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"Lillie/Ann Home Cooking," a charming family restaurant located in Albemarle, NC, has quickly won hearts with its warm atmosphere and delightful fare. Patrons rave about the food's fresh and inviting nature, with standout dishes like the fried chicken and flounder receiving particular praise. One customer noted the impressively large portions of flounder and the incredible flavors that linger on the palate, indicating a kitchen dedicated to quality and taste.
The service here is acclaimed for being warm and attentive, with many diners highlighting the owners' personal touch in ensuring a pleasant experience. For families, the welcoming atmosphere offers a safe space for children, making it an excellent dining choice for all. A unique touch, such as special gifts for kids, adds to the memorable experience.
Not to be overlooked, the side dishes also shine, with accolades for the hush puppies and collard greens, and a frequent recommendation to always request gravy on mashed potatoes. Desserts like the red velvet cake and sweet potato pie provide a fitting end to a delicious meal. Overall, Lillie/Ann Home Cooking invites diners to explore homey Southern flavors, making it a must-visit destination for comfort food enthusiasts.
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Service options
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Lillie/Ann Home Cooking
Review highlights
Based on 306 reviewsReviews of Lillie/Ann Home Cooking consistently highlight its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and attentive service, often noting the owners’ personal engagement with guests. Customers appreciate the generous portions and flavorful dishes, with seafood and classic Southern staples like fried catfish and pork chops receiving particular praise. While most find the food fresh and satisfying, occasional comments mention some variability in preparation, such as dryness in certain items. The restaurant’s inviting environment and accommodating staff make it a popular choice for families, including those with special needs. Overall, the brand is recognized for quality home-cooked meals served with genuine hospitality, encouraging repeat visits and strong community support.
Absolutely loved the food it came out hot and fresh NOTHING was cold, the owner and cook herself came out to ask us how we were doing with the most beautiful spirit WILL definitely be returning
I ordered the Flounder plate. I got 4 huge pieces of fish. The flavors were AMAZING!!! That fish was so good, I ate as much as I could & finished the rest the next day. And it still was DELICIOUS
The service here is top notch. The food is very good. I tried the fried chicken and the catfish. Of the two I like the catfish better. My chicken was a bit dry but I mixed up some ranch with hot sauce to dip it in and that was yummy. I also tried the hush puppies which were amazing and I was sad to see they only give you two with a meal. I'll get the full appetizer of hush puppies next time I go. The collards had a great flavor. Good enough to eat alone but they were good with the vinegar on the table too. I'm not a huge fried okra fan but I did try it and it seemed to be cooked nicely. The green beans were my most favorite of everything. I could go and just eat a big bowl of those with a side of hush puppies. I recommend a stop here for sure.
I will become a regular. Great menu, great people. Tip: Always get the gravy on your mashed potatoes, it's perfect. I could barely finish my pork chop plate and my Mom had plenty of livers to take back home.
We had a family outing to the Aviation Museum and afterwards we were ready for lunch so we googled restaurants near us. The reviews were very good so we wanted to give it a try. This was such a nice dining experience! The owners were so nice and the server was absolutely on top of it. We have a child with special needs and he did so well, the atmosphere was very family friendly and everyone was great with him. The owner also gave our son a special gift before we left. We will definitely be back when we are in the area!! The atmosphere, the service and the food was amazing! The fried chicken was delicious! Thank you!
Had the pleasure of meeting Dawn who is one of the owners and runs this family business alongside her husband. The restaurant is named after her mom and mother in law. Southern hospitality reflects in the food portions and service. I ordered the fried gizzard and liver along with candied yam and fried okra. Not something I eat all the time and was missing it. The party at my table also ordered some fried chicken, Mac n cheese and a burger with fries. Everything was excellent. I had to take some to go. The place was recommended to us by another business and it did not disappoint. Since we were visiting from out of town we may not become frequent patrons but will always remember the food and hospitality.
Absolutely delicious and authentic soul food! The greens are the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The mac & cheese is next level! The fried fish is perfection! The owner/operator is the most compassionate and sweet person. She always makes us feel at home here.
This place is like visiting someone's house, and they are excellent cooks. The catfish is crisp and delicious, the steak was the ribeye I've ever been served, especially for the cost. That's another thing, I won't say they are cheap but when 3 burrito supreme's cost more then the catfish dinner here... you get the idea. The mac and cheese is so good. The LillieAnn burger is about an inch thick and so very delicious! The staff is amazingly friendly, and helpful. Everyone here. Come try this place once, you'll be back more and more.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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