Yellow Magnolia Café
About the Business
Welcome to Yellow Magnolia Café, nestled in the heart of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden at 990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Our café offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on fresh, vegetable-centric cuisine. Savor our small plates, hearty main dishes, and plant-inspired desserts, all crafted to tantalize your taste buds.
For those exploring the Garden, the Yellow Magnolia Canteen, located adjacent to the Steinhardt Conservatory, provides a perfect spot to enjoy a delicious selection of pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Meanwhile, the Coffee Bar in the Steinberg Visitor Center offers a range of espresso drinks, iced beverages, and fresh pastries to keep your energy up as you explore.
Our menu caters to a variety of dietary preferences with vegetarian (v), vegan (vg), gluten-friendly (gf), and gluten-free options (gfo) available. We recommend making reservations for the Café, where seating is available for parties of six or fewer. Please note that a Garden ticket is required for access to the Café.
Operating Hours:
- Yellow Magnolia Café:
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Yellow Magnolia Canteen:
- Tuesday–Sunday: 11 a.m. until 30 minutes before closing.
Join us at Yellow Magnolia Café and enjoy a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of nature. Your visit supports the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's mission to inspire curiosity and a love of nature in people of all ages. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Location & Phone number
990 Washington Avenue Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, New York 11225, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Reviews
"Lovely lunch while exploring the botanical gardens. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cool and calm, and the service was quick and friendly!"
"Make a reservation, allow for extra time to wander through the garden before checking in & fall into all the beauty & splendor of the garden & a truly lavish experience. Each dish was a culinary interpretation of the garden. Rich & bright, colorful & lively… what a lovely surprise nestled beside the waterlilies!"
"Took the subway from Times Square to check out this beautiful botanic garden. After 2 hours of exploring it was time to eat lunch. There is a “cantina” which is more walk up and go, vs this cafe which is sit down. Cantina line was long and I could use a rest so I opted for sit down. Being a party of 1 they sat me at a high top by the hostess stand with a great view out to the garden. Service was prompt and polite. I opted for Pepsi with a chicken honey sandwich and greens on the side. The salad had a nice dressing on it. Even though the chicken was fried, the whole meal felt light and fresh, a perfect compliment to a morning at the garden."
"Very friendly and professional staff. The food was delicious, the drinks mixed well, and their gelato the tastiest and creaminess I've tried all over NYC. We will be coming back to try the rest of their dishes. It's a hidden gem!"
"It was a nice break to stop by this cafe after walking around the garden. The place gets really busy so a reservation is a must, otherwise you'll end up waiting 30+ minutes for a table. The food was OK; I wouldn't say great. The polenta fries were bland and really needed salt. The chutney that came with them was too sweet. The scrambled eggs were decent but I found the eggs too buttery and the home fries underwhelming. The fried chicken was excellent, however. It was perfectly fried and went really well with the bed of wild rice and the coleslaw. The cup of cappuccino I ordered was over-foamed. Overall, even though the food wasn't top-notch, this place is still a good stop to rest while enjoying the sun coming through its large windows."
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