Lilli's in South Kesteven - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

My so had been raving about this place for ages so we decided to give it a try too. The outside is very pretty with loads of flowers and cute little tables and chairs. Inside is rammed full of vintage style Alice in wonderland style items though I feel in places there’s way too much stuff squeezed in. Our sandwiches were honestly some of the nicest I’d ever tasted full of flavour and good quality ingredients. Absolutely delicious. Customer service could have been a bit warmer Would probably return to try the afternoon tea

Lilli’s is a charming tearoom up a nice little alleyway off the Main Street in Market Deeping. They have indoor and outside seating and the decor and furnishings are typical of the twee tearoom genre. We went in for coffee and scones and they were all top class. The coffee had a lovely, mellow flavour and our scones were perfectly fresh, delicious and huge! The service was also excellent and very friendly.

The best place for a casual lunch with friends and family. The cakes are delicious, I definitely recommend the brownie! Lovely interior too.

Great cafe . Alice in Wonderland is very much the theme and I loved it . Great decoration, atmosphere and food . We had a coffee and toasties . Coffee was great tasting and hot . Toasties flavoursome and filling . Great choice of meals on the menu too . Friendly staff , efficient service despite that they were busy .

Booked an afternoon tea for 2pm on a Saturday after hearing from many people how great it was. Sorry to say we were disappointed. You have to bear in mind that it is also a cafe and therefore they will have customers who take away or turn up adhoc. So considering we had booked in advance, they had no fruit scones , just plain and no egg & cress sandwiches. Instead we had cream cheese & cucumber, cheese & pickle, cheese & ham and ham & tomato sandwiches. Cheese over load. Not sure why they ran out of egg & cress, surely they could have gone and bought some eggs if that’s what they had ran out? We did see some people who had afternoon tea with egg & cress sandwiches. The sandwiches had too much butter on all of them and we had to scrape the butter off on the sandwiches where we were able to. We were told our cake would be served after the scones. The scone was very nice by the way but it wasn’t a fruit scone which we would have preferred. We can choose a cake from the counter and they looked amazing but by the time of coming in for the afternoon tea to the time to getting our cake some of them had gone so lesser choice. I appreciate they were busy and came across as though they were struggling to cope with the demand. One customer came in and asked if they were open because they saw a closed sign and a member of staff said they did that because they were busy. I know you can’t anticipate how busy you are going to be however maybe when someone books an afternoon tea, that you ask them at the time if they want a fruit or plain scone, keep to one side including all of the sandwiches that you’re supposed to get because you do ask dietary requirements at the time of booking and when we come in, ask what cake we would like and keep it to one side for when we are ready. At least that way we’re not sat there watching the cake you probably wanted to have being sold. It’s a real shame because I am sure on a quieter day the food, service and would have been lovely.

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.

A family of 6, we arrived at 3.30 for a late late lunch and the staff were really accommodating. We had a mix of paninis and sandwiches, generous portions with side salad and crisps added as standard. Cakes are delicious! All in all, lovely establishment, good value and very welcoming if you’re in Deeping!

Such a warm welcome as soon as we stepped inside. The tea room was decked out in a stunning autumn Halloween theme but with it's vintage tearoom feel. The savory jacket potato with brie and bacon was very lovely , and then the choice of tempting cakes was amazing and the option to have two different smaller slices was perfect. All washed down with a proper cup of tea in a cute teacup. 10/10 for customer experience. Well done 🫖🍰

Hidden down an alleyway, we came across this tearoom. Attractive, almost twee, with diners sitting outside, we ventured indoors to find one vacant table. A busy place is always a good sign so we sat down, commenting on the really unique decor - twee beyond twee inside but whilst OTT, was really attractive. Menu's were printed on strips of flexible plastic and tied to handy little boards - everything here was 'different' and created a talking point. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. My wife had Egg & Sweetcorn Mayo sandwiches with me opting for Tuna mayo, both on white bread. What arrived was truly amazing. The sandwiches were absolutely packed with filling and accompanied by good portions of salad, coleslaw and crisps. The salad dressing was delicious and as for the coleslaw - superb. Having read reviews criticising prices, I can only remind readers that you get what you pay for and my opinion is that the quality, service and quantity we received here made this fantastic value for money. If we are ever back in Market Deeping, this will be our lunch stop!!!

