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    Lily's Cafe

    4.2 (272 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LILY'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Loco moco
    Jenn H.

    Since my Mom wanted a loco moco, which I thought I would get the leftovers...I tried their club sandwich. So good! Everything was cooked perfectly. Big serving of turkey. Lettuce and tomato were super fresh. Bacon was cooked to perfection. I LOVED the fries. Crispy but still soft inside.

    Anthony A.

    I wanted just some diced up chicken. The guy tells me $12. And he says sorry everything's gotten so expensive. He then brings me about 5oz of chopped up chicken. For $12! So disappointed

    Biscuits and gravy + pancakes
    Kayleen V.

    I was craving the perfect pancakes one day so my boyfriend took me here. Immediately upon walking up, I thought the entrance was so cute and reminded me of grandma's house. I walked in and knew already I'd love the vibes. It's definitely a spot where regulars frequent, and I'm pleased to say I've now been twice. Both times the food and service were great and I'll definitely be back. It truly has this nostalgic feel to it! Being connected to the bowling alley is a fun perk too.

    Two egg combo - English muffin is hiding lol
    Lisa N.

    Breakfast here is always tasty and it is served all day A couple months back I got a turkey club That was ordinary cold cut meat instead of real Turkey - I am unclear if it was just a one off or if it is a permanent change

    Menu
    Angela H.

    Maybe it's just me, but cafe's in bowling alleys are the best. I don't think I've had anything from Lily's that wasn't good and I especially appreciate the variety of foods to choose from. The service is great too. I believe it's family owned and operated so there's always a personal touch when one of them greets you.

    Burger and fries
    Lexi S.

    I love that this little restaurant is attached to the bowling alley! There's brunch, lunch and dinner to be had here. Great to bring the whole family, or come in with friends. Laid back atmosphere, customer service is fantastic! The burgers are great, fries are crispy, and thank you for the free watermelon and the discount on my bill! Going the extra step really made me feel appreciated. Love to support family run places in town, and bring others to enjoy the yummy food!

    Jennifer B.

    A favorite local restaurant in the SCV with the sweetest and friendliest owners! The restaurant is a homely little spot connected to the bowling alley with such delicious food. We love ordering the Chicken Fried Steak, Loco Moco, and especially the Fried Rice. The portions are huge and you definitely leave feeling full and satisfied! If you haven't been here you should it's a family favorite of many locals...

    Taco salad
    Glenn L.

    Pretty solid diner. Had the club sandwich with fries and the taco salad with chicken. Nice little plate of fruit as a starter. The club sandwich (my go to for diner sandwiches) was nice and fresh and the fries were especially crispy. The taco salad was surprisingly good. Nice service here.

    Lily and fam
    Kristy K.

    We love lilys! My family eats here all the time! Great tasting and fresh made food. Lily is a sweet heart and cares for her clients! Super cute location up against the bowling alley. Love the plants outside and diner vibe inside.

    Mushroom and cheese omelette with a side of bacon, and fruit cup.
    P D.

    What an amazing little gem. The service, and food were excellent! I had an omelette with a side of bacon and the missus had an eggs with hashbrowns. Portions were generous and had excellent flavor. The staff couldn't have been better, with continuous coffee cup filling and being asked if we had any other needs or assistance. The fruit was provided without a charge and was very fresh and crisp. Facility is a little dated, but the food and service made up for it.

    Apple pie ala mode

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    Hash browns done just right. Friendly service. Would come back again next time I'm in town.

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    Don't let the fact that this is in the bowling alley fool you. The service is good and the food is decent. Good comfort food!

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    Amazing cafe food great service nice atmosphere will come again! Next time we'll go the bowling alley that's attached!

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    Delicious and efficient service. Will be coming again for sure. This was our first visit. Yummy

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    Just discovered this little gem. Great variety on the menu and food is great. Owners are friendly and make you feel at home!

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    I'm not really sure how I've lived in the area for the last five years, and today was the day I…read morefirst tried Neighbarista. I sure was missing out! This is the perfect little brunch spot. It seemed as though there were about 10-12 tables inside, and all the employees work with one another to wait on the tables. We showed up around 10:45am on a Saturday morning, and to our surprise there was no wait. We were sat immediately and ordered a cappuccino and Arnold Palmer to drink. Then, I ordered the Salmon Benny with home potatoes, while my partner ordered the Churro waffle combo. It did take about half an hour to get our food, but it was well worth how fresh everything tasted. My salmon benny came on an everything bagel with cream cheese, and the salmon was served cold (in a delicious/ good way, not like it was frozen. I just wanted to make a note of this because usually when eating a salmon benedict the salmon gets warm from the temperature of the english muffin and egg). Then, the home potatoes had onions, and bell peppers and I kept commenting on how fresh the bell peppers tasted. My partner had the churro waffle with eggs, sausage and bacon. They really nailed the churro flavor of the waffle. Both our plates were completely devoured with no leftovers to take home. For our two drinks, two entrees (and the added combo to the churro waffle) it ended up being $53, which we found to be extremely reasonable for the quality, portion size, and service provided. The only thing I would mention was the parking lot gets a little crowded. They share a parking lot with the other stores in the plaza, and there were several spots open only because there were a lot of bigger cars who were over the line. No fault to the restaurant itself, just something to be aware of.

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    Lily's Cafe - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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