Overhyped. Not as good as we were led to believe. The flavors were overly complicated. Won't return.

We came here for a late brunch on a weekday. We had been to the Annapolis location once before (years ago) and we hadn't been super impressed, but this was our first time to the OG location. We easily grabbed a spot out front and parking was $2 for 4 hours. At the restaurant, everything was spot on. The interior was nice and cozy. We were seated quickly and service was on point from start-to-finish. We ordered the deviled eggs to start, which were delicious (although calling them deviled eggs was maybe a stretch). We also ordered the fried chicken & chive waffles, pork grilled cheese, and banana french toast. Everything was heaven, cooked perfectly, no feedback. We had tons of leftovers that kept us fed for the rest of the day and into the next. Strongly recommend this place for brunch! read more

Always a great experience! Delicious food and drinks. Staff and management are so attentive and ensure your experience is excellent.

Great breakfast. The grilled cheese with lump crab was tasty and not too cheese. It was more like crab with cheese than grilled cheese with crab. Shrimp were cooked well and so were the pancakes which I didn't eat I only tasted. Staff was friendly and helpful. We came on a Saturday MDW, no reservation and were sat immediately. Solid breakfast spot. read more

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This is our first time here and I am really happy we decided to stop in. It is a very clean and inviting location and the waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. We started off with an order of the fried green tomatoes, to share. Who would have thunk it? The best fried green tomato we have ever had, would be in Baltimore, well it was. For our main dishes, my wife ordered the Cy Young omelette, with Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Spinach & White Cheddar, and I got the Eddie's two cage free eggs, with sausage and shredded potatoes and onion hash browns. Her omelette was very fluffy and flavorful and eggs were...eggs. The potatoes were bland, nothing a little salt and Cholula couldn't fix, but at least they were fresh. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Eddie's Two Cage Free Eggs any Style*** - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Disclaimer: I am only able to review vegan options due to my dietary restrictions. Meat and cheese products may be of a different quality than the vegan ones. With that being said, I was excited to go to Miss Shirley's as they had a dedicated vegan menu. I was particularly excited about the Griddle Cakes as I LOVE a good vegan griddle or pancake. That being said, the food was hit or miss. Hits: Chia Pudding and Virgin Mojito! The chia pudding was so delicious, refreshing and light that I literally could've bathed in it. It was sweet without being overly so and it hit all of the right notes on the palate. It was a beautiful experience! The Virgin Mojito was fruity and minty without tasting like diabetes in a glass. It was so refreshing and well done that I didn't mind the $10 price tag. I would actually pay that again gladly for that drink!! The Misses: the hash browns and the griddle cakes The Hash Browns were a miss because there was literally no seasoning in it. Once you put salt, pepper, Hot Sauce and Old Bay on them, they were good. But it was weird to have to doctor them that much. The biggest miss was the griddle cakes. While I know it's difficult to cook gluten free dishes that don't have the mouth feel of saw dust, these griddle cakes are very saw dusty. They were very weird on the palate as well. So it's a huge miss for me. (I am not gluten free, but these are the only vegan options for griddle cakes.) read more

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Miss Shirley's is a Baltimore staple for breakfast and brunch. There is a very extensive menu of freshly prepared and delicious food, some with a more southern twist, like fried green tomatoes and barbecue. I've been several times on weekends, and the place is always hoppin', but even still you don't seem to wait long for a table. Efficient staff are knowledgeable about the menu and friendly to chat to. Lots of veg friendly items. Would recommend. read more

(Updated rating) The brunch is still good but I may have overrated it a bit when i first made the review. The French toast is probably my favorite item and is good stuffed or regular challah. read more

A solid breakfast/brunch spot. First time at this location yesterday. A decent size parking lot available at the back of the restaurant. Met up with some friends for brunch. Didn't have too long of a wait for us to be seated. I know when we think of brunch these days, we think bottomless mimosas. Well, this isn't that type of vibe. They do offer your basic mimosas and a few select cocktails. I got the apple cider mimosa. It was tasty but it's not strong to get you tipsy. For my meal, I had the savory chicken and waffles. It was good. It's different with the green onion, but I enjoyed it. My friends also enjoyed their meals as well. Service was great. I can see myself coming back here! read more