Had lunch with 2 friends this week, lovely tasty sandwiches with salad and crisps. The cakes are a real speciality here, a fantastic selection and so good! We like the best of both offer where you can have 2 half portions if you want to taste more than one cake. Never disappoints we will be back!

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Waitresses attentive, friendly and down to earth. Lovely ambiance both inside and out.

Great menu whether treats or something more substantial. We had sandwiches which came with a delightful side salad - everything fresh, tasty and generous. My friend had a milk shake which was as awesome as the cake choices. Cake is clearly a major speciality at Lilli’s - made to commission for bespoke celebrations, we spotted a sealed box with something big and gorgeous in it awaiting collection. So, full though we were, we could not miss out on cake, obvs. I am not local so popping back another day was a bit tricky. No problem - the lovely team boxed our picks for later nomnomming at home where dinner stayed in the fridge. They even posted my prescription sunglasses to my home address after I phoned days later in a panic. Thoughtful and kind, but I’d only left them because of ogling the cakes so it was Lilli’s fault really. Highly recommended.

Walking round Market Deeping, we fancied a coffee, so a quick google and we were near here. There were a couple of tables outside, but it wasn't a very warm day, so we went inside. We stood inside the doorway for a minute or so and managed to catch the eye of someone clearing tables. She told us to sit down and motioned a table. We sat down and chose what we wanted from the menus on the table, we then waited for someone to come over. Nowhere did it say whether it was table or counter service, but we assumed table as we were told to sit down and the menus were on the table. We then waited for ten minutes, it's not a big cafe, they must have been aware we were there, they didn't acknowledge us at all. When it got to 13 minutes with still no acknowledgement, we got up and walked out - a shame as the food looked inviting.

I go in here often for lunch and have always had the best experience, I am very much a fan of the Cheese Scones and afternoon teas. The service is always great. The staff are so friendly it makes the entire tearoom feel so welcoming. You are spoiled for choice on the cakes and goodies, it really hard to decide! I have come with my sister and her little boy. my work colleagues and with my Fiancé for a lunch date. But today was with work colleagues It is lovely for all occasions and a great wee meet up spot too before going for walks around the Deepings picturesque surroundings.

As per the last time, it was great! Amazing service and we didn’t have to wait too long for a table, even though they were really busy We ordered the full afternoon tea and, once again, it was amazing. Portion size was great, food was as cold/warm as it was supposed to be. Milkshake I ordered was great! We will definitely come back again as, this is my favourite afternoon tea place ☺️

Fantastic little tearoom hidden away in an arcade. The Christmas decorations are up at the moment and together with the friendly staff it creates a fab and relaxing atmosphere. Plenty to choose from on the menu: fine selection of cakes, afternoon tea staples like scones, sandwiches and tea cakes, there’s also light lunch options toastie sand jacket spuds. It’s perfect for meeting friends or just a quick pit stop.

We were told out Lilli's from a friend who had been with their dogs. It was my twin sons 15th birthday so I called ahead to book a table for 5 people & a dog, mentioning it was a birthday treat. Well the reception & service we received was shocking, the first ting we were told was put your dog on the floor as it was on my daughter lap. The service was incredibly slow. I ordered an oat milk Latte, when it came she said we didn't have oat milk so its soya milk! My daughters drink was forgotten altogether so I popped uptown the counter to ask if it was coming, the server literally sighed at me. When it came she slammed it on the table, said on the house & walked away. My daughter had ordered a hot chocolate with whipped cream so when she returned I asked she could add whipped cream & she made a point of saying my daughter was awkward. This was a really family treat for us & supposed to be a celebration of my sons birthday but she made it a miserable experience & as such would never return or recommend it.

We caught the bus from Peterborough , where we were staying , for a wander round this lovely little town and were looking for somewhere for a drink and snack We were so lucky to have found this fabulous place and to get a table We had the afternoon tea- a pot of tea, fruit scone, clotted cream and strawberry preserve and what a delicious delight they were . So reasonable and so many fresh homemade cakes to try but that’s for another day!!

We were in Market Deeping to visit the Antique centre. We caught the bus from Peterborough & were looking for our elevenses. We spotted Lilli's . Wow it was fabulous all home made cakes & pastries. We had a pot of tea for 2 &...

We came here for a girls lunch; me, my mum, and my Nan. We’d had a loss recently and it was such a nice little tea room to go to The lady was nice enough to offer a selection of sandwiches as we were all...

