Lily's has been there forever, the service is quick, the coffee gets filled often and you can't beat the prices. This place is owned and operated by the same people which makes the food consistent, the meals are very good and I had one of the best chicken fried steaks that I've had in Santa Clarita, the chicken-fried steak was perfectly fried, very soft and accompanied with tasty gravy (just like EP). I would say, this is old school type diner food. It is definitely an "Old-Timers" favorite spot but there's also a great assortment of other people as well. Give it a shot, these Old-Timers know where the bang-for-the-buck is! read more

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We have had both dinner and breakfast here. The breakfast was good but a little pricy, but what isn't anymore. I say that because it's a better deal to eat there for dinner or lunch. We had the meatloaf and trout dinner and both were very good. Cute place very small town old school vibe. Connected to the bowling alley so you use the restroom in the bowling alley fyi. Good service good grub. read more

It's great to have a restaurant in the same building as a bowling alley that has such a large selection. Typically, your choices are pizza, wings, french fries, etc. but at Lily's, there are options including salads, stir fry bowls and sandwiches. The owners are extremely friendly and they will bring your order to your lane. read more

Lily's Cafe - American Near Me - Newhall, California

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Friendly service, clean and inviting atmosphere. Lots of food options for the whole family. Lily is here serving us and there's lots of people from the community here enjoying their lunch. If you're traveling through please do yourself the favor of driving 60 extra seconds off the highway to support this independent business! read more

I was looking for chicken fried steak and they serve it! The steak was so horrible and greasy i could not eat it. The breading was mushy not throughly cooked. I don't like giving a bad review, so i will try them again on a different item read more

It's been too long since I've made it back. After seeing a post from the foodies on Facebook, we made it in for breakfast. We loved the Chicken fried steak! Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Lily's Cafe - Chicken fried steak and eggs over medium that were actually over medium as ordered! - American Near Me - Newhall, California

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Great food! Lots of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Funny it is in a bowling alley. It's a great place to eat with good service.

Seems we found the locals diner. Lily, I'm assuming the owner, was greeted by hungry arrivals and she seemed to know quite a few of them. Staff was friendly and made timely rounds around the dining floor. Food was good, quite the variety and it appears they are substitution friendly. I couldn't figure out what to get for the kids and the waiter recommended I just go a la carte. I went with a traditional American staple - scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and buttered sour dough bread. It didn't disappoint. read more

Just had a meal at Lily's which we love. Been going there for years but NOW a Max 2 and a tuna melt now costs $45 BEFORE tip. That was our last time dining at Lily's. read more

A nice morning at Lily's.Seeing old friends .Nice and enjoy. It a pleasure because everybody alway greeted.Food alway served correctly and hot .Portion alway enough for a clean plate when done. read more

Lily's Cafe - Our usual meal.five - American Near Me - Newhall, California

Best little Caffè in town. Service is always top notch and everyone treats you like family. A place where all the locals meet. Awesome food and good prices Totally recommend. read more

I have been going to Lilly's cafe for many years. My kids have grown up eating breakfast at Lilly's cafe. We know Lilly and the wait staff very well. Everyone is very kind and attentive it feels like home at Lilly's. It is definitely a hometown favorite for so many. read more

My only complaint about this place is it isn't in my home town. I stumbled upon it on my way home from Disneyland's abuse on my digestive system. This place is everything you want in a local diner, right down to it's location in an old-school bowling alley. It was full of locals that were greeted by name and lovingly fussed over, always a good sign. My over-medium eggs were perfectly executed (something you rarely experience these days), the hash browns were abundant and nicely browned, the portions were abundant, and prices were very reasonable. The staff were obviously the owners and were incredibly skilled and pleasant. Really great spot. read more

Lily's Cafe - Eggs over medium, bacon, hash browns - American Near Me - Newhall, California

I love Lillys café!!!! I always get good service they're friendly. We've been going there for many years. I'm there twice a week breakfast or dinner. I love their liver and onions and I love to listen to Lily I'm along saying a little bit. I'm in music love the place and Lester. He's really good with people and the other fella to. I just can't remember his name. He's really good at serving and taking care of customers. read more

My husband and I have breakfast here every Sunday. Believe me when I say, if it wasn't good EVERY time, we wouldn't be back. We are usually greeted by name when we walk in, and people are just genuinely happy and friendly at Lily's. Would definitely recommend. A+ read more

