
Quick info
About Lily's Cafe
Indian cooking meets British café staples at Lily's Cafe, a café at Unit 4B in Bolton where breakfast barms sit on the same menu as chicken tikka paninis and butter chicken loaded fries. Mornings bring bacon or sausage barms alongside a masala potato pocket served with yoghurt for dipping, and chicken tikka carries through the rest of the day across a biryani, a wrap and a panini. Dishes are cooked fresh to order, with the cooking visible from the counter. There is no booking system, so customers order at the counter as they arrive, and food is packed up for eating off site. Evening opening has been added, bringing curries to the later menu. Larger selections can be arranged and boxed together for family gatherings. The kitchen runs Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
74 dishes · mains £1–15- PLAIN NAAN£3.00
- BUTTER NAAN£3.10
- GARLIC NAAN£3.20
- PESHAWARI NAAN£4.00
- TRUFFLE NAAN£4.00
- LANCASHIRE CHEESE NAAN£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken samosas, butter chicken loaded fries, chicken tikka biryani or wrap and masala potato pocket.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken samosas, butter chicken loaded fries, chicken tikka biryani or wrap and masala potato pocket.
Customer Review Summary
Freshly cooked Indian food is what draws the most attention, with the chicken samosas named more than once and singled out by one regular as the best they have had. Close behind come the butter paneer curry, the Chicken Tikka Biryani and the Butter Chicken Loaded Fries, described as divine, while others point to the Lamb Mashed Wrap, the chicken tikka wrap and panini, and a masala potato pocket served with sweet yoghurt for dipping at breakfast. Several mention generous portions and reasonable prices, and one reviewer notes the food is not greasy the way some takeaways can be. Takeaway orders draw praise for neat, secure packaging that keeps rotis and naan soft, and one reviewer suggests the onion bhajis as a must try. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and polite, and reviewers return to the detail of food cooked from scratch in front of them, including one order spiced up on request for a customer who likes chillies.
Customer Review Summary
Freshly cooked Indian food is what draws the most attention, with the chicken samosas named more than once and singled out by one regular as the best they have had. Close behind come the butter paneer curry, the Chicken Tikka Biryani and the Butter Chicken Loaded Fries, described as divine, while others point to the Lamb Mashed Wrap, the chicken tikka wrap and panini, and a masala potato pocket served with sweet yoghurt for dipping at breakfast. Several mention generous portions and reasonable prices, and one reviewer notes the food is not greasy the way some takeaways can be. Takeaway orders draw praise for neat, secure packaging that keeps rotis and naan soft, and one reviewer suggests the onion bhajis as a must try. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and polite, and reviewers return to the detail of food cooked from scratch in front of them, including one order spiced up on request for a customer who likes chillies.
Featured reviews
- tracey grumley
“The food is incredibly delicious and you can really taste the freshness and quality of the all-natural ingredients used in every dish. Everything is beautifully presented, showing great attention to detail. All the staff are brilliant, so friendly and welcoming, I highly recommend this cafe/takeaway. We really can't wait to order again!”
- Ahmed Patel
“Absolutely Amazing Authentic Indian Food. Highly recommend to anyone who wants the real taste of authentic indian cuisine and to top it off Raj is an absolute gentleman, very polite and great customer service! Tip: Must try the onion bhajis 😉”
- Alexandra Woods
“Wow, a family member recommended this takeaway and I’m so glad they did. Absolutely exceptional. Food was fresh, tasted delicious and full of flavour. Not greasy either like some takeaways can be. The process of ordering was super easy and staff were very friendly. Prices are very reasonable also. Would certainly recommend this takeaway to others.”
- Barbara Tinsley
“We ordered a selection of food from Lily’s cafe for a family gathering. Everthing was really tasty. Special mention for the chicken samosa’s , butter paneer curry. The service from Raj was great & everything well packed. Highly recommended”
- Unique Porsche
“I’m now a regular at Lily’s as it’s close to our work. Even if I worked further away, I’d still travel. Amazing fresh food cooked in front of you from scratch. The chicken samosas are the best I’ve ever had which I normally get as a side dish with my lunch. Also probably the nicest Sausage on toasted sourdough around if you want breakfast!! Keep up the good work x”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Casual
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- Kerbside pickup
- Coffee
- Prepared foods
- Catering
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Location
Cafes near Lily's Cafe
- Darleys4.7872.4 miDelivery
bacon butties, full english breakfast, spam sandwiches
- The Lunch Box4.41592.5 mi
all day breakfast, jacket potatoes, hot coffee
- Buttyfull Cafe4.41882.7 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryReservations
dog friendly with free sausage, full english breakfast, fast service even when busy
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily's CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 5.067 | — | chicken samosas, butter chicken loaded fries, chicken tikka biryani or wrap |
| DarleysDelivery | 4.787 | 2.4 mi | bacon butties, full english breakfast, spam sandwiches |
| The Lunch Box | 4.4159 | 2.5 mi | all day breakfast, jacket potatoes, hot coffee |
| Buttyfull CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Reservations | 4.4188 | 2.7 mi | dog friendly with free sausage, full english breakfast, fast service even when busy |
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