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My HR team was scheduled to meet and unwind for breakfast. We were advised of where we are to be seated. We were given menus and given ample amount of time to review the menu. Our server, Brian took our drink orders first. After our drinks came out, Brian took our food orders. Most of the food came out in order. Food was just meh for me. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Me! - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Everything was so delicious. Waiter Hernan went above and beyond to cayer to our needs. Customer service is amazing! read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Fried Chicken, Biscuit & Gravy Omelet - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This was my 90th Diners Drive Ins and Dives! This is the best breakfast spot I have ever been to! Overall, it's definitely in my top 10 DDD and maybe even top 5! Parking was a bit tight but there is a parking lot out back which helped. We ordered coconut cream cheese stuffed French toast, Raspberry white chocolate cheesecake stuffed French toast, Chicken andouille sausage cheddar cheese biscuits, Pimento cheese biscuits, chicken n cheddar green onion waffles; Fried Buttermilk Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces with Honey Mustard Aioli drizzle & White Cheddar Green Onion Waffles with Peppadew Jalapeño Butter, dusted with Cajun Spice and Maryland omelette crab, ole bay and cheddar cheese spread. EVERYTHING was amazing, literally the best breakfast I have had! I see why they are branching out! I live in NJ, land of the diner breakfast...this place is better than every diner I've ever visited! I can go on and on, but really...you just have to try it! Be prepared for a wait if you go during breakfast rush. read more

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I truly enjoyed my food and the service. Myself and my partner arrived at 10am on a Sunday and there was no wait for a table. Shortly after being seated our waitress came to our table to take our order. The cran-apple cider mimosa was good. The shrimp and grits with fried green tomatoes along with the buffalo fried chicken mashed potatoes were scrumptious and filling. What put the service over the top for us was having not one but two managers/supervisors come to our table to check in with us. This made our day to see them visiting tables conversing with the patrons. We appreciate this level of customer service. read more

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The food was good, but the service was very disappointing. Our waitress was noticeably rude. When I asked for cream for my coffee, she rolled her eyes, and when she finally brought it, the creamer dispenser was dirty and appeared to have mold on it. We let her know, and she didn't seem to care -- she only asked if I wanted more creamer. My coffee was already cold, and when I requested a refill, she made me wait another five minutes before bringing it. Overall, the service really took away from what could have been a nice meal. read more

Everyone knows about Miss Shirley's if you live anywhere near Baltimore. They have great breakfast dishes with fresh ingredients. They are known for their ridiculous stuff French toast that is probably the size of 6 slices of normal bread. Pancakes with various fruit are always great. I almost always get some dish with grits as that is hard to find when you're not in the South. Deviled eggs are great. Coffee was refilled a couple times quickly. Service is stellar. No complaints except for the wait. Expect 30+ min wait minimum on the weekends. Worth it. The only place where you can spend 30 bucks a person for breakfast and it's worth it read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Raspberry cheesecake stuffed French toast - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Tried the coconut cream french toast which was very delicious. The bread and coconut cream went so well together. Plus the food came out quick, and the overall service was great. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

So it starts like this: I'm reading the menu and I utter the lords name. The menu was inciting and inviting causing the wife and I with decisions. I chose the Chicken and Waffles and she chose the Breakfast Slammer Sandwich. The meals come and my wife takes mine as her sandwich well, looked like a sandwich. She's in heaven and I'm like, meeeh. We switched plates and I realized that the Chicken and Waffles were legit. If I had to do it over again I would have got a side of bacon. So the meal ended like this: service was so so as I went without coffee or water for 10min. My wife was in heaven eating both meals and me wishing I would would have convinced my wife to order the French Toast that a neighboring table had. French Toast, next time and I'm not sharing. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Fried Green Toms - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

