Five stars for the food and for the owner. Best burritos on the coast, and everything else on the menu is good too. When the owner is there, the service matches the food. When she is not here, it is a different place. On slow weekdays the staff range from unfriendly to flat out rude, and they close early. Posted closing is 1 pm, but I have watched the closed sign go up at 12:30 and been turned away. The last excuse was a power outage. I live here. That outage lasted about ten minutes and had ended more than three hours earlier. And it is not just me. Last week I was in a coffee shop nearby, standing behind a woman who had come back to visit after moving away years ago. She had just walked out of Lily's five minutes earlier. She was telling her friend that it had always been her favorite place and that the owner was wonderful, but was shocked that the staff were nasty. She did not know I was listening and had no reason to say it except that it had just happened and she was upset about it because she was nostalgic and had been looking forward to going to her favorite place. If you show up in that last thirty minutes on a day that is not busy, you may find the door shut on you regardless of what the sign says. So go there when the owner is there or go more than thirty minutes before closing on days unlikely to be busy. Of course not all the staff are that unfriendly - The long term staff are friendly But too many aren't . They get laid off or quit them you get a new one with attitude . It's just I have bad luck showing up at wrong time. read more

Cute coffee shop in town with coffee, some pastries and other breakfast options (egg bowl, breakfast burrito). 4 small tables inside and a bunch of seating outside, but it was cold and wet in the morning. Ordered the everything bagel with lox, comes with cucumber, tomato and red onion - tasted pretty fresh ingredients, except for the tomato which was soft. Also ordered the salted Nutella latte (iced), 1/4th sweet and it was perfect - good flavor, not too sweet. Place was busy at around 8am on a Tuesday; coffee came out fast and waited about 10 minutes for the bagel. read more

So I really wanted a latte by our 3rd day visiting Cambria and there's not a lot of option. It's a cute store and sitting area. I asked about their house made syrups and they said they had a couple I tried the tiramisu one and also got a lavender lemon cake since I saw the views said the baked goods were good. I though both were ok. Does the job when you need a fix. read more

Lily's Coffee House - Crème brûlée & lemon lavender - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

Super cozy coffee shop. Beautiful outdoor patio I had a delicious Nutella latte Excellent friendly service read more

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We wanted to try a small coffee house to get a pastry and we were excited to try the pastries at this café. My mom really wanted a blueberry muffin, but the guy in front of us took the last one. It's best if you come early because there are limited supplies. But we did have was delicious so I recommend coming here. read more

Lily's Coffee House - Desserts - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

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While on a mini vacation in Cambria we came here for breakfast and coffee. It was busy so it was a good sign. We ordered a breakfast burrito which was ok, wish there had potatoes in it. It was only eggs, cheese and avocado. My son got a breakfast panini which was delicious. My iced coffee tasted good, and my husband enjoyed his americano. Cute cafe on Main st right next to the garden shed. Lots of outdoor patio seating. Great ambience. Customer service not so friendly. Overall a great place to stop by for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Lily's is not as good as it used to be. The coffee was bitter and the service was very slow. The breakfast burrito, which used to be my favorite, was disappointing and lacking avocado. read more

Yummy pastries:) really cute seating area. We spilled our coffee and they got us a new one:) nothing to complain about:) read more

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Enjoyed a great very hot latte and iced drink this morning in their adorable garden setting. Highly recommend and the service was great as well read more

Lilly's coffee house is located in the heart of the little town of Cambria and the perfect spot to fuel up on coffee and a light meal. The inside is very quaint with a perfect amount of small town charm. They have a lovely outdoor area with plenty of seating, perfect for catching up with loved ones. I ordered off the seasonal menu which was just perfect as I was in a pumpkin spice mood, and I split a blackberry bacon grilled cheese with my mom for a snack. It was very unique and flavorful. The staff are always very friendly and helpful which is great when I am stumped on what to get. Make sure to check out Lily's and be sure to check their hours as they close early in the afternoon. read more

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Stopped by before heading to Hearst Castle and so glad I did! It's super tiny inside, but there's lot of seating outside. Workers were super helpful answering questions and were super friendly! Mediterranean Bagel (5/5 stars) - Never thought to do this flavor with a bagel but it works so well! It was so freshing and strong in flavor. Absolutely loved this! Caprese Panini (5/5) - This tasted so good, but I do wish the cheese was a little more melted. Matcha Latte no sugar added (5/5) - The matcha was actually mixed completely which other places usually have clumps. I can also taste the matcha, so they put enough in it! Great option for those of us who don't drink coffee. Overall, super cute coffee shop with delicious food! read more

