We visited on a Friday afternoon in late June 2025. There were plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot when we arrived. There were a few that were shaded by trees but they were all taken.
The restaurant is located near the bathrooms around the corner from the information desk when you first enter. Just go in and head towards the right hallway.
We didn't actually eat here but I stepped in quick to check it out while everyone was going to the restroom.
There were a number of tables and bench seating and it looked like there was outside seating as well under a large pavilion roof. It looked like there was enough space to move in between the tables nicely with a wheelchair or stroller.
The food prices are higher than you expect but normal for a museum cafeteria like this at a tourist attraction. It looked like they had food options for picky eaters as well. Large selection of premade sandwiches and salads so you can just grab and go if you're in a hurry. The food did look fresh and not like it had been sitting there for days.
Overall the visitor center was a great place to visit. There was so much more we could've done here and explored but we were short on time. I think if we were ever in the area again we would visit and I wouldn't' hesitate to grab some food here either.
Atmosphere: 5
Henry Goldberg
Nice food with a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Al Maltzan
Amazed the food and prices were good . Salads fresh , sandwiches were fresh also. Wasn’t expecting the good quality and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al
Amazed the food and prices were good . Salads fresh , sandwiches were fresh also. Wasn’t expecting the good quality and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becky Gambill
The salad was really good and the yellow baby tomatoes are the sweetest ones I've ever eaten, especially out of season. Loved the little lady that worked the counter and wish her well in school! She advised me to hang onto the salad dressing on top so it wouldn't hit the floor and sure enough two people heading outdoors lost theirs back to back and she stayed cleaning it up. Yall hold onto that dressing!✌️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Bjork
Great lunch spot. Quick and easy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A. V.
During my family's and my visit to the FDR Presidential Museum, we had lunch at Uncle Sam's Canteen. The canteen is built in a military style, complete with propaganda paintings.
As we are all vegetarians, we had grilled cheese sandwiches and salads (including the macaroni salad and potato salad). Not the fanciest food, but still very appetizing. It was also very convenient to eat on site, and the service was very fast (even though this was the weekend after July 4th). I would definitely recommend checking out this eatery if you're going to the museum and want to dedicate as much time to the museum and house as you need.
Vegetarian options: The grilled cheese sandwiches are very nice, as are the various salads.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anand Veeraraghav
During my family's and my visit to the FDR Presidential Museum, we had lunch at Uncle Sam's Canteen. The canteen is built in a military style, complete with propaganda paintings.
As we are all vegetarians, we had grilled cheese sandwiches and salads (including the macaroni salad and potato salad). Not the fanciest food, but still very appetizing. It was also very convenient to eat on site, and the service was very fast (even though this was the weekend after July 4th). I would definitely recommend checking out this eatery if you're going to the museum and want to dedicate as much time to the museum and house as you need.
DARRIN OAKLEY
This has become a favourite local stop.Delicious clean food and drinks. You can order a made in house sandwich/meal or a grab and go. My go to has become the chicken salad on croissant with a side of their potato salad.They sell these refreshing refreshers (lol) and the mix of flavours are all GOOD !Staff are friendly and kind. Location is superb it’s in the visitors center of a historic homestead of one of the nations greatest leaders. Roosevelt’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rozz T
There wasn't a single vegetarian sandwich. But I could buy a container of just steak. How hard is it make a cheese sandwich? I agree with others; it's a bit expensive for what they have.
Not much to choose from which is expected. It was just "ok" food
Bernice Schnipper
Expensive
Deborah Rosado
Excellent location! Loved it!
Lauren Arnold
Disappointed with the inability to see things
309allan
We live very close by and walk our dog on the grounds 2-3 times per week. We try to stop in for lunch a couple of times per season. We enjoy sitting on the outside patio. The food is pretty good if a bit pricey. The setting is relaxing and far enough removed from the busy highway to be enjoyable. Shaded and tranquil.
We visited on a Friday afternoon in late June 2025. There were plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot when we arrived. There were a few that were shaded by trees but they were all taken.
The restaurant is located near the bathrooms around the corner from the information desk when you first enter. Just go in and head towards the right hallway.
We didn't actually eat here but I stepped in quick to check it out while everyone was going to the restroom.
There were a number of tables and bench seating and it looked like there was outside seating as well under a large pavilion roof. It looked like there was enough space to move in between the tables nicely with a wheelchair or stroller.
The food prices are higher than you expect but normal for a museum cafeteria like this at a tourist attraction. It looked like they had food options for picky eaters as well. Large selection of premade sandwiches and salads so you can just grab and go if you're in a hurry. The food did look fresh and not like it had been sitting there for days.
Overall the visitor center was a great place to visit. There was so much more we could've done here and explored but we were short on time. I think if we were ever in the area again we would visit and I wouldn't' hesitate to grab some food here either.
Atmosphere: 5
Nice food with a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazed the food and prices were good . Salads fresh , sandwiches were fresh also. Wasn’t expecting the good quality and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazed the food and prices were good . Salads fresh , sandwiches were fresh also. Wasn’t expecting the good quality and friendly staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salad was really good and the yellow baby tomatoes are the sweetest ones I've ever eaten, especially out of season. Loved the little lady that worked the counter and wish her well in school! She advised me to hang onto the salad dressing on top so it wouldn't hit the floor and sure enough two people heading outdoors lost theirs back to back and she stayed cleaning it up. Yall hold onto that dressing!✌️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch spot. Quick and easy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
During my family's and my visit to the FDR Presidential Museum, we had lunch at Uncle Sam's Canteen. The canteen is built in a military style, complete with propaganda paintings.
As we are all vegetarians, we had grilled cheese sandwiches and salads (including the macaroni salad and potato salad). Not the fanciest food, but still very appetizing. It was also very convenient to eat on site, and the service was very fast (even though this was the weekend after July 4th). I would definitely recommend checking out this eatery if you're going to the museum and want to dedicate as much time to the museum and house as you need.
Vegetarian options: The grilled cheese sandwiches are very nice, as are the various salads.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
During my family's and my visit to the FDR Presidential Museum, we had lunch at Uncle Sam's Canteen. The canteen is built in a military style, complete with propaganda paintings.
As we are all vegetarians, we had grilled cheese sandwiches and salads (including the macaroni salad and potato salad). Not the fanciest food, but still very appetizing. It was also very convenient to eat on site, and the service was very fast (even though this was the weekend after July 4th). I would definitely recommend checking out this eatery if you're going to the museum and want to dedicate as much time to the museum and house as you need.
This has become a favourite local stop.Delicious clean food and drinks. You can order a made in house sandwich/meal or a grab and go. My go to has become the chicken salad on croissant with a side of their potato salad.They sell these refreshing refreshers (lol) and the mix of flavours are all GOOD !Staff are friendly and kind. Location is superb it’s in the visitors center of a historic homestead of one of the nations greatest leaders. Roosevelt’s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There wasn't a single vegetarian sandwich. But I could buy a container of just steak. How hard is it make a cheese sandwich? I agree with others; it's a bit expensive for what they have.
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Not much to choose from which is expected. It was just "ok" food
Expensive
Excellent location! Loved it!
Disappointed with the inability to see things
We live very close by and walk our dog on the grounds 2-3 times per week. We try to stop in for lunch a couple of times per season. We enjoy sitting on the outside patio. The food is pretty good if a bit pricey. The setting is relaxing and far enough removed from the busy highway to be enjoyable. Shaded and tranquil.
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