Lil Cow Cafe Bistro

A little gem in Burke. Call me biased, being the grandkid of a dairy farmer, but this place is cute AND has great coffee. I can't get enough of the hot lavender latte, plus the place is full on a rainy Tuesday at 10am? The people vote w their wallet! TG for a clean ADA compliant bathroom. Handrails and all. Thanks! My only recommendation is they need more tables or a different table layout. Plus they have prime corner real estate w windows and could put a few outdoor chairs on the side that has tree shade. We will be back!

Found this place on "breakfast places nearby" on the Yelp app. It's located in the Rolling Rd shopping center near LIDL. Off the bat, cute interior and vibes. Cashier was friendly and helped me make some decisions for the order by letting me know which ones were more popular. We ended up getting the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito and the southwest sandwich on ciabatta. Although, it took a bit of time to get our food- once we got it, it was delicious! I loved how the freshness of the veggies elevated the sandwich and wrap. We also got the peach mint lemonade- which was very refreshing. Glad we got a chance to check this place out and excited to come back and try some other items.

Decided to try this place out and was not disappointed. This place is an adorable little cafe with excellent decor and yummy drinks. I got the strawberry matcha and it was good- I only wish it had more of a matcha flavor. But overall it was a great drink. The service was excellent and kind.

i love the food here. i mostly stick to the sandwiches but recently i tried the teriyaki bowl and it was fire. my favorite is the cow rib eye sub. pricey but yummy. i wouldn’t recommend the coffee or any of the sides like fries or onion rings. i mean almost 7$ for some sweet potato fries is a little embarrassing. the fries seem like they are frozen and then made. so not a fan of them as much. the drinks are watered down and small. way to expensive for what you are getting. i wouldn’t recommend any of the salads either, it’s like pre packaged salads. i’ve dined in once but it was uncomfortable as it’s so small inside the store gets so packed. i can’t really speak on the costumer service. but i love the sandwiches and bowls!!

Dropped in for a coffee and had a very delicious burrito to go along with it. I will say, their Chai was great! Will definitely be back for lunch sometime to try everything else!

The food was fresh and delicious. The drinks were both great and one is even a new favorite. I would say the fries were the only thing a little plain. The staff were friendly though and there were a lot of locals that seemed to stop through, we will definitely be back!

Fries weren’t great. They seemed air fried with no flavor or sale. The chicken tenders were the same. My husband got the mushroom steak sandwich which wasn’t too bad. The mambo and yum yum sauce were good but they didn’t give you much yum yum sauce and charged extra for the mambo sauce. Overall okay. People seemed nice. Place was clean.

Outstanding service by ALL the baristas and kitchen staff. The food so fresh and freshly prepared on the spot. I've read two negative reviews that I have reported to Google. You will see that the overwhelming reviews are positive. If you experience bad service anywhere you have no basis to make racism claims and most normal people understand we're human and can err occasionally. As for me, I hope these two people stop coming here because it's people like this who undermine civility and this cool cafés positive vibe. Good riddance to meanness and lack of consideration! Nice menu and great for light lunch or early light dinner.

I tried the Turkey Club and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in awhile. The sourdough bread with the avocado and the crisp lettuce really balanced well with the turkey. I'll definitely order it again the next time I'm in the area.

3.5 stars TL;DR: Would come for coffee, but would skip the food Made a quick stop for some coffee and breakfast. The interior was very cute, and there is plenty of seating. FOOD: ~Iced Americano (4/5): Solid ~Morning burrito (3/5): Had good flavor, but it is VERY small especially for $10+ and does not come with any sides. ~Cow Ribeye (3/5): Meat was most like ground beef than chopped steak. The gochujang flavor was a little too strong. The bread was untoasted, so it was difficult to eat/got soggy quickly ~Fries (3/5): Came with the cow ribeye. They were okay, but under seasoned. Would come back here for a coffee pitstop if I am in the area.

