A friend and I ordered breakfast sandwiches here on a cold and rainy March morning. My friend, who lives in Somerville is a big fan. They weren't open yet, and so we looked through the online menu while drinking our coffee. The sandwich I wanted, DISCO Cheese-y Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich was listed as "Out-of-Stock," but the store wasn't even open yet. My friend advised that the owner and chef sometimes forgets to update the online menu from the day before. We walked over to order in person, and sure enough the sandwich was available and the menu just hadn't been updated. The shop is no frills without indoor seating, but wow! the sandwich was absolutely amazing. The sandwich was bursting with flavor and it all melded together perfectly. She added just the right amount of each ingredient so that all of the flavors complemented, rather than overshadowed each other. Possibly my favorite breakfast sandwich ever! Overall, I love the sandwich and would 1000% come again on a future visit to Somerville. I am giving five stars because I believe in the business, but I also feel strongly that the experience would be improved by some administrative help. I briefly interacted with the owner and it's clear her passion is making delicious food. Someone to assist with customers and updating the online menu would improve the overall dining experience. read more

Flavors - 3.8/5 Textures - 3.5/5 Presentation - 2.5/5 Value for Money - 3.8/5 Wasn't a big fan of their cheesy focaccia breakfast sandwich - it was super greasy, the focaccia was heavy, the cheese wasn't melted and the egg was overcooked. Still tasted pretty good, but not enough to overlook the rest. I also wasn't a big fan of the service. It was friendly and polite but they have waaay to many rules and they are not even a sit down place. "No phones allowed" is one, and they didn't let me take a phone call inside even though it was freezing outside. read more

Update What We Ate: DISCO Cheese-y Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich, loaded seasonal fruit biscuit, Cheese-y Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, seasonal cheesy fruity sandwich, various fun drinks Would Recommend? Yes Continues to be an absolute delight and a routine treat. Online ordering is seamless. The square nearby is our standard spot to unwrap and enjoy. The sheer tastiness and seasonal surprises keep us coming back. read more

I tried my first sandwich at Shirley today after months of wanting to stop by (but seeing it closed almost every time... I think they've recently expanded the amount of days per week they are open). Today we were in luck, and my husband and I ordered the lemongrass meatball bahn mi to split. My rating of four stars in based on two things: 1) cost for the amount of food. The sandwich with tax and tip was $16. We realize this is not Subway and we are okay with paying extra for a quality sandwich from a small business... however, the sandwich itself was a bit small. It looked like it had already been in cut in half. (Photo below). 2) cost for amount of toppings. Was the bread heavenly? YES- as described in other reviews. But there were very few meatballs and veggies, and both of us wanted more of the substance in the sandwich. The flavors were delicious and everything was perfect... meatballs were not dry, carrots had a nice crunch, all were tasty. We ate the sandwich and agreed it tasted great but probably would visit this place more to grab a scone or cookie, since to order our own sandwiches next time would be over $30 all in. read more

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Really great sandwiches and super cute presentation! We tried the bacon-y grilled cheese and the vegan banh mi - both were tasty although I was a little disappointed the banh mi wasn't more traditionally made...until I tried the bread it was on (focaccia I believe?). It was DELICIOUS. Order online for pick up was super fast and our sandwiches were done way ahead of time which was great. I loved the way the grilled cheese was wrapped, perfect for a picnic! The vegan sandwich was left ends open which was cute until all the sauce started dripping everywhere... Overall I'm glad this little shop opened up in Davis and I can't wait to go back and try everything on the rotating menu! read more

Shirley - Vegan lemongrass bahn mi - American Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Overall, I'm glad I randomly stumbled on this place on my walk to Davis Square. I'll be reviewing the Food, Service, and Ambience in this review. Food: I ordered the Salami Cheese Sandwich, the Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookie (which was exclusive to the day I went), and the Iced Strawberry Mocha. I really enjoyed the Salami Cheese because of the break which the person made from scratch as well as the green garlic aioli (yum!). The Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookie was ok, the flour used seemed to have a more stale taste, but that may have been because I got the cookie close to when the store was closing. The Iced Strawberry Mocha was a good thing to try, but I probably won't get it again since the consistency was more on the watery rather than creamy side; however- the flavor was there! Though it was more on the mocha side and a very slight hint of strawberry. Service: There was only one person on staff, but it wasn't busy at all and they seemed nice. Ambiance: Cute little place! I love the personal touches of the owner's grandmother, but the place still has a modern yet welcoming look to it. There's also side table where you can munch on your food if you want to. read more

