The Farm Willunga - PORT WILLUNGA

This is a lovely little café in a beautiful setting. I have visited often over the past 2 years with Friends. Today I visited with my Husband and for the first time the place was extremely busy. No matter, we had a table for two and proceeded to order the 'deliciously described' Burgers - I had the Lentil, he had the Beef. Both were served with Wedges. The waitress was very attentive and apologised for the delay in service, but no matter. The surroundings are lovely and we enjoyed a glass of wine each. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. Firstly, the wedges were only warm and soggy as though they had been microwaved, whereas the burger buns - which I know are baked on-site - were very hard. (Size is somewhere between the usual burger sized bun and a pulled meat bun) Both Lentil pattie and Beef pattie were delicious, but everything was very dry as there was only a smear of 'beetroot mash' on the base bun, half a teaspoonful of mayo on 3 gourmet leaves, two thin tomato slices and the tiniest amount of what I think was carmelised onion below the top bun. We basically de-constructed the bun to eat it, not touching the unappetising wedges at all. Our lovely waitress checked on our meal, and we did say that we were not enjoying it for the above reasons. She said that she would mention this to the Chef. When finished, my Husband went to pay the bill, and despite being questioned at length by the owner Robyn on what the exact problems were, he was required to pay the full amount. No offer of a discounted bill and that was it. We left immediately and stopped for coffee elsewhere, where I rang The Farm to voice my disappointment in their lack of good customer service. Firstly I spoke to a girl, and asked to speak to the owner. She said the owner was busy, did I want to leave a message. I briefly stated what had happened when suddenly another person came on the phone. She was extremely brusque and when I mentioned that my Husband had just been speaking with her, stated that she was NOT the owner and that her name was Zoe. She would not listen, and continually interrupted me. Then Robyn (owner) came on and apologised for what had happened, and when I mentioned being disappointed at being charge the full amount, said that she had been going to give my Husband a bottle of wine, but couldn't find us ... ??? Well actually, we left right after the bill was paid. Why hang around? We have a Friend's 80th coming up in August and had been discussing holding the event at The Farm. I also have a girl friend who is 60 in October, and had planned to book rooms and hold her celebration at The Farm.Last weekend, whilst dining with other Friends, one of the party suggested that The Farm might be an ideal spot for her Daughters' Wedding. All of these things are now on hold. I think that the Café and surroundings are beautiful and goods on sale are well considered and original in their sourcing from local artists and producers.I am sorry, but I will not be recommending or returning to this café in future.

Robyn & Michael could not have been more helpful. offering excellent options for the food, drinks and even a special menu for the children that attended. the food was wonderful . Wine was very good and the setting was excellent , we were blessed with wonderful weather & could "spill" outside onto the patio area . we loved every minute of it & would not have changed a thing !! thank you so much Robyn & Michael & your lovely staff

A beautiful fresh Aussie setting with excellent care by Robyn, the personality plus hostess, Robyn,wine choices were aided by her personal knowledge.The whole staff was delightful.

Set in a beautiful setting amongst Olive Trees and Vines, we thoroughly enjoyed our lazy Sunday lunch. We had two 17 year olds withs us, one a vegetariian and everyone loved their meals. The service is attentive and friendly. The obvious love and pride the owners hold for the district is passed on in spades. Robyn was just lovely,

My last visit was a delicious shared platter for lunch. Friendly attentive service. Lovely relaxed country atmosphere. Can't wait to go back for brekky. Inside or outside dining.