Food & Drink

The Depot Restaurant

Open Wednesday - Sunday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (May-October)

Enjoy lunch or a snack overlooking the Great Meadow at The Depot Restaurant! Please check our specials board for daily menu specials.

The grill closes at 3 p.m. Beverages and lighter fare (wraps, salads, & sandwiches) are available until 4 p.m.

The Freight House Pub

Open select Saturdays & Special Events

Hop on over to The Freight House Pub and cool off with a craft beverage! The open-air deck off the side of the Freight House is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a view of the Great Meadow. 

On tap in the Freight House, you will find Fat Ox Ale and Stocking Hill Ale (our historical craft beers, brewed by Rohrbach Brewing Co.), as well as seasonally rotating OSB Hard Cider, and a selection of wine.  

D.B. Munger Confectionery

Open select weekends & Special Events

Staffed with a costumed interpreter, the D.B. Munger Confectionery offers historic, made-on-site treats like 1-2-3-4 cakes,  Tea Cakes (cookies), Sweet Hand Pies, Macaroons (gluten-free), Shortbread, and Springerle Cookies in a variety of rotating flavors. Stop in for a snack or take a selection of cookies and candies home to share.

Hosmer & MacKay Dinners

Experience a meal you’ll never forget! Join our historical cooks as they serve an authentic 19th-century meal in one of our charming historic buildings in the quaint Historic Village. Guests will play parlor games, enjoy a full seven-course dinner (served family style), and enjoy a choice of historically-inspired cider, coffee, or tea. Guests are welcome to bring one bottle of wine of their choice!

The Pavilion Garden Restaurant

Open for Special Events

Relax amongst lush heirloom gardens when you stop for a bite to eat or drink at the Pavilion Garden Restaurant! 

In the Pavilion visitors can enjoy craft beverages on tap, grab-and-go lunch options, ice cream, milkshakes, snacks, and more. 

Outdoor Dining at GCV&M

Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch or meal to enjoy outdoors at Genesee Country Village & Museum! We encourage visitors to bring a blanket and a bagged lunch and find a lovely spot to enjoy a meal on the sprawling Museum grounds.

Tables are available around the Great Meadow and at various locations around the Museum.

Please do not bring alcohol for on-site dining – craft beer, hard cider, wine, and other beverage options can be found in any of our restaurant locations. Thank you! 

The Flint Hill Store

The Museum’s main gift shop isn’t just a place for unique, handcrafted gifts! We also have a variety of historic and modern goodies for those who may be looking for something to snack on for the ride home! 
The Flint Hill Store offers:
  • Freshly-made, delicious fudge in a variety of flavors, made right here at the Museum! Fan favorites include peanut butter, chocolate, raspberry, praline, maple, and seasonal flavors.
  • Locally sourced candies and food items, featuring Oliver’s Candies (from Batavia!), maple products, honey, spice mixes, granola, coffees, jams, and jellies.
  • 19th-century inspired candy sticks, lollipops, rock candy, and other oldies-but-goodies. 

Special Event Delicacies

We are pleased to offer unique culinary offerings during many special events at Genesee Country Village & Museum! 

From pancakes and real maple syrup at our Maple Sugar Festival, to  Scotch eggs and turkey legs at our Celtic Faire, there are endless opportunities throughout the season to taste something new and exciting at GCV&M. 

Visitors can also often find food trucks and local food vendors at special events.