| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Greenhouse Café
RBG’s Greenhouse Café offers a new fast casual menu featuring a full complement of wine and beer, coffee and tea, ready made sandwiches and salads, homemade soups, and our signature Tea House scones. Enjoy a quick and nutritious bite to take away or sit down and enjoy your meal!
Note: as a fast-casual option for garden guests, Garden Admission is required for access to the Greenhouse Café. For a lunch option accessible without admission, check out the Rock Garden Bistro.
Hours
- Until January 5: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- January 6 to 31: CLOSED
- Reopens February 1
*Exceptions may apply. See full hours below.
Exceptions may apply. Check back before your visit.
Today’s Hours
Seasonal Hours
- Open Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
The Greenhouse Café is located in RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road W. Burlington. Find the restaurant past the gift shop, down the stairs / ramp, and to the far left.
Parking is available on-site, included in your visit.
905-527-1158 ext. 333
VG = Vegetarian | V = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free | DF = Dairy Free | O = Option Available
Grill
- Chicken Parm Sandwich $17 (NF)
Pomodoro Sauce | Provolone | Balsamic Onion & Pepper | Aioli | Kaiser - Shaved Beef Sandwich $14 DF NF
Shaved Beef | Caramelized Onion | Horseradish Aioli | Pea Sprouts | Vienna Roll - Grilled Cheese Sandwich $13 Veg
Brie | Gruyere | Mozzarella | Red Pepper Jelly | Arugula | Sourdough - Bourbon BBQ Burger $13
Beef Patty | Bourbon BBQ Sauce | Aioli | Iceberg | Tomato | Grilled Onion | Pickle | Brioche Bun - Quinoa Burger $12 Veg DF NF
Black Bean Sweet Potato Quinoa Patty | Iceberg Lettuce | Tomato | Pickle | Aioli | Brioche Bun - Breakfast Croissant $8 NF
Fried Egg | Bacon | Aioli | Cheddar
Add cheese, bacon or gravy to any order for $2
Fried
- Fish and Chips 1 Piece: $15 | 2 Pieces $22 (NF, DF)
Beer Battered Lake Erie Pickerel | Fries | Tartar Sauce - French Fries (GF, NF, V)
Side $5 | Basket $8 - Poutine (VG, GF, NF)
Side $9 | Basket $16
Add cheese, bacon or gravy to any order for $2
Soups and Salads
- Chef’s Daily Soup $7
- Beet Salad $16 (Veg, GF)
Roast Beet | Pickled Strawberry | Goat Cheese | Cranberry | Spiced Pecan | Arugula | Red Sorrel | Honey Balsamic Vin - Power Bowl $16 (V, GF, DF, NF)
Roast Chickpea | Cucumber | Carrot | Bell Pepper | Beet | Kale | Cranberry | Cider Vinaigrette - Garden Salad $12 (V, GF NF)
Heritage Mix Greens | Grape Tomato | Cucumber | Heirloom Carrot | White Balsamic Dressing
Pasta
- Chicken Parmesan $21 (NF)
Penne Pomodoro | Pepper & Onion | Grana Padano - Penne Bolognese $19 (NF)
Penne | Pomodoro Sauce | Beef | Pepper | Onion | Grana Padano - Butternut Squash Ravioli $19 (Veg)
Butternut Squash Ravioli | Brown Butter | Roast Mushroom | Walnut | Sage
Grab & Go Sandwiches
- Tandoori Chicken Salad Croissant $12 (NF)
- Ham and Cheddar Croissant $12 (NF)
- Garden Vegetable Wrap $12 (V, DF, NF)
Carrot | Beet | Radish | Cucumber | Bell Pepper | Romaine Lettuce | Red Cabbage | Red Pepper Hummus | Tortilla - Egg Salad Sandwich $8 (NF, Veg)
Kids
For ages 10 and under
- Chicken Fingers $14 (GF, NF, DF)
Choice of side: Fries or Crudité - Grilled Cheese $9 (VG, NF)
Choice of side: Fries or Crudité - Spaghetti Pomodoro $9 (V)
- Cheese Pizza $9 (VG, NF)
Pastries and Desserts
- Tarts $8 | 2 for $14 (VG)
- Brownie $8 | 2 for $14 (V, GF)
- Scone $7 | 2 for $12 (VG)
w. Honey Butter and Preserves - Muffin $3.50 | 2 for $6 (VG)
Drinks
- Coffee $3.75
Medium Roast | Regular or Decaffeinated - Tea $3.75
Orange Pekoe | English Breakfast | Earl Grey | Green | Lemon | Mint | Chamomile | Decaffeinated Black - Canned Soft Drink $3.50
Coke | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Nestea - Assorted Juices $3
Apple | Orange | Cranberry
Bar
- Peller Estates – 6oz $8 9oz $12 Bottle $30
Pinot Grigio | Cabernet Merlot - Trius– 6oz $11 9oz $15 Bottle $40
Cabernet Sauvignon - Wayne Gretzky – 6oz $10 9oz $14 Bottle $38
Chardonnay - Domestic – (341ml) $8
Budweiser, Bud Light - Premium – (330ml) $9
Stella Artois, Corona Extra, Steam Whistle Pilsner
Guinness Stout Can – (440ml) $11 - Craft Cans & Ciders – (473ml) $10
Collective Arts Lager, Ransack the Universe IPA, Great Lakes Brewery Canuck Pale Ale, Octopus Wants to Fight IPA, No Boats on Sunday Original Cider
Special Feature
RBG Lilac Gin
Every spring, a heavenly fragrance drifts through Royal Botanical Gardens, marking the official start of lilac season. To extend the joy of lilac season, we’ve teamed up with Manns Distillery in Brantford, Ontario to create our very own lilac gin.
Crafted with a London Dry Gin base and fresh, hand-picked lilacs from the grounds of RBG, this gin has floral notes of lilac, lavender, and rose. Truly an exquisite combination. No artificial colours or flavours used.
750 ml bottles available for purchase from the Greenhouse Café & Rock Garden Bistro.
Local, Sustainable
At Royal Botanical Gardens, we believe in being stewards of our environment and partners in our community. We source local products (including our own garden produce), partner with local farms and dairies as well as use eco-friendly, sustainable products throughout the facility and grounds.
We ask that you join us in our goal of preserving and enhancing the beauty of our environment by utilizing the recycle stations located throughout Royal Botanical Gardens.
Greenhouse Café FAQs
Where is the Greenhouse Café Located?
The Greenhouse Café is located in RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road W. Burlington. Find the café past the gift shop, down the stairs / ramp, and to the far left.
Parking is available on-site, included in your visit.
Is admission required to access the Greenhouse Café?
Garden Admission is required to dine at the Greenhouse Café.
Other RBG dining locations:
- Garden Admission is not required to dine at the Rock Garden Bistro. Garden Admission would be required should you wish to visit the gardens before / after your meal.
- Guests with a Tea House reservation will be granted access to Hendrie Park on date of the reservation, no additional admission required. Please present your OpenTable confirmation upon entry.
Is there a benefit for Members?
RBG Members receive 10% off their meal at RBG’s three on-site restaurants. To qualify for a discount, please show your membership card while ordering.
Are reservations required?
The Greenhouse Café provides a quick-service dining option at RBG Centre. Enjoy a quick and nutritious bite to take away or sit down and enjoy your meal.
Reservations are not available at this location.
Host Your Event
Whether you just need coffee and snacks, breakfast, lunch or meals for the whole day, our in-house catering team has options for your meeting or event. With delicious options, flexible menus and a focus on locally sourced ingredients, the catering team at Royal Botanical Gardens promise to make your event one to remember.
