The Peacock Cafe at The Arboretum

The Peacock Cafe was a great way to end the day. We had talked about coming here for lunch, and after walking around all day in blistering weather, it was quite the refreshing experience to enter a cool, clean building that had a nice calm atmosphere. Did I mention working A/C? They had a nice simple selection of salads, sandwiches, and other bistro/cafe staples. I got the Baldwin Grilled Cheese that was actually really tasty and filling. I highly recommend stopping here to recharge.

Published 2 years ago

The Peacock Cafe has a beautiful view of the Arboretum and features indoor and outdoor seating.

You’ll be sure to see some Peacocks there! We had fun trying to take pics of them and they would walk and turn around. You’d have to wait for them to turn facing you.

They have breakfast and lunch items such as Breakfast burritos, French toast, yogurt parfait, sandwiches, salads, hamburger/cheeseburger with fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, iced coffee and more. Some items are in their grab & go packaged refrigerated section.

We tried their breakfast burritos, cheeseburger with fries and iced coffee. The breakfast burrito is tasty and filling. I would have liked more than one small green salsa. They didn’t haven’t any more available. I couldn’t believe it! Most places give you multiple salsas. The cheeseburger with fries was yummy. The customer service could have been friendlier.

You can eat in their lovely indoor or outdoor dining areas. Or bring a blanket, grab some food and have a picnic.

Published 2 years ago

04.10.24 My second time at LA County Arboretum and it's just absolutely beautiful place to visit. The Peacock Cafe is a perfect place to take a break. I had the burger and fries lunch - so yummy! I think this cafe is a great addition to the arboretum because of the very good quality and taste of food. Good enough on the number of selection to choose from. The staff are welcoming and provide pretty good service.

I'm not sure if the two peacocks that graze the cafe know that they are considered to be permanent live entertainment for cafe goers. They sure make the cafe a pretty good place to hang out and they do put on pretty good show.

LA County Arboretum is a must visit - I suggest calling first to find out best time of year to visit. It's mating season for peacocks so you'll see a pretty good show with males doing their best to attract the female peacocks.

There is a tram to tour the arboretum. I highly recommend paying for the tram to see the whole place first as there's pretty good information about the park.

Published 2 years ago

I initially wanted a croissant sandwich but there was only one left in the fridge and it didn’t look like it had a lot in it. Ended up with the burger and fries which we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. The peacocks come to take your food, please don’t feed them!

Published 3 years ago

This gourmet cafe is actually not bad, it is conveniently located at the Arboretum, and you def can see some cute hungry peacocks around!! Service was fast and friendly!

Published 2 years ago

The food here is on point! My family says they have the best fries in LA. A little on the pricier side, but you can get a discount with a member ship to the Arbouretum. I only take down one star on the atmosphere because occasionally, peacocks come to try to steal food from you while eating outside.

Published 2 years ago

Stop by on a fly. It was well worth it. It was a hot day but there was the nice shade..everywhere you walk...

Published 2 years ago

This place is breathtaking. Very well taken care of. Definitely a place to take your family with for relaxing outing.

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Published a year ago

Great service, good food, coffee. perfect light dinning to start, during and end the nice visit of the beautiful garden.

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I spent $175 and some change and when I say that food was the most horrible food I ever ate in my life it was greasy there was no seasoning the meat patty I don’t even know if that was meat The hamburger was the grossest hamburger and that girl was extremely rude at the counter

Published 2 years ago

Good

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The food here is on point! My family says they have the best fries in LA. A little on the pricier side, but you can get a discount with a member ship to the Arbouretum. I only take down one star on the atmosphere because occasionally, peacocks come to try to steal food from you while eating outside.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent place!

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Outdoor tables & chairs could use a good scrub. Let's help out the water shortage by raising the cost of plastic water bottles and providing free water for refillable bottles.
Perhaps create a LAUSD art contest for reusable bottles which could be purchased only through the Arboretum.

Published 2 years ago

Great experience

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it's very convenient and food is not bad. prices are way too high

Published 2 years ago

Beautiful place

Published 2 years ago

Coffee is the best in Orange County. Fantastic food. Yummy pastries. Please, please bring one of these to Rancho Santa Margarita! We need restaurants like this there and have some open spaces.

Published 2 years ago

The Peacock Cafe was a great way to end the day. We had talked about coming here for lunch, and after walking around all day in blistering weather, it was quite the refreshing experience to enter a cool, clean building that had a nice calm atmosphere. Did I mention working A/C? They had a nice simple selection of salads, sandwiches, and other bistro/cafe staples. I got the Baldwin Grilled Cheese that was actually really tasty and filling. I highly recommend stopping here to recharge.

Published 2 years ago

Stop by on a fly. It was well worth it. It was a hot day but there was the nice shade..everywhere you walk...

