Find a new perk at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with the opening of 1781 Café by Aromas, offering a coffee-centric menu in a comfy, cozy setting perfect for a morning snack or mid-day meal. The 1781 Café offers patrons affordable and delicious food and beverage options, including grab-and-go choices for both individual guests and groups.

The café serves up expresso drinks, fresh roasted coffee, fine teas, chai, fruit smoothies and refresher drinks, along with homemade specialty sandwiches, salads, pastries, cookies, biscotti and more.

Hours

Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.

Traveling here

Ongoing construction on the Colonial Parkway may impact your journey to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Check the National Park Service's Colonial Parkway Rehabilitation Project webpage for the latest closure information and recommended detour routes. We appreciate your patience during this infrastructure improvement and look forward to making your café experience worth the journey.

Seating

Available on a first-come, first-seated basis and can accommodate guests both indoors and – as weather permits – at the patio area adjacent to the café.

Groups

School groups and adult tours can pre-order healthy boxed lunches. Catering and buffet lunch options also are available. View the menu and place your order. 

Snacks

The museum shop offers a selection of chilled sodas, teas and bottled water, as well as sweet and salty snacks.

Important to note

• Cash, Visa, MasterCard and checks are accepted at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Café.
• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museums or the outdoor living-history areas.
• 1781 Café by Aromas at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is operated by AromasWorld.

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