Located within the Museum of Life and Science, Sprout Café allows families to spend as much time as they want at the Museum without having to go somewhere else to charge up with some food. With seating available both indoors and on the covered patio, the whole family can rest and grab lunch at the museum’s Sprout Café.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
It’s the casual cafe pit stop for a beer and a bite inside the museum. It’s one of our favorite places in Durham.
Chase Mustafa
Apr 15, 2025
5
I really had no idea how to rate this place. On the one hand it's a little cafe in the middle of an attraction so your mind wants to judge it in that way, but if you judge it just as a little cafe as you should, then you realize the place was pretty great. The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were phenomenal, and the food was actually really good. Different options that suited everybody's taste.At a price that was, decent.
Craigson Parker
Mar 31, 2025
3
For pricy museum food, it's pretty good. Serving portions are small, but it is a kids' museum. Depending on the day, there might be seating available, but there's most always a line out the door. If you pay for a cup you can have as much fountain drinks as you want but the cup is super small.
Brittany L.
Dec 29, 2024
4
This is actually a great little cafe. It's more than you would expect for a muesem. The food was good, reasonably priced and offered a huge variety for anyone (including gluten free needs). The seating was a bit tight, I wished there more indoor spots because it was raining and cold so we weren't interested in sitting outside but overall a great experience while visiting the muesem.
Gillian Shepherd
Dec 11, 2024
5
Sprout Cafe is a life saver! Delicious food in the heart of the museum. We had 4 adults and 2 kids with us, and we were in and out in no time! Friendly service, food was great, kids were happy. What more could you ask for!? Definitely stop in when you're roaming around. They also have carts throughout the paths, which is super convenient! 10/10 😄🙌
Kendra Huggins
Oct 12, 2024
5
Fresh house made food such as yum mac and cheese, fresh pastas and fruit. Sandwiches are also amazing and fresh. Kids love the tenders and fries!!!
Bill Francart
Oct 12, 2024
4
For the venue, surprising good quality food. Fast service, reasonable prices.
Vivian King
Oct 9, 2024
5
Good food considering it's a café. Museum was entertaining with various exhibits . Cutest ever Alpacas, lemurs, and bears.
Robert Vick
Sep 6, 2024
5
Food and service are good. Can be a shortage of seating on busy days.
Joel Pierce
Aug 8, 2024
4
A very nice cafe inside the Durham museum of life and science. The food was priced very reasonably and pretty tasty for fast food style cuisine.
Craigson Parker
Jul 3, 2024
3
For pricy museum food, it's pretty good. Serving portions are small, but it is a kids' museum. Depending on the day, there might be seating available, but there's most likely always a line out the door. If you pay for a cup you can have as much fountain drinks as you want but the cup is super small.
L Broady
Jun 5, 2024
3
The food was ok. They charge way too much for the food. Expect to spend a lot. I got 2 kids' meals and 2 adult sandwiches with fries and spent 50.00
