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Falls River Cafe

4.3 (69 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
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Plantains, beans and rice and flank steak. Black beans, potato salad and boneless pork with gravy. Yum!

The food, service and ambience is very nice! We had the flank steak and boneless pork and a sauce with sides that were delicious! We've also had delicious breakfast/brunch meals there as well! We had the breakfast sandwich and the Cuban sandwich with sides. It's definitely worth stopping by as the staff is very friendly and very accommodating!

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Sabrina P.

I was surprised to see mangu on the menu so I had to order it. The Dominican breakfast did not disappoint. The service and the food were excellent.

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Nancy O.

excellent service, quick turnaround after ordering, and favorite thing was drinks were included!! wow so much appreciated not getting takes across the coles on a drink that is separate! the food we got was not very exciting so seemed a bit average but the empanadas were a big win with my daughter!

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The food was excellent. I got the pork and pineapple empanadas, and my friends got the eggs and sausage. The service was outstanding from our server, James. He was quick and checked in every so often to see how it was. The restaurant ambiance is very nice and we enjoyed our meal. 10/10 would definitely eat here again.

Mike B.

Tasty Dominican-style food at this local spot. Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday. Table service is offered, with about 8 tables inside plus 6 outside on the patio. The menu is varied, with an extensive breakfast menu. We opted for a few sandwiches - a Cuban and a chicken Caesar wrap. Cuban sandwich is good. Mojo pork (pulled) is used instead of deli-sliced, which enhances this sandwich 100%. The meat is juicy and tender and spiced perfectly. Served with the usual ham, mustard, Swiss cheese and dill pickle. It's sloppy but delicious. Chicken Caesar wrap is huge! Big slices of chicken breast with lettuce, tomato caesar dressing and some avocado round it out. I'm excited to go back and try some more of the Dominican specialties.

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The service was great and the food was tasty and filling! I'll be returning back here!

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We've been twice already in one week! Great neighborhood spot- breakfast all day, delicious empanadas and delectable desserts!!!!

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We've enjoyed breakfast here over the past year. Service and food are very good. We look forward to returning.

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Food was not good. Service was not good. I've tried it twice once for lunch much once for breakfast

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Bad service. Walked out after ordering and waiting about 40 min for our food. Was excited to try the place for breakfast.

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Cuban sandwich is very good! Pleasant staff. Empanadas we're good as well. May try them for breakfast as well

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