The Menu Museum

An archive of historical restaurant menus from the New York Public Library.

16,525 menus
64,352 scanned pages
1851–2008

Scans and transcription data from the New York Public Library’s What’s on the Menu? project.

Not affiliated with NYPL.

Uncatalogued scans

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Waldorf Astoria

May 1, 1939

On this menu 8 dishes

Chilled Mexican Cantaloupe Stuffed with Fresh Fruits
Hearts of Celery
Ripe Olives
Radishes
Minute Steak Bordelaise, Marrow sauce, New Peas with Lettuce, Anna Potatoes
World's Fair Perisphere
Demi Tasse
Green olives