Lily's Restaurant and Tea Rooms in Torbay

Have visited several times in the past and always enjoyed but visited yesterday and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Cafe was quite empty carpets were dirty whole place very untidy ordered food surprised by being asked to pay before food was served Food was OK but nowhere near the quality it use to be Will definitely not be back

on a wet windy Saturday morning decided a nice breakfast would be in order, we popped into lily's as looked traditional, spelt strongly of paint , however ordered our breakfast and 2 coffees, service was quick and direct, never ordered food in a Cafe seated with only 5 other people and been given the bill and asked to pay before we've even eaten, thought this was really odd , we may have wanted more coffee, food? food was ok, service ok but direct, Old fashioned.

Seems like a nice little place with plenty of good options on the menu. I had the home made quiche, which came out with generous portions and a simple salad. The service was prompt and polite.

We stopped here earlier on the year and again this week while visiting the area on holiday. What a breakfast, we paid £20 for two big breakfasts (good quality bacon and sausages), chips for hubby ( choice of skinny or chunky) and a j20 and a tea. Amazing value!! The lady who runs it is lovely and remembered us from last time

Came back to see if it had reopened was closed on our last visit it had under new ownership but happily the full English breakfast was great the service was good so overall glad we popped by too see it had reopened .

We came across this little gem on our last day on our way to the zoo Staff are so friendly and chatty if we weren’t in such a rush could of sat there all day! Breakfast was 10/10 and the lady even packed up a scone for us to take with us Would return if I visited Devon again

Great food, enough choice, prices very good and Latte amazing. Would call in again when in the area.

Absolutely fabulous food and the customer experience was outstanding. From the moment you arrive you made to feel so welcome it’s so untrue. The lady who is front of house is an absolute credit to the business and don’t change. Is a credit to see good old fashion customer service skills. Everyone is made to feel welcome and nothing is to much trouble.

We wanted a good breakfast after staying at the Premier Inn the night before and did not want a wetherspoons type offering. We chose a large and small full English and the quality and size of of the portions was fantastic. It filled us up for the whole day. Don't be put off by the "twee" decoration this is a gem of a place and the service was welcoming and friendly. We will recommend and return!

This was our second visit and both times loved the food, the cosy atmosphere and the friendly service. They have a lovely Christmas menu and everything is reasonably priced.

This delightful tea rooms was a fab find. We had lunch. Traditional fare but very well done. I opted for ham egg and chips. Superb home made chips. Hubby opted for a hot gluten free sandwich bacon and brie. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed. Friendly and attentive service.

back street cafe that did a great cream tea and very tasty, great service and alice in wonderland theme

Disappointing. The waitress appeared totally disinterested, having to be reminded that a cup and saucer usually accompany a pot of tea. She seemed more interested in chatting to a couple of people she knew rather than people who were waiting to be served. The food, when it finally arrived, was at the best very average. Nothing like as good as it was under the previous owner. Won’t be going back.

Excellent breakfast, very friendly service, relaxed atmosphere. Georgia and Grace were most helpful. Will be back soon!

Rude disinterested staff. Slow snails pace service. Staff openly laughing and gossiping about customers. Unsavoury looking kitchen in need of a deep clean. Food not great. Small portions for the price. Lacking atmosphere. An unwelcoming and uncomfortable feel. Dismal. Hated it. I wouldn't go again.

