Conveniently located on the first floor of the Washington Pavilion, Leonardo's Cafe features some of the best daily lunch specials in town. Our creative menu features a variety of offerings.  Members of the Washington Pavilion receive a 10 percent discount when you present your membership card.  Leonardo's also offers call ahead ordering, boxed lunches to go and on-site catering.  
Call (605) 731-2384 for more information. 

Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century artist, inventor, scientist and namesake of this café, believed science and the arts benefit and enrich each other. This belief is the very foundation for the mission of the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. 

                                                  "Learning never exhausts the mind. "
                                                                            -Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo's Menu Features:
- Homemade Foccacia bread
- Made-to-order gourmet pizzas & sandwiches
- Daily made-from-scratch soups
- Gourmet salads
- Wrap sandwiches
- Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs
- NEW Fruit Smoothies!!


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HOURS Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Closed on Sundays, open for special Easter and Mother's Day brunches! If you would like to receive information on weekly lunch specials, pre-show specials, cooking classes or other Leonardo's events send us an email? Click here to send us an email and we will add your email address to our database (which we don't share with anyone). Pass along your thoughts, suggestions or questions. We appreciate your feedback! PRE-SHOW DINING Leonardo's is open for dinner two hours prior to the beginning of each of the performances in the Husby Series, and occasionally prior to other events. Beer and wine is also available at these pre-performance meals.  Click here for more information on the Husby Series performances.   Call (605) 731-2384 to reserve your spot today! Be sure to check back for more dates to be added! ADDITIONAL HOURS FIRST FREE FRIDAYS Leonardo's Cafe Open until 7 PM with Regular Menu or get a 16" 1-topping pizza for $12.50 First FREE Friday From 5 – 8 p.m. on the First Friday of each month admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center is free. CineDome film admission is $5 including tax. Free activities are also available in the Raven Industries Children’s Studio, and Carver and Rogers Classrooms. The Great Hall is open for viewing (5:30 to 7:00 p.m.) and a Visual Arts Center docent will provide insights on the exhibits. COOKING CLASSES Great recipes and great fun! Choose from a variety of classes such as “Cooking for Two”, “Delicious Desserts”, or “Holiday Hors D’oeuvres”. Get a group of friends or coworkers together and pump up your skills in the kitchen with helpful tips and inside secrets. A typical class runs from two to three hours and is perfect for up to 10 guests. Contact Leonardo’s Café at (605) 731-2384 to discuss class options.