Booked a full afternoon tea for two to celebrate my Mums 70th Birthday. Food was lovely, but I was left disappointed. We had one sandwich each (two different fillings in total), one scone each with jam (no choice on flavour of jam) with clotted cream....

Very very disappointed, 3 round of sandwiches 3 scones with jam and cream. Then had to choose a piece of cake each from the counter. Not what we expected for a booked afternoon tea total rip off at £52.50.

I’m all for supporting our local shops and I fancied a treat so called in at Lilly’ for some cake to take home to eat. One slice of cake and two scones came to £10.50! There wasn’t even any butter or jam with the scones.....

Firstly, bearing in mind Covid, there was no NHS app or anyone taking customer's details. Not a good start. Having ordered a bacon and brie jacket potato at 12.15pm, I was surprised at the pace at which it arrived - within 5 minutes! Sadly the...

Beautiful variety of cakes and sandwiches always made fresh and taste delicious! The kids say Lily’s do the best toasties ever!!!

We, 2 friends and myself, visited here today as it was recommended by one of the friends. I ordered a cheese scone and when it arrived I asked if it could be warmed. It was duly taken away. My friends sandwiches and salads arrived and...

Booked for Afternoon Tea, Choice of ( Mini £13.50 1x sandwich & 1 x cake) or Full ( 1x sandwich, 1x scone, 1x cake £17.50) not the usual cake stand with selections. Very expensive for quantity and quality received. Staff very pleasant tho. Tea room...

Today we had an Full Afternoon Tea and it was our first visit to Lilli's and it definitely won't be our last. It was great and the choice of cakes were the best I've seen. The tables were all full so you know it's a...

When you just fancy a bacon sarnie and a coffee, I would recommend Lillies, it might be seem as a place for tea and cake, which it is, but don’t rule out this cracker on the menu. It was a sarnie packed with bacon and...

Regretfully I feel that the service has deteriorated over the last few months. Whilst the food is still excellent the service is much slower, and unfortunately the staff appear not to be appropriately presented.

Lovely tearooms, nice selection of food, savoury dishes made to order. Quaint crockery, which gives you the feel of the Mad Hatter's party - lovely! It is a bit expensive, but the portions are on the big side. The lemon drizzle was delicious. I ordered...

The people, the cakes, the service and the relaxed atmosphere makes Lilli’s just perfect. Great location with local car parking available too. Cafe culture is alive and kicking in sleepy Deeping, all thanks to Lilli’s. They have mastered a wide choice of deliciousness in the...

I have been to Lillies several times and have taken family and friends to share how great this place is. And I'm forever recommending it. So I'm really gutted to have to leave my first negative review about this normally fab place. My niece and...

I turned up as a sweaty cyclist and maybe because of this, even though I was sitting outside, I was not made welcome. The staff were unhelpful, ‘ we don’t do eggs’, and unfriendly. Prices were extortionate. I strongly recommend you walk, or definitely cycle, past!!

Lovely lovely tearoom with amazing cakes all homemade.Sarah and her staff are very pleasant and welcoming. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Popped into here on the the offchance for a spot of lunch, had been informed they have a gluten free selection as I have Coeliac Disease, only one choice of "cake" on offer which was a caramel shortbread (not a cake really), decided to go the savoury route as menu stated gluten free bread for sandwiches or toasties. On spotting how small and cramped the kitchen/food prep area was I decided against a toastie as it would probably be cooked in the same machine as normal bread, had sandwich instead which I must say had lots of filling in and came with a lot of salad and some crisps (can only presume they were gluten free too but didn't eat them in case), cappuccino was piping hot but too milky for my liking, was more like a latte. If you're just eating gluten free for the so-called "health" benefits then this place will be ok but if like me you do have Coeliac Disease then I don't think there is much choice and could question their cross contamination practices.

Popped in with the wife for afternoon tea, it was amazing, so pleased we stumbled upon this gem of a place, staff are fantastic, decor is beautiful & the food & drink we ordered was perfect, the gents loo is out of this world too. I took a couple of pics, bizarre I know but I've never been in a loo like it.

Greeted on arrival, wonderful choice of sandwiches. Was not made clear all drinks were included in the price which was a shame. We only realised as we were leaving, this would have meant the price tag was a little more palatable.

We have been many times, but standards have slipped. Poor service although four people were behind counter. They did not serve jam with the scones they asked but did not give it to us, and they overcharged by £2 when I checked on their website at the prices.

