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    Lily's Cafe

    4.2 (268 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LILY'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Anthony A.

    I wanted just some diced up chicken. The guy tells me $12. And he says sorry everything's gotten so expensive. He then brings me about 5oz of chopped up chicken. For $12! So disappointed

    Biscuits and gravy + pancakes
    Kayleen V.

    I was craving the perfect pancakes one day so my boyfriend took me here. Immediately upon walking up, I thought the entrance was so cute and reminded me of grandma's house. I walked in and knew already I'd love the vibes. It's definitely a spot where regulars frequent, and I'm pleased to say I've now been twice. Both times the food and service were great and I'll definitely be back. It truly has this nostalgic feel to it! Being connected to the bowling alley is a fun perk too.

    Two egg combo - English muffin is hiding lol
    Lisa N.

    Breakfast here is always tasty and it is served all day A couple months back I got a turkey club That was ordinary cold cut meat instead of real Turkey - I am unclear if it was just a one off or if it is a permanent change

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    Angela H.

    Maybe it's just me, but cafe's in bowling alleys are the best. I don't think I've had anything from Lily's that wasn't good and I especially appreciate the variety of foods to choose from. The service is great too. I believe it's family owned and operated so there's always a personal touch when one of them greets you.

    Burger and fries
    Lexi S.

    I love that this little restaurant is attached to the bowling alley! There's brunch, lunch and dinner to be had here. Great to bring the whole family, or come in with friends. Laid back atmosphere, customer service is fantastic! The burgers are great, fries are crispy, and thank you for the free watermelon and the discount on my bill! Going the extra step really made me feel appreciated. Love to support family run places in town, and bring others to enjoy the yummy food!

    Jennifer B.

    A favorite local restaurant in the SCV with the sweetest and friendliest owners! The restaurant is a homely little spot connected to the bowling alley with such delicious food. We love ordering the Chicken Fried Steak, Loco Moco, and especially the Fried Rice. The portions are huge and you definitely leave feeling full and satisfied! If you haven't been here you should it's a family favorite of many locals...

    Verónica P.

    What a nice spot! Hidden GEM! I cannot tell you but I will.... Do not do a disservice to your person! Take your family to this hidden gem! The customer service is amazing! We will be back!

    Taco salad
    Glenn L.

    Pretty solid diner. Had the club sandwich with fries and the taco salad with chicken. Nice little plate of fruit as a starter. The club sandwich (my go to for diner sandwiches) was nice and fresh and the fries were especially crispy. The taco salad was surprisingly good. Nice service here.

    Lily and fam
    Kristy K.

    We love lilys! My family eats here all the time! Great tasting and fresh made food. Lily is a sweet heart and cares for her clients! Super cute location up against the bowling alley. Love the plants outside and diner vibe inside.

    Mushroom and cheese omelette with a side of bacon, and fruit cup.
    P D.

    What an amazing little gem. The service, and food were excellent! I had an omelette with a side of bacon and the missus had an eggs with hashbrowns. Portions were generous and had excellent flavor. The staff couldn't have been better, with continuous coffee cup filling and being asked if we had any other needs or assistance. The fruit was provided without a charge and was very fresh and crisp. Facility is a little dated, but the food and service made up for it.

    Biscuits and gravy with hidden sausage on the side. corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and hash browns.

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    2 months ago

    We've been going here for years. Good food and friendly service. Lily, the owner of the restaurant is great.

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    5 months ago

    The great amazing Lily's cafe. Best experience I've ever had at a diner. Loved the service and the food, felt like family here :)

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    ate here for breakfast one morning and the food was great. Service is great. Waiter was awesome.

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    We came here last week and we were greeted and sat down. The food was ok but there was some type of smell that just was bothering me.

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    Great food! Lots of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Funny it is in a bowling alley. It's a great place to eat with good service.

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    Lovely spot for drinks and dinner in Santa Clarita…read more I was in the area running errands and decided to grab dinner nearby on a Thusday evening around 6:30 pm. I found this place on Yelp and dropped by for dinner. My party of 2 was seated immediately. Personally I thought the menus were hard to read. The gray lines in the background were quite dark and clashed with the actual menu items. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to reprint the menus with lighter background. They have an extensive cocktail menu with a lot of gin-based drinks. They also have good selection of wine and NA drinks as well, including some mocktails. I got the I'm Driving mocktail ($13), which I really liked. It had good passion fruit flavor without being too sour. Felt like a really nice tropical juice. My friend really liked his drink Bramblin' Man ($17), which had strong notes of bourbon and blackberry. I wasn't super hungry, but the braised short rib looked amazing so I got that for $43. It was very tender, but I personally found it bland especially on the inside. I asked for additional sauce so I could drench each bite in the sauce. My favorite part of the plate was surprisingly the potato croquette, which was perfectly crispy and well flavored. My friend got the chicken club ($23), which he enjoyed. I stole a bunch of his seasoned fries since they were so good. I would've loved to get dessert but was too stuffed. Next time!

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    We dined at Newhall Refinery after church on Christmas Eve. This was our first visit, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised at how well it all went, especially on an evening before a holiday when many places were closed. The food was well prepared overall. The highlight was the French Dip -- my husband found it all quite delicious. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Short Rib Ragu. My Pesto Pasta with Shrimp was very good -- I would have preferred a harder sear on the shrimp. Tammy was our wonderful server who took great care of us. Their Brunch Menu looks really good -- we may try that for our next visit!

