Friday lunch — we were looking for a quiet place where we could hear each other. Cafe Lily delivered! Good food, extremely attentive waitress, and a low noise level. Perfect!
Peggy
We have been enjoying great food and service at Cafe Lily for at least 25 years and it's always been a delightful experience, but the food last night was not anywhere close to our previous experiences, sorry. Perhaps the chef was sick?
George
Cafe Lily has been in business since 1999. The reasons for its longevity are its dependably excellent food, friendly and efficient service, and pleasant ambience. An fine choice for any occasion.
Madeleine
The food was fair, and I was given the wrong order. When I called the server over, she told me it was the correct meal. I ordered Chicken Masala with mushrooms and I was served fish in butter. When an associate was called over, they backed up the server. When I asked for the manager, I was told the manager was busy. The server ultimately admitted she put in the order incorrectly, but refused comp me or bring me the correct dish, because I ate some of the dish. When the bill arrived the server told me she would credit me the difference between the two meals, after telling me the difference would come out of her paycheck. The bill was not adjusted. The manager or owner should educate the staff about the food they are serving!!! Between the mediocre food, dismal service and poor restaurant policies, I will never go back to this restaurant again!
Trenice
We enjoyed every item we ordered at Cafe Lily, from our glasses of wine to out grilled Tuscan bread to start. Harrison, our server, gave us good advice and was very attentive. We shared the non-breaded calamari as our appetizer. We ordered from the weekly special menu for our entrees: petrale sole wild caught from Oregon for me and lamb neck Pappardelle for my husband. The portions were generous, so we took half of our entrees home for another meal. We were disappointed they were out of bread pudding, so we shared the cheesecake for dessert. It was very cozy inside the restaurant while it we rainy outside, and it made for a special evening.
Drew
I ordered their signature dish including potatoes, green beans, and grilled lamb. The plate was stacked... potatoes, green beans, then meat. There were only 4 beans and the starch/beans cooled while waiting for the lamb.
Lester
Ordered an item that should have been vegetarian, but they changed the recipe without changing the menu then you have to wait for a replacement while everyone else finished eating and the replacement is almost inedible.
Maurice
Café Lilly offers a warm friendly atmosphere for ladies who like to lunch relax enjoy conversation while also enjoying a good meal at a reasonable price without the noise and unnecessary stress of a large crowd....it can also be a great place for an intimate dinner experience between a couple ...the menu caters to a good sampling of Mediterranean cuisine as well as e nice variety of wines coffee's and desserts.
Melanie
The customer experience is prioritized at every level, food, service, and atmosphere. You can hear the people at your table, bonus! Cafe Lily is a Decatur classic where we, and our friends, have been repeat customers over the years. We'll be back.
Virginia
We had the MOST outstanding service. I wish I could remember our waiter's name. He went over and above to make sure we knew all the specials and how to order enough but not too much food since we were off to an event. All four of us were quite happy with our meal, although two people said the crab cake was not quite what they had hoped. My meal of goat cheese ravioli was spectacular and we all enjoyed the grilled bread. No time for drinks or dessert on this visit but the meals were wonderful!
Food was wonderful, flavorful, and arrived well presented and timely. Waitress was knowledgeable about the menu options and, when asked, made some suggestions that were perfect.
Jonathan
Cafe Lily is consistently excellent in all respects: food, ambiance and great staff attitude. It's our go-to place for our evenings out in Decatur.
Joanne
The food was pretty good, nothing spectacular. It's categorized as a Mediterranean restaurant, however most dishes are Italian. The ambience is ok, needs some updating, not very current. I know this seems trivial, however the bathrooms were awful, dirty and soooo dated!! Our server Christian was spectacular!! Friendly, accommodating and willing to please, loved him:))
Steve
We have probably eaten at Cafe Lily several dozen times over the years, this was the first time everything wasn't excellent. We always get their calamari appetizer -yesterday ordered two. The portions did not present as even, did not come to the table sizzling as it had in the past and the usual "buttery flavor" (even though there is no butter) was lacking. Crab cake disappointed and the fish was not cooked uniformly. Our server Christian was extremely pleasant. We will try Cafe Lily again sometime, hoping this was just an off night.
Lai
Nestled in the heart of Decatur, GA, Cafe Lily continues to prove why it's a beloved staple in the community. Our party of 8 gathered there to celebrate a birthday, and from the moment we arrived, the evening felt special. The server greeted us with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Wine was poured with care, and the service throughout was attentive without being intrusive. We sampled a variety of dishes--fresh salads, pillowy ravioli, perfectly cooked salmon, and comforting chicken parmigiana. Each plate arrived hot and flavorful, meeting (and in some cases exceeding) our expectations. The salmon, in particular, was a standout: flaky and well seasoned. Cafe Lily isn't just a restaurant-it's a reliable gathering place that has earned its reputation over the years.