I have visited Lilli's many times in the past but not for while. Today I called in for afternoon tea but feel that standards have slipped. First impression was very poor as the debris and dirty crockery of previous customers covered most of the tables, although only two tables were occupied. Everything was starting to look a bit tired since I last visited. The tables had still not been cleared when I left even though the three ladies working in the tearoom were definitely not busy. A real pity as the scone was enormous and tasted delicious.

Excellent service and the staff are very helpful the room was very clean and tidy ,easy to get to ,no problems with parking

Poor service and overly crammed in tables. We have been here several times but on the last occasion we found it had increased its prices with smaller portions. The baked potatoes had rock hard skins which is the best and most nutritous bit!

The tables are to close and most of the tables have reserved on them and noticed two people sitting on a four seater table and even the bigger tables

Very popular place but the tables and chairs are very tightly crammed in. Food and service were OK but nothing so special that would make me go back unless I'm passing by.

Really isn't much i can say. I went in and sat down...and sat...and sat...in the end i left as 20 minutes later no one had taken my order or even acknowledged me...very disappointed as was looking forward to my treat that i always pop in for when dogs at the groomers.

Afternoon lunch, afternoon tea, special occasion or just because... fab food, great pretty decor, lovely friendly female staff. Amazing cakes to choose from... they even let you have 2 small pieces if you cannot make your mind up. Highly recommend. Small and cozy.

When we entered the cafe was packed, but a lovely lady behind the counter asked if we would mind sitting on the table on the corner, we happily took her offer. The selection of cakes on offer were amazing and there was so many! Another friendly waitress went through all the cakes and what they were. A short wait later they took our order and it came out quickly, on gorgeous little plates! The cake was delicious. All in all a fabulous cafe, well worth a visit. We will definitely be back!

Arranged to meet friends here after long journey from Chester. SatNav di not help. When we did settle was very impressed - small cosy place but nice atmosphere. Tea and coffee good - but toasties were excellent - well worth the search.

A great place to stop off for tea or coffee with extensive choice of delicious home made cakes. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. I visit regularly.

Have been into Lilli's a few times for different occasions including lunch, full afternoon tea and just coffee and cake. Very small place but also has tables outside. Staff have always been really friendly and accommodating, being especially good with my friend trying to find space to park her pushchair in the small space between tables. Prices are very good. Its a gem that is definitely worth a visit.

Lovely (& very popular!) Tea rooms in Market Deeping. Attractive décor with miss- matched china & a little quirky that I really liked. We enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea here with tasty sandwiches, scones with jam & cream & a yummy piece of Lemon cake. Far too much to eat in one sitting so took the cake home in a little box that the waitress happily provided for us. The staff were very friendly & nice.The only thing that I would have preferred was that we could have had an afternoon tea for 2 (at a slightly reduced price as most places seem to do nowadays) instead of having to have one each at full price. Apart from that it was great & will go again, but would order a bit less next time!

We have recently moved back into the area and decided to visit Market Deeping. We can honestly say that finding this tea room was very fortunate. The standard of food we had-cheese and onion toasty and a tuna baked potatoe, pot of assam tea and two portions of coffee and walnut cake was very high.

The manager at this establishment was extremely rude in the way she spoke to fellow colleagues. I would have said something to her but refuse to lower myself to her level.

Three of us met for a catch up I had mini afternoon tea, Karen had a sandwich and Viv had crumpets (as she’s out to dinner tonight!) service was excellent atmosphere lovely and relaxed and really liked the ‘vintage’ feel of the place

I’ve been for many afternoon teas and this is one of the best, it very nearly beat me as they are very large portions! Excellent service by attentive staff in a lovely quaint cafe. Location is great as next to a large car park so easy to walk too. The food tasted amazing! Especially the homemade scones and rocky road/tiffin! Will definitely recommend and visit again!

Lovely little tearoom, caught up with two friends recently and we were glad we arrived just after 9am as the place was very busy by 10am. Lovely choice of cakes, of which we had to indulge and of course a pot of tea. Waitress service is available or you can order at counter and you pay once your finished which is great if you decide to try another cake! Would definitely recommend and will be back soon.

Wow... Service was perfect! Louise, Mica, & Gemma I think. Our lunch was a ham and cheese toastie which was the best I've ever had. And an egg and caress sandwich, both came with salad, coleslaw, and crisps! Full plate. Then we shared lemon drizzle cake and Bakewell Tart.... scrumptious.... definitely new favourite lunch stop.

