Small, no-nonsense diner with a patio for breakfast plates, sandwiches & homestyle American mains. Based on 476 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
7118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 462-5732
Website: https://www.facebook.com/shirleyskitchen619/
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Hours
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Felicity Fung
3.5 star overall. Service was great! My waitress kept coming back to refill my coffee. One of the orders was wrong and she admitted her mistake and made it right. Sadly, food was not as great as I read on the reviews. I ordered a classic Benedict but it just didnt taste right. The muffin was sweet like pancake. My hashbrown was also tasteless and lack of salt 🙁
Tim Cutter
Great family American Diner!
Micky Nickles
I love old school diners and randomly found this spot on Google maps. Parking in the lot is limited, so we found a spot on the street. Our friendly server took our order of Seafood Omelet, with hash browns and sourdough toast,
Car Carol
Let me first of all say I’m all about supporting small, local businesses and had high expectations based on the reviews on some good ole comfort food.
J Nash
I came here for breakfast and the food is not your regular processed food. The food is cooked homemade style and taste delicious. Just imagine yourself being a really good chef and cooking at home. That’s what the food reminded me of and that’s a good thing because I’m sick and tired of processed food that all looks the same.
TheChosen Bernard
Overall, the food was great. The atmosphere was nice and quite given that multiple parties were seated. Service was very prompt, and food came out fast. However, I would have liked it if they checked up on us more.
Sonia Rodríguez
Love visiting this place every time that I vacation around. Food is amazing as well as service. Must try: french toast
Griz Hiker
Standard old fashioned diner type food. The server was excellent , always refilling our beverages. Beware, the chorizo was very, very hot ( but good).
Edward Sarabia (Srfned)
Just moved into the neighborhood and was in search of some comfort food. I found Shirley’s online and hopped on my bike and headed there. The previous reviews are accurate. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and was not disappointed . The coffee is excellent and the service was cordial and efficient and the price is very reasonable too. Will definitely put this place on my rotation of local dinning joints. 🙂
Elena Smith (lesupova)
Really tasty American breakfast. Fast, we didn’t wait at all. A lot of type of eggs and so on. Dog friendly.
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