Two moms and two daughters clink their drinks over a table of food from the Monticello Café

Monticello Café

Monticello Café

Located in the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, the Monticello Café menu rotates throughout the year, featuring grab-and-go options and made-to-order sandwiches, salads, shareable plates, desserts, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The Café features indoor and outdoor seating adjoining the courtyard.

After lunch, visit Jefferson Vineyards for a curated flight of award-winning estate-made wines.

Limited Item: Croque Monsieur

As part of the Culinary Diplomacy program series, renowned chef and Food Network Star Aarti Sequeira developed a soup for our café, drawing on inspiration from Jefferson's time in France. Available on the menu for a limited time so stop by today!

Chef Aarti Sequeira talks about the French onion soup dish she created for the Monticello Café
Two moms and two daughters clink their drinks over a table of food from the Monticello Café

About the Café

  • Open to the public: no tickets required
  • Both indoor and outdoor seating
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Rotating menu features seasonal specials
  • Box lunches for groups available 

Hours of Operation

  • The Café is open 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Tuesdays in January - February
  • Check Monticello's Hours of Operation for weather closures

For more information, contact: (434) 365-0732

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