Dining: The Fallingwater Café
Inspired by the culinary history, seasonal produce and regional flavors of this part of Appalachia, the Fallingwater Café is the perfect place to experience the natural beauty of our surroundings with locally sourced coffee, fresh house-made sweets and delicious tasty snacks to go.
A menu inspired by our natural surroundings
Going hand-in-hand with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s mission of environmental stewardship, Fallingwater is committed to providing the cleanest, freshest and tastiest food available to our visitors. Café staff prepares all the selections in-house, sourcing seasonal produce and meats from the best local farms to provide visitors with delicious and healthy fare.
Salads and Soups
- Quinoa-Lentil Bowl — $14
Locally farmed vegetables, tri-colored quinoa and lentils, roasted tomato, radish, onion, and carrots with lemon-dill vinaigrette or green goddess ranch
- Strawberry Salad — $14
Locally farmed vegetables, spinach, feta cheese, cucumber, toasted pecans, and fresh strawberries with a strawberry vinaigrette
- Seasonal Soup — $14
Weekly soup special
Chicken or salmon + $6
Sandwiches
Served on artisan, naturally leavened bread from Mediterra Bakehouse. Baked fresh.
- Ham and Brie — $14
Ham, brie, sliced apples, and blueberry jam on sourdough bread
- Turkey Panini — $14
Turkey, avocado, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and whole grain aioli on farm bread or whole wheat bread
- Green Goddess Wrap — $15
Avocado, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, lettuce, and green goddess ranch in a whole grain wrap
- Chicken Salad Wrap — $15
Braised Footprints Farm chicken, cranberries, lettuce, and whole grain aioli in a whole grain wrap
- BBQ Bacon Burger — $15
Footprints Farm beef, bacon, pepper jack, sautéed onion, and barbecue sauce on a brioche bun
Kids
- Turkey and Cheese — $12
Turkey, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, on white or wheat + mayo and mustard on the side
- Ham and Cheese — $12
Ham, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, on white or wheat + mayo and mustard on the side
- AB&J — $10
Almond butter, blueberry compote, on white or wheat
Sides
All sandwiches served with your choice of side.
- Fresh fruit salad, pasta salad, side salad with dressing, or chips
Sweets
A daily selection of muffins, cookies, pastries and other baked goods.
Meadow Lunch
Reserve a table in the Meadow alongside Bear Run for an enjoyable outdoor lunch with your private group of up to six people. View the site plan to select the table of your choice for a 90-minute seating at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. While we do not allow outside food, table reservations are complimentary with the purchase of Fallingwater Café bagged lunches and can be booked up to 48 hours in advance of your visit. The Meadow Lunch must be booked in conjunction with one of Fallingwater’s tour experiences. Learn more
Lunch to Go
A selection of Fallingwater Café bagged lunches are available for pre-purchase and pick-up at the Visitor Center. Lunches can be enjoyed at the café, outside at a reserved Meadow table or on the go. Orders can be placed up to 48 hours in advance of your visit. Learn more
The Fallingwater Café is Green Restaurant Certified. This certification provides a transparent way to measure each restaurant’s environmental accomplishments, while providing a pathway for the next steps each restaurant can take towards increased environmental sustainability. Read more about what it means to be a Green Restaurant here.
The Fallingwater Café has received Gold designation from Sustainable PGH Restaurant. This designation is based on specific sustainability criteria, such as waste reduction, water conservation, energy efficiency and responsible sourcing, but also includes aspects of community engagement, employee wellbeing and menu nutrition. Read more about this designation here.