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Cute little breakfast spot on a Main street in Cambria that's within walking distance from lots of little shops ( The Garden shed next door is so CUTE)!!!! There is limited seating indoors but plenty of seating outdoors perfect for enjoying the beautiful costal weather. Staff were kind and helpful with any menu questions and substitutions. Lots of options on the menu and plenty of drink options as well! As for what I ordered Breakfast burrito no meat was good just wish they would add some breakfast potatoes. Did come with a side of fruit which was very fresh and tasty! Orange juice was not freshly squeezed and didn't taste as fresh as I would've wanted Gingerbread iced latte was delightful Breakfast croissant was delicious! Definitely worth a try! read more

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Stopped in for breakfast on our last morning in Cambria. Lily's offers a big outdoor patio, and luckily dog friendly. Options of abundant pastries, coffee, bagel/ croissant sandwiches, burritos, bowls, and seasonal offerings. We ended up ordering two hot chocolate and breakfast burrito with sausage to share. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the patio and our items. Everything was delicious and everyone was so friendly. Would happy come back next time we're in town. read more

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Lily's coffee house has a similar feel to Starbucks, but is friendlier with a small town atmosphere. The server Galen who was working on our visit on Thursday morning was super pleasant and friendly. Business was steady but it did not get crowded during our visit. It was quiet to average noise level. It seemed to be a mix of older regular customers and some tourists like us. The bagel sandwich was very good, but the breakfast burrito was just tastier. Depending on what you feel like, either will be a nice breakfast. Unfortunately, only decaf Americano , no regular decaf, if you want or need that. Good selection of unique pastries. There is a shared lot and street parking. Ask for the toilet--it is shared with another business. They currently close around 3:00. They have limited inside seating with plugs and more outdoor seating. Nice place to come study or read in the morning. Overall, a good cheaper alternative to the more formal sit down breakfast places in town. Food is made to order and so a little bit long wait times, so you might not save time over a sit down restaurant, but can take your food to go easier. We got a mocha and an English breakfast tea. Both were good. Worth trying their other coffees to see how they are. Definitely recommend giving these guys a try. read more

Lily's Coffee House - Everything bagel sausage egg cheese sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

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On a week road trip where we stopped at coffee shops every day this was the standout spot! Absolutely recommend coming here for the delicious food, friendly service and cute atmosphere. I asked the barista what she would recommend and so glad I listened to her recommendation of the honey bun latte and chorizo burrito. Even the salsa that came with the burrito was tasty. Also had a iced americano and jalapeño cheddar biscuit that were positively favored as well. Pro tip: explore the stores/shops next door while sipping your latte- so magical! read more

Lily's Coffee House - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

TLDR : Amazing coffee shop with nice ambiance and great coffee! The strawberry match was wonderful and the bagels were great! Great spot In cambria for a sit down quick brunch! read more

Lily's Coffee House - Outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

The food and coffee were excellent! I got a large latte and the Mediterranean Bagel (avocado, a unique cream cheese, tomato, and cucumber) and it was a great breakfast. I liked the ambiance but it got pretty crowded quickly, luckily we just did a to go order. read more

Great breakfast menu selection! Coffee is tasty and staff are kind. Mediterranean bagel and breakfast bowl were delicious! Plenty of seating outside in a cute covered garden-y area. Would recommend for an unhurried breakfast or brunch! read more

Lily's Coffee House - Mediterranean bagel - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

This is a charming coffee shop Café with delicious beverages, a fun ambience, and scrumptious sandwiches. It's right next to the garden store on Main Street. What's delightful about it is the garden ethos is over in this café as well. It's so refreshing to sit outdoors in a beautiful calming environment with the trickling fountain and all the beautiful plants. Service was great and the man taking our order was really fun and personable. This café is only open for breakfast and lunch and closes by about 2:30 PM so just keep that in mind. However, they had some of the most delicious sandwiches I've had in quite some time. Certainly, this place should not be missed. Although another local restaurant is quite famous with their desserts and all, this is a wonderful place to have a relaxing, calm, delicious bite of food or even just a cup of coffee or tea. Absolutely not to be missed. read more

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Awesome food, atmosphere, vibes , people, well Done! Great breakfast & way to start exploring Moonstone Beach... read more

Darling. Perfect place to work and have some nibbles and pretend I've got a beautiful garden behind my imaginary cottage. Certainly doesn't hurt that it's right next to The Garden Shed! read more