Came in for takeout on a Wednesday afternoon after seeing other Yelp reviews. Smallish dining area with about 10 small tables (one high-top). My mushroom cheesesteak was really tasty- added the garlic sauce ($1 extra). Sandwich came with fries and reasonably priced. I grabbed a bag of deli chips because I didn't read the sign saying fries were included I'd come here again for the sub and to try a frappe.

Great avocado melt, even better chai latte! Very cute cafe near my house that's become a regular for easy eats!

I found this place after searching through cafes near me. I was surprised that I've never heard or seen of this place! The inside was really spacious and homey. It had a good amount of seating and cute details on the walls that help the place stand out. I ordered the strawberry matcha for me and a strawberry lemonade for my mom and two muffins, lemon and blueberry. The muffins were really moist and fluffy! They weren't overly sweet and the lemon one had a strong flavor. The blueberry muffin didn't have that strong of a taste as the blueberries were all at the bottom of the muffin. The matcha was really good, the strawberry tasted very natural and not processed. The strawberry lemonade on the other hand was a bit too sour for my liking. I cant wait to come back and try their other items!

Found this place on "breakfast places nearby" on the Yelp app. It's located in the Rolling Rd shopping center near LIDL. Off the bat, cute interior and vibes. Cashier was friendly and helped me make some decisions for the order by letting me know which ones were more popular. We ended up getting the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito and the southwest sandwich on ciabatta. Although, it took a bit of time to get our food- once we got it, it was delicious! I loved how the freshness of the veggies elevated the sandwich and wrap. We also got the peach mint lemonade- which was very refreshing. Glad we got a chance to check this place out and excited to come back and try some other items.

Came here for a quick coffee and snack to grab! Really sweet workers that delivered great service! The coffee was not overly sweet in flavor, it was just right and their coffee cake muffin hit the spot after running errands all day. Great space for brunch or to hang out with friends.

Hair in sandwich. ...and this is not the first time I've had an issue with their sandwiches but it is the first time I've called for a refund, as I was too far away, at the time, to return. Looks like I'm going to have to drive out of my way another 25 minutes to get $10 refund b/c they won't do it over the phone and need the sandwhich in front of them. They just lost a regular.

Really delicious, good quality Philly cheesesteak. I got the original with onions and mayo. I thought I also asked for hot peppers but I didn't really taste anything spicy in my sandwich so maybe I forgot to order them. The meat was great quality, highly recommend this place and will try again. It's not greasy like the cheesesteaks in Philly. I was sad that they don't have whiz but that's fine by me. I also really liked the fries that came with it. The lavender latte was pretty ok. Not the best I've had but I can't wait to try more of their drinks. There's a great variety to choose from. My mom got a BLT on white bread, the bacon was nice and crispy the way she likes it. The restaurant was nice and clean. I did take out so that's all I could gather from walking in and out.

Lil Cow's food has been consistently good in the past 2 years. Ditto with the coffee. The staff is friendly, the place is clean, and I appreciate that in a sea of boring mediocre it's a lil gem that is a nice place for an afternoon break.

Nice menu choices for casual meals. Comfortable environment. Great place to meet with friends.

This is a favorite casual breakfast/lunch place. They have sandwiches, cheesesteaks and breakfast burritos. My favorite items to order here are their cheesesteaks! The service is quick - you order at the front and they bring the meal to your table. There aren't too many tables, but typically people are in and out so it isnt much of a wait.

We usually like to go here and have a relaxing cup of Lavender coffee and a light dinner. But tonight first their coffee machine was broken. The at exactly 8pm the waitress/ order taker came up to us and told us we had to leave as they were closing, even though we were not quite finished with our meal. I have worked in service for over 30 years and you never tell a customer they have to leave. You apologize and then say we are closing. Someone needs to work with the staff here and teach them how to treat customers.

