I know this place has a super loyal fan base and that's wonderful, but I wasn't very impressed. The food was pretty bland. It's a really cute and small place on the inside with lots of charm. I called my order ahead because I've had family members recommend that. Limited street parking out front. The staff was really sweet and nice. read more

Why oh why did I wait this long to visit Lily's cafe !! Cash only $50 and over in order to use Debit Food was fresh and delicious . I went with the Tuna on Ciabatta bread and it was loaded with delicious albacore tuna , Swiss cheese, tomato and lettuce. I also had the cup of their organic fresh chicken noodle soup and it was full of flavor ! Their homemade iced tea was also delicious . The owner greeted us , was friendly and super sweet. Parking in that immediate area is a pain but they have 10min parking up front so pick up is an easy option . My husband had the turkey on wheat and devoured it . I loved everything about this establishment and will be heading back today for Turkey chili Tuesday's read more

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Pretty good sandwich, service is welcoming and quick, place is cozy but feels like home. They should add more grilled or panini type of sandwiches. read more

Everything at Lily's is amazeballs. People complaining about service can leave because that means more soup for us who enjoy it. They literally run out of soup so like seriously more soup for us. The food is clean and refreshing; afterwards you don't feel heavy which is the perfect work lunch. If you try it and for some miraculous reason you don't like it (I'm pretty picky so it's mind boggling that there's reviews saying otherwise...to each their own), try a different soup! The turkey chili has a TON of meat and is delicious. Her pastrami sandwich is to die for. Chicken noodle soup is perfection. Everyone I've given her clam chowder to was an instant favorite that I now pick up on fridays to take home to my family in Bakersfield. Lily is a fantastic owner and face of the business. She's given recommendations for when I feel sick and always delivers. She recognizes my voice whenever I call at this point. Parking can be challenging but I've only had to drive around to find parking once which was during the lunch rush. Poor timing on my part. Soup anywhere else pales in comparison and has ruined me for other soup joints. read more

Formula: Take one affable, talented owner, squeeze a tiny kitchen into a spot slightly larger than my closet, add just a bare minimum of tables, offer a minimal but gourmet based menu, then make sure the baked goods' display case faces out to torture all who gaze. My gaze had become locked. She does carrot cake, a mixed fruit shortcake similar to strawberry shortcake, a beautiful nut and coconut tort, cookies, pies. Good bye to any of my good intentions! But the reason we came was for a healthy, late afternoon repast, just enough to keep us satisfied until our Tuesday night's concert at Hollywood Bowl would end. I managed to unlock my gaze long enough to notice the sandwiches, the rotating list of daily homemade soups, and the turkey chili. The chili was masterfully seasoned, and of course, excelled with the toppingof a slice of swiss cheese. Turns out she uses very little, if any, salt, but this salt-aholic discovered it was not needed. Her sandwiches were exactly what Mr. B was looking for. His hot pastrami with cheese sandwich and thick, vegan split pea soup were a hit. There were no leftovers. Lucky for us, she was still open since Yelp had the hours posted incorrectly. Fixed, but not without dismay that so few people know how. Just a thought. It's a great lunch spot. But it sure is little. read more

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My first visit to Lily's Cafe confirmed all the positive experiences in other reviews. They have a menu with varied options, homemade soups and pastries, and Lily herself who was so welcoming and kind. It's apparent that she and her staff use quality ingredients prepared with great care. Can't wait to return and order more of their unique (loved the potato salad!) and delicious items! read more

The soup is always so delicious and you can tell that the ingredients that they use are fresh and the best quality. Lily is so sweet and welcoming each time I have gone here read more

Lily's Cafe - Organic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup! - Sandwiches Near Me - Burbank, California

I love everything about this place. The food, the prices, the people that work there. I am so happy every time I eat there.

Lilys Cafe more like Tinad favorite place it's like going to your aunts home to have a cup of soup or salad and maybe sandwich the best In town must try love love and love. read more

A friend introduced this place to me , worth the drive . I had a Turkey sandwich on sourdough.good size sandwich service was quick for it getting busy around lunch time . read more

Lily is always warm. She remembers your favourite food all the time. Lily's foods are delicious. My children prefer black forest sandwich，turkey chili and turkey meatball soup. I love tuna delight，all home made soups，salad and some other foods. Brownie is also very good. I went to have lunch there once every week when I was in the US. Strongly recommend Lily's Cafe. You will like it once you try！ read more

If you want a healthy and tasty sandwich this is the best place to eat. Bread is always fresh, and ingredients are picked by hand every day. My personal favorite is the grilled veggie sandwich with olive bread. read more