These deviled eggs are DIVINE! Fried deliciousness and flavor explode in your mouth... pause. This is just the latest thing I've tried in the long list of things I enjoy at miss Shirley's. Next time you're looking for a trip to flavor town hop aboard the fried deviled eggs express.. Yum read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Hot Honey Goat Cheese Fried Deviled Eggs*** - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

There's something for everyone here. Miss Shirley's is consistently on my short list of recommendations when making brunch plans, for myself or for out of towners. If you don't mind a bit of a wait, that is. (And if you do mind, go within 90 mins of opening). If I'm being honest, every visit doesn't knock it out of the park but not for any egregious reasons, and I never regret the choice. I like the early weekday vibe for catching up with a friend. My favorite is the Poppy's Fried Chicken Sandwich, which is a great portion. Check out their seasonal menu changes, stuffed French toast and the biscuit appetizers are usually a hit for my family. read more

Went at lunchtime on a Tuesday. Not packed but a good crowd. Neighborhood resturant feel. Food wasn't fancy but my chicken sandwich was good. Server was timely and pleasant. The servers let my cousin and I sit awhile and solve the Ravens problems. I'd go again. read more

Good food a little pricey always crowded but parking wasn't too bad. I would go again. I had shrimp and grits.

I was craving pancakes and decided to give Miss Shirley's Cafe a try. I ordered a short stack (2 pancakes) , side order of eggs scrambled with white cheddar and a side order of chicken sausage (2). The best part of my meal was the pancakes. The eggs looked like they were liquid eggs from the carton. They looked more orange than yellow to me and there was no seasoning added to the eggs at all. The chicken sausage was dried out. The pancakes were okay I've definitely had better. Unimpressed and I doubt I'll order again. read more

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a baltimore staple for brunch or breakfast. Good breakfast and lunch options. Slow service because it's always really crowded but nice staff. cute restaurant! read more

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I visited another Miss Shirley's over 10 years ago and it wasn't all that it was made out to be. I had the "famous" monkey bread and my thoughts were less than stellar. Fast forward to this past Sunday when we went to this location and had brunch. We had no reservations, but the wait was no more than 15 minutes. The staff was very pleasant and our table and environment was clean. The waitress - Ashley was AMAZING!!!! So amazing that I had to call the manager and sing her praises. Come to find out, she had only worked for them for 1 WEEK! They must have great training there because the service was excellent. Ok, so I said all of that and didn't talk about the food yet. Ummmm let's just say that plates were clean. I had the chicken and waffles which offered a little sweet and a little savory, but done perfectly. We also ordered the devil eggs for appetizers and they were great. All parties were satisfied and I will definitely be back. read more

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My husband and I visited Miss Shirley's Cafe during the week for brunch. This was my second visit to the restaurant and was equally as good as the first. I can see why this restaurant has these locations and is often talked about amongst the foodie community. This go 'round I tried the meal, I can't recall the name, with the fried chicken, grits and eggs. It was so tasty. The chicken was very crispy! The biscuit was fluffy and the grits were cooked perfectly. The fried green tomatoes are a must, I will order them every time I visited the restaurant!! I think what makes this restaurant even more enjoyable for me is the story behind the name. I won't type all of the details here, but google it for yourself. Miss Shirley's Cafe is definitely a tasty staple in Baltimore with an inspiring story! read more

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36$ signature crab and eggs benedict was without taste and seemed like a bag of frozen unseasoned veggies. Over priced. Waitress said this was not her normal restaurant. Service was very slow...she forget to bring things she offered. Everyone was really nice and the restaurant was clean but my meal was not good at all. For that price and a signature meal it needs a lot more help. Start with spices! And the waotress over charged us and did fix it. read more