I really wanted to give this place multiple tries before I wrote this review. Not having many coffee shops/cafes in Burke, I really want this place to thrive. To start, you are always greeted by a friendly staff upon entering the cafe. First time here, I ordered the Original Cheesesteak with fries, in and out in about 15mins. Over the course of a year, I stopped in for coffee or a matcha latte. The last time, I did a mobile order, it was on a Saturday 1225pm, for pick up at 1235pm. Arrived at 1245p and did not receive my order until 103pm. Just shows the lunch rush can get busy here, as all the interior seats were occupied. The cheesesteak is juicy and flavorful. Very minimal grease absorbed into the sub roll. The crinkle cut fries are a no for me. Both times, they were over-fried. Cheesesteak 8/10, Fries 2/10. The Mexi-Cali bowl was recommended by a friend and described as "A-MAZ-ING" but I was not impressed. Start off with a bowl of white rice, then top it with blanched spinach and can mushrooms, a quarter of an avocado, grilled peppers and onions, chicken, barely noticeable pieces of shredded bacon, fried egg, and shredded cheddar to top it off. The water from the spinach and mushroom seeped down into the rice. The rice bowl gets 5.5/10 as I would like to see this dish be prepared with fresh mushrooms (not from the can), freshly grilled peppers and onions (where it still has its texture), at least half an avocado, and a sunny-side or over easy egg (not overly fried). The chipotle aioli that comes with the Mexi-Cali bowl is definitely a 11/10 though. I'll still frequent for the coffee and matcha latte. Overall 4/5 and hope to return to give it an updated 5/5 some day.

I visited Lil Cow Cafe Bistro for lunch with my daughters and mother in law. We had coffee and a strawberries and cream frappe and a vanilla frappe to drink, chicken tenders and fries, a club sandwich on sourdough and a southwest on a wrap. First of all, this place is super cute and the staff are helpful. The sandwiches were really delicious. We both really enjoyed them. The chicken tenders and fries were meh, but what do you expect at a sandwich place!

3.5/5 Inside: They need better AC. It was scorching hot but for some reason it was very humid and sticky inside. I couldn't really stay there longer than an hour (came here to do work but couldn't concentrate with the heat) Food: I ordered the avocado melt. It was less than 10 dollars for the sandwich but it was quite small with thin slices of avocado- which they should be a little more generous of. The arugula took over the sandwich because of the lack of avocado in the AVOCADO sandwich :/ Coffee: 5/5 loved their coffee! We just moved around the area so I'm glad I found a reliable place for a cup of coffee. Will be coming back for my dose of caffeine but I don't plan on using their space.

Little how has some very nice hot and cold sandwiches. No burgers. But I like the ow Ribeye Cheeseteak or the Chipolte Ribeye Cheesesteak sandwiches. The sayrcex are tangy! I order these with fries and an iced tea. There are weekend breakfast sandwiches and coffee and tea drinks that I have not tried.

Nice lunch spot that punches above its weight for a strip mall shop. The cheese steaks are as good as advertised in the other reviews. The Dirty Chai Latte was a pleasant surprise and apparently a specialty. Seating was plentiful enough to easily find a table at lunchtime, and the solid wood tables and fun decor touches gave it a comfortable bistro vibe. We'll be back. Next time we gotta try those scones!

LIL COW ROCKS I am so obsessed with this place. This is silly I don't even like coffee, but their LEMONADE IS EVERYTHING. The seasonal ones currently are blueberry and lavender. I would come here every single day just for a lemonade. The staff are really nice too. And I'm obsessed with their Christmas decorations.

Seems like this place has changed. In the beginning- their Matcha Lattes were perfect. I went a couple days ago, same latte they used real dairy! I was nauseous with a whiff, I told them to remake it without dairy. And they were rude.

Seriously some of the best coffee in the area. Service behind the counter is friendly, great vibe, great food (sandwiches, yummy baked goods). But seriously. This coffee? So good.

So far best coffee shop around here, coffee is always tasty and hot! Service- the employees are always friendly! Ambiance- I try to go here during the week as in the weekends sometimes is a bit of chaos.

