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
•    House baked cookies $4.35
•    Kind bars $4.35
•    Marshmallow Bar $4.90
•    Brownie $4.90
•    Oreos $2.60
•    Chex Mix $2.60
•    Oui Yogurt $4.65

Drinks

•    Fountain soda $4.75
•    Canned soda $4.35
•    Bottled water $3.25
•    Open Source water $5.00
•    Sparkling $4.75
•    Smart water $5.65
•    Bottled juice $6
•    La Croix $4.35
•    Mexican/Glass Coke $6.00
•    Beer $8.75
•    Wine $11.50
•    High Noon $11.85
•    Small coffee $3.50
•    Large coffee $4.00
•    Small tea $3.60
•    Large tea $4.00
•    Empty beverage cup $0.50 

 

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

•    Daily assorted handmade sandwich $13.40
•    Turkey Reuben $14.00
•    Chef’s soup of the day $6.50
•    Chef’s soup of the day and ½ sandwich $14.00
•    House made chips $3
 

 

Entrées

•    Specialty Angus Burger $15.00
•    Hand Crafted cheeseburger $11.50
•    Hand crafted classic burger $10.15
•    All-beef hot dog $8.00
•    Ribeye Cheese steak $14.40
•    Chicken Tender Basket $13.00
•    Grilled Free Range Chicken breast sandwich $11.50
•    Fried falafels with hummus spread pickled onions on a hoagie roll $12.00

Sides
•    Pickle Fries $7.50
•    Seasoned French Fries $6.85
•    Sweet potato fries $6.85
•    Add fries to any entrée $4.35
 

(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 $15.45
•    Extra dressing packet $1.75
•    Taco bowl $19.00
 

 

•    Panko Crusted Baked Macaroni & Cheese $7.00
•    Cast Iron Baked Corn Bread $5.00
•    Formaggio pizza $7.85
•    Manhattan Supreme Pizza $9.75
•    BBQ Chicken Pizza $9.75
•    Pepperoni Pizza $9.50
•    Ratatouille pizza $9.00
•    Pizza combo $12.00
 

(V): Vegetarian

Espresso & Gelato Bar

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

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

•    Single scoop $7.92
•    Double scoop $13.42

•    Single Espresso $2.85
•    Double Espresso $3.95
•    Single Macchiato $4.90
•    Double Macchiato $6.00
•    Americano $4.30
•    Cappuccino $5.00
•    Latte $5.15
•    Mocha Latte $5.65
•    Matcha Latte $5.65
•    Medium Hot Coffee $3.60
•    Large Hot Coffee $4.10
•    Hot Tea $4.10
•    Hot Chocolate $4.10
•    Iced Coffee $4.50
•    Iced Tea $4.50
•    Flavor syrup shot $1.10
•    Oat Milk $1.10
•    Soy/Almond Milk $1.10
•    Single Scoop Gelato $7.92
•    Double Scoop Gelato $13.42
•    Affogato $9.30

•    Turkey & cheddar sandwich $13.40
•    Tuna protein cup $9.00
•    Caprese sandwich $13.40
•    Blackened chicken wrap $13.40
•    Chicken Caesar salad $14.40
•    Fall harvest salad $13.00
•    Coconut chia cream pudding with berry compote $7.50
•    Wisconsin cheese snack tray $7.50
•    Sabra Hummus & pretzels $7.50
•    Oui yogurt $4.65
•    Fresh fruit cup $6.50
•    Oh Snap Pickles $3.50
•    Uncrustables $3.50

 

Snacks

•    Freshly Made Fruit Cups $6.50
•    Whole Fruit $2.50
•    Assorted Chips $4.75
 

Drinks

•    Can Soda $4.35
•    Bottled Juice $6.00
•    Open Can Water $5.00
•    Sparkling Water $4.75
•    La Croix $4.35
•    Deer Park Water $3.25

 

  • Assorted Muffins $4.75
  • Assorted Danishes $4.20
  • Croissants $6.85
  • Assorted Cookies $4.20

 

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.

•    Turkey & cheddar sandwich $13.40
•    Tuna protein cup $9.00
•    Caprese sandwich $13.40
•    Blackened chicken wrap $13.40
•    Chicken Caesar salad $14.40
•    Fall harvest salad $13.00
•    Coconut chia cream pudding with berry compote $7.50
•    Wisconsin cheese snack tray $7.50
•    Sabra Hummus & pretzels $7.50
•    Oui yogurt $4.65
•    Fresh fruit cup $6.50
•    Oh Snap Pickles $3.50
•    Uncrustables $3.50

Snacks

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

Drinks

•    Canned soda $4.35
•    Sparkling water $4.75
•    Still water $5.00
•    Deer Park water $3.25
•    Bottled juice $6.00
•    La Croix $4.35
•    Medium hot coffee $3.60
•    Large hot coffee $4.10
•    Hot tea $4.10
 

•    assorted muffins $4.35
•    Assorted Danish $4.35
•    Croissants $7.05
•    Assorted cookies $4.35
•    Oui yogurt $4.65

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.

•    Butterscotch pumpkin latte $5.65
•    Autumn Squash Salad $16
•    Squash & Feta Cheese Flat Bread $16
•    Chicken cordon bleu $18
•    Pear mousse tart $12
 

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

Soups

•    Soup of the day $8
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Salads

  • Mandarin chicken salad $18
  • Add on proteins: Roasted chicken breast (chilled) $8  Seasoned tofu $8 Tuna Salad $8

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

•    Avocado toast $14
•    Tuna melt $16
•    French onion grilled cheese $16
•    Chicken pesto flatbread $17
•    Beef barbacoa tacos $19
•    Alaskan salmon $20
•    Pecan pie tart a la mode $11
 

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

 

•    Whole Fruit $2.50
•    Muffin $4.35
•    Croissant $7.05
•    Cookies $4.35
•    Danish $4.35

•    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
•    Flavor Syrup Shot $1.10
•    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

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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