $12.60
    All-natural breaded chicken tenders, French fries
  • Hot chicken sandwich $12.60
    Chicken, Frim-Fram sauce and pickles, potato roll
  • Bavarian pretzel (V) $7
    Rye flavored Bavarian pretzel, beer cheese sauce, (no cheese DF)
  • Buttery grilled cheese (V) $7
    White cheddar & Gruyere cheeses
  • All-beef kosher hot dog $8
  • BBQ chicken sub $14.00
  • Beef torta $14.00
  • Club sandwich on multigrain bread $14.00
  • Turkey and cheddar $13.00
  • Roast beef and cheddar $13.00
  • Caprese mozzarella $13.00
  • Tuna salad $13.00
  • Caesar Salad $12.00
  • BBQ chicken salad $14.00
  • Apple cheddar walnut salad $12.00
  • Japanese egg salad sandwich $13.00
  • Santa Fe turkey wrap $13.00
  • Peanut butter and jelly $6.30
  • Macaroni salad $7.00 

Sides

  • Seasoned French fries (V) $6.85
    Add fries to any entree $4.20
  • Garlic parmesan fries (V) $8
    Crispy fries with garlic Parmesan sauce
  • Buttery grilled cheese (V) $7
    White cheddar & Gruyere cheeses
  • Sweet potato fries (V) $6.85

(VG): Vegan
(V): Vegetarian
(DF): Dairy free

 

Build your own signature salad with fresh greens and an array of delicious salad toppings. Flat price, not weighed. Includes one dressing packet.

  • Build your own salad $15
  • Extra dressing packet $1.70
  • Taco bowl $19

 

  • Formaggio (V) $7.25
    Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, fresh herbs, olive oil
  • Pepperoni $9.20
    Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, fresh herbs, olive oil
  • BBQ chicken $9.45
    Roasted chicken tossed in BBQ sauce with shaved onions
  • Hawaiian $9.45
    Shaved ham, pineapple tidbits
  • Garden (V) $9
    Fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions
  • Manhattan Pizza $9.45 
  • BBQ Brisket pizza $9.75
    Smoked brisket, shaved onions, tomato & bbq sauce & mozzarella cheese 

(V): Vegetarian

  • Nacho station $11

Espresso & Gelato Bar

Enjoy sandwiches, salads, handcrafted gelato, bottled beverages, and coffee beverages.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • Single scoop $6
  • Double scoop $8

 

  • Single Espresso $2.75
  • Double Espresso $3.50
  • Single Macchiato $4.75
  • Double Macchiato $5.50
  • Americano $4.15
  • Cappuccino $5.00
  • Latte $5.00
  • Mocha Latte $5.50
  • Matcha Latte $5.50
  • Medium Hot Coffee $3.50
  • Large Hot Coffee $4.00
  • Hot Tea $4.00
  • Hot Chocolate $4.00
  • Iced Coffee $4.65
  • Iced Tea $4.20
  • Extra Shot $1.05
  • Syrup $0.80
  • Oat Milk $1.05
  • Soy/Almond Milk $0.80
  • Single Scoop Gelato $7.00
  • Double Scoop Gelato $9.00
  • Affogato $9.00
  • Worms n’Dirt Gelato Sunday $8.00

 

Sandwiches

  • Turkey and cheddar on a kaiser roll $13.50
  • Roast beef and cheddar on an onion roll $14
  • Buffalo chicken wrap $14
  • Caprese mozzarella on Ciabatta Bread $13.00
  • Peanut butter and jelly $6.30
  • Japanese egg salad sandwich $13.00

Salads

  • Sweet potato and chickpea salad $13.00
  • Traditional Caesar salad $12.00
  • BBQ chicken salad $14.00
  • Fresh garden salad $13.00
  • Apple cheddar walnut salad $12.00
  • Macaroni salad $7.00

 

Snacks

  • Freshly Made Fruit Cups $6.30
  • Whole Fruit $2.50
  • Assorted Chips $4.75

Drinks

  • Can Soda $4.20
  • Bottled Juice $6.00
  • Open Can Water $4.75
  • Sparkling Water $4.75
  • La Croix $4.20
  • Deer Park Water $3.15

 

  • Assorted Muffins $4.75
  • Assorted Danishes $4.20
  • Croissants $6.85
  • Assorted Cookies $4.20
  • Oui yogurt $4.50

 

East Building

Located in our East Building Upper Level Atrium, our Terrace Café offers stunning views of the National Mall.

