Star and Crescent Moon Café

The name “Star and Crescent Moon” represents a symbol for the new beginning in Texas that was sought by the ancestors of Lutcher Stark. This symbol was used by the Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company that was co-founded by H.J. Lutcher Stark’s grandfather, and it has since become the insignia for the Stark Foundation, the non-profit organization that was established in 1961 by Lutcher Stark and that continues his philanthropic legacy through its programs, including Shangri La.

A selection of sandwiches, salads and other items are available at the Café . You can reach the Café directly by calling 409.883.9225.  


Hours of Operation (weather permitting)

The Café will be open when the gardens are open, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

Holidays

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Open on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day 

Box Lunches for Group Tours

In order to keep tours on schedule, patrons are encouraged to reserve box lunches at our Star and Crescent Moon Café instead of leaving the grounds during lunch.  

  • The Star and Crescent Moon Café Boxed Lunches (with pre-arranged tour) include choice of sandwich or salad, chips, fruit, cookie and bottled water for only $9.00, including tax.  Click here for the Adult Box Lunch Menu.
  • The Star and Crescent Moon Café Children’s Box Lunches (ages 12 and under please, with pre-arranged tour) include choice of sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie and juice box for only $5.00, including tax.  Click here for the Children's Box Lunch Menu.
  • Group tours are welcome to order from the menu, but groups of 15 or more are encouraged to order box lunches to ensure prompt service. 
  • Completed order form with payment in full for boxed lunches is due no less than 7 days prior to arrival. Payment should be made to the Café separately from your group tour ticket payments. All sales are final upon payment and may not be refunded or changed.  Order Form for Box Lunch
  • Contact ttran@starkfoundation.org for menu questions and special requests and hhanson@shangrilagardens.org to order box lunches. 
  • No outside food or drink, other than bottled water is permitted in Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.