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Pine Tree Café

Daily; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wonderland Nights: Open until 10 p.m.

The whimsy of Wonderland meets convenience. Family-friendly offerings bring delight to everyone’s day with menu items including artisanal panini, rustic Neapolitan-style pizza, and delicious signature salads, plus scones, snacks and sweets. Stop by the full barista station for to-go teas including Wonderland-inspired lavender lattes.

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Hudson Garden Grill

Tuesday–Friday; 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Weekends & holiday Mondays; 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wonderland Nights: Dining room until 8 p.m.; Patio tent 7–10 p.m.

Culinary enchantment meets botanical beauty. Immerse yourself in Wonderland with farm-to-table menu offerings including signature fish and chips, summery salads, delightful scones and sweets, and tea. Enjoy specialty cocktails and mocktails with flight options and inspired iced tea refreshers.

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Tea Party Parties

Thursdays through September; 4:30–5:30 p.m.

On Thursday afternoons through September 26, the Hudson Garden Grill will host a tea party extravaganza where resplendent moments await. The experience includes a bubbly welcome drink, individual pots of tea, delectable hors d’oeuvres, tea sandwiches, and an array of scones and sweets—plus a special takeaway gift and a croquet themed photo op. Elevate your experience with a creative handcrafted cocktail, and join the story by dressing up! Advance reservations are required.

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The Looking Glass

Daily; 12–6 p.m.
Wonderland Nights: Open until 10 p.m.

This pop-up food and bar experience on the Visitor Center Patio offers up delightful tea-to-go packages for two, kid-friendly fare, snacks and sweets, plus a curated selection of wines, beers, and specialty craft cocktails. Tea packages include sandwiches, fruit, snack mix, scones and sweets—plus a reusable tumbler with your selection of hot or iced tea. Kid-friendly packages are also available.

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The Rose Court at the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden

Daily; 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Embrace the regal allure inspired by the Queen of Hearts at this culinary pop-up. While nestled in the shade of the enchanting Stone Cottage adjacent to NYBG’s Rose Garden, sip on the Queen’s frozen lemonade or refreshing iced teas, and indulge in an array of snacks, sweets, and frozen treats. Come paint the roses red!

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The Unbirthday Truck

Wednesdays, weekends, and holiday Mondays; 12–6 p.m.

This snack stop at the base of Tulip Tree Allée serves up playful charm with a bit of cheekiness. Pick up an afternoon tea-to-go package for two to enjoy al fresco, along with snacks, sweets, frozen treats, and a curated selection of wines, beers, and specialty crafted cocktails. Tea packages include sandwiches, fruit, snack mix, scones and sweets—plus a reusable tumbler with your selection of hot or iced tea. Kid-friendly packages are also available.

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