Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 PM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in La Mesa: 10:11 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 462-5732 to confirm.
Location & directions
7118 University AveLa Mesa, CA 91942
About Shirleys Kitchen
Shirleys Kitchen is a breakfast restaurant you'll find at 7118 University Ave in La Mesa, California. It is one of 90 places to eat and drink we list in La Mesa. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Shirleys Kitchen is open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 130 items across 21 sections, including Pancakes, Waffles, & French Toast, Salads, Light Lunch, Certified Angus Beef Burgers, and Shirley's Homemade Soups & Chili. Listed prices range from $3.99 to $19.49, with a typical item around $13.99. You will find options like Full Stack Pancake Combo, Cobb, and Certified Angus Ground Beef Steak.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (619) 462-5732 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Breakfast Restaurant
- Address
- 7118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Phone
- (619) 462-5732
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Menu
- 130 items · $3.99–$19.49
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 12 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for breakfast restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Shirleys Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 209 other breakfast restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 3:00 PM).
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 56. 97% of breakfast restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Shirleys Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 209 other breakfast restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for breakfast restaurants in California
Based on 71 menus with 5,837 priced items from breakfast restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $11.75, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
At Shirleys Kitchen the median listed price is $13.99, higher than the typical $11.75 for breakfast restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | 41% | $3.75 |
| Hot Chocolate | 41% | $4.00 |
| French Toast | 37% | $10.50 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 30% | $14.99 |
| Patty Melt | 28% | $15.79 |
| French Fries | 28% | $4.90 |
| Hot Tea | 25% | $3.99 |
| Tuna Melt | 25% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 71 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Shirleys Kitchen there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 37 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (9), Burgers & Fast Food (7), Cafes & Coffee (6), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Shirleys Kitchen is the only breakfast restaurant within a mile (3 within three miles). The next closest is Daily Grinds Cafe, 1.0 mi away.
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChineseWong's Golden Palace< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBetter Buzz Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexEl Compadre Taco Shop & More0.3 mi
- Bakeries & Desserts@Spacebar Cafe0.5 mi
What to expect at a breakfast restaurant
Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.
What to order
- Pancakes or waffles – often the house specialty
- Eggs Benedict – the brunch classic
- Biscuits and gravy – a Southern breakfast staple
- Breakfast burrito – especially in the Southwest
Good to know
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the longest waits.
- Many breakfast places stop serving by 2 or 3 PM.
- Online waitlists let you join the line before leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Shirleys Kitchen's opening hours?
Open daily, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Shirleys Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Shirleys Kitchen is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Shirleys Kitchen located?
Shirleys Kitchen is located at 7118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942.
What is the phone number of Shirleys Kitchen?
You can call Shirleys Kitchen at (619) 462-5732.
Does Shirleys Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Shirleys Kitchen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Shirleys Kitchen?
The typical price range at Shirleys Kitchen is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.99 to $19.49.
Does Shirleys Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, Shirleys Kitchen accepts reservations.
Is Shirleys Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Shirleys Kitchen open late?
No, Shirleys Kitchen usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Shirleys Kitchen?
There are 37 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Shirleys Kitchen. Nearby options include Wong's Golden Palace (< 0.1 mi), Better Buzz Coffee (< 0.1 mi), and Jack in the Box (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other breakfast restaurants near Shirleys Kitchen?
None within a mile. The closest is Daily Grinds Cafe, 1.0 mi away.
How much do breakfast restaurants in California cost?
Based on 71 menus with 5,837 priced items from breakfast restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $11.75, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
