What a delightful surprise! We stopped here on our end drive back to Sarasota and discovered an absolute gem. The food is incredible - so fresh! Everything was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. The service was outstanding, the decor is adorable small-town charm, and the prices are shockingly reasonable for this level of quality. The staff clearly takes pride in what they serve, and it shows in every detail. If you're passing through Manning, this isn't just a stop - it's a destination worth the detour. We're already planning our next road trip to include another visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vickie
First time here. The food was awesome. The staff very friendly. It was a great day with family, nit to busy when we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary LaCoe
Wife, baby, and I stopped in here about halfway through our road trip, it’s the perfect place to stop and eat whether you’re a local or not. Meals were excellent, well priced, and home made. Staff was friendly, they had high chairs like you’d have at home for a baby. Coffee and the locals/other patrons were also very friendly. Going to make this a regular stop from now on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Rollins
F ordered the grilled club my bread isn’t grilled and the sandwich is basically melted cheese on ham there’s was no lettuce
Onna Koehn
Excellent small town cafe- this morning we took lovely little breakfast sandwiches and coffee to go! My coworker got sweet treats as well. I splurged on a large cappuccino with amaretto flavor- really really good!! Plenty of street parking available.
Jeffrey Owens
Great cappuccino and chicken salad sandwich , friendly, and pleasant atmosphere . Thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lia
1st time there and very pleased! Good food, great price ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RAEA Dougherty
Great place to eat. All employees were extremely considerate. I had a wonderful egg and loaded bacon crusant sandwich. It came to an equal price of a quick food meal close by but was healthier. Very clean and pleasingly decorated. Customers coming into the restaurant greeted customers already at tables; small town friendliness. I loved Lily Restaurant and recommend it to anyone looking for an American experience. RAEA. Feb. 2024
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce C
Limited to croissants $3.99 so ordered ham and cheese. Ham was a sandwich ham. Croissant was tough and flat I’m sure from being microwaved. Sandwich had a very “sweet” taste. Coffee was ok but would have preferred half and half instead of Coffee Mate. Service was fine but the employees didn’t set the menu or means and methods of meal preparation. This is all on poorly run business by THE OWNERS
Nothing on the shelves. No half and half for the coffee. Not
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Lucretia Griffin (Realtor)
Love the Chicken Salad so if you are planning a luncheon place your order early.
Chris king
Food is always great and their cakes are delicious! I also like to get a pint of their chicken salad to take home for lunch the rest of the week. People are always great!
Cranky Bard
Awesome spot in Manning, especially for breakfast but they got lunch on lock too. They have so many combinations of sandwiches. I had the Hickory Top Sandwich and it was awesome. The secret sauce makes the dish. I always stop by whenever I work around the area. Super clean restrooms and the staff are so sweet, a great independent cafe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl West
Great price food was good would gave 5 but close to early was felt rushed
What a delightful surprise! We stopped here on our end drive back to Sarasota and discovered an absolute gem. The food is incredible - so fresh! Everything was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked.
The service was outstanding, the decor is adorable small-town charm, and the prices are shockingly reasonable for this level of quality. The staff clearly takes pride in what they serve, and it shows in every detail. If you're passing through Manning, this isn't just a stop - it's a destination worth the detour. We're already planning our next road trip to include another visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. The food was awesome. The staff very friendly. It was a great day with family, nit to busy when we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wife, baby, and I stopped in here about halfway through our road trip, it’s the perfect place to stop and eat whether you’re a local or not. Meals were excellent, well priced, and home made. Staff was friendly, they had high chairs like you’d have at home for a baby. Coffee and the locals/other patrons were also very friendly. Going to make this a regular stop from now on
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
F ordered the grilled club my bread isn’t grilled and the sandwich is basically melted cheese on ham there’s was no lettuce
Excellent small town cafe- this morning we took lovely little breakfast sandwiches and coffee to go! My coworker got sweet treats as well. I splurged on a large cappuccino with amaretto flavor- really really good!! Plenty of street parking available.
Great cappuccino and chicken salad sandwich , friendly, and pleasant atmosphere . Thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time there and very pleased! Good food, great price ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat. All employees were extremely considerate. I had a wonderful egg and loaded bacon crusant sandwich. It came to an equal price of a quick food meal close by but was healthier. Very clean and pleasingly decorated. Customers coming into the restaurant greeted customers already at tables; small town friendliness. I loved Lily Restaurant and recommend it to anyone looking for an American experience. RAEA. Feb. 2024
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Limited to croissants $3.99 so ordered ham and cheese. Ham was a sandwich ham. Croissant was tough and flat I’m sure from being microwaved. Sandwich had a very “sweet” taste. Coffee was ok but would have preferred half and half instead of Coffee Mate. Service was fine but the employees didn’t set the menu or means and methods of meal preparation. This is all on poorly run business by THE OWNERS
Fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nothing on the shelves. No half and half for the coffee. Not
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Love the Chicken Salad so if you are planning a luncheon place your order early.
Food is always great and their cakes are delicious! I also like to get a pint of their chicken salad to take home for lunch the rest of the week. People are always great!
Awesome spot in Manning, especially for breakfast but they got lunch on lock too. They have so many combinations of sandwiches. I had the Hickory Top Sandwich and it was awesome. The secret sauce makes the dish. I always stop by whenever I work around the area. Super clean restrooms and the staff are so sweet, a great independent cafe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great price food was good would gave 5 but close to early was felt rushed
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