Came here for Mother's Day brunch and although they don't take reservations, the wait was only 30-35 minute though they said it would be 45 mins. I was pleasantly surprised, as one of the shop attendants nearby said it was up to a two hour wait earlier that day. To kill time we went across the street to enjoy a coffee. The restaurant was packed and buzzing with families. The menu had some great options and we opted for the donuts and the shrimp and grits. Both were highly recommended by our waitress, Emily who was very kind and attentive. We loved our meals and will be back again to try a few other items we had our eye on such as the Chicken and Waffles. I appreciated how engaged the manager was, helping bring out and clear plates and check on tables. Despite working with a crutch, it was impressive to see how supportive he was on such a busy day. read more

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We came in on a Friday afternoon for lunch and the place was surprisingly full despite how massive the restaurant is. They do not take reservations but do send text message alerts when your tables are ready. We tried a little bit of everything: hash browns, fried eggs, pancake, the chicken and waffles, and the gravy train. I loved everything...except for their fried chicken which was so salty I could barely get through it despite how hungry I was. I would visit again but would steer clear of the chicken. read more

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This was a happening place with service. Food was out of this world and after a long day was just right. If you're in the Hopkins area this is a must go. Great atmosphere and seating was comfortable. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Crabmeat Benedict - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Finally found a day to take my 3 kids to Ms. Shirley's in Roland Park. I knew it would be a hit based on the menu and I was not wrong. First, they give kids not only paper kids menus and crayons but also each gets their own etch a sketch! What a fun blast from the past for me, and a ton of fun for them. I had the chicken and waffles based on rave Yelp reviews, my oldest had the pulled pork Mac and cheese, and the two younger ones had the kids boxes, one with waffles and strawberries, the other with pancakes and chocolate chips. The boxes also come with scrambled eggs, fruit, and either vanilla yogurt or apple sauce. For $11 (an extra dollar for the strawberries or chocolate chips) it's quite a deal. And we all shared the monkey bread. The chicken and waffles was very good. I didn't think the honey mustard aioli paired all that well with the peppadew butter. Next time I'll get it with some honey on top. But still very good. The Mac and cheese was delicious. Very very rich so don't be fooled by the relatively normal portion size. It fills you up quickly! The cornbread on the bottom of the skillet really hit the spot. The little ones seemed to really like their boxes and the monkey bread was, of course, a real treat. At $18 it's a bit overpriced, and I think it would be better with caramelized bananas than just regular ones, but still very good. We'll be back, I wouldn't be able to keep the kids away even if wanted to! My daughters read more

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We had a wonderful morning at Miss Shirley's. The service was incredible, our server Hernan was timely, friendly, and answered all our questions about menu items. He was on top of our table's needs as well as others in the room. The food was delivered quickly and tasted phenomenal. I got the birthday cake pancakes which were sweet and delicious. My mom got the Coconut French Toast and was blown away by how filling and tasty it was. The presentation was also impressive. My dad is a big fan of collards and got those on the side with a traditional breakfast and said they were some of the best collards he'd had. We were visited by Joe the general manager who spent some time talking to us about our weekend and my parents visit. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Miss Shirley's is always a winner for breakfast/brunch for me. The menu is pretty diverse so anyone can find things that they like to eat. I went recently and tried this amazing pumpkin stuffed French toast. Literally they served us a loaf of fluffy bread with a creamy pumpkin mixture in between two slices. It was HUGE. Absolutely delicious but very decadent. The unexpected hit though was the vegetable omelet. It was fluffy and the veggies inside were absolutely delicious. I was amazed at how this simple dish was just so good. I might need to order this every time I go!!! A tip about this location is that they have parking in the back of the restaurant. It's pretty small but the neighborhood has tons of parking also. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - Pumpkin French toast. This thing was huge and delicious! A little on the sweet side though so grab some bacon to even it out! - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We had a large party (16). We had a fairly long wait because we didn't call ahead or have a reservation. A lot of our party trickled in real close to the time we got seated. I'm not complaining about the wait or anything. This place is amazing! The food was the best breakfast food I've had in a long time! The service was stellar, not one missed ANYTHING from anyone's order! The deviled eggs were spectacular! I highly recommend them! When we come back this way to visit our family, we will for sure come back here! Thank you for accommodating our large group! read more