Published 2 years ago

Friendly service. Clean. Nice lunch menu.

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If you are vegan/vegetarian beware that their beyond beef/ garden burgers are cooked on the same grill as their meat products.

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The Peacock Cafe has a beautiful view of the Arboretum and features indoor and outdoor seating.

You’ll be sure to see some Peacocks there! We had fun trying to take pics of them and they would walk and turn around. You’d have to wait for them to turn facing you.

They have breakfast and lunch items such as Breakfast burritos, French toast, yogurt parfait, sandwiches, salads, hamburger/cheeseburger with fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, iced coffee and more. Some items are in their grab & go packaged refrigerated section.

We tried their breakfast burritos, cheeseburger with fries and iced coffee. The breakfast burrito is tasty and filling. I would have liked more than one small green salsa. They didn’t haven’t any more available. I couldn’t believe it! Most places give you multiple salsas. The cheeseburger with fries was yummy. The customer service could have been friendlier.

You can eat in their lovely indoor or outdoor dining areas. Or bring a blanket, grab some food and have a picnic.

Published 2 years ago

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We go to the Arboretum practically every day to walk and always enjoy sitting outside at the Peacock Cafe for lunch or a snack and beverage. The food is good, the staff are exceptional and, except for the Peacocks yelling, very quiet and relaxing. We so appreciate the P. Cafe and hope it never leaves the Arboretum.

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Very clean place.

Published 2 years ago

Friendly staff, great food selections, quick service. Shade and sunny areas outside, tables inside w/AC. Sometimes, mooching birds come up to your table!

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It's exactly that, a cafe. Loads of peacocks around. Man they are loud.

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The best feature of coming here is the beautiful surroundings with the large glass windows.

The menu items made in the kitchen are available until 3:00 pm, after that only the refrigerated salads, sandwiches etc. are available. I recommend that you come before 3:00 in order to have a full selection. It's overpriced for what you get, but you are supporting the Arboretum.

There are a lot of tables and chairs outside where you can eat and enjoy the surroundings; unfortunately the peacocks may come up and try to get your food, which is what has happened to me in the past.
So I usually eat inside.

Published 2 years ago

Nice selection of food, and it was tasty. Pleasant ambiance. But servers were rude. They took someone else's order while I was still placing mine. And I had to practically beg to get a tray to carry my items out to the patio.

Published 2 years ago

For a small café, the food and snack selection is pretty decent and it includes fresh fruit bowls. The peacocks are just a wonderful bonus.

Published 2 years ago

This place is breathtaking. Very well taken care of. Definitely a place to take your family with for relaxing outing.

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Park like setting beautiful small eatery in the park awesome place loved it

Published 2 years ago

04.10.24 My second time at LA County Arboretum and it's just absolutely beautiful place to visit. The Peacock Cafe is a perfect place to take a break. I had the burger and fries lunch - so yummy! I think this cafe is a great addition to the arboretum because of the very good quality and taste of food. Good enough on the number of selection to choose from. The staff are welcoming and provide pretty good service.

I'm not sure if the two peacocks that graze the cafe know that they are considered to be permanent live entertainment for cafe goers. They sure make the cafe a pretty good place to hang out and they do put on pretty good show.

LA County Arboretum is a must visit - I suggest calling first to find out best time of year to visit. It's mating season for peacocks so you'll see a pretty good show with males doing their best to attract the female peacocks.

There is a tram to tour the arboretum. I highly recommend paying for the tram to see the whole place first as there's pretty good information about the park.

Published 2 years ago

I love this place its so peaceful ♡

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This gourmet cafe is actually not bad, it is conveniently located at the Arboretum, and you def can see some cute hungry peacocks around!! Service was fast and friendly!

Published 2 years ago

Great cafe with in and outdoor tables. Limited gluten free with ice cream bars and chips.

Published 2 years ago

Relaxing walk around the park and enjoy lunch at the Peacock Cafe with friends or family

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Great place for lunch before a walk in nature!

Published 2 years ago

This is my happy place. After a walk around the Arboretum I relax with some food and drink. It's wonderful.

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Loved food n atmosphere.

Published 2 years ago

Nice staff, nice atmosphere, we were spent good time.

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Peacock Cafe at the LA County Arboretum offers great food, though portions are on the smaller side. Prices lean towards the higher side for a cafe, but the beautiful location adds a special charm to the dining experience.

Published 2 years ago

Please post in front of arboretum entrance or on your Instagram when the grill is closed. I came on a wed at noon and the grill was closed. Staff said it’s because it’s raining and staff gets cut. Thank you

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The only cafe here. The cookies are awful. The code is decent

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I initially wanted a croissant sandwich but there was only one left in the fridge and it didn’t look like it had a lot in it. Ended up with the burger and fries which we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. The peacocks come to take your food, please don’t feed them!