Terrace Café

Choose from a selection of hot and cold beverages, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.

Monday–Friday: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Sandwiches

  • Turkey & Cheddar on a Kaiser Roll $13.50
  • Spicy Italian sub $14.00
  • Tuna salad on kaiser roll $13.00
  • Chicken salad on kaiser roll $13.00
  • Roast beef and cheddar on onion roll $14.00
  • Buffalo Chicken Wrap $14.00
  • Caprese mozzarella on ciabatta bread $13.00
  • Peanut butter and jelly $6.30

Salads

  • Sweet potato & chickpea salad $13.00
  • Traditional Caesar salad $12.00
  • BBQ chicken salad $14.00
  • Fresh garden salad $13.00
  • Sesame chicken salad $14.00
  • Classic Greek salad $12.00

Snacks

  • Freshly made fruit cups $6.30
  • Whole fruit $2.50
  • Assorted chips $4.75
  • Kind bars $4.00

Drinks

  • Canned soda $4.20
  • Sparkling water $4.75
  • Still water $4.75
  • Deer Park water $3.75
  • Bottled juice $6.00
  • La Croix $4.20
  • Medium hot coffee $3.50
  • Large hot coffee $4.00
  • Hot tea $4.00
  • Assorted muffins $4.75
  • Assorted danish $4.20
  • Croissants $6.85
  • Assorted cookies $4
  • Oui yogurt $4.50

West Building

Inspired by café culture, our Garden Café is located near our 6th Street entrance to our West Building.

Garden Café

Savor fresh pastries and grab-and-go items.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • Cherry blossom spritzer $9
    Cherry blossom & honey syrup, cherry juice, sparkling water, lime
  • Japanese kare pan $14
    Japanese chicken curry encased in puff pastry, baked till golden brown, sweet sesame mayo dip, petit dressed salad
  • Marinated chicken gomae salad $18
    Baby mustard kale and spinach mix, soy marinated chicken, toasted Sesame seeds, blistered shishito peppers, soy marinated egg, Sesame soy dressing
  • Yuzu cheesecake $9
    Japanese-inspired creamy, classic cheesecake with the aromatic flavor of the yuzu fruit with citrus notes of grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange, finished with black cherry compote

(VG): Vegan
(V): Vegetarian
(DF): Dairy free
(GF): Gluten free

Soups

  • Soup of the day $8

Salads

  • Spring harvest salad (VG) (GF) $15
    Romaine hearts, red cabbage, pickled cucumbers, spring heirloom cherry tomatoes, puffed rice, blood orange vinaigrette
  • Add-on proteins
    Roasted chicken breast (chilled) (GF) (DF) $8 Seasoned tofu (VG) $8 Shrimp salad (GF) $9 Soy marinated egg (2)(DF) $4

(VG): Vegan
(V): Vegetarian
(DF): Dairy free
(GF): Gluten free

  • Lemon pepper roasted chicken (GF) $19  
    Lemon pepper marinated bone in half roasted chicken, dressed petit salad, tzatziki sauce
  • Avocado toast (VG) (DF) $14
    Avocado mash, pickled red onion, toasted seeds, dressed greens
  • Shrimp salad roll $15
    Gulf shrimp salad on New England roll, dressed petit salad
  • French onion grilled cheese $16
    Grilled Gruyere on sourdough bread, soup of the day
  • Tomato mozzarella flatbread (V) $16
    Tomato sauce, Arugula salad, fresh tomatoes, shredded mozzarella, aged Balsamic glaze
  • Chicken pesto flatbread $17
    Roasted chicken, baby arugula, burrata, Parmesan, pesto, olive oil
  • Seared diver scallop (GF) $23
    Atlantic scallops, purple potato puree, young spring peas, roasted champignon, finished off with gastrique glaze
  • Beef barbacoa tacos $19
    Three soft flour tortillas filled with braised beef, lettuce, avocado, pickled onion, queso fresco, cilantro crema
  • Triple Chocolate Charlotte $9
    Layers of dark, semi sweet & white chocolate mousse nestled upon a layer of moist dark chocolate sponge cake

(VG): Vegan
(V): Vegetarian
(DF): Dairy free
(GF): Gluten free

 