Ordered a couple steak sandwiches and salads. Not much substance in both items. Skimpy on the steak you are better off at a Jersey Mikes

I love this place. We come here as a special "made it through the week" treat on Friday mornings. I really love the avocado bacon burrito and go between an americano and chai latte to drink. Service is always terrific, portions are great, the price is right and I've yet to have an order that was less than delicious.

I'm a fan of Lil Cow Cafe Bistro! This cute little Korean-owned cafe serves up some great eats and delicious coffee! Just note that breakfast options are only served on the weekends, and their main menu (artisan sandwiches and subs) isn't served until 11 AM. I ordered: +the Cow Rib Eye Cheesesteak - rib eye steak cooked perfectly, dressed generously with a homemade Asian party sauce, served on an Italian hoagie roll with a side of fries; the sauce reminded me of a jaeyook sauce (the sweet/spicy marinade sauce on pork); it definitely had a kick, but this was so finger-licking good! Definitely a messier type of eats! The fries were dropped fresh and were hot & crispy; the portion was more on the smaller end, but still filling +the White Chocolate Mocha Latte - served extra hot, this was creamy and strong, just the way I like it! +an iced half and half - brewed fresh, this was a great combination of both tea and lemonade; not too sweet, but super refreshing! I'd love to try the rest of their cheesesteaks and their sammies the next time! I love the decor of the shop - it's so bright, cheery, clean, and inviting. The staff are very sweet and welcoming, too! There are a handful of seating inside, and this place does get packed. Plenty of parking in the shared plaza lot. +great coffee! +Cow Rib Eye Cheesesteak +friendly staff +parking in shared plaza lot

They make the best breakfast burritos, I would for sure recommend this place for quick breakfast spot

The food was so good and service was great. Not a lot of seating but they do have take away. The lemonade was amazing. We had lavender, peach mint, and strawberry. The mexi cali bowl was so good and big enough for my daughter and I to share. We will definitely be back.

I usually get the strawberry matcha or the dirty chai, both are great options when going here. I love this little cafe and the atmosphere. Also very great service!

I love a good spot to get a good unique latte. I tried the strawberry Matcha so good, if you like sweet drinks you would really like this. The ambience was very clean and spacious a great place to get a quick bite or do some teleworking. The service was also good pretty normal.

Love this place! Their steak and cheese is the Bomb Diggity!! I love their lattes and cappuccinos. I have never eaten inside just ordered for pick up. The inside looks clean and I see people sometimes there on their laptops working. The service has always been great for take out. The food has always come out correctly and hot and fresh. Definitely recommend them ! Stop by , for a quick lunch, you won't regret it

Another great suggestion from Yelp. In the area for the day and looking for a place for a quick meal. Yelp suggested the Lil Cow Cafe Bistro and hit the nail on the head. The Chipotle Rib Eye Cheesesteak might be the best sub I've eaten in thirty years...it might be the best I've EVER eaten. The rib eye was so amazingly tender and tasty and the combination with the chipotle aioli was perfection. I can't imagine I'll ever order anything else. The protein bowl salad was also excellent (but was mysteriously missing the avocado). The staff (perhaps the owner...not sure) was suuuuper nice and attentive. We have to come back to Burke every week or so and I plan to swim by LCCB every-single-time!

Look, I don't usually review food places good, bad, or average....but I HAVE to make an exception here. I've eaten here three times and all three times have positively beat my expectations. This time it was the MexiCali bowl. I ordered it with no Veggies and got the sauce on the side with an extra sauce for $0.75. The extra sauce was needed to coat all of the rice with that saucy goodness, but I cannot express enough just how good and fresh all the elements come together and how good of a lunch it was. If you have been here and are on the fence, go.

Had the Burke Sandwich , WOW! First time coming here nice little spot with delicious food.

Dirty ice latte is delicious and the sandwich are just in point! Love this place! The bad thing they just serve breakfast after 11 am!!

