Lily's Kitchen in Moray

Lovely place with delicious food! Could not stop eating! Real homely feel to from the service to the decor and food!

On holidays for a few days - got takeaway Cullen Skink - Fantastic. Best ever! Friendly and helpful staff, highly recommend.

I was hoping to try the famous Cullen soup while visiting the area and this quaint cafe had it hot and ready. It was creamy, tasty and exactly what I hoped it would be. It’s a must while visiting Cullen.

Wasn’t sure on the ordering process due to current circumstances. The sign did say take out only but that was it. We stood at the door. Was not acknowledged or welcomed in. We just took it upon ourselves to go in and eventually were asked what we would like. We ordered but wasn’t sure if we were to wait inside so I had to ask. Was told very curtly to wait outside. We didn’t wait very long and the Cullen skink was top notch. I would say the food is great but expect a frosty reception with much rudeness. Not what you would expect during this difficult time when businesses are struggling. Good friendly customer service goes a long way.

Best thing about travelling up north is the food. Has to be the best soup by far 🤗. Soo tasty and hit the spot after a day of walking in the rain. Recommended highly, services is great too.

Had a walk around Cullen and came across this lovely cafe. Take away only at the moment but we were able to sit outside with our rolls and coffee. Water offered for the dog which was well received on a hot day!

Mid afternoon seeking food in Cullen. This appeared the only place.We had to order our food and wait on the street for 20mins or so but it was worth it..Wandered down through the viaduct arch and sat on the green admiring the sea.The sandwiches were really good and the fillings slightly unusual and all the better for that.Those who had the skink loved it.i

I have visited this cafe twice the first time I had Cullen skink soup which was lovely and full of potatoes and fish. The second time I came I had a panini which was average and on the menu it said it came with a salad but it didn’t however it was nice to get a whole bag of crisps.

Took the Cullen Skink as takeaway, the reason I have deducted a star is that they charged the same as if you had eaten it at the cafe. Would have preferred a roll to oat cakes with it. It was very tasty and they could make more of the fact that it is award winning.

This is a great spot to have the best Cullen Skink. Breakfasts and sandwiches are also great. Try it. Yo in will not be disappointed.

A delightful little cosy cafe with world class Cullen skink that meets its impressive reputation! Creamy, perfect consistency, freshest of haddock and most generous of servings. Will certainly be coming back soon..! Greatly recommended

My usual 9 piece breakfast, which I had for lunch on this blustery Wednesday afternoon. Nice and cosy in this smallish kitchen.I like it well done, a glass of milk, brown bread toast and butter, all for under £8. It keeps me going easily for the rest of the day. It's the best!My wife's chicken broth was also excellent.

We both had the best Cullen skink at this lovely cafe and we have tasted many We even took some home for my son. We will be back.

Really wee place with just a few tables.Inside there's oily cooking smells, but it's all about the food.Three of us had Lily's award winning (2018) Cullen Skink, and it was delicious.It's all prepared while you wait, and surprisingly that took longer than I expected, but it was worth the wait. Enjoyed it. Must come back some time

Popped in for coffee and hubbie had a date slice. Lattes were delicious and the slice was served with butter. It was lovely and moist.

Tasty freshly cooked food & Dog Friendly! Friendly owner too! We love to take our Cocker Spaniel (Stitch) for breakfast here when we visit Cullen at the weekend. The breakfast menu has plenty choice. One day we will try the award winning Cullen skink.

Great food and friendly service prices are great but cafe is on small side . I will certainly use this restaurant again when I’m in Cullen .

Having visited Cullen several times a year for the past 25 years, it was great to find a dog friendly cafe that serves decent food! Two breakfast sandwiches and a cheese toastie, all served quickly and efficiently, everything was fresh and good quality, can’t wait to visit again with the dog. very well priced.

We found this wee Gem while visiting Cullen well worth the visit to Lilys Kitchen very freshly cooked food with Great service from the owner Lynne, will return when we next visit Cullen.

Went in this morning to have a Breakfast, we like to try different places so we picked here.

If it's the best cullen skink you're after, look no further than Lily's Kitchen where Lynne Watson is the 2018 Cullen Skink World Champion.

This os realy The best a ever had friendly woman also Not to busy and you her making al food, good also for breakfast and not expensive

Visited this establishment again and confirmed it is still the best place for a breakfast (see photos).