I visited here with my wife and daughter for a pot of tea and cake after recently noticing this tea room. You don’t find many tea rooms nowadays so we didn’t need much persuading to visit. It was late on a Monday afternoon, so it was practically empty. The décor inside was as you would expect from a tea room, although the chairs could have been more comfortable. The menu had plenty of drinks on offer, a vast selection of teas, plenty of coffees, and cold drinks. Needless to say, we went for a pot of tea for 2, along with some crumpets and cake. When ordering cakes, I suggest you go up to the counter and select them that way based on what catches your eye, there is even an option to choose 2 half slices for £4, rather than a full size for £3.50.

Lovely place to eat or drink, so pretty if you like vintage and traditional. Fine china cups and saucers and cake on pretty cake stands. Pretty busy at lunch time but worth waiting for a table. Pleasant staff, lovely food, lovely surroundings.

Wonderful atmosphere, the staff were so friendly and very helpful. We ordered afternoon tea for 3 and a toasty of the children’s menu. When all the tea came my youngest (6) decided she did want to drink tea after all. The staff were accommodating giving us an extra cup and made sure we let them know when we needed more tea. The sandwiches, cakes and scones were clearly fresh and home made. There was a good choice of fillings and bread and lots of cake to choose from. The toasty again was clearly made fresh and with good quality ham. The children’s toasty came with little cheese nibble biscuits which went down very well. It was all so yummy is all I can say. I thought it was all reasonable priced considering how fresh everything was and the large slices of cake given. Exquisite. The staff were warm and friendly and attentive. The wait for food was reasonable. They seemed to have high chairs and were good with the children. We will certainly be back.

Simple but tasty menu, treats for all palates. Both vegetarian & the carnivores. A party of five fussy eaters all very happy on the savoury front, but all sent to heaven when it came to choosing from the wide range of cakes. Staff all polite & helpful & unperturbed & accommodating to all-out foibles. A certain revisit when we visit this part of the world again.

Was given gift voucher for afternoon tea,for two, as a pressy. Took mt friend along. Sandwiches very fresh, scones jam and cream then came the yummy cakes,who cares about calories on days like this! Will go again.

I have been to the tea room many times and all the food is fantastic. Well presented, good portions and the warmed cheese scones are second to none.

Food good Plenty of choice Staff friendly and service good The tea shop Could do with a paint and a...

Went here with my grandma last Friday the sandwiches and cakes we had was brilliant and tasted amazing with a...

We had booked and were shown to our table that seated 5 - there were two of us - even...

Lovely little tea shop. Home made cakes lovely. Bone China cups etc. Lovely staff really helpful. Always busy so sometimes it's hard to get a seat but mid morning or after lunch time is probably the best time.

Visited Lillis Tearoom for an impromptu lunch and received very professional and friendly service.

Our first time here today and will not be our last . A very warm welcome by all the staff fantastic decor we were served quickly again by a very good warm friendly waitress we had a teapot that was leaking within seconds this was replaced and apologies the food fantastic we all had high tea a all threw us being tbere the service brillant from all staff thank you all for a lovely birthday lunch ps i love the bathroom very quirky

No me puedo quejar de la comida y comer tenía.

Me han estado varias veces y siempre encontré lilli, que era un gran lugar para tomar un refresco. El personal parecen haber cambiado y lo diferentes que hace un lugar. Hable durante esta semana para té y pasteles. El interior estaba lleno y elegí la última mesa fuera. Pedí en la caja y me dijeron si me sentaba afuera necesitaba pagar por adelantado. Había estado allí sólo una semana antes, me sentaba afuera, no pagan por adelantado y no hablaba en una forma tan pobre. Puedo entender por qué el pago es requerido si estar fuera y felizmente lo haremos, no obstante espera a ser hablado en forma sugiriendo que haré un runner. En un tono más positivo, té y pasteles era excelente y la persona esperando en la mesa las grosería en la factura.

Traté de ir en un café después abrieron a las 8:30 de la mañana y fue recibido con "8. 30, estás en serio? ? ? ? 'como un gran inconveniente. Yo me sentía tan distante que decidí salir y disfrutamos del desayuno en la etapa.

Only stopped for a quick coffee but it's a very friendly little tea shop . A nice choice of lite bites

The best meeting place in markept deeping cosy and relazing with friendly helpful staff also lovely that the owner is always on hand helpful in ever way possible. Food of an excellent quality and cakes and scones just delicious. Always good idea to book and a Saturday tables always full.