We have been to Lily's a few times and had even written a glowing review about our positive experiences (now removed) but everything changed on our last visit. We had a poor welcome with an unfriendly glare from behind the counter from one of the staff, who we later discovered was the owner's daughter. She appeared disinterested and clearly did not want to be there. The service was slow despite there being only a handful of customers. We were disappointed with our order as it was not what we expected. The owner's daughter said the coffee comes in a small cup with the tea cake but we explained we had the tea cake and coffee last time and the coffee was served in a mug. She said she would charge us for a larger coffee. One staff member said later that she always serves the coffee in mugs. We waited ages for our tea cakes. They were served separately and some time apart, the first slightly over done and the second was burnt (we suspect deliberately). The staff were in the kitchen with the door open discussing us in a derogatory manner and in turn popping their head out to glare at us. When the owner's daughter and another member of staff left one said, "you've been told" and the owner's daughter angrily rolled her eyes at us. We were given a replacement tea cake and coffee after the other two staff left and the owner decided we did not have to pay, but this did not amend the awful experience we encountered. The owner knowing what was going on kept herself in the kitchen and left the remaining waitress to apologise for what was the worst experience we have ever had. It was abusive and hostile, and needless to say we will not be returning. We were later approached by a couple who had been at Lily's. They said their meal was awful and the portions small but having seen what they did they decided not to say anything. None of this makes good business sense. They have lost our custom and that of our friends and family, as well as the two customers who witnessed their unprofessional approach and the tirade of disdain, hostility, and rudeness towards us. They like us will never go back.

Sorry but the wait was far to long expensive for what we had the staff very friendly not vegetarian friendly which is surprising these days.

The staff are friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the food is delicious.

My daughter and I popped in today for lunch. I had the Lasagne and garlic bread and my daughter had the barbecue chicken panini. The food was delicious and the service excellent we will definitely be returning soon thank you

A friendly welcome is guaranteed at all times together with an excellent and efficient service. We love Lily's.

Friendly, attentive, and welcoming staff. A hassle free relaxing pit stop with speedy efficient service and comfortable seating. We really enjoyed our time at Lily's. We'll be back again soon, and will be recommending Lily's to our friends and family.

Me and my mum came here for lunch recently and had a roast dinner. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious you could really tell it was made with love and care. Definitely one of the best meals I think I've ever had and was a very reasonable price. We will be back ☺️

We visited while on holiday. We were recommended by a family member who has her meal there regular. The young lady who took our order was very polite.we had a roast dinner which we enjoyed.we would recommend.

Very close but comfortable seating and tables. The attendants were very efficient and will assist to every whim and need. There is a set menu for "incidentals" and a daily updated menu for lunch. Be aware, there are many seats required for lunch...be quick or book.My favourite lunch is lamb. Very nice. While my anti-lunch (if you can call it that, is toasted teacake.

Came here with my cousins for lunch. We were offered a set menu to choose from that seems a bit much for lunch so the lady gave us a lighter bites menu . should have been given to us straight away I think. I had ham sandwich with a handfull of chips ( tiny ) and my cousins had a ham salad. Was ok ... nothing special. I think the clientele they are looking for are OAPs that spend lots for little portions. I wouldn’t go again. The service was very good hence the average rating.

Was in area and had been to Lily’s a few years ago, I thought it was good then, well it was even better this time. We had a cream tea, it was top notch and only cost £5.00. I throughly recommeded it

We were looking for somewhere to have lunch near Debenhams and found Lily's Vintage Tea-Rooms. There is seating inside and outside. There are comfortable chairs and well spaced tables. The menu has breakfast, light lunch and usual tea room produce. We elected to have a crab and avocado salad and hot chocolate to drink. The salad was beautifully presented, delicious, and as good as if not better than any other we have had. The hot chocolate was in a tall glass and very tasty. I saw someone having tea from a china tea pot with a strainer to catch the tea leaves. The tea rooms have only recently opened and seemed very popular. We would certainly go back again

Visited Lily's while on a trip to Paignton. My wife and I had a roast dinner. The meals were very good value for money. Good selection of tasty vegetables. The roast beef came with a nice home made Yorkshire Pudding. Super food and friendly staff. Give it a try.

Enjoyed a traditional roast dinner, which was home cooked and followed by a great cup of coffee. Comfortable and pleasant surroundings with excellent service.

Stumbled across Lily's and was so glad that we did. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was fresh and plentiful and the whole meal was reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend going here.

Table we were given was wonky and wobbly. Very clicky atmosphere and whilst food was ok, it's nothing to shout about. Number 10 opposite is far better.

Popular with locals, staff friendly, polite and helpful with menus, tables may be booked in advance but tables are available , try to arrive for noon.

good atmosphere breakfast was hot well cooked and service was very good .you could have cooked breakfast or tea cakes coffee . I went full English which was cooked just the way i like it .