I guess I'm the exception to all the reviews because I left this place unimpressed. I had the recommended Turkey Chili which, to be honest, should be called "Bowl o' Beans" because this was a 9-1 Beans to Turkey ratio. When I ordered, I was asked if I wanted onions and cheese on top. I said yes to cheese, and this was worse than the extra .50 for a cheeseburger instead of a hamburger. $1.50 for a slice of Swiss (?) on top...I guess it was a big bowl, but if it's a big bowl of stuff you (or other restaurants) would prepare differently, you wouldn't be happy, either. $1 extra because it's chili (that's how it goes on the menu) and $1.50 for a slice of cheese that costs, what, $3.00 for 10 slices at the supermarket? Come on. The iced tea, though...that was a pleasant surprise. Good flavor and refreshing. It was needed to fight through the chili. Well, Lily makes a good iced tea...so all was not lost. read more

You're gonna call in your order. Everything is bomb. My favorite is the lentil soup and tuna sandwich. You're gonna have a passenger run in bc there's no real parking. You're not gonna eat in bc it's always kinda packed. Nd you're gonna thank me later. Lily's is amazing. read more

Lily's cafe has really great food. Everything from the salads to the sandwiches, my fav are the variety of soups that she offers. Great place to eat!!! read more

Lily's cafe is the ultimate 'feel good' lunch spot due to their simple, healthy menu items, quickness of service, and location. So a little on the pricier side ($21 for a small salad, iced tea, and a small soup, but I did add a side of avocado). but the quality and quantity made it not too bad. The brewed iced tea with freshly squeezed orange juice is the best. So refreshing! I'll definitely be back to try more of their salads and sandwiches. Pro-Tip : this is a small place and it's a madhouse if you get there after 12pm. Also it's cash only!! read more

Lily's Cafe - Mediterranean salad and turkey chilli with their iced tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Burbank, California

The best pastrami sandwich & lentil soup ever. The best combo if you want a quick and tasty lunch. Lily always has the best attitude!

I was in town just for the day, but I left impressed. I've had my share of turkey sandwiches and chicken noodle soups but this place truly had a homemade vibe to it. Subtle flavors, distinct yet balanced. I left feeling refreshed and wholesome. Atmosphere and the owners were humble and charming, I wish them continued success. Hope to try the turkey chili in the future, seems popular but it ran out unfortunately by the time I got there. read more

Lily's is the best! Lily is amazing and remembers all her customers and makes them feel like family. The turkey chili and iced tea are my go to orders but I love alllll her sandwiches! The peanut butter jelly and banana is also unlike any other sandwich I have ever tried. Pro tip: listen to Lily when it comes to what bread and any additions/ subtractions-- she knows what she's doing! read more

This is by far one of the best lunch/early dinner spots in Burbank. Lily and her staff work tirelessly and it shows up in the quality of their food with love. The Tuna with avocado will brighten your day. The freshness in the ingredients Lily's uses is unmatched. You cannot find the attention to detail that shows up in this food. I highly recommend checking out this beautiful lunch spot for a quick pick up, or a dine in with an intimate friend. read more

Very cool hole in the wall lunch spot. My boyfriend got the pastrami sandwich which was warm and delicious. I had the vegetarian sandwich which had the unique addition of Brie cheese on it. Quite enjoyable when I'm used to something more basic like provolone on a veggie sandwich. We both had the lentil soup which was recommended to us by the owner herself. Absolutely delightful. This lunch totally hit the spot and I'd definitely come here again. Money well spent. read more

Lily's is a hidden gem! She has the freshest soups, salads, and sandwiches! My favorite soups are her turkey meatball and her chicken noodle. Her iced tea is also very good as is her jello and other desserts. I mostly order to go but eat there once in a while. The inside is small and cozy and lunch time can get very busy so the to go option is great! read more

Small. Tiny. Cash only. and parking can be quite a pickle. Lily's got some requirements but given the fresh food and excellent customer service she puts forward, I don't mind jumping through these small hoops. Ordered to go the other day and food was ready in less than 10 mins. Lily herself walked our order over and chatted with us for a few mins. She bid us farewell with a big smile and handshake. Turkey sandwich was delicious and fresh. Sure, I could have made it myself but would gladly fork over $8 when I'm feeling lazy/don't have the ingredients myself. The turkey chili was BOMB!!! Very flavorful!! Totally recommend this, yum! Sadly can't say the same for the pasta salad. While the ingredients were fresh it was lacking that Italian-zesty flavor. I'm accustomed to more pizazz so this item fell short on expectations. Overall though, Lily's is on my list of places to frequent. Can't wait to try their beet salad, supposedly Thursdays & Fridays. read more