Lovely venue with very attentive staff. We both ordered the full afternoon tea and it didn't fail to deliver. Extremely good sandwiches, cream scone and jam plus a cake of our choice....all were delicious. This was all accompanied by tea in a bone china teapot and cups which would happily be refilled on request.

Visited yesterday. Very busy but the lady on 'Front of house' went the extra mile for every 'party' entering the coffee shop looking for a table. All were accommodated. I have specific dietary requirements and the lady was polite and understanding. They met my requirements and I had a lovely lunch. Overall a lovely coffee shop, cakes are fabulous and cooked on site. A special thanks to the lady serving me, it really makes a change to meet someone who genuinely cares. Food is well presented, prompt and tasty.

We called in here for a quick coffee and cake. On entering the tearoom seating we knew would be a problem due to the fact their were 2 large tables with reserved on them. There were 3 young ladies behind the counter chatting away and after a couple of minutes we managed to get their attention and were shown to the one remaining table. We sat for about 10 minutes before being served even though they were not busy and more staff appeared from the back one of which was carrying a dog water bowl to put outside. We were thinking of just walking out, and at least 2 sets of customers were turned away due to the reserved tables. We ordered cheese scones and cake and two coffees. We were asked if we required butter and jam with the cheese scone!!!! and did we require it warm, which we did. Our order came and the scone was now hot (and dry). We must have been on the premises a good 45 minutes in which time a party of one adult and two children appeared to take one of the reserved tables that sat 6. I can only imagine that custom lost and lack of professionalism is in fact not good for business. The floor was dirty showing remains of other peoples cakes!!

Always fab food, consistent service. Had toastie today with delicious salad and crisps, no cake today as full. Have had great cakes here...

I had a hair appointment so I thought I'd nip in here for a takeaway coffee. I went to the counter and the person serving was chatting to someone, she totally ignored me , no 'sorry I'll be with you in a minute ' etc. After she'd finished her 'chat' she turned her back on me and started doing something behind the counter. I couldn't quite believe it. I thought I'd become invisible. I left and will never return. I went to Cinnamon instead - brilliant friendly staff, lovely coffee and a really nice vibe in there. I've been back since. I do not know how this member of staff at Lilli's is still employed - assuming she is of course....

Lovely setting, tasty food, but oh dear what is it with the tall dark haired waitress? Her attitude was appalling - very 'take it or leave it' attitude and if looks could kill - a glance from her would have you flat on the floor. Such a shame, and now I've read other reviews on Trip Advisor saying similar, I can see it wasn't an isolated incident. Polite, interested and engaging staff are paramount to the success of a business like this. I won't be returning.

a small group of us visited for a friends birthday treat,Lilli"s had been recommended to us.Staff were very friendly,service was good and a good choice of things on the menu.Nice atmosphere would visit again for sure.

Visited the lovely Lilli's on Saturday 3rd February with a friend and her two children. Lovely visit. When I arrived the manageress welcomed me with a cheerful good morning and smile! My reservation had not been put in the diary but I still had my pick of the table available. They have a lovely little corner for children and as my friend was bringing her young daughter it was ideal. Ordered a large pot of tea for us both which came over in a traditional tea pot and the cutest little tea cups. Tea pot was quite heavy though. Once my friend had arrived we ordered some bacon sandwiches, toast for the little'un and I ordered some cake to take home. Plenty of Bacon in the sandwiches which a choice of sauce. Toast came with plenty of jam and butter. We were there for an hour and half and felt welcome that whole time. Oreo cake was delicious and the Bakewell tart moist but needed a little more almond oil for our taste. Only negative is the heavy door that slammed loudly when customers entered and woke my friends newborn up. There was a slight animosity between the manageress and her waitresses that morning due to there lateness. Will most definitely be visiting again soon. Great establishment!

The food ,cake,drinks wonderful cafe lovely . I feel the only thing that lets this place down is the dark haired waitress she gives you a dirty look and has an unapproachable attitude it's like you are putting her out because she has to serve you .No smile or nice words it's such a shame as I love this place .The other girls are lovely it's just one that lets it down.

