Classic Burger & Fries
$13.89House-made 1000 Island, lettuce, tomato & pickles. Beyond and Garden burgers too.
At the LA County Arboretum
Coffee, lunch & peacocks.
A garden café in the heart of the Arboretum — fresh breakfast, grilled sandwiches, burgers and cold drinks, served on a sunny patio where the peafowl roam.
Hours
Mon–Fri 9am – 4pm
Sat–Sun 9am – 4:30pm
Location
Inside the LA County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
Call Us
(626) 446-2248
Café & catering
4.4★
Rated by 350+ guests on Google
Welcome to the Peacock Cafe
The perfect place to rest, meet and eat.
Take the tram or wander the gardens, then pull up a chair on our patio. The Peacock Cafe sits just inside the Arboretum's main entrance — a relaxed, counter-service café for families, friends, walkers and garden lovers.
- Breakfast burritos & French toast served until 10:30am
- Grilled sandwiches, burgers & plant-based options for lunch
- Grab-and-go salads, wraps & snacks for a picnic in the gardens
- Indoor dining room with garden views, plus a shaded outdoor patio
Café Favorites
Made fresh, every day.
Simple, satisfying garden-café classics — the dishes guests come back for.
California Melt
$12.99Grilled sourdough, char-grilled chicken, mild Ortega chile & Muenster.
Breakfast Burrito
$11.99Scrambled eggs, cheese, applewood bacon & crispy potatoes with green salsa.
Baldwin Grilled Cheese
$10.99Our namesake melt with avocado, tomato & applewood smoked bacon.
Dine with the peafowl
The Arboretum is famous for its roaming peacocks — and they love our patio. Keep your camera ready (and your fries close).
Picnic-ready
Grab a wrap, fruit bowl, pasta salad and a cold drink, then find a shady lawn. Everything on our cold menu travels well.
Groups welcome
School trips, walking clubs and birthday outings — call ahead and we'll have boxed lunches ready when you arrive.
Weddings & Celebrations
Say “I do” in 120+ acres of garden.
As the exclusive caterer of the Los Angeles County Arboretum, The Fresh Gourmet at the Peacock Cafe brings your celebration to life — from waterfall ceremonies to lantern-lit receptions on our terrace.
7Ceremony & reception sites
300Guests at Ayres Hall
120Guests on our terrace
3All-inclusive menu packages
Around the Café
A little slice of the garden.
What Guests Love
Why visitors make us their garden stop.
The setting
Big windows, garden views and an outdoor patio make it an easy, relaxing break mid-walk.
The peacocks
Guests rave about peafowl strolling right up to the tables — especially during spring display season.
The burger & fries
Reviewers consistently call out the burgers, grilled chicken sandwich, pasta salad and agua frescas.
Planning something special at the Arboretum?
Book a quick 15-minute call with our event experts — we’ll cover your guest count, dates, venues and a menu that fits your budget.