Had a warm welcome and nice table, just had a quick sandwich lunch and scones, all lovely a personal opinion is I would of liked the scones warm but they were still nice!

Called for lunch on a day trip to paignton.

Really pleasant food and great service. All staff were very welcoming and attentive. Could do with some music as it was sometimes too quiet.

We popped in for lunch after shopping in Paignton, and it was lovely. There is something rather nice about traditional tea rooms, and this fits the bill perfectly with very friendly staff and a charming atmosphere. Our food was excellent and beautifully cooked. We shall return!

Restaurant a little dated like a step back into the 80's. But cannot fault the food. Came in with friends and had an excellent breakfast and a good price too. Will be back and would definitely recommend 😁😁😉😁

We visited for a simple lunch on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised by how good this place is. It's from a time gone by but not "olde-worlde" with low beams and waitresses in cloth caps more like something out of the recent past - 60's/70's/80's perhaps - when service and value for money were expected.

after trying many other restaurants over the years for a decent roast meal, we finally hit the jackpot here, tasted like home made, had to wait a while but believe me when I say it was excellent, we even had a pud and a pot of tea to wash it all down, we were well and truly stuffed, the place was packed, the only problem was it was dear

Smiley friendly staff. Served lunches as well as cream teas. Scones were lovely and light and served with jam and cream in separate pots enabling you to take as much or as little as you wanted. Prices were good. Nice to see a typical tearoom rather than these chain coffee shops which have sprung up everywhere you turn. Would recommend for a decent cuppa with decent prices.

My wife and I visit this restaurant/tea room as often as we can.

We called in for a coffee to escape the blizzard conditions and sub zero temperatures of Storm Emma. We were very impressed that the staff were ringing round their regular (and possibly elderly) clientèle to assure them that they were open if they wanted a...

We went in here with an air of slightly smug irony (all the chintz, patterned carpet, blue rinses and doilies) and left with our tails between our legs, having been reminded of the importance of good old-fashioned quality and service. You won't find cutting edge...

This restaurant is top quality in every possible way.The atmosphere is very relaxing and friendly,the food is top quality and served by Imagen and Ashton who are efficient friendly and very caring for their customers which makes this place a 5 star establishment.There is another...

Called in to lilys restaurant on 23/10/2017.what a gem to find.five of us had breakfast,absolutely amazing.the cleanliness and the staff were brilliant.very polite and attentive.the breakfasts were freshly cooked ,whow, what a breakfast,piping hot and served on very hot plates also.can only very highly recommend,absolutely...

Popped in here on our travels. Lovely efficient staff. Food was great, ham eggs and chips, plaice and chips and lamb roast. All cooked beautifully. Thank you .

Excellent lunch .. quality, well cooked and nicely presented .. all served by friendly staff .. most enjoyable and will go again

We were in need of a snack so called into the tea room. The two cream teas we had were really excellent. Good service from friendly staff, reasonable prices and a nice environment.

A clean, extremely pleasant location. The breakfast is excellent, nicely presented and cooked. Service is very good and professional. It is friendly without being intrusive. Highly recommend.

We have been using this establishment over a long period now and recommend it for the senior citizens, as it is quiet and very friendly.

Had a cream tea whilst on a break from the hassles of life. Warm welcome and seated immediately. Full of the older generation so knew it was good. Waitress took our order straight away and within minutes our cream tea arrived. It was delicious! The staff were fabulous and ordered taxi's for their regular customers. Will definitely be back.

This restaurant is home from home.The food is superb and plentiful and at reasonable prices.The chef is not frightened to show his face and speak to his customers.

Visited today with 4 friends for lunch on a day out to Paignton. We came across this lovely little restaurant by chance and were blown away. Two of us had the roast lamb, two had fish and one had lasagne. Every meal was divine, liked the extra gravy provided plus portions were all very good. We enjoyed a variety of desserts which went down very well. My warm cherry chocolate brownie with coffee ice cream was lovely and guey.Had decaf coffee which came In a small pot with separate extra hot water and hot milk and was enough for 2 cups. My lunch consisting of 2 courses plus a large glass of wine and coffee came to £20.05 , Definitely recommend a visit !!!!

