Lily’s food cart

Lily runs a one-woman operation out of a food cart behind the Starbucks parking lot in downtown Freeport, turning out homestyle Chinese comfort food that draws lines most days. She makes mini chicken dumplings, scallion pancakes, and stir-fried noodles and rice bowls, each customizable with soy ginger or chili oil. The setup is casual: picnic tables and Adirondack chairs under the trees, cash preferred, closed Tuesdays and in bad weather.

• Crispy, hand-rolled dumplings and scallion pancakes
• One chef, high volume, consistently excellent
• Multiple sauce options and dietary flexibility
• Charming outdoor spot in downtown Freeport

Get the mini chicken dumplings and scallion pancakes, which show up on nearly every review. The stir-fried chicken noodles are worth ordering twice, one guest said. The chicken and rice is equally solid. Bring cash and pick your sauce: soy ginger for mild, or one of the chili oils if you want heat.

Casual outdoor setup with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs scattered under trees. It's a food cart, so no walls, but the setting feels relaxed and intentional.

The menu is short and focused. Dumplings come crispy and pocket-sized. Scallion pancakes are flaky and warm. Noodles and rice bowls are available with chicken stir-fry, and you can dial in the heat. She also offers gluten-free and vegan options. The sauces on the side let you taste as you go.

Guests consistently rave about the dumplings and scallion pancakes as comfort food that tastes homemade. One recent visitor said the stir-fried noodles were so good they ordered a second one to go. People note the friendly service despite Lily working alone through steady crowds, and appreciate the variety of sauces and dietary options available.