Overview

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.

Google Rating

4.2

Veronika Kalatsei 11 months ago

We waited 30–35 minutes for a single adult meal (5 chicken tenders and fries) while managing two hungry kids. That kind of wait is completely unacceptable for such a simple order.

All I received was a casual “sorry” — no offer of compensation, no genuine apology, no explanation.

Even on a busy weekend, a restaurant should be better staffed and prepared. This is a business — people are paying money and deserve timely service and basic respect.

Very disappointed. We won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Nicole Holmes 9 months ago

During our visit today, there was a Sprouts employee attempting to put up a tent and cussing while doing so. Our family (including two young children) were seated at the nearest table and within earshot. The employee made no effort to apologize nor recognize that her words were distasteful.

The food at the cafe is as expected but the portions are small. The customer service leaves a lot to be desired.
Wbrent01 2 months ago

Price: Reasonable for the Location
While the prices were about average for the specific menu items, they were very reasonable considering the location. You get good value for what you pay.
Quality: Fresh and Satisfying
The food was super fresh, and the French fries were absolutely on point. The portion sizes were perfect—especially for my son’s meal, which also included a cookie, adding a great touch to the experience.
Range: Wide Selection
There is a really wide selection on the menu, making it easy to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Service: Fast and Friendly
The staff was great. The service was not only prompt but also very friendly, making the whole process quick and easy.
Taste: Better Than Expected
The food tasted genuinely good. It easily exceeded expectations and was significantly better than the standard "quick bite" food you usually find at theme parks.
Kevin Harvey a month ago

Ok, only been once, so, maybe some of the food is good. Skip the "BBQ". Who, anywhere in NC, thinks that you need to 1) ask "pork or chicken?" or 2) slather said BBQ with Kraft barbeque sauce? It was also soaking in a cup of grease, which sounds more appealing than it was. The fries were just ok. The kid's chicken was on par with Wendy's but with no flavor. Maybe some other options will taste better, but it's likely I'll never know.
Katie O 3 months ago

Great option inside the museum of life and science. The line can get extremely long at lunchtime. We've had great luck placing an order online - it does usually say it'll take an hour to be ready, bit it doesn't always take that long. Kids meals are a great value with lots of options for mains and sides!