Magnolia Cafe

We visited the gardens at the height of the azalea blooming last week—it was Spectacular! And had heard good things about the cafe, so stopped in for lunch. It was leisurely and personable, and perfectly reminiscent of a Southern lunch in any small town. The tuna salad sandwich with tomato and lettuce, and the sweet tea were perfection, and the peach cobbler was to die for! Of course the surroundings were lovely. We also stopped by the well-stocked gift shop.

The food was reminiscent of low-end cafeteria fare—but sorta edible. The glass covering the food bar was so dusty I could write my name in it. This place has potential, but it needs serious improvement. Offering higher quality “cafe” style drinks and better food could turn it around. Until then, it’s not a place I’d recommend or return to.

Food was good and there was a decent selection of items. We were in and out in a timely fashion and the kids liked the chicken tenders. A good experience if your hungry and have been waiting in the entrance line for a while. Don't forget the gift shop

I came in for a bite after a tour of the gardens and house. I waited a few minutes and no one showed up to take my order.

It filled our needs: coffee, a light breakfast plus pecan pie. We were hungry after touring the gardens.