After several visits to Market Deeping we found this gem tucked away in a little mews development off the main street. Don't be put off by the price of sandwiches; the menu says ' with salad garnish, homemade coleslaw and crisps'. What you get is A SALAD, a complete plate full of food, beautifully made and presented. The cakes, all homemade bar the teacakes, are to die for: I swear I gained weight just standing at the counter to choose! If you can't decide they will cut you two half slices for the same price. Seeing some of the comments about the staff made me think again. The lack of any welcome meant that I had to ask whether we had to order at the counter. Our waitress spilled our jug , of milk on the table and later dropped a glass behind the counter. Admittedly they do work in very cramped conditions. When I came to pay one of the two waitresses was having a break at the back; nothing wrong with that. However I had to catch her eye as the other one was on her 'phone behind the counter with her back to it! Not sure whether they were holiday girls but a little education wouldn't go amiss. Otherwise perfect.

The decor of the place is beautiful, with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The food was delicious, both the sandwiched and the cake! I will visit again.

I'm now a regular customer, often meet friends over a cup of tea and a home made beautiful cake, afternoon tea is amazing. Staff attentive great service well done. It is cash payment only. I would recommend a visit, one of the best tea rooms in this area.

Called in for a coffee. The waitress was busy clearing tables and so I had to wait until she had finished before being served.. This took some time and I was on the point of leaving when she took the order. She was quite rude and didn't say please or thank you.When she brought the drinks she just put them down and departed. Not sure I will visit again as there are other cafes in the area with staff who are more welcoming, polite and friendly.

I have been many times and always enjoyed this charming little cafe/tea room. I am not sure what was wrong today.A very dismal feeling over the place and staff. My coffee was weak very weak, I left most of it. My companions ice cream had loads of ice crystals in which she said wasn't very nice. Shame might have to find another now.

I relocated back to Deeping late last year and visited Lilli's with my mum and sister in law for a cuppa and a sweet treat. We had great service and the vintage feel was fab. The carrot cake is my absolute favourite. In addition I asked Sarah to bake me a cake for my wedding in May and I was taken back by the very reasonable cost and quality that she produced for me and my hubby. I would not hesitate to continue to use Lilli's for all my celebration cakes especially if I can grab a piece of that carrot cake at the same time!

A cracking cup of tea and the most divine cakes in a lovely tea shop. What more do you need? This is a popular place and a booking on a weekend would be advisable.

It is a nice place but its more for people who likes cakes as there is a lot slices of cake for people choose from they are nice :) The Style is nice very different from other place to eat and it suits the style

Lovely food but the portions are quite large , not enough room left for cake. Still would probably visit again when I am in the area

I have visited the tea room a numerous of times now, it is really lovely place to go very shabby chic vintage feel to it. However, I feel what really let's this lovely tea room down is the staff and service. There is no welcoming when you arrive and your made to feel like your just being an inconvenience to their day. Not even a smile is manageable. Great place, just don't expect a smiley face when you arrive.

Situated in the centre of Market Deeping only a few yards from the Bus stop in the Market Place quiet and pleasent surroundings a real Tea room in a modern setting, plenty of choice of Cakes, Teas and Coffees and sandwiches etc, seating inside and outside, It seems the Cakes are a speciality.

This place on face value is a lovely venue...pleasantly decorated and what looked to be nice cakes. The staff were friendly. But what I saw as I sat waiting for my drink to arrive, left me totally shocked. When serving the cakes on the counter, the assistant was actually taking the covers off the cakes on display and...wait for it....placing the cover on the floor whilst she put the cake on plates (lack of space) and then picking the lid up and putting it back over the cake!! By the floor, I mean both the customer side of the counter and behind the counter...dirty and where continuously walked upon by people. To be honest, myself and the people with me were just so stunned at this practice taking place we really didn't know what to do. It's a serious health and hygiene issue. The assistant was young but very capable otherwise and the owner was there and she didn't seem to find it an issue. I don't like leaving bad reviews but this has played on my mind for some time now. Maybe the person involved no longer works there, but this practice of placing the food covers on the floor has to stop. It's just not right.

A small and friendly restaurant and the decor is perfect. The food is ample, good quality and value and the staff were really friendly.A perfect place for lunch and next to some good shops too.

I try to visit Lilli's every Saturday because it has become my weekly treat. The cakes are truly delicious and all made my the owner. The décor is vintage and eclectic, as is the china crockery. I occasionally have lunch here and these are very tasty: as with the cakes, portion sizes are very generous. I'm due to move away from Market Deeping soon and Lilli's is definitely what I'll miss most

If you need a bacon sandwich in Derping go to Lillis .Good tea, always a paper to read and a menu to suit all tastes and best bacon sandwich outside of my wifes