The Lillies Café

4.5 ( 790 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
Alpha Garden Centre, 238 London Rd, Wickford SS12 0JX, United Kingdom
+44 1268 204100

The Lillies Café, nestled within the picturesque Alpha Garden Centre, stands out as a hidden gem in Wickford. With a commitment to detail and a warm atmosphere, the café has quickly captured the hearts of many patrons. Reviews from customers like Gary Lane highlight the stunning ambiance, emphasizing how much care has gone into crafting a delightful dining experience. The food, described as “amazing,” reflects a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Paul Ryder particularly enjoyed the Ham and Cheese Ppl Pitchman, proving that value meets quality here.

The café's unique outdoor pods provide a cozy dining experience, making it a favorite for regulars like Rachel Foley, who raves about the hygienic and inviting environment. While the service technology received mixed feedback—specifically the service cube—overall, the attentive staff has left a positive impression. Frances, one memorable server, was noted for her friendliness and efficiency, ensuring that every guest feels well cared for.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch or enjoying a family outing, The Lillies Café promises a lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and a cozy setting that makes it worth your visit. Do remember to book ahead, as this charming café has quickly become a local favorite!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Quick bite
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Lillies Café

Gary Lane
Jun 16,2025
This is the most stunning little cafe you’ll find around that’s for sure ! So much effort has gone into the smallest of details in this place and it shows! The food is amazing also and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. If I could 6 stars I would . Thank you
Paul Ryder
Jun 9,2025
Thought we'd pop in and have some lunch today and wow things have changed since last time we had visited. They have the new pods and an amazing menu. I had the Ham and Cheese ppl pitchman and for eight quid you get a lot. Afters was carrot cake, as the cheese cake was sold out.. boo, and that too was nice. Staff friendly and the food came out quickly. Will deffo be back again. The only thing that wasn't 100% was that the cube you pressed for service didn't seem to work. Colours changed but not much else happened..
Samantha Hedges
Jun 6,2025
Lovely food, you must book though as this little cafe is really busy. I have pre booked already as I need to sit in the outside pods.
Rachel Foley
May 8,2025
Always have a lovely time at the pod Food lovely Staff lovely Very hygienic Lots of lovely choices on the menu That’s why I come at least twice a week , and anyone i bring loves it ! So highly recommend love Rach xXx
T B
May 1,2025
Fantastic cafe, great service and very good food. We were served by the lovely Frances who was so friendly and attentive, nothing was too much trouble and our drinks order was taken just after we sat down. Frances was back within a few minutes to take our food order. I had eggs florentine which was lovely, my only suggestion would be to use fresh spinach rather than frozen but it was overall a very good experience. We sat outside in one of their pods which would easily seat six people, they have a very efficient heater and lights and it’s all covered in with thick polythene with a big zip, so cozy and private. Would be great for a business meeting as well as for a family outing or for a couple like us. The bit where you drive in seems a bit shabby and the parking area could do with some smartening up but I think that is down to the garden centre. Thank you for a fantastic lunch, we’ll definitely be back.
J P
Apr 11,2025
Great place for breakfast, food really good and staff very pleasant
Oliver Jimenez
Apr 11,2025
Very good food, decent cooked breakfast. Nothing fancy, but excellent to have the outdoor area with pods etc. Service is also very good, modern ordering system, above standard for your average cafe.
Steven Aldridge
Mar 13,2025
Loved the pods outside. Great all weather dining space that is comfortable & good for social distancing. Service was great, food was delicious & generous portions at a reasonable price. Will definitely come here again.

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