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Terrace Café & Shop

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

Terrace Cafe

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.

Terrace Shop

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