Onsite café providing fresh seasonal lunch offerings
Café Hours: Daily 11 AM–4 PM
Full Lunch Menu: 11 AM–3:30 PM
Drinks, Dessert, and Grab & Go Items: 3:30 PM–4 PM
Orders can be placed in-person in the café or online for pick up at your selected time.
Open seven days a week, the Farmer and the Fork café offers exceptional on-site lunch for Garden visitors. A creative and carefully crafted menu features sandwiches, bowls, salads, soups, kids fare, and dessert, all prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. With a selection of local beer on tap and an array of non-alcoholic beverage options, there’s something for everyone when you enjoy lunch out at the Garden. During warm weather months, guests are welcome to dine on the terrace and take in spectacular views of the Wachusett Reservoir.
Night Lights
November 22, 2025–January 4, 2026
Celebrate the magic of the winter season exploring illuminated gardens and festive activities for the whole family! Learn more about Night Lights.
Visit the café for hot cocoa, apple cider, cider donuts, winter cocktails and savory, seasonal grilled cheeses. Open nightly until 9:30 p.m. Please note that seating is very limited during this event and we do not recommend bringing a picnic dinner. Outside alcohol is not permitted at the Garden.
Farmer and the Fork is managed by Peppers Artful Events, a Northborough-based catering company with a commitment to sustainability. In addition to maintaining partnerships with local farms, Peppers sources produce from its own hydroponic Freight Farm.