Dining & Bookstore
The Café
Open 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Café features seasonal menu items made with locally sourced ingredients; the Café offers indoor dining on a first-come, first-served basis. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Brunch is available all day Saturday and Sunday. See the sample menu below for a preview of our brunch options.
The Patio
Open 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.*
The Patio offers espresso drinks, beverages, and pastries. All items are served in compostable to-go containers.
* Patio hours are subject to change.
Bookstore
Located in the Arrival Hall, the Bookstore offers a selection of Glenstone publications, rare and popular titles, and Glenstone merchandise for purchase.
Summer Music Evenings Pre-Order
Saturday evenings, May 23 - September 5, 2026, live music will return to the Patio. Visitors will have the option to reserve seasonal grazing boxes and local wines in advance. 2026 grazing box details and pre-order instructions will be announced in Mid-April.
FAQs
Does the Café do reservations?
No. All dining services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
When are the Café and Patio open?
The Café is open Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Patio is open Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Do you offer vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. Both the Café and Patio offer vegan and gluten-free dining.
Can I bring my own food and drinks to Glenstone?
Glenstone encourages visitors to bring water bottles for the outdoor trails, especially in the warmer months. In the spring, summer, and fall, water bottle filling stations are available at several points on our trails.
Small snacks and personal food items may be brought, but no food or drink is allowed in the museum spaces.
Glenstone does not allow picnicking.
Can we order food to go?
At the Patio, visitors can order drinks and fresh pastries to go. These items are served in fully compostable containers and packaging. Glenstone does not offer the option to order or take food to go from the Cafe.
What forms of payment do you accept?
The Café, Patio, and Bookstore are card-only and do not accept cash.
Can my entire party be seated together?
Tables at the Café are communal. Large parties may not all be able to sit together, but are welcome to split up.
Can I visit the Bookstore without a ticket to Glenstone?
Yes. You may visit the Bookstore, during museum hours, without a reservation to Glenstone.