Very nice place, friendly staff & yummy food..
Great coffee here. And is set in a very nice quiet place just off the main busy rd. I seen this place many times but never been in before. But I will come back again. Great friendly staff. Thank you very much
Came here with two other friends. Real cool set up and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Crispy pork belly was super tasty but the winner of the night was the creme brûlée.
Will definitely be back 5/5
Although the food was rather expensive, and there wasn’t a lot of options, the food that I ordered from the breakfast menu I throughly enjoyed. I had a giant pancake that was cooked perfectly and my father enjoyed a nice big breakfast. This is restaurant is expensive but delicious.
Went there for breakfast on a weekday and it was quiet. We ordered eggs florentine and mushroom bennie. The food took about 15 minutes and they were delicious.
Also a nice area to take a walk after eat.
I went here for breakfast voucher, food was good and I was able to build my own menu from the choices. The tea was a bit light for my liking. Overall their food is delicious as I have been for deffren menus through the day.
Big breakfast was awesome. Above average portions. Vittoria coffee was nice. The potato rostini was really good...crunchy on the outside. 2 sausages and the slices of bacon were delicious. Sorry no pic as I ate it all before remembering the review. A bit pricier than other Cafe's but was worth it in my opinion. Great atmosphere outside under the sun. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff!
we had breakfast for 2 last week and it was ssoo good! we had the eggs florentine & bacon and eggs on sourdough bread I loved the potato rosti with the poached eggs yum! definitely will be back to try something else 😊
Had a really good experience here the other night it was a week night therefore wasn’t too busy, staff were lovely I think the lady the kept serving us she was very attentive. Food were above average
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We've been to this restaurant a few times for breakfast in the past. The coffees have been 90% of the time been excellent. The food and the service have been inconsistent. The wait staff who have been there for a while are great! Sometimes there have been newer staff, who haven't lasted long and seem to have been employed more for their looks then ability. However on Friday morning our most latest trip to the Falls was supberb. The food was brought out promptly and was delicious. The prices were great, with one adult there was a promotion a child could eat for free. We ordered a kid's egg Benedict which was cooked perfectly, my 4 year old son are all this eggs and bacon and the kids pancake stack, was mostly eaten - the ginger mascapone was a tad strong for the kids and also for my taste, but that was just an individual taste, rather than reflection on the cooking, which was done well. Our waiter was lovely and warm and didn't keep us waiting for long. Meals for the kids were affordable at $10 each and the quality was great. On this occasion, i was super happy with food and the service and i hope that they keep this up. The fluffy was a bit expensive at $2 for just some air/fluff tho.
Nicely setup. It is a house-like restaurant and cafe. You can choose outside seating or inside. It is good for group kinda dining or meet-up. Nice beer. Nice athmosphere, when there are more people. Ordered several food, a bit slow to serve. Food quality is a so-so. So far, we dont have any plan to come back.
On a rainy Sunday morning we visited the place for breakfast.
The ambiance is good here. The menu is good too.
We ordered Eggs florentine with bacon, eggs florentine with smoked salmon and a bg breakfast. Food were delicious and the nearby nature view made it more enjoyable.
Nice restaurant, it's a very old large house. Nice outdoor area on a warm day. The entrees and mains were really nice (4/5) but the food took a really long time to come out hence the rating. The dessert took exceptionally long to be served and was not worth waiting for. Very plain and small. My apple crumble was diced apple with a small spoon of crumble hidden underneath. I would return for the entrees and mains and allow plenty of time..
Thought we would trek out west for the day to have lunch. Visited the Falls Restaurant, which is a lovely standalone heritage building next to a large open space area. Was pretty quiet, but had a nice pleasant spot by the window which was nice, with lots of natural lighting.
Food was alright - nothing particularly special. I had a meatball sandwich, the roll was dry and seemed like it had been bought at Countdown or something.
The pulled pork roll that my partner had was really good though, so perhaps their menu items might be a bit hit or miss.
Service was okay, the server seemed a bit robotic.
It's a shame, because the location and venue is wonderful!
I gave this rating after considered the food, service and atmosphere all together. It's established at a historical location so it's beautiful already. A wonderful place for weddings, birthday parties and celebrations in general. The service was great and professional. I won't give the food 5/5, but some dishes are outstanding (e.g. breakfasts and steak). It pays to ask your server detailed questions such as how's the ingredients will be cooked together, if unsure of whether you will like it (like sauces) just ask to serve separately. Good drink selection as well.
Been for lunch a few times .. salmon orzo yummy. Gnocchi yummy. Mussel chowder and chicken salad all yummy ! Lovely service .. reasonable prices. Definite recomm3nd to try.
