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Yellow Magnolia Café, Brooklyn, NY

Yellow Magnolia Café

4.4
4.4
307 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for scenic views
A ticket to Brooklyn Botanic Garden is required to dine at Yellow Magnolia Café; see bbg.org/visit for directions and details.

Exclusively for visitors to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Yellow Magnolia Café is devoted to modern, vegetable-focused cuisine. Located within the Garden’s serene landscape, the restaurant offers daily service.

Entrances to the Garden are located at 990 Washington Avenue, 150 Eastern Parkway, and 455 Flatbush Avenue. We look forward to you dining with us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm, Mondays – Closed
  • Phone number
    (718) 307-7136
  • Website
    http://www.yellowmagnoliacafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
  • Neighborhood
    Crown Heights
  • Cross street
    Eastern Parkway
  • Parking details
    Attended parking (for a fee) is available at 900 Washington Avenue.<br /><br />The parking lot opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. There is no overnight parking; monthly parking is by arrangement.<br /><br />Rates and details are available at bbg.org/visit
  • Public transit
    Subway2/3 train to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum stationB/Q/S trains to Prospect Park station (The B train does not run on weekends.)4/5 trains to Franklin Avenue station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 307 people are saying

Yellow Magnolia Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

307 Reviews

  1. Allie VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have dined there several times and the food is excellent. Especially the biscuits and fried chicken entrée. Only reason I gave a 3 for service is it seemed slower than usual. I didn’t see the usual team, there were new staff and though they filled my order they seemed “new” to the process. Hoped they will get better with time.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty fresh food - vegetables, greens, breads - all perfectly prepared and plated.

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  3. Myles

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so friendly and congratulated us on our anniversary. The ambiance can't be beat, nice and quiet with excellent views, and the food was delicious! Kid-friendly if you want

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  4. LifesaBanquet

    Baltimore12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great but too hot for asthma

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  5. Lynn

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I sometimes go to the Botanic Gardens just for this restaurant. The menu is simple and fresh and the surroundings are unbeatable -- lush and tranquil.

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  6. SaraA

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, as always, especially with friends and families!

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  7. YelA

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favorite cafe: quiet, clean, testy food, beautiful view, good service, fast but not TOO fast, but not slow service. Very comfortable filings.

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  8. porches

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was beyond wonderful. He was so friendly, competent and helpful. I would definitely come back.

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  9. Outandabout VIP

    Seattle156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute, modern cafe with friendly, efficient, and above and beyond service. We sat inside and had a snack (polenta fries), wine and beer…..a nice respite during our walk through the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Both the host and our server were delightful.

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  10. JillM

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely addition to a walk in the garden! The fresh menu is enticing and satisfying.

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Google Map for Yellow Magnolia Café

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Eastern Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Crown Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm, Mondays – Closed
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Vegetarian / Vegan, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Attended parking (for a fee) is available at 900 Washington Avenue.<br /><br />The parking lot opens at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. There is no overnight parking; monthly parking is by arrangement.<br /><br />Rates and details are available at bbg.org/visit
  • Public transit
    Subway2/3 train to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum stationB/Q/S trains to Prospect Park station (The B train does not run on weekends.)4/5 trains to Franklin Avenue station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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