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Wow! Thank you fellow Yelpers. I followed your reviews and advice and drove over to Lily's Cafe yesterday. I've been in desperate need to switch up my lunch routine and now I've added another fantastic spot to places I would definitely do lunch! First off, Lily (I'm guessing that is her name), is amazing with a capital A and a plus at the end! She has so much confidence. She runs that place like you wouldn't believe. The tiny place was packed when I arrived and I never saw her sweat. Calm, cool, and collected baby! I ordered within 5 minutes. Yes, there was a line but she speeded everyone through without making them feel rushed. I ordered the vegetarian sandwich on olive bread. I asked her how long until my order would be ready. 10 minutes. And true to her word, 10 minutes later I walked back into the cafe and my order was all bagged up and ready to go! The sandwich was huge and oh so tasty with mixed greens, feta cheese, avocado, red peppers and a yummy dressing. The olive bread rounded out the sandwich perfectly! I had 1/2 of it at lunch and was so full I saved the other half for an early evening snack. That's one way to get over the afternoon blahs! Go see Lily and her cute little cafe. You won't be disappointed! read more

Lily's Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Burbank, California

There is a hint of mediterranean influence in the food. It is also a bit pricey about 8.50 to 9.00 for a sandwhich but this place has really got it all. Besides the talented and charming Lily herself, the cafe is cozy and decorated well, and the backround music sets a loftly atmosphere. When it comes to the food the portions are Copious and homemade. If your looking for a good deal, try the half sandwhich and soup. This is no pee wee sandwhich, and it comes with a deep bowl of a soup of your choice. The breads are delish, the house and rosemary go great with just about anything. Both the black forest ham and turkey sandwhiches have quality delimeats and stuffed with fresh ingrediants. I even get to VEG out here because the grilled veggie sandwhich is striking to the tastebuds. A well seasoned and grilled eggplant, red pepper pair comboed with some fetta cheese and juicy red tomatoe, top it off with a bite of pepperchini and it really is hard to believe your eating healthy with a taste that does not bore. On tuesday's she has chillibean and turkey, hearty, bold, never enough. The lentil soup is also very good it is topped with crispy, I believe carmalized onions. There is a small glass display with the deserts she has which are bakery quality, my favorite is the brownie basket melting pot that is layed out by the register, there must be 8 different kinds (peacan caramel) is my poison of choice. Chilling in a big pitcher is a batch of Lily's homeade sweet tea, And the closer it gets to the bottom the more your tastebuds will be swimming in a revitalizing elixer that comes with free refills! Really take your time to look around at the decore, enjoy the world go by out the window, and chat with Lily. It is a short retreat in a busy city like Burbank. read more

Lily's Cafe - Lentil soup and the famous sweet tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Burbank, California

I wanted to put off writing this review only because I wanted to eat there a couple of times to really confirm my original sentiment, but I couldn't wait anymore. In a perfect world, every restaurant would be a Lily's Cafe. I was really amazed that Lily and her crew knew everyone that came in. The place is small but that only contributes to the charm that the cafe offers it's customers. Lily's makes you feel at home and part of something special. The food is good and reasonably priced. Glancing at it as you drive by you'd never know that this small cafe packs a punch but when you eat there, your perception changes quickly! The drawback is that they only accept cash but it's no biggie because the menu is extremely reasonable for the area and basically runs you a few bucks. I suggest going in a few minutes before the lunch rush to get a table or if you want to do take out, call in your order. read more

Oh god yeah, this place freakin' rocks. Some of the best, fresh sandwiches ;) If memory serves it's cash only. Super small & so cute, clean & just a damn perfect little cafe ;) read more

Been here a couple of times. Their soups are good. They offer a good selection of salad and sandwich. Their portions are very generous, but a bit on the pricey side, especially if its only cash! read more

A friend told me about this place and I finally went today. The only negative is it is a small space. I'm not sure how they keep all the freshness and flavor in the building. I had a house salad and half turkey sandwich combo an was blown away by the flavors. This is a must try!!!! Thanks Ly read more

I think it was the owner of Lily's Cafe that answered the phone and told me to call back at another time because they had people standing outside and she couldn't take my to-go order over the phone and for me to call back at another time. **You want me to call back later because you can't take my to-go order because you have customers waiting outside your business. So when customers call your business for to-go orders the owner or the employee that answers the phone at Lily's Cafe will tell you to call back later because they have customers waiting and are way to busy to take your to-go order. Don't have your business open if you can't handle customers and can't take orders over the phone or customers walking in your business. read more

