Martha Lee’s Café

Martha Lee's Café

Fresh, local fare in the heart of the garden.

Located in the heart of the gardens near the upper pavilion

Fresh & Simple.

While Theodore Klein’s artistry and horticultural prowess often get top billing, it was the partnership with his wife of 67 years, Martha Lee, that was the secret to the success of Yew Dell Farm. As Klein family lore has it, Theodore would constantly show up in the kitchen at lunch time with varying numbers of nursery guests and Martha Lee always had just the right amount of food to send everyone off happy and well fed – nothing fancy but always right on the mark. We celebrate Martha Lee’s legacy with our own fresh, simple and just right fare at Martha Lee’s Café. Enjoy!

Our gardens and facilities will be closed on the following days: The Kentucky Derby, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Winter Break: December 21, 2025 - January 5, 2026

Theodore & Martha Lee Klein

Summer Menu

All pricing includes 6% Kentucky sales tax. Credit payments preferred, cash payments accepted. We do not accept $100 bills. Menu items while supplies last. Enjoyable Year-Round Alfresco Dining.

Starters and Snacks

Soup of the Day | 5
Pimento Cheese, Focaccia | 7
Sweet Pea Hummus, Micro Greens, Toasted Almonds, Focaccia | 7
Balsamic Marinated Olives and Cheese Curds | 8

Lunch

Summer Garden Salad | 11

Field Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Feta, Cashews, Sweet Lemon Balm Vinaigrette
Turkey Panini | 13

Roasted hand carved turkey, White Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Garlic Mayonnaise, Wheat bread
BLT | 13

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dell Sauce, Toasted Wheat Bread
White Bean Burger | 12

House-Made Patty, Garlic Mayonnaise, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickled Onion, Brioche Roll
Pot Roast Panini | 13

White Cheddar, Pickled Onion, Dill Slaw, Wheat Bread

Kids Menu

All meals include chips

Grilled Cheese | 6
PB & J | 6
Cheese, Carrot, Apple Tidbits | 6

Sides

Kettle Chips | 3
Fresh Fruit | Mkt.
Country Dill Slaw | 3
Side Salad | 4

Sweets

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2
Craft Soda Float | 7
Assorted Pastries | Mkt.

Drinks

Bottled Water | 2
Fountain Soda - Assorted | 2
Fruit Juice - Assorted | 2
Sparkling Water | 4
Hot or Iced Tea | 3
Hot or Iced Coffee | 3
Craft Soda | 5