House of Ivy — Restaurant in New South Wales

We went here for lunch for a birthday. The service was amazing, with the owner and staff welcoming us warmly, and giving a humorous, personalised experience when we were looking at the menu and ordering. I had the special egg and bacon roll, which was 11 dollars, quite cheap for this quality. The bun was large, and yummy soft bread, the sauce was both tomato and bbq sauce, but was portioned perfectly as to not overpower the roll. The egg and bacon were both cooked perfectly, just to the degree that I like it, with my eggs slightly runny and bacon not too crunchy. This all, paired with the American cheese within, made for a delicious egg and bacon roll that was quite filling and pleasant. I coupled this with an Ice Chocolate, which had ice cream, cream, and ice. The drinks as delicious, with all portions being perfect, especially with the chocolate not being too overpowering as these drinks often are. My grandmother had a cheese and tomato croissant, which was toasted perfectly, and she said it was very fresh. She also had a berry smoothie, which I tried. It was, again, perfectly portioned, with the berry flavour not being too overpowering but still very fresh. The smoothie itself could've benefited from a couple of ice cubes to make it colder on this hot day, but all together it was a fresh, delicious lunch for all of us. My grandfather had a flat white, which he enjoyed with no complaints. A pleasant experience overall, and we...

Had to wait 35 minutes for two coffees and nearly an hour for breakfast. Food arrived with no cutlery, and we then had to queue to request some, which took another five minutes.

Food was cold by this time, but that aside, the bacon and toast were burnt regardless.

Appreciative they are not a Maccas, the ‘25 minute’ wait sign was not accurate at all, even for the coffees!

When we arrived, we also had to grab our own high chair for our son from under a counter, which also wasn’t clean, and plates were left dirty on the tables outside.

A few other people complained too, and the guy behind the counter called one customer something inappropriate as the customer left. When we left, queues were out the door yet they still kept taking orders, despite not being able to keep up.

Unprofessional and poor service unfortunately. Wasted both our time and money here, and definitely do...

A friend recommended this stop-over on a long road trip from Syd to Melb, and it was a 100% satisfying experience for me and my family.

We visited HOI twice in a week's time on our inward and outward journey, and it was totally worth it.

"Exceptional dining experience! From the exquisite flavors to the impeccable service, this restaurant truly surpassed expectations. Each dish was a masterpiece, leaving our taste buds delighted. The ambiance was inviting, and the staff's attentiveness added to the overall enjoyment.

We met the HOI owners - Vandana and Satya , very humble and beautiful human beings, who made special indian dish for my parents on our request. Thanks for your out of the world service and wish you reach great heights in work and life.

See you again on the next...