As we entered Lily's Kitchen the proprietor didn't even say hello . We asked if she served breakfast and sat down but there was a cold draught so I shut the door. Without saying a word the owner immediately left her frying pan to come out to open it again. We therefore moved to a different table out of the draught and I temporarily placed my handbag on a chair to the side of our table. Again the owner promptly came to move the bag and pointedly plonked it down on the seating bench next to me. She was extremely curt whilst taking our food order which was of average quality and price when it arrived. We had chosen to eat here because of favourable reviews but our whole experience was poor and we certainly would not return to Lily's Kitchen.

This is a small cafe with a few tables inside and a couple more outside. We opted for the baked potatoes with tuna topping, which was very nice, followed by a mug of coffee with a shared slice of home-made gluten free carrot cake. It was a nice lunch and the staff were nice and friendly. There is no toilet but the public toilets are quite close.

Per sole 7.5 sterline un ottima zuppa di pesce e patate un tramezzino enorme e patatine... Posto piccolino ma vale la deviazione!

We made a special effort to get to Cullen before Lily's stopped serving at 3:30 so we could taste their amazing World Champion (2018) Cullen Skink. Let's just say, we were not disappointed. Lily's is a charming little place, only 5 or 6 tables, with friendly service and a nice small menu. I would definitely go back to try the burgers and other choices. All we had that day though was the Skink and some good coffee.

I love it here. Quite small so usually quiet and peaceful-a great place to have breakfast and read your newspaper. Food always first class.

Staff were friendly and service reasonably quick given how busy they were. The three coffees were all lukewarm. The Cullen skink was really disappointing. No real taste and mostly liquid as opposed to lovely fish. The two jacket potatoes were cold. Might have just been an off day but we were all really disappointed.

Went there to avoid the non a la carte offerings in The Seafield Arms across the road where we were staying. Very simple and straightforward with only about 8/10 chairs. I was very pleased with my breakfast as was my wife who has gluten intolerance. I had my pic taken with owner who was last year’s cullenskink winner. Does it get any better!

While others may wax lyrical about the Cullen Skink, I had the lentil broth and it was world class. A great wee traditional café run by a local lady who is justifiably proud of her establishment. Delighted we found it and made very welcome. Highly recommended.

Wow that was a terrible experience!!!! Horrible atmosphere people were scared to speak,the slowest service ever and a lot of pinging from the microwave!!! Not a great experience and not even busy at the time

N’hésitez pas, arrêtez vous ! Des plats simple mais super bon. Baguels frais moelleux et à tomber ! Panini bien garnis.

My husband and I had a lovely lunch he chose the fish and chips and I chose ham sandwiches beautifully presented and delicious reasonably priced

Was stopped in Cullen and popped in here for lunch as it’s dog friendly! Had the chilli baked potato it was piping hot and fresh! Plenty off filling and the cheese on top finished it off! Will definitely be back as the Cullen skink looked and smelt lovely. Very responsible.

The place is small - only three or four tables - so get there early. We went for lunch and the place was full by 12.30pm. The atmosphere is very friendly and the food of the highest quality - especially the Cullen Skink (World Championship winner 2018!) which is a kind of soup based on smoked haddock and potatoes and definitely tastes a lot better than it sounds - a meal in a bowl.

Lovely fresh food prepared to order. We were in for a quick lunch and were impressed with the service and quality of what we had. The staff were all very pleasant and attentive

The staff at Lily's kitchen were very friendly and helpful, and we were lucky enough to sit outside and have breakfast. The food and service were great - would definitely go back and recommend them.

Had lunch here today, I had Cullen skink and hubby had split pea and ham. Both were lovely, but I must say her Cullen skink was very tasty and she is a worthy champion. Good luck defending your title later in the year 😄

A great local cafe, small, warm and comfortable.

Lovely cafe with traditional interior on the high street opposite the antiques’ centre. Great choice of breakfasts, lunches and snacks including the award winning Cullen Skink, all very reasonably priced.

We popped up to Cullen for a little drive on mayday and went to this lovely cafe. Small but pleasurable and good homely food.

Best beans on toast in miles. Great place always stop here when going through.loverly staff. Hugh menu traditional fry ups and vege fys. Coffee tea . A proper cafe.

Another family visit by ourselves for a late breakfast at Lily's Kitchen. Not disappointed. I had a 9 piece breakfast, with brown toast, a vanilla milkshake (instead of tea, or coffee) and it was splendid. Still the best and value for money.