  • Whole Fruit $2.50
  • Muffin $4.75
  • Croissant $6.85
  • Cookies $4.20
  • Danish $4.20
  • Single Espresso $2.85
  • Double Espresso $3.95
  • Single Macchiato $4.90
  • Double Macchiato $6.00
  • Flat white $6.00
  • Americano $4.30
  • Cappuccino $5.15
  • Latte $5.15
  • Mocha Latte $5.65
  • Matcha Latte $5.65
  • Chai tea latter $5.65
  • Hot Coffee $4.10
  • Hot Tea $4.10
  • Hot Chocolate $4.10
  • Iced Coffee $4.50
  • Nitro brew $5.70
  • Iced Tea $4.50
  • Extra Shot $1.10
  • Syrup $0.85
  • Oat Milk $1.10
  • Soy/Almond Milk $0.80
  • Can Soda $4.20
  • Bottled Juice $6.00
  • Open Can Water $4.75
  • Sparkling Water $4.75
  • La Croix $4.20
  • Deer Park Water $3.15

Sculpture Garden

Our Pavilion Café offers panoramic views of our Sculpture Garden as well as indoor and outdoor seating. 

Pavilion Café

Select from freshly made salads, soups, flatbreads, and sandwiches. Advanced online ordering is available.

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Salads

  • Mediterranean Salad (V) $12.50
    Romaine, red onions, olives, cucumber, cherry tomato, marinated chickpeas, feta cheese, pita chips, feta Greek dressing
  • Southwest chicken $14.50
    Romaine, roasted corn and peppers, cucumber, fried onions, cotija cheese, chipotle ranch dressing, BBQ sauce
  • Asian chicken $14.50
    Napa cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, red/ yellow bell pepper, scallions, sesame seeds, wonton chips, Asian dressing
  • Summer berry (V) $13.50
    Spring mix, seasonal berries, walnuts, watermelon radish, goat cheese, raspberry walnut vinaigrette

(V): Vegetarian

Cold Sandwiches

Served with chips

  • Italian capicola $12.50
    Turkey, capicola, pickled red onions, arugula, provolone, creamy Italian dressing on Italian roll
  • Tofu banh mi wrap (VG) $11.50
    Marinated tofu, Asian salad mix, cucumber, pickled onions, vegan ginger soy mayo
  • Lemon tarragon chicken $13.50
    Lemon tarragon chicken salad, spring mix, sliced tomato on butter croissant
  • Chicken tender wrap $12.50
    Chicken tenders, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, roasted red pepper aioli

Hot Sandwiches

Served with chips

  • Pesto veggie (V) $13.25
    Roasted eggplant, squash, zucchini, roasted red peppers, pickled onions, fresh mozzarella, basil humus on white ciabatta
  • Turkey and bacon $13.25
    Sliced turkey, bacon, white cheddar, ranch dressing on baguette
  • Italian beef $13.50
    Herb-marinated beef, provolone, hot sliced peppers, red onion, Dijon mayonnaise on multigrain ciabatta
  • Mozzarella chicken $13.50
    Roasted chicken, tomato, smoked mozzarella, onion, fresh basil, chipotle ranch dressing on focaccia

House-Made Quiche

Served with fresh fruit salad or chips

  • Classic Lorraine $12.50
    Applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized shallots, Swiss cheese in flaky tart shell
  • Roasted mushroom (V) $12.50
    Sautéed spinach, sliced mushrooms, shallots, and goat cheese in flaky tart shell

(VG): Vegan
(V): Vegetarian

Flatbread-Style Pizzas

  • Four-cheese (V) $10
    Mozzarella, provolone, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses with tomato sauce
  • Pepperoni $10.50
    Four-cheese topped with pepperoni
  • BBQ chicken $10.50
    BBQ sauce, chicken, red onion, sliced peppers

Children’s Menu

For ages 12 and under, served with Lay’s chips and small juice

  • All-beef hot dog $8
  • Turkey club sandwich $9
    Turkey, ham, American cheese 

(V): Vegetarian

Soda, Coffee, and More

  • Fountain drinks $3.18
    Dr Pepper, ginger ale, iced tea, lemonade, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, root beer, Sierra Mist
  • Freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea $3.18
  • Bottled iced tea $4.25
    Green tea, half tea & half lemonade, peach tea
  • Hot tea 12oz/16oz - $3.50/$4
  • Coffee 12oz/16oz - $3.50/$4
  • Milk $2.50
  • Cappuccino or latte 12oz/16oz - $4/$4.50
    Add flavor $0.75
    Amaretto, caramel, cinnamon, hazelnut, mocha, peppermint, pumpkin spice, vanilla
  • Matcha latte, hot or iced 12oz/16oz - $4.95/$5.95
  • Espresso $3.50
  • Double espresso $4

