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About Lilly's Cafe
Lilly's Cafe is a small cafe on Mill St in Bradford, with an extended seating area for the overflow. Steampunk furniture fills the interior, and artwork made from recycled items appears both inside and outside, so the decor gives visitors something to look at before the food arrives. A poppy flag hangs inside and outside as well. Breakfast is the focus of the menu, with egg and scrambled egg served alongside black pudding, which features in several of the breakfast plates. Spam and sausage are also on the menu for those who want a heavier plate. Sandwiches are available for a lighter meal.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention black pudding breakfast, recycled artwork decor, steampunk furniture and good value meals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention black pudding breakfast, recycled artwork decor, steampunk furniture and good value meals.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast draws the most praise, especially the black pudding, which one reviewer calls plentiful and another asks for by name. Diners describe runny eggs, nicely buttered bread, and spam and sausage cooked to perfection, and several call the meals good value. Close behind is the owner, whose welcome and conversation reviewers say reflect her personality, with one calling it a small place with a big heart. The decor gets attention too, from recycled artwork inside and out to steampunk furniture that one reviewer calls an interesting experience. Not everyone is convinced. One reviewer reports mould on the bread of a sandwich and calls the food quality very poor, while another finds the food ok and compares the seating to a flat tire chair. Still, reviewers also describe a birthday buffet arriving perfect and on time, and a tea time meal cooked and brought round to a household having a new kitchen fitted.
Customer Review Summary
The cooked breakfast draws the most praise, especially the black pudding, which one reviewer calls plentiful and another asks for by name. Diners describe runny eggs, nicely buttered bread, and spam and sausage cooked to perfection, and several call the meals good value. Close behind is the owner, whose welcome and conversation reviewers say reflect her personality, with one calling it a small place with a big heart. The decor gets attention too, from recycled artwork inside and out to steampunk furniture that one reviewer calls an interesting experience. Not everyone is convinced. One reviewer reports mould on the bread of a sandwich and calls the food quality very poor, while another finds the food ok and compares the seating to a flat tire chair. Still, reviewers also describe a birthday buffet arriving perfect and on time, and a tea time meal cooked and brought round to a household having a new kitchen fitted.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Dammit, Lilly, why do you have to be 100s of miles away?! Rare somewhere gets so many rave reviews, with the same proclamations being made about the luvly grub and the friendly folk; customers and staff alike. I give you 5 stars for having so many of the same. Black pudding please! Every continued success. xxx”
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic service, lovely lady I order a buffer for my son's 5th birthday and everything was perfect and on time!!! Thank you Lilly's cafe”
- Google user
“What an inspiration this lady is she is striving to make things better in her local community by providing a real caring community venue. I visited whilst attending a local football match and all I can say I was blown away by her commitment and enthusiasm please if in the area give this project as much support as you can Also the food was great fresh and excellent value for money its a hidden gem”
- Google user
“Great little cafe very clean, great atmosphere probably the best cafe in wibsey for food and customer service. Made to feel welcome as soon as you get it and the meats were really good quality. I ordered spam and sausage wasn't over cooked cooked to perfection thanks.”
- Google user
“Now this is a very alternative place to grab breakfast. Steampunk furniture and so much more. Food is ok . But do not expect 4 star . More 1 screw and 2 bolts with a flat tire chair. An interesting experience.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Cafes near Lilly's Cafe
- Cafe at No434.8830.1 mi£1–15
friday specials, breakfast, cheesecake
- Cafe South5.0740.3 miOutdoor seatingDelivery
full breakfast, jacket potatoes, coffee and complimentary hot drinks
- Haniya Desi Café4.91160.7 miOutdoor seatingDelivery
desi chai, halwa puri, homemade sausages
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly's CafeDelivery | 4.850 | — | £1–10 | black pudding breakfast, recycled artwork decor, steampunk furniture |
| Cafe at No43 | 4.883 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | friday specials, breakfast, cheesecake |
| Cafe SouthOutdoor seating · Delivery | 5.074 | 0.3 mi | — | full breakfast, jacket potatoes, coffee and complimentary hot drinks |
| Haniya Desi CaféOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.9116 | 0.7 mi | — | desi chai, halwa puri, homemade sausages |
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