Lily's is an unassuming yet wholly charming little diner. The food is great, and the service is next level. Lily often waits on you herself, and she is a kind old soul. Her angelic voice resonates in the background as she floats through the restaurant. Every table has fresh cut flowers that are clearly placed with love and intended to be a source of peace for your enjoyment - a nice reminder to slow down and smell the flowers. This nostalgic gem is clearly a source of pride for locals, and it was fun to watch the good ole boys solve the world's problems, the Sunday hat ladies smiling while enjoying each other's company, and the young families that are clearly drawn to this delightful sanctuary. 6/5 stars. read more

Lily's Cafe - Fresh flowers on every table - and Lily sings in the background beautifully - American Near Me - Newhall, California

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I feel like this is a local "secret" tucked inside the bowling alley. We've never had to wait for seating and the staff here are really nice. They serve fresh veggies to snack on while you wait and they have THE BEST chicken fried steak in Newhall. It's on their breakfast menu served with eggs any style and choice of bread (I usually get the biscuits to mop up the extra gravy, like true biscuits and gravy), but they also have this on their dinner menu served with mashed potatoes and veggies. I also recommend their pork chops, my kiddos approve and they can be picky eaters sometimes. read more

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Excellent breakfast diner with classic American food. Super fast service, the wait staff is very attentive.

Dined in for breakfast on Friday 1/3/24, cockroach crawled on the table while eating. Manager and waiter was informed and manager seemed to brush it off like it was not a big deal. Noticed the creases and crevasses of the bench seating have so many crumbs and grime. Not fun writing a review like this but it's for the safety of others. read more

Pretty good service with just decent food. However, they have two televisions tuned into FOX NEWS. That I just cannot stomach. I am a vet who loves America and just cannot support anyone or anything that chooses to support an organization that constantly lies and is intent on damaging America. It's the restaurants choice as to which channel they broadcast but it's my choice to not to return. read more

The food was amazing , the beef soup is so delicious and rich ! I love ordering breakfast:) the service was amazing and fast . The atmosphere is awesome! For a 27 yo read more

What a lovely place! Lily is so awesome. Atmosphere is amazing and so cute!!! Loved the chorizo and eggs.

I was a little skeptical about trying this place and I am so glad that we came here. I was never a fan of breakfast but developed a desire in omelettes. We searched yelp and found this place. My boyfriend and I came here after our failed breakfast attempt at Hampton Inn closeby where we were staying at. Upon entering, we were greeted by this older Asian lady who I think is the owner. Then we got seated right away. My boyfriend ordered MAX II while I ordered the VEGGIE OMELETTE. His order came with scrambled egg, bacon and hashbrowns. It also came with 3 short stack buttermilk pancakes. I only got to taste the pancake and I can say that it is fluffy, moist and buttermilky. My order came a choice of bread which I told him to choose since I dont eat toast usually. We chose biscuits which I just found out to be good. My veggie omelette came with spinach and mushroom but I had to tell our server that I want to add more veggies like onions and bell peppers. My food was pretty good. We will definitely be back here. And its located next to Valencia Lanes. It also has ample parking. read more

Lily's Cafe - Max II very good and worth the calories - American Near Me - Newhall, California

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Family friendly Comfort Food diner. Chicken Fried Steak smothered in gravy is a favorite. read more

Been coming here since I was a baby and it never disappoints! got the breakfast sausage burrito. Best food. 10/10 recommend getting read more

Lily's Cafe - breakfast sausage burrito - American Near Me - Newhall, California

Good deals! The best grilled giant hot dogs in town! Often served with an "amuse-bouche" appetizer too!

Headed down the road and needed a good breakfast. Lily's did not disappoint. Great service. Great traditional breakfast food. Lilly's singing was beautiful!! A unique experience that ended with a full belly. (All staff were in masks! Thank you!) read more

Great little Cafe next to the bowling alley. Today was our first, but not last, visit. The owner, Lester, makes most everything from scratch. His potato salad is awesome! The fresh fruit was hand cut by him and ripe, sweet and delicious! Our BLT was very good. We sat outside on the lovely patio surrounded by lush flowers and plants tended to by Lily herself! What a hidden gem. So glad we stopped in . read more

Best food Service is always with a smile and you might be lucky to have Lily sing for you!!! 5 stars for the wait staff also!

