concessions & food service

Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to offer food and beverages year-round at several locations throughout the Gardens, offering a wide variety of cuisine.

Gates Garden Court Café
A variety of fresh deli selections are offered inside the main Boettcher Building at Denver Botanic Gardens. With daily lunch specials, fresh salads, made to order sandwiches, hand dipped ice cream and more, it's a great place to dine and enjoy the art and Botanical Illustration exhibitions.
Open Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Garden Nook Bistro
Located in the Gardens’ Gift Shop, the bistro features specialty coffees, a wide variety of sweets, flavored sparkling water and Italian Sodas.
Open Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monet Deck Cafe (located in the Monet Garden)
Located in the Heart of the Gardens, this restaurant offers great “off the grill” options and beautiful outdoor dining. Fare at this picturesque location includes steak burgers, many types of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, and kosher hot dogs with an array of fresh toppings. You will also find sweets to complement a summer stroll, including hand dipped ice cream cones and sundaes.
Open Weekends March, April, May, September, October - Weather Permitting
Open Daily June-August, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Denver Botanic Summer Concert Series
During concerts you will find a variety of food choices. Monet Deck Café and the Gift Shop remain open, and gourmet concert fare is available at the market tent located near the concert grass area offering hand-carved meats, “off the grill” options, fresh fruits and cheeses, and “grab and go” deli items. You will also find ice cream and our popular “Water is Life Bar.”

For information about daily food service or gift locations please call Denver Botanic Gardens Gift Shop at 720-865-3595.

For information about private lunches, box lunches or catered events, please call 303-376-4872. Large groups are encouraged to arrange for proper accommodations in advance.

Denver Botanic Gardens restaurants use 100% compostable paper products made of sugar, corn and potatoes.