Lilli's - South Kesteven

I had a wonderful experience at this cafe. The Alice in Wonderland theme was well-executed and I really enjoyed it. The decor, ambiance, and food were all top-notch. We ordered coffee and toasties which were both delicious. The coffee was flavorful and hot, while the toasties were tasty and satisfying. The menu had a great selection of meals to choose from. The staff was friendly and despite being busy, provided efficient service. Overall, a great cafe to visit.

We had booked an afternoon tea at 2pm on a Saturday after hearing great reviews, but unfortunately we were disappointed. It is important to note that the restaurant also functions as a cafe, so there were customers coming in for takeaways or arriving without reservations. Despite booking in advance, they had run out of fruit scones and egg cress sandwiches. We were served cream cheese cucumber, cheese pickle, cheese ham, and ham tomato sandwiches instead, which felt like an overload of cheese. The sandwiches had too much butter, which we had to scrape off. The scone was good, although it was not a fruit scone as we had hoped for. The selection of cakes we could choose from at the counter looked great, but by the time we were served, some options were already gone. It seemed like the staff were struggling to keep up with the demand, as one customer even questioned if they were open due to a closed sign being displayed. In the future, it may be beneficial for the restaurant to ask customers about their preferences when booking, such as the type of scone and sandwiches, and keep those items aside for when they arrive. This way, customers won't be disappointed by missing out on their desired choices. Overall, we believe that on a less busy day, the food and service would have been much more enjoyable.

I am a regular here with friends and family. They do the best lunches, you order a toastie and get a wholemeal with plentiful salad and crisps and homemade coleslaw, always delicious. The cakes are out of this world , always fresh and look decadent and taste amazing , portion sizes huge ! Always excellent service too … also you have to try their afternoon tea !

Visited around lunchtime on a bank holiday weekend. 4 of us plus one well behaved puppy sat outside in the sunshine. Service provided by 2 very welcoming young girls. Large array of homemade cakes portioned generously. We asked whether they were able to provide some water for the dog and the request was met positively and quickly. The cakes were absolutely delicious we had coffee cake, lemon drizzle and Bakewell tart,3 teas and a latte. Cost was £22. Not cheap but we felt absolutely acceptable for the quality and portion size offered. This really was a hidden treat where we happily whiled away an hour. Highly recommended. Sorry no photos of our chosen cakes we ate them before photographing !!

Visited for coffee and cake,large portions excellent quality and excellent service could not fault anything,well worth a visit.