Terrace Cafe at CAM
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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About the Business

The Terrace Café at CAM, located at 953 Eden Park Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a unique institution that combines a cafe, food, museum, and restaurant all in one. The café offers a full menu with a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches inspired by works in the museum's collection, making it a great way to enhance your visit to the museum. Enjoy the views of the museum's Alice Bimel Courtyard and seating on the outdoor terrace during warm weather. Museum Members receive a 10% discount in the Terrace Café.
The café is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and offers packages that can be ordered 24 hours in advance for pick-up at the host stand in the café. Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum galleries, but you can enjoy a meal or snack on the museum grounds, including the Art Climb and picnic tables by the reinstalled Pinocchio sculpture near the main entrance.
The menu includes items such as an array of meats and cheeses, hummus platters, and a choice of two entrées accompanied by Grippo's Chips. You can also purchase alcohol at the time of pick-up for picnics to be enjoyed in the museum's courtyard.
The chef, Yajan (Yaj) Upadhyaya, brings his culinary expertise from Mumbai, India, and Boston to Cincinnati, with a background in studying classic cooking techniques at Johnson and Wales University. The Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the generosity of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign, offering free general admission thanks to a gift from the Rosenthal Family Foundation. Parking at the museum is free, and extended Thursday hours are made possible by the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program.
Reviews
"Where else can you look at inspirational art and enjoy great food? Super nice service. The Waldorf salad is stupendous."
"A wonderful sunny, open and pleasant room and patio overlooking the art museum courtyard. Ambitious menu of interesting sandwiches and salads. My wife had the club sandwich and I had the Mixto (variation on ham and cheese), both with an excellent side salad. We were there at a very busy time, with several large groups in the restaurant, and every other table taken, so service took longer and was less frequent than I'm sure is usual. We weren't in a hurry, so it wasn't a big problem, but it took a long time to get our food and even longer to get the check."
"I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and decided to take myself to lunch at one of my favorite places. I like to visit the musuem for music inspiration when I can but today I needed a big pick me up. My dining experience truly transformed my day. I sat at a table facing the beautiful statues and terrace garden. The weather was perfect. The host was very kind and accommodating considering I arrived a bit after 11am as a walk in and it looked like a great deal of reservations were set to arrive. Nevertheless, he sat me at a great table. My server -- Matthew -- was a true treat. Attentive and kind even as service picked up. I had the chicken sandwich with fresh fruit, hot tea and a glass of rose. The sandwich was AMAZING. The bread it was served on was to die for, not too crunchy or hard but a great balance of crips and soft. The chicken salad was flavorful. Such a simple but amazing lunch! I was also able to work outdoors in a beautiful environment, birds and bees buzzing into the new season. Thanks for a great dining experience and a peaceful moment to re-align my energy. I'll be back for sure."
"The atmosphere was very peaceful! I enjoyed the Chicken Croissant Sandwich and my drinks are always fizzy- never flat. I have been here dozens of times and I will always continue to go here for lunch or just to have a little alone time. Never change, Terrace Cafe!"
"Today we had a great experience here. We split a cinnamon roll and it was wonderful. The waitress suggested it— love when they like a product enough to do that. I had a club sandwich and he had chicken salad and both we were good, fresh, and flavorful. Honestly everything was good today. I only dropped a star as there were a few dirty areas. Great view - love the courtyard. Flavorful and fresh food. Limited options but they are good options. Loved our friendly waitress… Emma i believe. Oh and the coffee is really good… like —plan on an extra cup -kind of good. Also, I love that the prices are reasonable. I never feel ripped off here and obviously it’s wonderful to view the art of the museum."
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