We visited falls for breakkie we ordered eggs florentine and big breakfast..
The food was ok nothing diffferent to what we get at other cafes
Quality - 5/5
Service - 5/5
Taste - 3/5
My family and I visited The Falls for our family Christmas celebration. I walked in to a lovely place with beautiful lookouts and different areas where you can dine. Either indoor or outdoor. Tables were set in distance so you are not very close to other diners and you can have your own privacy. Very impressed with the table setting also. The staff were lovely and very efficient. Ours meals were amazing! I enjoyed the roast duck for my entree, roast pork loin with crackling on top - very well presented! My dessert was lovely too. Went for a lovely walk afterwards to walk off my lunch and really enjoyed the garden - you can celebrate special occasions like weddings also with a lovely garden setting. I must visit The Falls again for lunch or dinner sometime on a day to try out their menu - (not on Christmas day) to see what The Falls have for their customers.
The one and only time I have been here, I had a blast! Our waiter was very nice and friendly and made you feel as if you were a friend rather than just a diner. Very nice and intimate space that we were in, made me feel very relaxed. The waiter also was very helpful in helping me pick a wine which I was very grateful for. Prices are reasonable and the food was amazing! I will certainly be coming back for more!
A regular with my family and always worth a visit. A beautiful old house with a lovely main dining area looking out onto a soothing green landscape.
The service is good and this is where my favourite coffee comes from. Always have to have one with brunch and one to take away with me!
Favourite dish is lambs fry and bacon but I know offal isn't to everyone's taste. The staple brunch menu is here and everything is really well executed. My son loves the French toast and although is always planning on trying something new, he always orders it , can't beat perfection!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: For a city with a young history, it was refreshing to eat in a place with a sense history and old school charm. We ate in the conservatory which was well lit and had a clear view of the adjoining park.
FOOD: on a work lunch break, I had the seafood chowder and was impressed with the smooth texture and generous amount of fish, prawns and mussels. Perhaps a wedge of lemon or a sprinkle of fresh herbs would really bring it to life. The accompanying piece of bread had too much garlic butter and only really needs a thin layer.
COFFEE: nice and smooth.
SERVICE: friendly and quick to serve. The food did seem to take a while to come out but didn't detract too much from the experience.
To me this restaurant serves solid kiwi food with the building gives it plenty of character and a point of difference in a gradually changing West Auckland.
Came here for $10 breakfast, it was worth it. Breakfast was delicious and delivered a great portion and service was nice too. Had a nice time here with my friends. Will come back again.
Love the range of high quality delicious dishes, I recommend the pate and the chicken nicoise salad. My friends and I enjoy this restaurant very much.
Went to this lovely little place for brunch on a Thursday morning, prompt and super friendly service, amazing coffee and we had eggs Florentine and the mushrooms. Mushrooms could've been better seasoned but overall great food! Definitely worth a visit!
Today we visited the Falls for breakfast.
The staff are friendly enough, and kept us updated with our meals. It only had a few other people in this morning which was a surprise for a Sunday.
We had two rounds of coffees all very nice. We got the lambs fry with bacon, ham and onion omelette, Ulster Grill and French toast with creme brûlée. All the meals were delicious, full of flavour and well seasoned. The lambs fry is so rich it's difficult to finish.
Well presented place, however some more heating would have been nice. There is a private room available to book and you can reserve tables in the main dining area. There are sweet treats available however they are a bit hidden. They also have $10 breakfast selection.
Overall a lovely place for breakie, we shall visit again.
Fantastic coffee! Usually friendly service + great scenery. However, having been there for breakfast, lunch and dinner I can say that the food is average.
Lovely old heritage building but the breakfast food was plain for what we paid. On the upside my friend took me to lunch one time and the food was sublime. Every mouthful savoured and enjoyed. Our lunch was better than breakfast...the coffee was awful for brekkie but the wine list, fantastic.
Food was great, spot is beautiful, waitress was attentive and polite but unfortunately the girls behind the bar and their lack of service ruined the experience. They were rude and unhelpful and half way through us placing our order decided it was a good time to have a chat amongst each other while we waited for them to finish.
I had brunch here with a friend after originally planning to try Finch Cafe which was still closed for the holidays so this was our next best option as not many good cafes in the area! I was impressed with the service and the food. I had scrambled eggs and bacon (they advised it was free range) which came on yummy bread that was like having it with garlic bread. Very tasty and all cooked to perfection. My chai latte was also delicious. Nice surroundings too!
Fantastic food full of flavour and variety, good sized portion that will fill you up and leave you satisfied! Topped off by service with a smile!