After seeing all the positive yelp reviews, I've been wanting to try this place for a while! The interior is super cute and cozy, but honestly the food was not memorable enough to go back. We had a take out order and the sandwiches were on the smaller side, as was the portion of 'complimentary' fries. I tried the chicken cheesesteak and felt they skimped on the protein, so it was not good value when compared to other cheesesteaks in the immediate area. Furthermore, the staff could not be bothered to greet us in any way at all. Maybe dining in is the way to go here but did not find any need to return...meh!

Cute little place. Food is ok. It is fresh. Dine-in is single use containers and plastic silverware. Service is ok. Order at the counter and someone drops off your food in the takeaway containers at your table.

This cute lil cafe bistro is tucked away in a corner next to Sakura. It's nice and clean inside, ordering is easy, and you can order through your phone scanning their QR code. I got the protein bowl salad and I highly recommend it! Everything in it was fresh and the chicken was hot and tender. It came out pretty fast and they even brought it out to me at the table I was sitting at. Awesome customer service.

Freshest sandwich I've ever had! I had the Turkey Cranberry Chutney sandwich and it was so good! Great balance of taste and perfect toasted sourdough bread. Will be back.

Cute vibe in there, nice selection of food including a delicious Asian style Philly cheesesteak that was delicious!! The fries were nicely salted but a little overdone, overall I rate this a 9/10! So good!!!

Huge fan of this place! The sandwiches are SO GOOD and so is the coffee! Thought it would be weird to get a beef sandwich with a latte but honestly 10/10. There is also a good amount of seating indoors and a great spot to catch up with friends over a quick meal!

Lil Cow Cafe Bistro had a nice menu selection with healthy choices & the food was good!

Fresh, hot food, delicious sauces. Friendly staff! Loved the store layout! 10/10 would recommend again!!

Wonderful little shop!!! Great coffee and sandwiches!!! Friendly staff and charming atmosphere!!

Great food, service, and atmosphere! The food and drinks are always top notch here. We love this place!

Everything that I have had here from the sandwiches to the coffee drinks have been exceptional and the service/ambiance are the same. Come support this wonderful little cafe over the national chains down the street.

Fantastic food! We've been striking out with new places for dinner delivery, but this restaurant is a keeper. We ordered the Southwest, Original Rib Eye Cheesesteak , and the Cow Rib Eye Cheesesteak. All three were so delicious! Our new goto!

They seem newly opened and the space is very clean and neat. I had the mushroom rib eye and oat latte-- it was such an addictive sub i've ever had in town. The layers of fresh mushroom & tender beef with melted cheese are the perfect combination to taste! They use La Colombe beans for coffee, you know that's much richer than Starbucks, feels like New Yorkers. (-; Their avocado & arugula croissants was just the right one for your breakfast. I'm super excited to find this place! I love the chipotle sauce as well. Highly recommend it and love to revisit tomorrow! (-; One thing i wish for them is to have more tables/seats to embrace more people- sometimes there is a waiting line and it gets crowded inside because of people standing.

Quick & fresh. Easy to find options for our 1 year old split two sandwiches & the Mexicali Bowl. Will definitely be back!

My daughter has been raving about this places for ages. Unfortunately my experience was not what hers has been. As it was the first time at this establishment, I wasn't familiar with the menu. The woman taking my order appeared annoyed as I was asking questions about sauces and which cheeses would work with the sandwich. She appeared annoyed I choose not to add onions or tomatoes and visibly reacted negatively, which was odd. As we sat waiting, my daughter apologized to me for the way in which I was treated. She said it was the service was different. Not rude, just not nice or pleasant, which had always been her experience. The spicy ribeye was nothing I expected. Just thrown together haphazardly really. The avocado melt, which my daughter orders regularly, had hard bread. Upside: The sweet potato fries and hazelnut coffee were extraordinary! All in all, it's a really lovely little cafe with a cute vibe, that hopefully just had a bad day.