Published 3 years ago

I dont know why no discounts for arboretum members :(

Published 3 years ago

Food was good and not extremely expensive. Lots of variety, meals and snacks, along with many drink options for hot and cold weather. I was able to find something for me, being pregnant, and for my toddler. Would definitely go again.

Published 3 years ago

Excellent view in Arboretum, they offer hot food and take out and the best French fries in town.

Published 3 years ago

Staffs are very friendly and helpful and beautiful place to visit and so quiet and natures surrounding the place.

Published 3 years ago

Found out their kitchen is closed on Mondays 😂. They are affiliated with the old Fresh Gourmet Restaurant in San Marino. We have had their hot, prepared food and delicious salads before. It is so good. We'll be going on Wednesdays or Fridays from now on 😀 .

Published 3 years ago

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, great fries!!

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Les burgers étaient bons les frites semblent être de simple frites surgelées mais elles étaient cuites comme il faut les lemonades étaient bonnes mais les pailles en papier sont un vrais problèmes
Le lieu est accueillant et bien décoré avec la possibilité de manger à l' extérieur
On vous apportera votre nourriture à table
Les prix sont un peu trop chers ce qui fait diminuer le rapport qualité prix
Dans l' ensemble c'était une bonne expérience.

Published 3 years ago

Peacocks everywhere

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Beautiful surroundings! Gorgeous Peacocks everywhere! Packed sandwiches and salads.

Published 3 years ago

Miranda Soto performance last night was soothing, healing, & truly magical experience being amongst beautiful plants & peacocks 🦚 ✨️

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Great atmosphere and the sandwiches are really great after walking around the surrounding gardens.

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I might understand that the cafe is overpriced because it is the only one in the whole park, but the food options are minimal and of a poor quality (particularly the coffee, which you would expect to be good in a “cafe”).

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Nice place to grab a bite when you're at the Arboretum. Watch out for the peacocks!

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Absolutely beautiful to interact up close with the peacocks

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Amazing experience at the arboretum.. the food was good and the peacocks around here made it much more enjoyable

Published 3 years ago

Cute little cafe. It was nice to take a little break and stop by here for a quick snack

Published 3 years ago

Quick bite place great for visiting the arboretum

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Nice Park

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Nice little restaurant good selection, it would be great if they had an upscale restaurant as well.

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Don't expect much on Mondays. But great place!!!! Will go again!

Published 3 years ago

They close way too early so if you are there all day or after 4pm prepare for that as this is the only place to get food and drink, outdoor seating is nice but can be hot, peacocks roam freely so prepare to have a visitor while you eat. We had one peacock come right up to our table and watch us intently. They tell you to keep 10 ft away from them but no one told them lol

Published 3 years ago

Muy rica la comida

Published 3 years ago

Beautiful day to have lunch at this relaxing place. Good food, great prices.

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Friendly staff and great view. Limited number of tables inside the air-conditioned sitting area, but plenty under shady trees out in the lawn.

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Very nice place, but I do wish they had more variety to choose from.

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Always a charmer. We just had iced tea this time. A great spot for a simple and quick lunch or snack and a front row seat to watch the peacocks right on the outside deck.

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We were looking for breakfast and didnt realize we had to pay entry to arboretum. It is a lovely arboretum, so we did pay $15 each and had a bite and a walk.

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A small good variety of warm and cold foods. Some desserts and coffee. Some snacks such as cookies and chips. Bottled beverages also. Nice friendly staff. Clean indoors and the patio is lovely.

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The food was good, service quick and a Peacock for entertainment

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Nice little Cafe in the Arboretum

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Amazing and adorable food.

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Good service, good prices, great food. Peacocks roam the outside, which is awesome.

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Great scenery great food

Published 4 years ago

A good place to relax.

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Amazing food and the peacocks are beautiful

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The food and the service are both excellent.

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Affordable prices, has everything you need for quick bite

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I think I love you guys. Bomb drinks. Humble kind service. Local business that deserves ongoing support. Great drink combos.

Published 4 years ago

The coffee was really good

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Had ice cream, seemed very friendly...

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Stopped in for some lunch as nobody wanted to wait to go somewhere else. Pleasantly surprised food was tasty not expensive, staff was very friendly.

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Tasty and affordable. After walking and walking, I take a lunch break and go walking somebody more

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First time at Cafe and it didn't disappoint tried the breakfast burrito with green salsa 😋 very good, excellent customer service

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Very relaxing eating on the patio. The view was beautiful and Peacocks to enjoy.

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Очень красивое место!!!