That’s what I googled and that, I believe is what we got! In a small, bright and friendly setting. I’m from Devon but I intend to return.

Day trip with my good lady and Hugo our Labrador Wonderful scenery watched gamers diving for fish. Beautiful walk along the beach to the harbour and into the town. Stopped for a drink at Lillies Cafe which was very nice. Vegetarian options and some Gluten free options also, although a little limited (Gluten free). However the Cullen skink is Gluten free served with GF oatcakes. Nice experience. Friendly lady behind the counter and Hugo was allowed in too. For once he was well behaved. It is a small establishment but worth a visit.

Cullen Skink, that lovely potato soup with smoked haddock, is Lily's specialty. They do, after all, hold the world championship title for 2018. I just had a bowl of the soup and an Americano. The coffee was great and I was mystified by the brown cube that was set along with my coffee. It was "tablet," she said it was a bit of a sweet for the coffee. YUM! I want this at home. I thought it was brown sugar, but it was a bit of sweet, somewhat like fudge, that was just perfect with coffee.

Enjoyed a generous portion of hearty local speciality - Cullen Skink aka smoked haddock and potato soup. Friendly service and good value for money. Well used by locals - will visit again when back in Cullen.

Lily's Kitchen was recommended to me by a colleague for its famous Cullen Skink a delicious smoked fish soup. I was not disappointed. I did miss out on the last piece of cake though! Thank you for a nice lunch

Popped in today for a light lunch. I had Cullen skink and sandwich combo , very enjoyable. Had to take part of my sandwich home as I couldn't finish it. BLT on fresh local brown bread, too delicious to waste. Hubby had 5 item all day veggie breakfast and coffee, which he enjoyed. Service good, and, though busy, the owner had a friendly word for us. Will return it we are in the area, and would recommend this cafe.

Lily's is our favorite restaurant on the Moray Coast. The food is wonderful. I especially like it that she has a different freshly made soup every day. We always feel very welcome here and never rushed even though the café is small. My favorite sandwich is the Ham Salad.

We were in Cullen and came across Lily's Kitchen. On our first visit it was so busy we couldn't get a table. We were more fortunate the second time and popped in for a snack. The menu was varied and prices reasonable. We had soup of the day and it was excellent. Would definitely return here again.

Popped in on a cold winter afternoon while travelling along the coast. My partner and I both ordered the Cullen Skink and received a very generous portions that warmed us to our bones (we even asked for more bread to help us mop up every last drop). The owner was incredibly pleasant and we'll worth a stop for a quick bite.

My wee lad and I had a fantastic snack lunch here today. Great freshly prepared fare and pleasant surroundings and service. Happily go back any future time we are passing for a repeat!!! Highly recommend the fried eggs rolls.......

My In-Laws were up for a long weekend, to visit my wife and I in Lossiemouth. The weather was superb so we took them for a drive, ending up in Cullen. We were drawn in to Lily’s Kitchen by the award winning Cullen Skink Soup on offer.

Came here after reading that the owner had won the 2018 Cullen Skink Trophy.

We visited this kitchen several times in January, as it's the best. The owner, Lynne, has recently become the Cullen Skink World Champion! I reckon she should also be the "9 piece breakfast (well done), brown toast, with tea, for £7.30, World Champion"!! Excellent.

Stopped off for a bacon roll and was not disappointed. Great bacon in a roll. I’m planning my next excuse to stop off and get another one! The Cullen Skink? Perfection in a bowl!

We stopped by yesterday whilst looking for a bowl of Cullen Skink for lunch. It was a bonus to note that the cafe had received the 2018 award for the best Cullen Skink. It was the best we had ever tasted. Freshly made daily and accompanied with a half sandwich and salad freshly made with local bread for a total of £5.40. Delicious and great value. All dat breakfasts also available, loved the look of the ‘Skinny breakfast’. We will be back. Great job!

Our favourite local kitchen. Small, compact, clean and tidy. Friendly staff / owner. I ordered (as I usually do) the all day 9 piece breakfast (well done) and a pot of tea (which is part of the order). It's something else and lasts me all day. At a good price too. It's the best. Thanks Lily's Kitchen.

My wife and I stopped here when we were visiting Cullen on our bikes, we stoped for a bacon roll, lovely friendly cafe and will definitely be back.