Our company office is on the same road and i eat here for breakfast when i can as its the best place i have found in the area so far. Friendly waiting staff who are very attentive. Good quality ingredients and great value for money. Mainly an older age group clientele, not really suitable for children.

My wife and I have been having lunch here for just over 12 months once a week and I coffee 2 or 3 mornings a week.The food is fantastic ***** (5) star, freshly cooked and prepared using where possible local produce, and freshly caught fish from day boats operating from Brixham 5 miles away. My personal favourites in roast are lamb or pork others are when on menu braised liver a dish to die for, or steak and kidney pie. Being on a large number of medicinal drugs I am banned from certain foods which are with me selected dish an alteration is no problem, this is appreciated.All the staff are wonderful friendly and enquire about our health again not many places do that, nothing is too much trouble for them. In fact it seems that customers and staff are one big happy family.It is also noticeable that Chef walks around to check how customers are enjoying their order.At busy times prior booking may be advisable.

Called in for breakfast today Server was very friendly nothing was to much trouble Food was great very tasty & piping hot Would highly recommend

Took my 12 and 14 year old children (as my daughter's also a Lily). Felt quite out of place as we were by far the youngest customer in there. Having said that, the staff were lovely and demonstrated good community spirit towards their regulars. Prices were reasonable and food well presented. Would visit again, but would take my mum and not the children.

How people rave about this place is beyond me empty un welcoming. waitress was more interested in her phone than serving. We got as far as the door an turned round an went across the road.

This is the second visit to this tea room restaurant. Very friendly staff always willing to accommodate. Very caring staff who enjoy their work . The food is outstanding. It is popular with the older generation as quoted in someone else's review , but that's not a negative . The restaurant is kept scrupulously clean and tidy . Worth a visit . Good value for money

Went today with my mum and young son. The place had an uncomfortable feel of a private members cafe which requires you to be over the age of 75. The staff weren't very friendly and they have no high chairs available - apparently you aren't meant to be able to go for a coffee if you have a child in tow.We try to support local businesses where possible, and decided to visit this place after it significantly improved its hygiene rating, however we weren't made to feel welcome at all so didn't even order in the end and went to a cafe in town where the food is good and the service friendly. Oh and children are allowed to be seen!!

We had lunch in here yesterday, it was almost full and several tables were reserved. It was like a trip back in time and reminded us of somewhere like Betty's in York, althoughj not as grand. The tearoom is elegant and cosy and if the ambience is important you will be satisfied . The food and service is good, lovely crunchy chips and good salad garnish with our main course. We shall visit again.

I was lucky this morning and decided to pop into Lily's for breakfast. I was not disappointed.Friendly, fast waitress table service and offered drinks straight away and swiftly received a great real coffee served as you like from very hot coffee and milk jugs, I had mine half milk and half coffee. Ordered the Lily's big breakfast at £7.95 + 50p for extra hash browns, including drink, fruit juice, toast and marmalade. Nice to have a set table with table cloth and napkins. Breakfast arrived looking great on nice oval plate with the best butchers sausages and tasty bacon along with fried slice, hash browns, grilled tomato and small portions of beans and mushrooms. Coffee was so nice I had another, great price for all that quality food and drink. Nice touch was the Chef came out and asked how my meal was. Also available fresh cakes displayed in window if you just want a snack or cream tea. Definitely the best place to eat breakfast in Paignton town centre. Must try, recommended.

Mr Andy Crocker I hope I got the name right is one bloody good chef.We go here regularly and always for an English roast.Great menu choice of meats with roast potatoes and 4 veg.I'm American but if you don't like English traditional roast meals you must be dead.Two courses for £12 is I feel very good value.It caters more for the aged challenged and I absolutely love this place.A touch of real old England as us Americans just love.More Miss Marple than Modern and all the better for it.No fancy food here just the very best of old England.