Friday lunch — we were looking for a quiet place where we could hear each other. Cafe Lily delivered! Good food, extremely attentive waitress, and a low noise level. Perfect!
We have been enjoying great food and service at Cafe Lily for at least 25 years and it's always been a delightful experience, but the food last night was not anywhere close to our previous experiences, sorry. Perhaps the chef was sick?
Cafe Lily has been in business since 1999. The reasons for its longevity are its dependably excellent food, friendly and efficient service, and pleasant ambience. An fine choice for any occasion.
The food was fair, and I was given the wrong order. When I called the server over, she told me it was the correct meal. I ordered Chicken Masala with mushrooms and I was served fish in butter. When an associate was called over, they backed up the server. When I asked for the manager, I was told the manager was busy. The server ultimately admitted she put in the order incorrectly, but refused comp me or bring me the correct dish, because I ate some of the dish. When the bill arrived the server told me she would credit me the difference between the two meals, after telling me the difference would come out of her paycheck. The bill was not adjusted. The manager or owner should educate the staff about the food they are serving!!! Between the mediocre food, dismal service and poor restaurant policies, I will never go back to this restaurant again!
We enjoyed every item we ordered at Cafe Lily, from our glasses of wine to out grilled Tuscan bread to start. Harrison, our server, gave us good advice and was very attentive. We shared the non-breaded calamari as our appetizer. We ordered from the weekly special menu for our entrees: petrale sole wild caught from Oregon for me and lamb neck Pappardelle for my husband. The portions were generous, so we took half of our entrees home for another meal. We were disappointed they were out of bread pudding, so we shared the cheesecake for dessert. It was very cozy inside the restaurant while it we rainy outside, and it made for a special evening.
I ordered their signature dish including potatoes, green beans, and grilled lamb. The plate was stacked... potatoes, green beans, then meat. There were only 4 beans and the starch/beans cooled while waiting for the lamb.
Ordered an item that should have been vegetarian, but they changed the recipe without changing the menu then you have to wait for a replacement while everyone else finished eating and the replacement is almost inedible.
Café Lilly offers a warm friendly atmosphere for ladies who like to lunch relax enjoy conversation while also enjoying a good meal at a reasonable price without the noise and unnecessary stress of a large crowd....it can also be a great place for an intimate dinner experience between a couple ...the menu caters to a good sampling of Mediterranean cuisine as well as e nice variety of wines coffee's and desserts.
The customer experience is prioritized at every level, food, service, and atmosphere. You can hear the people at your table, bonus! Cafe Lily is a Decatur classic where we, and our friends, have been repeat customers over the years. We'll be back.
We had the MOST outstanding service. I wish I could remember our waiter's name. He went over and above to make sure we knew all the specials and how to order enough but not too much food since we were off to an event. All four of us were quite happy with our meal, although two people said the crab cake was not quite what they had hoped. My meal of goat cheese ravioli was spectacular and we all enjoyed the grilled bread. No time for drinks or dessert on this visit but the meals were wonderful!
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Food was wonderful, flavorful, and arrived well presented and timely. Waitress was knowledgeable about the menu options and, when asked, made some suggestions that were perfect.
Cafe Lily is consistently excellent in all respects: food, ambiance and great staff attitude. It's our go-to place for our evenings out in Decatur.
The food was pretty good, nothing spectacular. It's categorized as a Mediterranean restaurant, however most dishes are Italian. The ambience is ok, needs some updating, not very current. I know this seems trivial, however the bathrooms were awful, dirty and soooo dated!! Our server Christian was spectacular!! Friendly, accommodating and willing to please, loved him:))
We have probably eaten at Cafe Lily several dozen times over the years, this was the first time everything wasn't excellent. We always get their calamari appetizer -yesterday ordered two. The portions did not present as even, did not come to the table sizzling as it had in the past and the usual "buttery flavor" (even though there is no butter) was lacking. Crab cake disappointed and the fish was not cooked uniformly. Our server Christian was extremely pleasant. We will try Cafe Lily again sometime, hoping this was just an off night.
Nestled in the heart of Decatur, GA, Cafe Lily continues to prove why it's a beloved staple in the community. Our party of 8 gathered there to celebrate a birthday, and from the moment we arrived, the evening felt special. The server greeted us with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Wine was poured with care, and the service throughout was attentive without being intrusive. We sampled a variety of dishes--fresh salads, pillowy ravioli, perfectly cooked salmon, and comforting chicken parmigiana. Each plate arrived hot and flavorful, meeting (and in some cases exceeding) our expectations. The salmon, in particular, was a standout: flaky and well seasoned. Cafe Lily isn't just a restaurant-it's a reliable gathering place that has earned its reputation over the years.
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