Four of us stopped by the cafe on a wet dreich day visiting Cullen whilst holidaying in area. Two of us had the Cullen Skink and we got the last two portions of the day - and I’m very pleased that we did. It was by far the best I’ve ever tasted. All of the food was delicious, with my Mum enjoying her maple and pecan scone and my husband enjoying his all day breakfast. Small, friendly and excellent value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Arrived at Lily's kitchen after a long cycle tired and hungry and had the best bowl of cullen skink which was rich, creamy and hit the spot followed by a maple and pecan scone :) Thanks so much, will definitely be back

Been 3 times for coffee, breakfast and takeout lunch. Really good on all occasions. Fresh made delicious food. Being local its nice to have this cafe close by. Friendly staff too!

Went to this little cafe after my sons football for some lunch. We were NOT disappointed my wife and I had the Cullen skink and it was great. 9 out of 10. My son had a cheese toastie and that looked fantastic. The staff were really friendly also. No toilet due to size of the place but there is clean public toilets near by. This would definitely not stop me from going back to Lily’s kitchen. Hopefully we have football up there again soon. Would highly recommend a visit to this little gem

A great little place. friendly service by the owner, home cooked food and good coffee. Cullen skink always good here. Located just up the hill from the square it would be easy to miss it but that would be your loss.

Were visiting some friends in Scotland and wanted to experience a proper scottish breakfast and we were not dissapointed. Great food and great prices! The little girl who helped served us (who I assume is Lily herself!) was the perfect little hostess! 😊😊

Great breakfast, very reasonably priced. Went with a few friends for a fry up and were all very happy. Would recommend.

I had been told about this cafe by friends who had had an excellent lunch so six of us decided to give it a try. We had an excellent lunch, enormous burgers with bacon and cheese and home cooked chips for the boys and wonderful Cullen skink ( smoked haddock, cream and potato soup) and a great “skinny” all day breakfast. Everything was freshly cooked and inexpensive for the quality and quantity we devoured. I thoroughly recommend this cafe

Very busy place, stopped by for lunch/snack, plenty to choose from, we had panini which was just a treat(bacon, Brie and cranberry) with a side of coleslaw and crisps, and a big softie with bacon, egg and sausage, pot of tea, everything freshly cooked while you wait, and very reasonably priced, very friendly staff

Locale piccolo, ma caratteristico e familiare. Piatti ottimi soprattutto la soup cullen skink e le patate ripiene. Una tappa da non perdere

We visit Lily's every year when we're in the area on holiday and it's always lovely. It's consistent, the service is lovely and the food is fresh and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend it.

Stopped by for lunch with hubbie & 2 kids (5 & 1). Good variety of options including a kids lunch box. Cracking milkshakes! Quality & quantity also very good. Staff very friendly.

Posticino piccolo e pulito. È come essere nella cucina della famiglia he gestisce il locale. Cullen Skink davvero ottima e generose porzioni. Super raccomandato

I am a big fan of milkshakes and have drank my fair share of rank ones and delicious ones throughout the years.

Haben bei unserer Durchreise einen Stopp in Cullen gemacht und sind bis heute begeistert. Eine tolle (noch) untouristische Stadt. Vor allem Lily´s Kitchen hat unseren Aufenthalt aufgewertet. Einer der besten Burger auf unserem Schottlandtrip. Unerwartet in solchem Ambiente. Die Kartoffel mit Baked Beans und Sträukase war dazu leider ein Kontrastprogramm. Trotzdem, netter Service und gutes Essen. Gerne wieder.

The place is amazing. We had the Cullen Skink and my daughters had a Burger and a breakfast (yes they serve breakfast all day). Magical place, simple and delicious. Like having the best meal of the week in your mom’s house.

Although this little cafe is tiny and looks quite basic don't walk past as you will be missing a treat. The food is great. The owner runs the place single handedly and somehow finds the time to be sociable as well as cook, wait on table and serve with a cheery disposition. We enjoyed our visit and would have visited again if we had been passing through.

Locale piccino e senza pretese, con pochi posti a sedere.. Ma pulito e con ottima cucina! La cullen skink era buonissima e avrei fatto volentieri il bis e il tris. Anche gli altri piatti erano buonissimi. Bello anche il paese per un giro post pranzo.