Been here for lunch twice this week and cannot speak more highly.The waitresses are very welcoming and aim to make your visit memorable which they do.The food is delicious and plentiful and the menu is varied something to please every palet.Now we have found this wonderful restaurant and will use it regularly.Its charm takes me back to how things used to be years ago.I must say compliments to the Chef who circulates round the tables asking if customers have enjoyed their food which is a nice touch.

Cream tea, yummy fresh scone, cream and jam for mom. and buttered toast for me. The tea was beautiful. Friendly staff and the place was spotless.

Excelent little restaurant staff brilliant homely atmosphere we ony had tea and cakes but the main meals they were bringing out looked really nice wished we hadn't had such a big breakfast would definately visit again

Went in and found a traditional tea rooms, took me back in time to the 50's very quaint and pleasing courteous staff. Plumped for cream tea and jam, very Moorish beautifully baked scones. Hot meals coming from kitchen also looked appetising. Very clean

Very pleasant place, booking a table is best as lunch-time gets rather busy, loved by my Aunt who can no longer go when on our visits to her but still a family tradition

Visited today; the scones were delicious, could tell they were fresh and also homemade. Friendly polite staff, great atmosphere. Would recommend and return :)

I'm not one for writing reviews or writing in general so excuse the bluntness. the chef came round and spoke to every table. the waitresses seemed to know everyone by name. our food was gorgeous even though it was a simple baked potato. really really impressed with this place and would definitely recommend this understated restaurant for anyone visiting the area.

We have eaten at Lily's on a couple of occasions. We stay in Dawlish but take a trip to Paignton just for lunch at Lily's. We have always been met by warm and friendly staff who bend over backwards to serve us exactly what we want. We usually have the three course lunch which is freshly cooked and very tasty. The menu is very varied and caters for everyone's taste. The food is very well presented and is piping hot. We also meet a lot of locals there who are always willing to share their life experiences and knowledge of the area. We will be coming again but regrettably not until June next year. Can't wait.

My wife has visited this Restaurant and Tea Rooms several times with her friend, but this was only my second, each time I received a very warm welcome from all the staff, and the chef. It seems like an oasis to escape from the hustle and bustle in the town.

Old fashioned tea room, lovely friendly customer service, very clean, toilets exceptionally clean, what was lovely you could see right into the kitchen and that was very clean.I had a chicken roast which was absolutely gorgeous, big crispy roasties mmm big pieces if chicken with no fat on and delicious stuffing and carrots in little star like shapes with swede and cabbage and gravy, all fresh ingredients and very yummy.Only downside i personally would have liked more gravy and i could have asked for more but it was sooooo delicious i just had to tuck in and eat it.You can have two courses for £12 so couldnt resist the baileys bread and butter pudding with cream , now that was naughty but seriously delicious.What i thought was lovely the chef came out and went round every table in person to say hello and how was your food, i thought that was a nice friendly touch, and this tea room has alot of regular customers but you can see why for the old fashioned charm the food speaks volumes.Pure delicious

Old fashioned tea room that peculiarly had reserved signs up on a lot of table (because they get very busy at lunch so they keep those tables free so they don't fill up with 'coffee' drinkers) the waitresses were warm and welcoming, the food was perfect.

Just dropped in for a meal at this restaurant in Paignton with my Wife. The time was a little before two in the afternoon.We noticed it on the way past and it looked welcoming and had a friendly smile from the chef inside as we walked past the window. We entered the restaurant to find it an attractive place. We waited, briefly to be seated and with a friendly greeting we were offered the choice of two tables. We chose our table and were immediately handed the menus. The menus offered a nice range of fare. I chose gammon steak and my wife chose plaice. Our orders were taken as quickly as we were ready. i.e. the staff were quick to recognise that we had made our decisions. The restaurant was a little under half full and as people left the restaurant their places were immediately taken by incoming customers. Our meals were served in good time, about ten minutes. My gammon steak was very enjoyable, served with pineapple and a cheese sauce with a mixture of veg plus potatoes. One of the most enjoyable meals I've had in sometime. My Wife says that she couldn't better it. We had deserts. I had Apple pie and custard whilst my wife had Apple and raspberry crumble. Very enjoyable meal, good service and nice surroundings. Hope to visit again in the near future.