Great quality and consistently good service. My go to in henderson.
Margaret Colleen Walsh-Shearer
+5
I attended a function this evening at The Falls Restaurant - amazing service from a troupe of beautifully groomed young staff - polite professional focused - excellent customer service and delicious canapés.
Came for our sons birthday last Saturday with family. Very impressed with service-friendly, attentive staff , meals especially salmon and chicken dishes Would recommend and plan to return
I have been here countless times for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a coffee a snack at any time of day. This has to be my absolute favourite restaurant in Henderson - I love this place.
It is definitely on the more expensive side, especially for West Auckland - but it is totally worth it. Polite and attentive staff, delicious food and in a great setting - I cannot rave about this place enough.
My favourite dish has to be their French toast with crème brûlée sauce - incredible! And the best coffee around for sure.
Was here again over the weekend for a coffee and a light snack (I had bread and dips) and it was simply delicious. Always clean and tidy, and the staff are always friendly - have never had a bad experience.
Welcoming atmosphere from staff and comfortable surroundings with that familiar, local community getting together feeling. The pate was creamy and rich, a real treat, hard to find this dish done so as well as The Falls. Chicken - free range moist, delicious and tastes like it used to, you can taste the difference. Gratin potatoes divine. Dessert - sticky date can't beat it, choices amazing, pudding taken seriously here.
Delicious meal, helpful and professional staff, reasonable prices, nice environment so what else to say? The only slight issue - and I emphasize the word slight - I could imagine a bit more veggies on my plate along with the potato.
We had to go to Auckland recently and went out west to visit friends. We decided to have dinner at The Falls, what a lovely old building and beautiful park.
We were warmly greeted and the food was excellent our friends said they have always had a good experience there and we certainly enjoyed everything
We went for a meal last week and really enjoyed it. Service has been a bit 'hit and miss' sometimes especially if they are busy but the food is always good. There were a few new faces in the staff when we went, and it was excellent, looking forward to our next visit
First of all the surroundings are absolutely fantastic, not many restaurants can boast such a peaceful setting. Then the service, I can see there are some new servers but very accommodating and friendly. Next great coffee a girl with sparkly eye makeup makes you feel a special effort is being made and well made coffee, I had the macchiato sooo very good (so I also had the ice coffee after eating for my dessert). The lunch time meal the NZ Chowder OMG none better. Thank you, it is lucky to have a local restaurant of such a high caliber
Went for dinner Saturday night, the food was great and the service amazing.. Even one of the chefs asked us how our meal was and thanked us on the way out, came here a few years ago didn't think much of it but had a great experience this time, we will be coming back here for sure.
Weve been on a number of occasions. It rates between average to very good. Sometimes service can be hit and miss.
I certainly agree that The Falls has a top-notch barista. After our walk alongside Henderson Creek today, we stopped at The Falls cafe for our usual refreshment and we were not disappointed - a great coffee!!! It was very relaxing sitting outside under the umbrella in the courtyard as we received excellent service from the attentive staff.
Always good, haven't had a bad experience here. Friendly and attentive staff. Nice spacious building and grounds. Good sized meals and great coffee.
I have visited The Falls Restaurant over the years and what I love is the care and attention to details.
Today I noticed the owner blowing the leaves off the pathway not only to make the place look tidy but safety for the customer, as they are so slippery to walk on.
I had the seafood chowder…(nearly better than my own) just right for a windy winter day , with fresh bread, warmed and buttered and to finish a gorgeous rose and vanilla tea (you gotta try it).
Awesome you guys…and thanks, what a great place to be.
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I attended a sixtieth wedding anniversary celebration on Sunday at The Falls Henderson. This heritage hotel a gracious beautifully restored old lady set in park like surroundings in the heart of Henderson couldn't be a better place for such an occasion. We were seated in the conservatory dining room bathed in warmth and sunshine with Bi folds open to the verdant grounds outside. Tanya Front of House greeted us and we were taken to our places by friendly, efficient and immaculately attired young staff. Their table service was of the highest standard, no request was to much trouble.
The food was excellent, for Starters we had a selection of breads and dips with wine of choice and fruit juices for all tastes. This was followed by an outstanding main course of either Pan Fried Salmon ( The Dour Scotsman, my companion gave this a major high five and will be looking for this again on the menu) or Crispy skinned chicken, which I had and found to be succulent and bursting with flavour. These were each accompanied by a bed of Baby Beet leaves, Salad Sprouts and crunchy emerald green Broccoli, with a beautiful potato Gratin.