Lily is amazing. Home style feel and wish I could have her food all the time. Everything is delicious and definitely a not so hidden gem of a restaurant read more

I've been meaning to write about my love for this cafe for year's now. Lily's always greets us with a smile and remembers our names. The food is always delicious, made with care of fresh ingredients and your body always feels satisfied with true nourishment. Small quaint place with a simple menu to maintain quality over quantity. It's always a nice surprise of what new hand made soup or salad is her special of the day. My daughter grew up craving & enjoying Lily's turkey chili with bread as an after school meal and my usual faves is her 1/2 Tuna sandwich on Olive bread with Avocado & cup of broccoli soup. read more

WOW! I go out to eat lunch every day in Burbank and hadn't give this place a try. I have had allll the local sub shops and most other places as well but this place is a KEEPER! I had the Black Forrest Ham on Rosemary w/ a Mediterranean Salad. The sandwich was one of the best I've ever tasted. Everything was soo FRESH! I am adding this place to my list and will frequent it a lot. It's a great place to have in the neighborhood as Lily herself is chatting with the customers (first name basis) and providing GREAT customer service. There were a few downsides with my experience but nothing to write home about. -Parking is on the street so if you don't get lucky, :( -There was about a 10 min wait just to get to the cashier/pick up desk even though I called my order in. (that's not necessarily bad because that means they are busy!!) -My salad had a little too much dressing for my taste but next time I'll be sure to let them know to go easy on it. GIVE THEM A TRY, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!! read more

Lily's Cafe - Black Forest Ham on Rosemary. Mediterranean Salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Burbank, California

Was having a craving for Chicken Soup. Found them on Yelp searchingly for it. Perfect little spot. Ordered take out. Sandwiches, delicious chicken soup. It was everything I wanted and more. One of the items I ordered at the last minute when I picked my order up. Can't believe I asked for something with Jello in the title but it's so much more. The Jello is not quivering like Jello. It's an amazing blend of Jello, fresh berries (black berries?) with chopped nuts and several chunks of what appeared to be Cream Cheese. It was SO good! Very smooth and creamy. So much more than just Jello. Check their specials. Going back on Thursday for her beet and asparagus salad. And of course the Jello item. Very reasonable and generous portions. My half sandwich was big. Pics look like you can get the sandwich grilled also. read more

Very friendly restaurant! I'm very impressed with their friendliness and great service! Absolutely great food and drinks, Lily's house tea is a must have. The size of the restaurant feels small when walking in, but when you sit down it suddenly feels a lot larger. read more

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This is real homemade food! Grandma and mom duo in the back using only the best quality food Even when I'm not sick they have the best soups and salads, don't miss out on this whole in the wall Burbank gem! read more

Lily's cafe is a quaint and charming little family-owned cafe in Burbank, CA, specializing in homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches. Street parking and rear parking lot is easy and plentiful. Even during busy lunch hours, staff is always friendly and accommodating. Turkey chili on Tuesdays is a must-try Item. As well, Lily's home brewed tea is amazingly refreshing and pairs well with all menu items. Lily's cafe has become my new go-to spot for a quick, fresh, and filling read more

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I've eyed this place for a while and I typically have a great sense for interesting restaurants but it unfortunately fell flat for me. It's cash only, this I was unprepared for. Since it was my first visit the cashier let me pay with card but assured me that nothing other than cash would be acceptable again. That's a great way to lose me as a return customer. The house salad dressing was good but it utterly drenched my greens and the turkey sandwich was, fine. I filled me up. But the ingredients didn't work together in a way that made me think it was more than a regular sandwich I could make at home. read more

The food is pretty tasty and have tried several items from their lunch menu. The turkey chili, pastrami sandwich (which can't be halved in soup/sandwich combo), smoked turkey sandwich, red lentil soup and wild grain & rice salad. Everything is fresh. The layout is small which can offer seating challenges at lunch and its a cash only business. The owner is quirky but entertaining. My co-worker and I go there periodically for some soup. read more

Been going to Lilys for over a decade now. Her food is always consistent and delicious. Everything, including her soups are home made style, fresh and healthy. My usual is the black forest ham sandwich with half a Mediterranean salad. She also makes her own iced tea and jello, both are must haves! The inly down side is the small space, it gets pretty tight during the lunch hour rush, so don't plan to eat there and get your meal to go. Parking is at times an issue as well, but its perfect if you work nearby and walk on over. read more

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