Garden View
Café
Garden View Cafe
Open daily, seasonal hours
Located in the Visitor Center
Indoor & outdoor seating available
Stop by the Garden View Café to grab an energizing snack on the go, or relax and enjoy a delicious meal paired with a spectacular view. Our menu consistently offers a seasonal array of local, sustainably produced breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go items, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly options . Visit our barista station for a variety of specialty coffeehouse drinks, scrumptious pastries, and desserts.
Meet Chef Leonardo Moslemian
Executive Chef Leonardo Moslemian grew up going to the Garden with his mother. He returned to the Garden in 2025 as executive chef, and is inspired to use his experiences as chef de cuisine at the renowned El Che Bar & Steakhouse and as executive chef at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to bring positive change through creative food choices. He infuses every menu he crafts with a refined palate. “I believe that at the Garden, nature is not a place to visit, it’s our home,” he says.
As you visit the Garden View Café, you will notice the chef’s passion for hospitality through his harmonious blend of delicious flavors and visual appeal.
“I believe that at the Garden, nature is not a place to visit, it’s our home,”