Gilly's Sandwich Bar
Quick info
About Gilly's Sandwich Bar
Gilly's Sandwich Bar is a sandwich shop and breakfast restaurant on Watergate Ln in Leicester. The menu covers breakfast items alongside sandwiches, served through the day. It opens daily for daytime hours only, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis with no reservations. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are available for families with young children. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside when the weather allows. The space stays open to walk-ins throughout service rather than taking bookings.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
38 dishes · mains £8–80- Large£8.50
- Small£7.50
- Veggie Breakfast£7.50
- Black Pudding£80.00
- Fried Onions£80.00
- Bacon, Brie And Mushroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast, bacon sandwich or cob, waffles and pancakes and paninis.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast, bacon sandwich or cob, waffles and pancakes and paninis.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise at this independent cafe, with reviewers naming waffles, pancakes and a large breakfast as delicious and good value. Close behind are the bacon sandwiches and bacon cobs, with one regular saying the cobs are nicer, plus paninis and a good range of vegetarian food. Friendly, welcoming staff come up again and again, along with quick service, comfortable seating and clean facilities, including a clean bathroom. Portions are described as plentiful, and the food as not posh or fancy. The main reservation is late-day quality. One reviewer who arrived late found everything cold and advises getting there early, and another calls prices slightly above average, though friendly staff offset that. One reviewer calls it a great place to meet, and another is pleased to find a few boardgames in the cafe.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise at this independent cafe, with reviewers naming waffles, pancakes and a large breakfast as delicious and good value. Close behind are the bacon sandwiches and bacon cobs, with one regular saying the cobs are nicer, plus paninis and a good range of vegetarian food. Friendly, welcoming staff come up again and again, along with quick service, comfortable seating and clean facilities, including a clean bathroom. Portions are described as plentiful, and the food as not posh or fancy. The main reservation is late-day quality. One reviewer who arrived late found everything cold and advises getting there early, and another calls prices slightly above average, though friendly staff offset that. One reviewer calls it a great place to meet, and another is pleased to find a few boardgames in the cafe.
Featured reviews
- Alcuin Edwards
“I've been here a few times now, enjoying a bacon sandwich or a bacon cob (the cobs are nicer) and a hot drink. The prices are slightly above average but that's offset by very friendly staff. friendly clientele and even a few boardgames, which is always a nice sign in a cafe. I wonder if they'd be happy with folks like me coming in to play D&D. Perhaps one day I'll ask.”
- Liz Clark (Purpletwiglet)
“A great place for a quick snack or light bite. Not posh or fancy food Great value for money & plentiful. Staff are friendly and helpful. Bathroom adequate & clean.”
- Dave Anderson
“Staff are welcoming and the is spot on..👍”
- Rod Boyer
“A friend recommended this place last year, only just got round to visiting as was passing by. Really enjoyed the breakfast.”
- Adrian Smith
“Brilliant independent, local and friendly café and great value. Loved it.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Gilly's Sandwich Bar
- Fattoush Urban Lebanese4.67850.5 mi
beef bowl, chicken wrap, hummus of the week
- Zizzi - Leicester Fosse Park4.71,6790.5 mi
chorizo carbonara, rustica pizza, gelato
- 0.7 miOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
kids' menu portions, ice cream dessert, calzone
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilly's Sandwich BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8340 | — | breakfast, bacon sandwich or cob, waffles and pancakes |
| Fattoush Urban Lebanese | 4.6785 | 0.5 mi | beef bowl, chicken wrap, hummus of the week |
| Zizzi - Leicester Fosse Park | 4.71,679 | 0.5 mi | chorizo carbonara, rustica pizza, gelato |
| Bella Italia - Leicester MeridianOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,989 | 0.7 mi | kids' menu portions, ice cream dessert, calzone |
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