Dessert was a visual delight, served on long white platters. There were bite sized Eclairs, Fruit Kebabs, mini lemon tartlets, squares of Chocolate mud cake and swirled meringues. The sweet toothed among us soon made short work of all on offer, ( no dinner needed that night)
Good food, beautiful surroundings, great staff, and music provided by Manuel, combined to give all who attended a most pleasing afternoon. Summing up I would have no hesitation in recommending The falls to anyone considering finding a most pleasant venue to suit almost any occasion.
Susie G.
I went to the Falls for lunch with a very good friend. I have to say that it was the most enjoyable lunch I have had in a very long time. the setting was lovely out in the courtyard. The Service was very friendly, and the food was to die for, beyond exceptional. My compliments to the Chef and staff for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I will certainly be going back again.
We have been to the falls many times and have always had a great experience. from the food right through to the venue...
Ive had breaky and lunch there. I recomment this as a nice quiet spot to visit in the middle of the bustle of Henderson.
Great coffee also....
My friends and I were so impressed with the Falls Restaurant during our November 2012 ladies' get-together that I decided to rebook this year for a mid-winter Christmas lunch. Yet again we were treated to exceptional service, great food and a gorgeous venue. The communication and organisation, prior to the event, was faultless especially given that 14 of us attended. One of the ladies has been in the hospitality industry for some years and was so impressed with the overall experience that she is booking the venue for her partner's 50th birthday. I really appreciate all the effort Tanya and her staff put into our get-together. Again, very friendly and welcoming whilst still maintaining that professional edge which is so rare in the NZ hospitality industry. So, thank you Tanya for making our experience so memorable. We will be back.
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Along with a number of other invited health professionals I attended a training session at The Falls last night which had been hired by the organisers.
On arrival I was advised by the organisers, my 6 year old couldn't attend the lecture part of the programme. I was prepared to leave however one of the staff suggested my little one sit at a table which allowed her and the staff full view of each other, and for me to view her from inside the lecture space. This amazing staff member organised coloured pencils and colouring in sheets, spoke kindly to my little one, took her to the toilet (while I was in lecture) and even made up a parcel of left over sweets from the dessert menu for her to take home.
Full marks to that staff member who had a full restaurant to cope with and all it entails and she still initiated a courteous, genuine and thoughtful extra service for my little one and me. Oh yeah the food was great too! Thank you very much to The Falls staff and especially that lovely woman.
My wife and I went to The Falls for our tenth wedding anniversary last night. After having read a few of the reviews saying the service wasn't up to scratch we were a bit nervous. However, our server for the evening was a gentleman called Mike and he was amazing. He new everything about the food, including the specials and was just an example of the perfect waiter.
We found the food to be great as well. As a starter we had the bread with dips and we both took the special of the day, which was a rib eye steak with blue cheese sauce. My wife is not a big meat eater, but she finished the whole thing! Huge complement to the chef. We asked them to wait a bit before serving the desserts and they came out exactly at the right time. We had the gelato and the panna cotta for dessert, which were amazing as well.
Overall just a great experience and very pleased to have such a great restaurant in Henderson (we recently moved to Henderson Valley from the city centre).
Went here for lunch with colleagues and we were all very impressed with our meals. The service was attentive and friendly. Free parking to the side of the restaurant. Very good wine list. Nice to find a good local restaurant.
It was a cold, wet and miserable night but the resturant itself exuded warmth. A lovely atmosphere with starched white tablecloths and quality cutlery (the salt and pepper shakers were a bit past their use-by date but that did not detract from the overall ambience)
Friendly and knowledgeable wait staff coped well with a full house. The menu was reasonably priced and varied with some interesting specials. A complimentary taster was most welcome
Good selection of wine by the glass. The pate was almost too generous in size and delicious. My friend's fish was outstanding. My duck was good although a little more crispiness of the skin would have been welcome
I wish I had had room for dessert as the menu was very tempting. Next time!
Went to The Falls for a birthday dinner. Absolutely fabulous, great service, nice atmosphere and the food was to die for. Couldn't fault anything. Had seafood chowder, was different to what I expected but sooo nice. The pork belly melted in my mouth. They even made the birthday cake! It was a cold and rainy night but so warm and cosy inside. Will definitely like to go back again. Yum Yum Yum!
Went for Brunch Last Saturday. A little disappointed with the menu. There was only one item on the menu that wasn't eggs. (wife has alergy to eggs). Luckily that one item was something she liked.
Apart from that the food was excellent. Good service and and atmosphere (outside).