Three adults visited on a Saturday lunchtime. We all selected a main and dessert from the lunchtime menu - £12 for 2 courses, £15 for 3. Service was friendly. The mains (turkey roast and 2 steak and mushroom pies) were piping hot and adequate in size. Vegetables a little we'll do me for my taste but suited my mother so it's a matter of personal preference. Desserts were also piping hot and delicious (2 Baileys bread and butter puddings and one crumble). Table by the window is best if you are reserving a table. I wound definitely return!

Always wanted to go into Lilly's ,and went today for lunch with friends . The staff were friendly and we were soon given menus . The choice was excellent you can have a light lunch, jacket pots or omelette salad etc., or a fresh fish dish ,or roast. A very varied menus . The service was quick, and the food delicious. I will certainly be going again well done Lilly's. See you soon.

This is a wonderful little find, have had a tradional lunch and afternoon tea here. A little like stepping back in time but worth a visit food is always good value and wholesome. Lots of tables always reserved and always busy

I travelled with a Canadian to Devon this year and he just had to sample Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding. Tucked away in the shopping area we found (the very busy) Lily's. It's a very busy place favoured by locals and tourists alike. Value for money as the food is excellent,beautufully presented and served by delightful waitresses. No stone is left unturned-- there is a licence for an alcoholic beverage and the tea is served in a pot.My friend advised that in all his trips to the UK that dinner rated best in his opinion.Canadians love their beef!I myself had an excellent fish dish and would advise that it too ranked No1 for me.I'd advise anyone to visit Lily's when in Paignton.

Living in the City of Bath, we are used to a choice of modern cuisine, plenty of 'fusion' and 'with-a-twist', lots of variation on the tapas theme and of course the usual anglicised ethnics, Thai, 'Indian', Chinese, West Indian etc. Here in Paignton on a flying visit we were delighted to find Lily's, a restaurant out of time where quality food is cooked, presented and served just as it should be. We both had the zingily-fresh prawn cocktail to start, followed by excellent grilled plaice. Mine was accompanied by the traditional chips and peas which were as good as they could be. My wife is on a low-fat diet so instead had baby potatoes and veg; carrots, mashed swede, cabbage, peas, all perfectly cooked and delicious. From the extensive dessert menu I chose Bailey's bread pudding with clotted cream which was superb. Moby had chocolate brownie (so much for the fat-free diet) which she loved, but proved too much for her. We each had a refreshing glass of the house dry white, and I would have had another had I not been driving. The service was warm, friendly, attentive and efficient, and the bill when it came was cheeringly reasonable. Sincerely, I cannot remember the last time I ate such a good lunch! Paignton has always stood in the shadow of her more glamorous sister Torquay, but Lily's is more than enough reason alone to pay a visit. It's a good step from Bath but we shall be making the effort.

Would highly recommend this restaurant for lunch.It's a pity it isn't open evenings. Food was tasteful and waiting time was minimal. Good food and great comfortable eating

We arrived and didnt make the best impression with a 3mth old screaming her head off because she was hungry, 2 adults and children in tow. The waitresses were amazing the couldnt do enough to accommodate us and a pram. They were very considerate to the point of asking how much squash would we like for the children so they were too strong. We ordered a jacket potato, and 3 rounds of sandwiches, the food arrived very quickly and was of a lovely presentation and quality. There were lots of locals in there who all went quiet when we walked in but went back to their meals once we had sat down. Overall a lovely tearoom with exceptional staff and service. Thank you.

We were looking forward to visiting this tearoom but left feeling rather let down. There was no offer of a high chair for our daughter, and it felt as if we were intruding on a private club where regulars came in and expected the same table, week in week out. There was nothing special about this place, so much so that we cancelled our order of cakes, paid, and left as soon as possible. I would not recommend this place if you have very small children or even if you're a holidaymaker.