Wine & Sangria

  • Pinot grigio
    Glass $9 | Bottle $32
  • Chardonnay
    Glass $9 | Bottle $32
  • Pinot noir
    Glass $9.75 | Bottle $34
  • Malbec
    Glass $9.75 | Bottle $34
  • Sparkling rosé
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $32
  • Sangria
    Glass $9 | Pitcher $26

Beer

  • Budweiser, 16-oz. can $8
  • Bud Light, 16-oz. can $8
  • Seasonal craft beer $8.50
  • Nonalcoholic beer $8.50
  • Goose Island IPA, 16-oz. can $8.50
  • Stella Artois
    Glass $8.50 | Pitcher $24

5:00–7:00 p.m.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  • Espresso $3.75
  • Double espresso $4.25
  • Coffee
    12 oz $4.00 | 16 oz $4.50
  • Cappuccino or latte
    12 oz $4.75 | 16 oz $5.25
  • Unsweetened matcha latte or cappuccino
    12 oz $5.00 | 16 oz $6.00
  • Milk $2.50
  • Freshly brewed iced tea $3.50
  • Hot tea
    12 oz $4.00 | 16 oz $4.50
  • Fountain drinks $3.50
    Dr. Pepper, ginger ale, lemonade, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, root beer, Sierra Mist
  • Orange/Apple juice $4.00
  • Bottled water $3.50
  • "Just Iced Tea" Bottle $4.50
    Tea and lemonade
  • Organic iced tea bottles $4.50
    Peach tea, green tea

Wine & Sangria

  • Pinot grigio
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $34.00
  • Chardonnay
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $34.00
  • Pinot noir
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $36.00
  • Malbec
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $36.00
  • Poema Brut Sparkling rosé
    Glass $9.50 | Bottle $34.00
  • Sangria
    Glass $10.00 | Pitcher $29

Beer

  • Budweiser $9.00
    16-oz. can
  • Bud Light $9.00
    16-oz. can
  • Seasonal craft beer $9.00
  • Goose Island IPA $10.00
    16-oz. can
  • Stella Artois $9.50
    16-oz. glass
  • Cutwater lime margarita $10.00
    12-oz. can
  • Golden Road Mango Cart $8.50
    16-oz. can
  • Space Dust IPA $10.00
    16-oz. can
  • 51st State IPA by local DC Red Bear Brewing Co.. $10.50
    16-oz. can
  • Stella Artois $26.50
    48-oz. pitcher

Food

  • Warm pretzel $6.50
    Served with beer cheese dip
  • Charcuterie board $10.50
    Capicola, salami, cashews, walnuts, pepitas, dried apricots, dried cranberries, and assorted cheese cubes (cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper jack), served with grapes
  • Caprese salad $9.50
    Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil on a bed of arugula, drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • Southwest chicken flatbread $8.50
    Chicken, corn mix, and Monterey Jack blend on flatbread, served with sour cream on the side
  • Spicy chorizo pizza $9.00
    Red sauce with three-cheese blend, cherry hot peppers, red onion, and chorizo, drizzled with hot honey
  • Tortilla chips & dips $11.50
    Tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, elote corn mix
  • Whipped ricotta with hot honey $8.00
    Creamy whipped ricotta drizzled with hot honey and chili flakes, served with crostini
  • Balsamic Onion Jam Burger $17.00
    Lettuce, sliced tomato, balsamic onion jam, and white cheddar, served on a kaiser bun

Prices do not include tax. The Pavilion Café is managed by Guest Services, Inc.

Group dining and questions

Bringing a group of adults or children? We offer customizable group dining options at four of our cafés, all conveniently located on the National Mall.

Please schedule at least two weeks in advance of your visit. All seating is first-come, first-served.  

Group Menus (PDF)

Our Cascade Café, Espresso & Gelato Bar, and Garden Café are managed by Sodexo Live! For more information, to order, or to schedule a group dining experience, call 202.712.7458 or email [email protected].

Our Pavilion Café is managed by Guest Services Inc. Groups of any size may place orders day-of using the café's online ordering system. Seating is available inside or outside the café. Call 202.289.3360 or [email protected] with questions or to place an order.

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