We have been here a couple of times - once for breakfast and once for dinner. It's a bit of a hidden gem - wonderful old heritage building with a nice olde worlde feel. Service is friendly, food is fine and reasonably priced, and the different dining areas make for intimate spaces - we liked the way they thoughfully put the "tables for two" together and the "family" tables in another area, so we weren't subjected to Other People's Children during our night out. The walls could have done with a few paintings or prints - a bit bare, but otherwise fine. Take some coin for the adjacent carpark area - surprisingly they charge 24/7, even here in the 'burbs.
I am just back from The Falls again. The food was exceptional, the sea food chowder was rich and intense.
The Creme brule' OMG! It was to die for!
Me and my husband went there for our 1 year wedding anniversary. Excellent food, warm and friendly service. They managed to book us in even at short notice. The presentation of the food is as wonderful as the taste. Good, romantic place for those special evenings, as they even have a beautiful walkway outside.
This restaurant is a cozy little cafe` styled building, with friendly and welcoming staff.
The food was quick to be delivered and was presented well. The ciabatta bread was fresh and melted when combined with the creamy eggs. The bacon had a lovely cured flavor, similar to pancetta, was crisp and an absolute treat that left a very satisfying taste in my mouth.
Don't let the fact that this restaurant is situated out west, this is certainly somewhere I would suggest visiting.
1/ A really nice dinner for 2, ordered the surprise menu, wasn’t disappointed, very enjoyable.
2/Post Easter visit for dinner, this eatery deserves your custom, picture tells all. Away from the hustle and bustle of central business district. Highly recommend.
3/Mother day eve, busy Saturday evening, well worth your custom, a very enjoyable dinner.
4/ a shame, this is the last weekend of business for this popular Henderson eatery, until the Trust approves someone to take it on.
Charming place, attentive staff who helped me with my dietary requirements and delicious food. We went for mothers day and had the most delectable high tea. Would reccomend. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there and engaged in conversation with us when we asked questions.
We had a fantastic dinner last night for our anniversary. Food was absolutely delicious, we had the *hey chef feed me" option and every single plate was a tasty surprise. Great value for money as the food quality was outstanding.
Jess was super nice too.
We will definitely be back.
Charlotte Edson (LadyofShalott)
+5
Absolutely stunning food!
Table of six tonight, all had starters, mains and dessert. Not a single person had a bad thing to say.
Even were able to cater to dietary requirements.
All the food was delicious, and generously portioned. Plus the wine selection was great.
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Highly recommended, a West Auckland treasure, we will be back.
Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
+4
I drive past this place almost every day, and every time I think I want to visit it. After 8 months I finally did.
The setting is beautiful and relaxed. You get an awesome view out of every window, and the best view if you sit outside. The ladies were attentive. A kind gentleman brought some cushions for me to sit outside.
I was disappointed that they don't have cabinet food, apart from scones and muffins. I would have loved a piece of cake to go with my coffee, but had to settle for a muffin, which just isn't quite the same. There is a dessert menu, which is quite expensive (starting at $15), when all you want is a slice of cake.
The coffee is fantastic! It's strong and smooth.
Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter
+4
Amazing in-house baked Turkish style bread. Fully plant based loaded and it was delicious
Hubby had the raw fish dish and he thoroughly enjoyed it
Had breakfast here this morning.
Food:
Hubby had Egg's Benedict with the smoked salmon.
I had the vegan breakfast - ciabatta, avocado, rocket, tomato and a potato rosti. Didn't finish the rosti as tasted like yesterday's potato's.
Service:
Younger wait staff did not follow up on orders. Forgetting coffee orders, sweetener & water requests. We did feedback directly to the manager.
This review needs an update. A couple of years on and The Falls is on my regular lunch rotation. Simply put it's fantastic. Forget running to the cbd for your meal out. Amazing food. Awesome service and a carpark right next door. Do it!
Rachel Alexander Sutherland
+5
consistently really great coffee, great food, stellar service - an oasis of calm in the middle of Henderson. Definitely the BEST cafe and coffee in/near the town centre - I can never say no to a second cup! The NEW management team have really put their own stamp on the Falls with their Spanish inspired menu. If you haven’t been down yet, you should. Support you new and (vastly) improved local. Can't wait to try the cocktails, high tea service and other offerings on the menu.
Stunning revamped venue with new owners. Food was amazing! A must try new food destination. Everything was full of flavour. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. We were all very impressed!
I will be a repeat customer if the food stays this amazing. Had a lovely cheeky cider. My top favourite was the chicken liver parfait, inventive way of using sago. The calamari was delicious as was the prawns.
I’m coming back for breakfast and dinner and high tea!
So glad to see they renovated this place. We did go in between Christmas and New Year so the place was quieter. We were surprised with the wait despite the small customer numbers but the food prepared made up for it. The highlight was definitely the eggplant dish. Can't wait to try more.
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