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    The Social

    4.4(379 reviews)
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    I don't know why we don't go here more often. This is only our second visit and it was just as…read moregood as our first one last year. The atmosphere, and background music, have a 1980's theme. Our server, Jennifer, was an absolute pleasure. She was friendly, attentive, and had a great sense of humor. I hope she's there the next time we go. We had The Social Salad (with blue cheese crumbles, almond slivers, and an amazing raspberry vinaigrette) and the Lobster Ravioli, which was absolutely delicious. I also tried a Blondie Martini which was sweet and very strong. The dessert is generous and rich without being too sweet. I wish I could remember what we had (something with berries that was like a moist scone, only bigger.) This evening definitely deserved 5 stars.

    We made reservations and we were greeted warmly and seated promptly. We were a party of 6,…read morecelebrating my Bday. It had been a while since we'd dined here and we were very happy they are still around. They are hidden behind an auto parts store in a strip center. Anyway, we started with martini's and appetizers. Apple martini, porn star & bloody goose were our martini starters. We shared an artichoke and bruschetta. Our main course choices were Lobster Bisque & Prawn Cocktail, for my pregnant granddaughter. No martini's for her. My grandson had another artichoke to go with his caesar salad. He was not feeling 100%. The rest of us had actual delicious meals: Jambalaya, short rib ravioli, lobster ravioli and gnocchi with a chicken breast and pesto sauce. We then had another round of drinks. My husband changed to wine, but our youngest granddaughter and I got the Svedka Razzberry Lemon Drop Martini. The Social is known for its martinis. They have around 90 on their martini menu. We were all very happy with our good and drinks. We were wondering why we hadn't been there more often. The waitress brought me a little tiramisu with a lit candle. We had already been passing our martini's around, for tasting, so we did the same with the dessert. Nice ending to our dinner. BTW we took Lyft home and my daughter, who does not drink, drove her "kids" home. Lucky we all live pretty close.

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    The Social - "Gnocchi" with a chicken breast and pesto sauce. It was delicious. No leftovers.

    "Gnocchi" with a chicken breast and pesto sauce. It was delicious. No leftovers.

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    Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. - Wolf Creek was recently voted "ultimate happy hour"  from our amazing SCV residents! We are so happy you all love it just like we do!

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    4.0(1.1k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    Drive-thru

    Stopped by after a meeting last night since I was in the area. If you've never been you must come…read moreeven just to try the tapenade which is soooo delicious. This restaurant has a lovely indoor seating area, an outdoor seating area, and also a nice bar area. As a female I can tell you this is one location that I feel confident to come alone and feel safe to sit at their bar if I wanted to. My waitress was so friendly and attentive and I orderd the House Golden Eagle beer which I must say was very refreshing and delicious. I think that will be my go to beer from now on. This arrived with the complimentary bread and tapenade which I inhaled quickly because the tapenade tastes SO GOOD. To eat I got the Cajun coconut shrimp as a starter. The portion was generous and the shrimp was perfection, crunchy on the outside and cooked perfectly on the inside, I loved the dipping sauce. I ate the entire thing so when my main entree arrived I was actually already getting full lol. I got the blackened chicken sandwich which is my go to at Wolf Creek, it is a delicious sandwich that makes me feel very satisfied. I'm excited to eat it today for lunch since I took it to go because I was full from the shrimp. The sandwich comes with fries and you have the choice of plain or Cajun seasoning, I chose to go with plain and they were exactly how I like them. So despite feeling full I couldn't stop eating the fries while I finished my beer. Also check out the Happy Hour, looks like they have some great deals on the Happy Hour menu!!

    Food: was not fantastic very bland the best part was the olive tapenade and bread…read more Service: was ok Ambiance: was cute sat in a booth the seats could use some cushions.

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    4.2(304 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    It gets an extra star because you are literally in a food desert in Santa Clarita! I always go for…read morethe brisket sandwich on pretzel bread. My brother loves the French onion soup burger and the sugary vanilla cream ale nitro beer. The salmon burger is solid, too. They have a large menu and do everything well. The best part about the Santa Clarita location is the outdoor playground within walking distance, perfect for letting hungry kiddos burn off energy while you wait for your order.

    An updated review on one of my family's favorite spot to eat. Yes, I am a fan. My favorite burger…read moreto get here is the French soup burger. AMAZING BURGER! Cooked to perfection, stacked but wrapped well enough for an easy eating experience (I lie. I still ask for a fork and knife.) I would like to say I would try the rest of the menu but the dozen times I have come here, I order the same burger. Now the sides have varied. I tend to share the fries with others as they are served generously. Crispy and seasoned, these are great fries. Our current favorite is the roasted brocollini. It is citrusy, bright and light and it goes perfectly well with the burger. And I love the complimentary pickle chips! Service is great. You order at the counter and they take the food to your table. Ample seating but inside and out. Valencia can get hot but there are more perfect sunny days/afternoons so outside eating to me is a must. Great burger joint that I will be happy to return to!

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    The Stand - American Classics Redefined
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