3.5 Stars. After my two appointments at Kaiser today, we dropped by Lilly's Café for something to eat before heading home. Old school diner since 1985, our first time here. We ordered, Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw for myself, while Jackie had the Grilled Trout with vegetables and mashed potatoes. A salad came along with her order, as well as garlic bread for both of us. There was a good 15-20 minute wait for our food. FRIED CHICKEN 2.5 STARS: 4 pieces; over fried and under seasoned, with some of the smallest pieces I've ever seen. Very average. GRILLED TROUT 3.5 STARS: Nicely grilled but with way too many bones. MASHED POTATOES 2.5 STARS: A mix of smooth and lumpy and a bit on the cold side. With gravy that was slightly bland. COLE SLAW 4 STARS: No real complaint here. VEGETABLES 4 STARS: Fresh. SALAD 3.5 STARS: Fresh veggies but the ranch dressing was a bit off, flavor wise. GARLIC BREAD 3.5 STARS: Only a slight hint of garlic, but tasty enough to be fairly enjoyable. Average tasting food for our first outing here, but we'll be back to try their breakfast menu. Such a wholesome environment is worthy of a second visit. read more

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We go on mondays and always have a great time with the staff. The menu items and service are great. When weather permits we enjoy the outdoor seating. We love Lily and her team. read more

Lillys is a SCV stable. The food is hearty and filling. The owner is sweet and the wait staff friendly. The atmosphere is clean and she places fresh flowers on the tables and the outside dining area is beautiful. She is also a talented vocalist and sings to her guests. My fav is the Salmon salad absolutely delicious. My only issue is the crowd she caters to, conservatives. Fox News is on all the time and it's hard to ignore. Therefore people of a different bent may feel a little uncomfortable. When l asked her about she was perturbed, stating that if she plays other news she gets complaints from the other side. I did not suggest that she simply go with less controversial content so l hope she reads this review and takes heed as my friend and l stopped going because of the bombardment of information that is contrary to our viewpoint. Politics and religion are topics one tends to avoid l suggests the same be true of a restaurant as well. Finally the restaurant is very cozy but it can be a bit disorganized and a makeover to make it less cluttered would help initial impressions. Boxes at the entry way, vases haphazardly placed and a very non customer front desk needs a fresh pair of eyes in order to convey the warmth that is present. I recommend it with hesitation. There are other places to dine without as much going on but for some it's like a home away from MAGA home. I just wish us libs felt more welcomed there. read more

Lily and her staff are genuinely warm and friendly. The restaurant is one of the best places for simple, flavorful, good homestyle food. The loco moco and liver and onions are my go-to orders. read more

Stopped for breakfast before going over the Grapevine. A nice locals place with a lot of regular customers greeted by name. Pancakes were light and chewy, just like hubby wants them. Chicken fried steak was good. I asked for the beef gravy, which was a bit strong in taste. Plenty of food, reasonably priced. read more

After reading other reviews and looking at the menu I decided to try Lily's Cafe. The service was fair. While my waitress come to my table shortly after I sat down, she asked if I wanted something to drink ( I asked for coffee) my coffee didn't arrive until sometime after I placed my meal order. There was no creamer on the table and despite attempts to eat their attention, I couldn't ask for creamer until my food arrived. The food was very salty. I couldn't finish my meal because it was so salty. The only thing that escaped the salt was my eggs. The food wasn't bad tasting except the excessive salt. When I was done I waited for some time but they never brought me the check. Again I tried to get their attention but they passed by my table like they were in a race. Luckily I had cash on hand and guessed what my meal cost, left the money on the table, and left. They probably received a larger gratuity than I might have left if I had the check. Needless to say I cannot recommend this place and I strongly doubt I will return. read more

Lily' s is the best restaurant in Santa Clarita, I've been going there for years, Lester the sever is alway attentive, food comes out fast and hot. Lily's is the place to go for a great dinng experience. read more

Always had good service, good food well prepared. Family friendly.would give it a 6 if there was one.

I asked people couple years ago what is a good diner , people told me about Lily's Cafe. We were so impressed meeting Lily. I could tell that people have been coming to her restaurant for years and the food was very good too so we continued going. We went a month ago got dinner with mashed potatoes ,they were instant I was disappointed. We went tonight I got a hot Turkey Sandwich the mashed potatoes were runny worse than the last time. My husband's salad wasn't good ,as much as I hate to say this we won't be back. I understand that food has gone up, and restaurants are cheapening the food ,but I can't continue going to a restaurant where the food is no longer any good.I'll miss seeing Lily and the atmosphere.Bye Lily's Cafe. read more

I've gotta say, sometimes you just want your breakfast to be breakfast. My eggs to be eggs and my chicken fried steak to be chicken fried steak. No bells or whistles. I got a great breakfast at a good price. Nice Asian waitress was just amazing. Sweet and fun. With Fox News on the tv and a predominantly senior crowd..... well.... draw your own conclusion. Yet it was nice. You could tell that these customers are here often and the waitress knew them by name. That is always a good sign. It was nice. The food was good. I'd come again. read more

Lily's Cafe - View from my table. - American Near Me - Newhall, California

Nice friendly spot. Nothing special but you won't regret coming here. Probably not the place you would take out of town guests.