The food was amazing. The pancakes was fluffy, the shrimp and grits was well seasoned and the deviled eggs were ok because the meat was cold on top. The service was nice the waiter was attentive and the ambiance was chill. read more

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YUMMMMMM!!!!! We were in DC for a girls' trip and a friend (who lives in MD) took us here for Sunday brunch. It lived up to the hype. Great service, cute location and amazing food! read more

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Miss Shirley's Cafe is a B'More hot spot with a variety of locations around Baltimore. Great for breakfast and even better for brunch, there are great creations that will tantalize your tastebuds no matter what time of day. read more

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Met my dad here for breakfast today. It's street parking, luckily, I was able to park in front of the restaurant with no issues. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a hostess and were seated. The service here was great. We had no issues with our order and our server was able to help my dad navigate the menu. The food came out at a decent time. I had the Get your grits on from the menu without the bacon. Essentially, it's shrimp and grits but I loved the presentation of this dish. I've never seen it made like this. On the bottom it had a fried green tomato, layered with grits then shrimp on top. It looks really good but I wasn't a big fan of it. It was good enough not to send back though but I would try something else the next time I visit. My dad had eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes and a biscuit. He enjoyed his meal. He ate all of it!! Plus an alcoholic beverage lol. I can't wait to return to try something else. read more

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This is my second time visiting Miss Shirley's. Went here for afternoon brunch with a friend. At Saturday afternoon around 2pm the place had plenty of open tables and no waiting time. Service was attentive and friendly. One thing I do appreciate about the decor was the lighting; it was abundant enough but not to overwhelming. Ordered a C.Y.Young omelette (egg white, bacon, cheddar, and spinach). The seasoning was done well, I could still taste the flavor of egg white but it was not bland. I also loved the fact that the omelette was cheesy enough to be tender on the inside, and with each bite the egg white was literally melting in the mouth, but at the same time it was not so overly cheesy that the outside looked oily as if dripping with melted cheese, and the knife had trouble cutting through the omelette (as was usually the case in so many other brunch places). My only complaint was that the omelette was a bit watery, probably because either the spinach was put in too early, or too much spinach was used, and the water fromthe spinach soaked the omelette. Hash browns and coffee tasted standard. Also ordered a side dish of fried chicken. It came with three stripes of chicken tenders. Two pieces were seasoned well and fried nicely, one thicker piece was a bit dry and bland. Overall, 4-4.5 stars. read more

Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park - American Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This was a fine spot. Service was good, ambiance was of a typical diner. I think there should have been a wider price range on the menu, as one couldn't attempt to indulge in a small breakfast for less than $16. Food was good, large portions. I could have done with smaller portions. I was disappointed in the lack of flavor in the hash browns but was otherwise satisfied with my food and all my other companions were pleased as well. Not my favorite spot, but it did the trick. read more

I've been reading about Miss Shirley's on Yelp for a bit now. This morning I finally got myself up for a breakfast date. There's metered parking up front. I didn't really have to worry about it much as it was early and not too crowded. It's about $0.50/hour. I was seated immediately by the host and soon after I began browsing the online menu, my waiter Brian came to take drink orders. Very attentive as well-mannered. I had a mimosa (why, of course). My meal included the house special, Get Your Grits On. Mimosa had just the right blend of OJ and champagne. I was sipping before my meal came and had to slow it down. My only wish is that the glass was bigger. The famous grits surprised me. I was expecting a bowl of grits with everything mixed in. But it came out as three little scoops. Presentation was great, don't get me wrong. The grits sat on the fried green tomatoes and the shrimp atop that. My initial thought was man this is tiny so I ordered a side of bacon. I tried the fried green tomato but ehhhh, not a fan. So I moved it aside and tackled the grits and shrimp. Super flavorful and to my surprise, also filling. Overall, happy with my breakfast meal here. Definitely worth waking up and driving in the rain. Great start to any day!! read more

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