A nice neighborhood coffee shop, very nice ambiance, there's small indoor area and large outside patio and a little bench in front of the entrance for you to hangout in while you have your coffee or breakfast. This is definitely a small cafe for a small town, so if you are like me and came here during a long weekend (LDW), they aren't as fast as going to like a starbucks or peets and there will be a line, just so you know what you're getting into. But if you're not in a rush, then this spot is perfect to hang out and dawdle for a second. We were kind of in a rush, but we got cold brews so that wasn't too bad of a wait. We tried their cardamom coffee cake and black and white cookie. They were both ok def better with some coffee to pair it with. We did not try any of their made to order breakfasts. read more

This was our first time visiting Lily's and it was a great experience! I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel with sausage... the husband ordered a bacon burrito and we drank a macchiato hot coffee and took one to go... we also tried a brownie because we just couldn't say no. We sat outside with our group and it was set up super cute... not only that there were furry friends all around us. They had a big water bowl for them it was super cute. The staff were very nice and attentive... we will definitely be back to visit and very soon. read more

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Out of town visitors. Stopped at Lily's with our dog. Sat outside and met the nicest locals. The coffee was great and the service was so friendly. Be back in October!! read more

Lily's Coffee House - Sheena - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

Honestly some gooood hot chai! I ordered it with oat milk and vanilla. I was also kind of hungry so I got one of their breakfast bagels with ham. It was really good and they're not stingy with the ingredients. I really enjoyed it + it came with a little fruit cup. There was plenty of seating outside as well and some seats inside. It was kind of busy but I can see why. A cute little spot & perfect for a quick morning snack. read more

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My wife and I decided to try Lily's after seeing the great reviews and were hoping it would live up to the hype. We ordered a vanilla latte, a hot chocolate, and a Mediterranean bagel. Service was short, not particularly friendly. Unfortunately, the food and drinks were disappointing. My latte tasted burnt, and my wife's hot chocolate tasted like cheap chocolate syrup rather than real cacao with sugar. The Mediterranean bagel was especially underwhelming for the $14 price -- there was barely any cream cheese, and it lacked seasoning or salt. After we finished eating, my wife later told me about an interaction inside that i found upsetting. I stayed outside with our dog while she brought our plates in, and when she attempted to hand the cashier our plates she was told to instead place them in a bin on the floor. Since she is very obviously pregnant I found that in bad taste. We really wanted to like this place because the outdoor seating area is cute, but based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

What a cute shop! Getting coffee and breakfast. Nestled in the heart of Cambria. The staff were kind and welcoming, even with the 6 kids we had with us! Be sure to check out their seasonal drinks! read more

I'll never know how good the coffee is here because the woman at the register was so rude we left without purchasing and went down the street to Cambria Coffee Company instead. She left a line out the door to go in the back, came out with a huge mouthful of food and started trying to take our order with her mouth full. Then my daughter asked a very simple question about not getting salt on a Nutella latte & she rolled her eyes at her like we were completely wasting her time. Needless to say, we walked out without getting anything. The guy making the drinks seemed perfectly nice, but there needs to be someone more customer service oriented working at the register. read more

The reviews mentioning bad service are no joke - service at the counter was rude, as though we were uninvited guests trodding into their home and bothering them. Truly a level of rude I didn't know you could be and still have a job. Breakfast burrito was 99% egg, 1% cheese and a whisper of avocado so faint you only knew it was there from the tiniest sliver of green along the tortilla's edge. I forgot it was supposed to have cheese until about half way through when I encountered the one bite with cheese in it. I truly was surprised - photos on here show burritos with more than just egg but my burrito and my friend's was all egg, nothing else. Coffee was reminiscent of decades ago when sugary syrups were necessary to mask the bitterness of a burned bean. You could smell how bad the coffee beans were as they were making the drinks. Sorry to say there's truly no reason to come here. read more

Ordered a flat white and got a mug full of milk with a hint of coffee in it. The barista was extremely rude and couldn't care less. There are much better coffee places around, would not go here again. read more

Cambria is the cutest oceanside town ever!!! We went in mid-morning and they already had a couple customers seated inside and outside. They have the cutest location and the cutest staff. Wish I hadn't had the free hotel breakfast, otherwise I would have tried their breakfast burrito or another food item. The matcha was top 10-20 for sure!! And they also sell artisan products on the shelves to the left of the counter. read more

Lily's Coffee House - Peach Matcha w/ Almondmilk - Cafes Near Me - Cambria, California