We had been looking for a café that wasn't a greasy-spoon or a Costa and fell upon Lilly's.It is quite quaint and old-fashioned. The staff were very friendly and polite and we had a lovely lunch - homemade soup and jacket potatoes - nothing fancy but very tasty and really well done.Good value for money and a great little place.

lovely old fashioned restaurant, with good old fashioned service.Right up my street - even the teenagers thought it was very RETRO.

This is a place the local aged challenged go for traditional English meals.very good value at £12 for two courses of main and desert.Some older people go here every day for lunch with although not a Carvery is exceptional.very traditional proper roast with four veg and roast potatoes exceptionally well cooked by Andy Cocker the owner.Also do lighter lunches and cakes. This is very old school English and always very busy.never seen anyone under 60 here and it's a treasure of Devon.My favourite place for lunch bar none.

always call here for breakfast before travelling home - the cafe is olde-worlde (in a good way!) & lovely - very calm & relaxing atmosphere. The large breakfast is exactly what it says - very tasty sausages & bacon, eggs, beans, tomato with a choice of hash browns or fried bread (I love the hash browns) with tea/coffee, orange juice, toast & your choice of marmalade/jam. All very reasonably priced and very tasty with excellent service.

Great scones and tea average price for the service great place to go with the grandparents as very old style home made tea cakes and scones

The chef thinks he Gordon ramsay he wants to remember its a tearoom not a Michelin star restaurant. The staff are great polite. What the staff have to put up with is disgusting he shouts an hollers swearing at them with no regard to the customers sat in the restaurant food is ok yes its fresh but warmed up in microwaves the fish an chips are made to order.the staff need a medal as big as a dutbin lid keep up the great work ladies

Delicious scones, cream and strawberry jam washed down with a better cup of tea than I ever made - and all served on proper china too!

Had coffee/tea cakes. Service not very fast. Well a teacake is a teacake, can't really say more than that. Coffee average. Big minus was the tiny toilet which didn't flush properly and was very dirty. That made me wonder what the kitchen looked like, not keen to go back again. It was quite busy being a Saturday so perhaps this was a one-off. I do feel that toilet facilities should be kept spotless, maybe this is not so important for everyone?

Lovely clean and welcoming! I always have breakfast in Lilys when visiting Paignton.Not a spot of grease on the plate, very good quality sausages and bacon, very well presented - you would be hard pressed to find a better full english, with tea, toast and a glass of juice - excellent! For the quality its good value as well. From what I've seen - lunch looks good as well!!

Had problems finding it and when we did it had closed at three o' clock so very disappointed as we had read the reviews and were really looking forward to the experience.

Good service. Good price. Lovely homemade cake. Even appealed to teenager who thought hot chocolate the best

Went for lunch and a cream tea, they were friendly (we had the buggy so found a suitable table to accommodate this). The lunch was okay ordered granary bread but got pre-sliced seeded batch, which was disappointing and would have loved butter on the bread too, so not value for money. The scones were great, warm and tasty could have done with more cream though!

Quaint inside, but the food is lovely - beautifully cooked. I always have the pan-fried liver with bacon and onions. Extra gravy if required. Fabulous vegetables - beautifully cooked. Generous portions. Excellent value as you can have two courses for £11. I have pea and mint soup to start (could have been a bit hotter, it was a bit on the lukewarm side) which was absolutely delicious, with a generous portion of bread. For a filling lunch at a reasonable price, you can't go wrong :)

Arrived at Lily's purely because of the rain! Very glad we did. Great lunch on offer, we had Baked Potato with prawns and the Tuna melt, both very good. Excellent value for money, good atmosphere inside too, nice and relaxed.

Been there so many times and after some years since we last went I am glad to say that it is as good as ever! Just make sure that you allow time to find a seat - especially at lunchtimes. Don't expect rap music in the background though (thankfully)!

Takes you back in time to have a cuppa or coffee in this lovely tea rooms.all served by very polite staff so if on holiday give them a visit you most wellcome.