Published 4 years ago

A very strange assortment of food at ok prices but thankfully it tasted great. Beautiful ambiance. Very under staffed. They needed at least two more people so that the employees weren't so stressed out. Shame on management for poor scheduling! Don't cheap out on labor! That and the weird assortment of food is why I gave it a 4 star rating. The employees were wonderful and kind.

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I LOVE this sweet little cafe! I'm thinking about buying a membership at The L.A. Arboretum just SO I can come here for lunch or coffee whenever I want! The place is small; the menu is limited, but for me, it's all about the views! And oh, does this place have THE VIEWS!! It's also got WiFi if you need it, and A/C - which we definitely need in the Summer & Fall!

I do MISS the former "Self-Serve" bar with extra mayo, mustard, plasticware, etc. I was chagrined to have bought a sandwich, taken it outside to a table, then having to wait in line (AGAIN) just to obtain these things my sandwich needed. But I've had lunch off their grill before, and it was always delish!

I as glad to see they've re-opened the inside for dining, as we'll all be needing that as soon as it gets hot.

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With family

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Garden burger with fries. Loved it. Very nice outdoors seating area as well.

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Es un lugar agradable y la comida tiene buen sabor lo recomiendo

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Nice food and beverage selection. Beautiful setting in the Arboretum.

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Pretty impressed, we stopped in on our visit to Arboretum. Great outdoor eating patio with peacocks always walking around. The hamburger and salad we ordered were yummy and the lemon slush was really tasty! Good service too, will happily eat here again.

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Great customer service and lots of peacocks. Just be careful of said peacocks eating your food.

Published 4 years ago

Expensive as all commercial eating places at botanical gardens, zoos, entertainment areas are but..the peacocks walk through at will, stretching their necks to peer at tops of tables, hoping for snacks. One scored a large crust and had to sprint around with his companions in hot pursuit.

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Great place everyone should check it out

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Get the cheeseburger medium rare. AMAZING!! Must see the Christmas light show and hang out in the gardens!! Thanks Carlos !!!!

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On your next visit to the Arboretum make sure to stop by the Peacock Cafe for a snack or lunch. They serve a host of tasty hot or cold items...And the owner, Nicki, and her staff are awesome!

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Very limited choice of food

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Great food, friendly and helpful staff. Just attended a wedding reception catered by them - everything was well prepared and delicious from the salmon to the Oreo milk shakes!

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The burger was cooked well, really great grill lines on the meat, bacon was crispy, fries seasoned well, and the service was great. As a bonus, I got to feed peacocks! Overall great place.

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The staff is friendly.

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Cozy indoor and plenty of outdoor seating as well as a large range of menu options that are very affordable. Super friendly staff, too!

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This is a really beautiful and great place to be at one with nature. except.......... Everywhere you turn there's like a million flies you can't stop for a moment without a fly landing on you let alone try to relax or enjoy a snack.... I would have rated at 5 star except for the fly is making a very unpleasant experience.

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Expected better taste food , to geesey no tace,,,

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Beautiful place, so relaxing concerts are excellent

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Coffee was less than Starbucks 😁

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So cool to see peacocks up close. They're not afraid of people and there's so much open space to walk & explore

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The primary food service location for,the Arboritum. Limited selection until restrictions are lifted. And yes, the peacocks do hang out here and hope you might forget you are not supposed to feed them

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Great place for people who visit arboretum. Because of pandemic, not too many options available and most items are pre-packaged for consumption. Watch out for peacocks while dining outdoors.

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This café may not be fully open so I don't want to judge it too harshly but it appears to rely heavily on prepackaged food.

Still its fun watching all the peacocks strutting and screaming!

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Very nice huge park

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Friendly service! A good selection of snack items. No cooked meals right now, due to covid 19. Pleasant setting outside

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The cafe is inside the Arboretum

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The view was lovely! Peacock posed in the fig tree by the terrace. Pre-packaged food options for extra safety in these times were acceptable. Nothing special, but fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. I look forward to coming back when they reopen on-site cooking!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday there are additional catered options on the grass nearby including freshly cooked funnel cake, wine and other beverages.

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Had an amazing time

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Excellent customer service. Quick and quality food for a great price. The peacocks this time of year are a site to behold.

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Had a blast it was so fun

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The peacocks alone are a joy to watch while getting some grindage.

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Selection of drinks and food was very limited

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Foods pretty decent. Peacocks will walk right up to you while youre eating. Pretty cool overall.

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They have a nice selection of sandwiches, salads, sides and drinks. You can purchase then take into the gardens for a nice picnic on one of the numerous benches. Very convenient and reasonably priced.

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Beautiful and clean, the gorgeous peacocks roam around and it's just a lovely place for children and adults alike

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Nice place, fresh air, and service good.
Beautiful flowers, plus bird's song, good place for exercise!

Published 5 years ago

Love the peacocks, food is alright, nice place to rest.

Published 6 years ago