The Dale House was named in honor of Sir Thomas Dale, an early governor of Virginia. The Dale House Café provides food and drink for visitors from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with hot food service from 10:00 until 4:00. After Jan 1st winter hours may reduce normal operating hours. Please call the cafe for specific hours of operation during the winter.
The menu includes pizza, hotdogs and made-to-order sandwiches along with pre-made wraps and large salads. Beverage selections include fountain drinks, coffee, tea, cappuccino and a variety of bottled juices and water. Beer and wine will be added to the list in the coming weeks. Homemade cookies and brownies round out the selections.
The Dale House was known as the Relic House when it was first built in the early 20th century, housing displays of the artifacts unearthed by the ladies of the APVA and others. Later it served as a pottery demonstration area and museum store, before becoming the headquarters for the Jamestown Rediscovery project. In spite of its small footprint, the Dale House housed all functions of the Rediscovery project for several years, including collections storage, conservation, staff office space and exhibit space.
Dale House Cafe is located at Historic Jamestowne
at the edge of the
James River.
Physical address:
Dale House Café
1367 Colonial Parkway
Jamestown, VA 23081
(757) 253-2571
Corporate Mailing Address:
Second Street Mgmt Co.
140 Second Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185