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Water Lily Cafe in Cheektowaga

Water Lily Cafe in Cheektowaga

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4.7 (166)

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Water Lily Cafe is an asian restaurant in Cheektowaga, NY.

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Phil Anthony -Google user

a year ago

I have been coming here for years. I love it. I don't have a favorite meal but I order the summer rolls every time. This is some of the best food I've ever had and the best Thai food.

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Somewhat recommendVegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Lovey Love -Google user

2 years ago

I had a great experience at Water Lilly Cafe. The quaint cafe was medium size and decorated well. There are no paper menus and the menu is on a board and a digital option was provided in the form of a QR code. The ambiance...Read More

I had a great experience at Water Lilly Cafe. The quaint cafe was medium size and decorated well. There are no paper menus and the menu is on a board and a digital option was provided in the form of a QR code. The ambiance and music gave a calming vibe. The service was great from when I walked in the male server was friendly and attentive. He also has great hearing as I made changes as he was walking away. The beef pho was delicious. The soup being deeper in color than I was used to. I think that’s because the rare beef was different than other restaurants. It was rich in flavor, easier to chew, and more kid friendly. I cannot wait to bring my daughter here because she loves pho but the rare beef at some places have made her choke in the past. The veggies in the pho was fresh and good just what I like. Sriracha and hoisin sauce provided. The veggies come in the soup so if you don’t want that option best to say it ahead of time. They have big portion sizes, I got a small pho and it was more pho than I was expecting. The pho was really delicious I cannot stress enough I couldn’t put my chopsticks and spoon down till I was finished. The stir fry I got was Pad Prig Pow- Thai Chili is was good. There were a lot of veggies and I added chicken and shrimp. The ratio of veggies to meat was a little below average. The flavor of the sauce was good, spicy but not too spicy. I would’ve preferred it spicier but I forgot to request that when I ordered. The rice was cooked well to pair with the sauce, what I mean is my rice that was without sauce was a little tougher than I expected but the rice covered in sauce was perfect. So I just mixed it up till my bowl was saucy and it was good. The red peppers in the stir-fry was super flavorful and my favorite. I had an sweet iced green tea and water to drink. The beverages were good and I was sad I cannot have gluten because I really wanted a Thai iced tea. The server recommended curry to other tables that asked about his favorite thing on the menu. Overall my experience was great, the food delicious, and I hope to come again.

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5All Stir-fry’s, fried-rice, and noodles are gluten-free and vegan. Tofu can be added to all options for protein. The curries are gluten-free but contain dairy.Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and veganPlenty of parkingFree parking lot5 parking spots in the front of the restaurant and more in the area

Keith H -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

This place is spotless clean in the dining room very friendly and the food was very good

James -Google user

7 months ago

Absolutely love the services and friendliness here! The food are real authentic Thai, my fried rice is excellent and portion is rather big. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Atmosphere: 5No waitIndoor dining area

Anna Allen -Google user

a year ago

Best Tai food ever. Everything very fresh. Tai Basil, House noodles and spring roll were amazing.

Take outDinnerAtmosphere: 5Highly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesFree parking lot

fefe 33 -Google user

6 years ago

Very nice owner. Delicious Thai food... Recommended must try place.

Paula G -Google user

Edited a year ago

Very very good!! The best Tom yum soup!

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Jacob Dannen -Google user

Edited 10 months ago

I tried their dumpling miso soup at the taste of Buffalo festival and it was really good! Definitely want to check out the restaurant sometime.

Manar Al Nuaimi -Google user

Edited a year ago

One of the best Thia food in the area, very neat and clean place and the food is really good. We were lucky to be on a non busy day so the service was fast and the owner Kim is very nice person. Definitely we...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Alex Bogda -Google user

4 years ago

Ordered take out on a business overnight. Cx/Shp Pad Kee Mao was sooo good. Good mix of veg and noodles. Ordered very hot and it definitely was. One level higher would have been uncomfortable for me. I've had my fair share of good and bad...Read More

Jon Freeman -Google user

9 months ago

Great place to eat. Food is made perfectly its always fresh

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, CashewPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Chris Allen -Google user

a year ago

Best tofu ever!!! Had the Thai Basil and worth coming back to!!

Declan Wright -Google user

2 years ago

Water Lily Cafe A hidden gem off the beaten path Water Lily Cafe is a small Thai restaurant tucked away in a strip mall off the main road. It's not the most glamorous place, but it was cute inside and the food is delicious. We were the only...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Highly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesThe menu you had tons of great vegetarian options, and the wait staff were super accommodating for any changes to a dish.

Edward Yudin -Google user

2 years ago

Delicious authentic Thai and very affordable too. Definitely up there on quality and we are from Toronto which has some excellent Thai cousine. I also found the layout and soft music created a relaxing environment. …

Miguel Diaz -Google user

Edited 4 years ago

I stopped in for the first time today.. I had their Spring Rolls they were rolled to order; you can taste the freshness. I also had the pineapple cashew fried rice with tofu; meal was packed with plenty of flavor (definitely NOT bland and...Read More

Sara Frandina -Google user

a year ago

We stumbled upon Water Lily while in the area one day, and couldn't have been happier. The atmosphere was chill, the service was friendly, and the food was excellent (and very reasonably priced for the portions).

Laura Robson -Google user

8 years ago

Absolutely delicious food, very friendly wait staff and owners, cute decor and interior, and didn't have to wait long to sit or for our food. While the place wasn't very busy while we were there, the owners and staff took the time to say …

Anne Lloyd -Google user

7 years ago

Wow! A quiet, beautiful setting. Very friendly staff and knowledgeable. We asked questions to help guide our choices and were very pleased with the results! We loved the spring rolls as an appetizer, followed by the owner's own noodle and …

Jacob Beatty -Google user

3 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Staff is always extremely friendly & the food is OUTSTANDING! I am NOT a vegetarian, but this restaurant made me fall in love with Tofu Pad Thai. Yum. It is hard to keep the consistency & same great taste when...Read More

Pat Wilson -Google user

9 months ago

In town for Christmas. It daughter recommended this restaurant. The food was delicious. The service was very good.

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Curbside pickup

Delivery

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Highlights

Great tea selection

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Dinner

Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible seating

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Coffee

Comfort food

Healthy options

Quick bite

Small plates

Vegan options

Vegetarian options

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Atmosphere

Casual

Cozy

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Family-friendly

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Accepts reservations

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Children

Good for kids

Parking

Free parking lot

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