Love Lily Roker
Brunch cafe at Pier Point on Roker seafront, known for its pancakes, shakes and counter cakes, with views over the beach.
About Love Lily Roker
Love Lily Roker is the seafront branch of a Sunderland brunch business that started out as a pink-themed cafe and now also has a site at Herrington Country Park. The Roker cafe occupies the first unit of Pier Point, the row of small seafront units on Marine Walk, a short walk from Roker Pier and close to the beach play area.
The menu is built around brunch: American-style pancakes in several versions, savoury brunch plates, shakes and coffees, with a daily counter of cake slices, brownies, blondies, cookies and cupcakes. Food and drink can be eaten in or taken away, and orders can also be placed online for collection. The cafe took part in Sunderland Restaurant Week in September 2026. It suits families and groups of friends looking for a sweet stop during a day at the beach, and it is within walking distance of St Peter's Metro station and the Roker bus routes.
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