Enjoy lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Duke Gardens, at the Terrace Café in the Bartter Family Terrace House.
The menu from The Picnic Basket catering varies but usually includes a variety of salads, sides, sandwiches, cold beverages, coffee, snacks and Locopops. The café also features a menu of gluten-free items.
Café Hours
(weather permitting)
Monday – Friday
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday
Noon-4 p.m. Sun.
Closed on university holidays.
For other nearby dining options, please see the Duke Dining website.
Seasonal Closing
The café closes each year in mid-November for the winter season and typically reopens in early spring.
Options for Groups
Groups may arrange lunches at least three days in advance by calling 919-490-5796.
Student Payment Options
Duke food points and Flex accepted here.
The Terrace Shop carries an eclectic array of garden-related souvenirs and gifts. Among them are Duke Gardens note cards, postcards and mugs.
The shop also carries plants, decorative containers, plant stakes, garden flags, ceramics, hand-crafted jewelry, nature-related toys, books and gift items made by regional artists.
It is located at the Doris Duke Center.
Questions?
Please contact us at 919-684-3698 or gardens@duke.edu.