Shirleys Kitchen

La Mesa, CA · Breakfast restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in La Mesa
#31
of 177 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Shirleys Kitchen, 7118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone
(619) 462-5732
Website
www.facebook.com/shirleyskitchen619
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Shirleys Kitchen is a restaurant located in La Mesa, CA. It is one of 177 restaurants listed in La Mesa. Its 4.5-star rating is above the La Mesa city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–2 PM
Sunday7 AM–2 PM
Monday7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday7 AM–2 PM
Thursday7 AM–2 PM
Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Czar Fonzarelli · Sep 2025

Amazing service super nice workers the food is so so I personally thought the food was bland really no flavor I wanted to really like it but it was just not for me you should definitely give it a try it could be for you again the staff was amazing maybe not the cook haha

★★★★★ 5.0 Insomniac 619 · Mar 2026

It’s hard to find good breakfast/brunch places that have good tasting food without being so pretentious. Shirley’s food quality is always consistent and good portion sizes without breaking the bank. Staff is very friendly and you can tell how well a community they built with how they interact with new and regular visiting customers. Notable favorites: Chilaquiles Mexican breakfast (chorizo) Patty melt

★★★★★ 5.0 James Camacho · Jan 2025

Shirley's Kitchen is a great spot for breakfast! I stopped by on the 1st of the month and it was a great way to start of the year. I ordered the sausage scramble and added jalapenos. I also ordered a half order of French Toast. At first the strawberries were forgotten from my order, but my server(she was AMAZING) was on top of it and she asked the cook to add them. The inside of the restaurant is small but clean and organized. I love small restaurants like this. The food tastes great and the service was excellent. I will be back and try a different dish. Thanks again for a great experience!

★★★★★ 5.0 박정원 · Dec 2025

I stayed near Purdue Avenue from June to August 2024. My buddies and I are from the South Korea Navy, and we were in San Diego for helicopter technician training. We really wanted to experience American diner culture, and there was an awesome local diner near our place. We went there three times. The friendly staff pouring coffee, the delicious pancakes, hash browns, and fried eggs… I still can’t forget them. Do you remember me? The stylish South Korea Navy guy who had his last Sunday breakfast before going back to Korea and gave you Korean cash as a small gift 😆

★★★★★ 5.0 Dwain Schoolcraft · Feb 2026

I grew up by Helix High School, and haven't eaten at Shirley's in probably 30yrs... What a great decision I made today! May be one of the best tasting burgers around. I won't wait another 30!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates

Services

Breakfast restaurantLunch restaurant

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