Lake Vista Cafe

09/04/2026

Lake Vista Cafe has closed today due to the inclement weather. We will be open this weekend so make sure to stop by and enjoy our delicious food and ice cold beer!

08/13/2026

Lake Vista Cafe has closed due to the inclement weather. We have the Dane Dance tomorrow so join us for some fun music and food! See you then!

07/12/2026

06/04/2026

It’s finally time for Concerts on the Rooftop! Lake Vista Cafe will have a limited concert food menu and will be serving cocktails, beers, and soft drinks this evening. Join us to listen to the band NAUTI-NAUTI! You can get a free ticket on the Monona Terrace website. The rooftop opens at 5:30pm and the band begins at 7:00pm, can’t wait to see you!

05/30/2026

It’s a beautiful day! After visiting the Farmer’s Marker on the square, come stop by Lake Vista Cafe to cool off with our Lakefront Lemonade made with homemade hibiscus syrup, and try our new Greek Salad. See you soon!☀️

05/22/2026

Happy Fish Fry Friday! Come warm up with our Rising Shores Coffee and our cod fish fry. We are open till 7pm today, can’t wait to see you!

05/15/2026

Lake Vista Cafe is happy to announce we are opening for the season on May 19th! With the warm weather finally coming to stay, it’s time to enjoy the new and returning dishes LVC has to offer.
Come visit us and try our new chips and salsa appetizer and a refreshing margarita this upcoming Tuesday. We are excited to see you!
Our hours are:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am-3pm
Wed-Sun: 11am-7pm

09/11/2025

Soak up the sunshine 🌞 while it last! Now is the perfect time to enjoy warm weather, delicious food, and unbeatable lake views at Lake Vista Café, on the rooftop at Monona Terrace. Relax with friends, savor tasty bites, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery before the season wraps up.

The café will be closing for the season on Sunday, September 21 (weather permitting).

Don't miss your chance to experience rooftop dining with a view at Lake Vista Café at Monona Terrace.

07/17/2025

Concerts on the Rooftop is tonight at 5:30! Grab your free ticket online and have a great time. LVC will be open with drinks and an adjusted food menu for the concert with fare everyone will enjoy. See you there!

07/09/2025

Live at LVC tonight at 4:30! Bear in The Forest will be performing their Indie-Folk music for all of us to enjoy so stop by and grab some snacks and a mojito and enjoy the tunes.