Tonya Bradley
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I recently had breakfast at Ms. Shirley's Cafe while visiting Baltimore. With a name like that, I knew the food would be good...and it was.
I ordered the lemon blueberry cheesecake stuffed French toast (yes, it was as decadent as it sounds), along with chicken sausage, scrambled eggs, because I gotta have my protein, and a cup of regular house coffee. Even the house coffee was good. I was tempted to try one of their signature cocktails, but it was the day before a race, so I passed. Still, their 20th anniversary drink menu looked amazing.
The food came out hot and fast, and the service was just as great. Shoutout to my server, Andrew, who was kind, prompt, and efficient. The check-in system was super smooth, and I appreciated being able to wait inside the lobby of the building instead of outside in Baltimore’s heat and humidity. The wait was a little long - around 40 minites, but average for a Saturday morning.
All around, it was a great experience — good food, great service, and thoughtful hospitality. If I’m ever in Baltimore again, I’m definitely going back. And bonus: they have a location at the airport, so even if you’re just passing through, you can still get a taste of Ms. Shirley’s delights. ( I have some red flag that the reviews for the airport location are not as great as the locations in the city.)