Really enjoyed our Sunday breakfast at Lily's Kitchen. Food was freshly cooked and delicious! Hard to choose what to have as the menu is big, and everything else that others were having looked and smelt good too. Brilliant value for money and big bonus is that we could take our dog in - its so nice to find places that let you do this! Lynn (Lily's Mum) is really friendly and does a fab job! Thank you for a lovely breakfast.

Lily's kitchen cafe in Cullen is small and perfect! Lily's mum Lynn cooked for us and was friendly and welcoming. Having seen that she was a finalist in the Cullen Skink championships, I had to try it, and I'm very glad I did! Absolutely delicious! My vegetarian husband was well catered for too, with a hearty 'breakfast' with coffee and toast included in the price. Could not have asked for better!

We were in Cullen for the day. Chose here for its range on menu and prices for the family. All enjoyed what we chose. Cullen Skink was very good. Only downside is there are no toilets on the premises. Nearest public toilets are in the square and thankfully are ok!

Four of us stopped here for lunch after having been walking along The Bin feature. We parked out in the Main Street (free parking) and sat in this small, quaint restaurant. Nice and cosy. Our meals were good value and excellent (my snack was like a main meal). Friendly and efficient staff. Clean and tidy. Dog friendly. We find the place a wee gem.

Lovely cullen skink in this little cafe, don't be fooled in thinking it will just be okay, the soup was just delicious. The scones looked good but we had no room as the soup portion was more than enough.

Everytime I visit the burger is great! Cute little cafe with a very homely feel. Reasonably priced with a large variety on the menu.

Went for late lunch, was lucky to get a seat, soup and snadwich were delicious, unfortunately no cullen skink on offer that day. Basic, fresh,delicious food, seemed pricy but think Cullen is overall.

After being out for a New Year's walk in Cullen, we visited Lily's for lunch.

We were looking on a Sunday noon for a restaurant to grap a sandwich or have a soup.

Went to try Cullen Skink. We were served a bowl with two oatcakes out of a packet. The soup with thin with some potatoes and smoked fish in it. A little disappointing as my mums is better and she is not from Cullen. Waitress/cook was run off her feet and could of done with a hand. Reasonably priced.

Well I was just out for a stroll just up the street from the Town Centre of Cullen....and I saw a wee sign on the sidewalk....so I went in. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality selection of really excellent fresh food. And free WiFi by the way. Nice little place...friendly service...just perfect....I recommend you take the same stroll and discover this pleasure...for yourself!

Good food, in a nice environment with friendly staff and was very refreshing that they make dogs welcome. Would certainly go there again.

I popped in for a late lunch and had a lovely cheese and onion toastie with delicious seeded brown bread, no cheap loaf here! Excellent, friendly service. I will definitely return and the wifi is great too!

On a Sunday afternoon we'd all but given up hope of eating Cullen Skink in Cullen, but then we found Lily's up the hill from the car park. £6 for soup and oatcakes, and lots of it. A friendly family cafe with lots of Lily's pictures on the walls. Strongly recommend.

Cosy, friendly, dogs welcome :) Great skink + sandwich deal. And convenient location in Cullen. Give it a go!

Lily's kitchen, run by Lily's Mum is fantastic

On my own so I decided to have Cullen Skink for lunch but they'd sold out! Thankfully they are open tonight till 8pm and tomorrow morning - plus they're happy to have dogs in so Phoebe and I will definitely be back 🙂

We ate at Lily's Kitchen and it was very quaint and yummy! We absolutely loved everything we had. We had the Cullen skink and it was delicious, the cheese used on their toastie was awesome! Although we were full, we continued to eat. If we are ever in Cullen again, we will eat there again!

3 of us had a fine stop off here for lunch. Friendly and helpful staff. Fairly small and tight surroundings but cosy. Clean and tidy. A lovely lunch was had by all and at a good price. Dog friendly too.

Visited cullen in July. Beautiful little town and wanted to try cullen skink. We chose lilys, lovely little cafe with delicious cullen skink and amazing sandwiches. Staff were friendly and prices reasonable. Definitely worth a visit.

We had our first Cullen Skink here right after a nice round of Golf, and it was just unbelievable fantastic and astonishingly refreshing! Though we tried other Skinks, this was the best we had in Scotland! Our experience was more then determined. Service is great and very friendly. After the first visit (the day before we just had some scones - marvelous!) they recognised us! We'll come back!!!