This is a walk up and order breakfast place. I've eaten breakfast here in the past on solo motorcycle trips from LA and the food is good. Coffee good. Nice outside dining too. On a trip up the coast with my wife, son and his girlfriend we stayed in Cambria and I took them to breakfast here. $110 including tip. Two orders at our table came with salsa. My breakfast sandwich did not but I thought it might be more flavorful with some salsa. I went back in and I asked if I could have some salsa. Mind you it's served in a tiny to go container with a lid on. They just have to grab one and give it to you. I was told they charge for them and I would have to get in line and pay for it. The line was out the door. I was so caught off guard by it I didn't say anything and went back to the table and my wife shared hers with me but it wasn't really enough. But then after thinking about it I decided to say something to the staff on our way out. I asked if there was a manager on duty and was told none there. I brought up what happened with the woman who had taken our order and she was rude to me. Mind you I tipped her 20% for a walk up order. She finally grabbed one and said "here!" I told her it was too late and left. I won't ever be coming back. There are other options in town. I don't understand how restaurants are willing to lose a good customer over something so simple. read more

Lovely and inviting, this coffeehouse boasts both newcomers and regulars who enjoy the hot coffee and tea options along with breakfast bites. We were greeted by a hearty Good morning! by the staff and a table of older gentlemen regulars. I felt welcomed and knew this was a place where people are happy to hang out. We ordered a Mediterranean open-faced bagel, a drip coffee, a hot chocolate with whip cream and a chai latte. Sitting outdoors in the covered patio was so peaceful, with soft easy listening music, birds chirping, the aroma from jasmine vines and lavender flowers gently wafting in the breeze. If you're ever in Cambria, make sure to stop by to be refreshed. read more

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I have to say I was disappointed today when my friends and I went to Lily's for lunch. First, the staff lately has been almost surly and inefficient. The server took 2 of our lunch orders and left the 3rd person standing there waiting to place her order, while she prepared a coffee. She didnt call out the coffee, but it sat there till I got up for water and napkins. The difference in order placing time meant 2 of us got our toasts which got cold by the time the third order came. Then there was the food, which was okay. We did get a cake slice at the end. All their baked goods are consistently good. We had checked the menu online before we met for lunch, so were very surprised to find no sandwiches, no salads, just breakfast items and bagels.​ It just wasn't the usual above average experience we were used to. We did enjoy sitting outside on the patio and chatting. read more

Its a nice little coffee spot. The food and coffee are all curated perfectly. Simple food but good quality food.

Cute, quaint coffee/breakfast shop in Cambria. My friend and I split the breakfast sandwich and Mediterranean bagel. The breakfast sandwich had a jalapeño cheddar bread and we added bacon. It was rich, greasy and the perfect hot sandwich for a rainy day. The bagel was fresh, light and a wonderful balance to the heavy sandwich we shared. Some of their coffee options were no longer available, which is the ding on one of the stars. We arrived on a Saturday morning around 930am and a lot of what they had listed was not available. I opted for the large coffee, but you also had to pay for refills. read more

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Cute cafe right next to the Garden Shed. Parking by the right of the Garden Shed. No public restrooms at the establishment at the moment. Cafe looked small from the outside, but turns out they have an outdoor seating area as well. I enjoyed my drink and brunch outside on the patio. Couple cute birds few by above my head a few times during my time there. I ordered a Caprese Avo Toast and a Lavender Special (earl gray with milk and a hint of lavender) Caprese Avo Toast- Totally IG worthy. Toast is topped with mashed avocado, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of sweet balsamic dressing. Tastes good but it's lacking a little bit of something. Perhaps salt? It's just not savory enough. Good but not wow. Lavender Milk Tea- Now this is heavenly, I could sit by the window and sip this all day. It's milky with a hint of lavender. read more

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I love this coffee shop! They make the best coffee and offer great customer service. On my recent visit I split the Mediterranean bagel with my friend and it was delicious and more than enough to satisfy the morning craving. I sat and journaled with my coffee in hand on their cozy patio. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This is a nice place for a morning beverage. It's been here for years and is a local favorite. We will be back to try their breakfast items. read more

Excellent breakfast and coffee. Indoor seating is limited, so arrive early or be prepared to sit outside. A nice trim menu with excellent egg featured breakfasts. Mellow music in the morning is a plus! Too many places blast pop music from opening to closing. Breakfast is fast and piping hot, and the coffee cake is a nice addition to good coffee. The staff is patient and pleasant. read more

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