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Ive ordered from this sandwich shop 2 times as I like to support small businesses. Sandwiches are ok 2.5/5 and focaccia is great 5/5! Today I went in to support/order a sandwich and focaccia. I don't like Mayo/aioli so asked for the sandwich without it. I was told "no I can't do that" that the sandwich comes as is on the menu (although it's made fresh when you order). Then I asked for just a small amount and was told "this isn't a build your own". Unfortunately I decided not to order. Dave's fresh pasta happily made my sandwich without mayo and their cookies are my favorite! read more

Sandwiches are fine if a bit pricey for what they are. Low review score because like another reviewer here, I've had the most egregious service experience from the owner who got upset with me for picking up a phone call in her shop. She said she "didn't have a sign up about it yet, but this isn't a cafe where you can take phone calls." She then told me she'd make an exception for me today given how hot it was so she didn't ask me to step outside. I'm so glad she deigned to let me sit in her air conditioning while I waited 10 minutes for my $40 sandwich order. Needless to say, I won't be coming back. Btw, she also has signs that say she won't make changes or substitutions to her sandwiches, and she won't cut the sandwich. I don't think I've ever met a store owner who seems to dislike paying customers so much. read more

If you resonate with the statement "bread is the most important part of a good sandwich" then this is the place for you. The first time I took a bite into Shirley's focaccia, I couldnt hold back the "Holy Beep! This is some of the best bread I've ever had!" And I don't say that lightly- I am a bread fiend. But that focaccia is crispy and buttery on the outside and so fluffy on the inside. For me, nothing short of mind blowing. The menu changes daily and always has fresh and in season ingredients. At first, this bummed me out since I couldn't always immediately satisfy my craving for the smoked chicken salad, but all the sandwiches I've had are excellent. I love the understated simplicity of the ingredients - 2-3 ingredients per sandwich lets each part shine without having to compete. The camembert isn't taking a back seat to those tomatoes. I've been coming almost weekly since they opened and the owner is a lovely person. Absolutely recommend checking this out if you're in the area! read more

Excellent shop for sandwich take-out. Crispy bacon & cheese was terrific, nice aioli with some spice, and WOW the bread. Unique non-alcoholic drinks menu, I had the rhubarb-basil soda, made in-house like everything else they do. Nice little side salad too. I'll be back for cookies next time. Five stars, strong recommend. read more

Absolutely love this place. Food is incredible. Every single ingredient is picked with care, and it really shows. Everything on the sandwiches is super high quality. And the bread/baked goods..... just wow. The menu rotates so there's always something new to try. So glad this shop came to Davis! read more

Similar to another review I had a disappointing experience here and won't be coming back. Food - I had a breakfast sandwich that while decent, was nowhere near worth $14 for such a small amount, the size of your fist. The bread should have stood out but came soggy and the egg was cold (not long after it was prepared). You can easily get similar/better food at revival or nine bar espresso a few steps away, definitely for more fair prices. Service - this was a big issue. I probably had the most rude experience I've ever felt in a food establishment, it was unbelievable. She was curt and gave grief while ordering and picking up, truly haven't seen this anywhere else. The owner does not respect customers. I would have let the sub par food slide as I know it's tough managing a small business. But this behavior was so egregious, I had to share. Definitely not coming back and hope they make some changes or keep the owner away from customers and hire professional staff that cares. read more

Amazing food, and lovely service! The woman behind the counter was very attentive and helpful and prepared the food very quickly. I got the herbed chicken sandwich, which is truly incredible, and the bread is to die for. Great flavors, great texture, would put it up there with any top-notch sandwich place in the area. I'll definitely be returning! read more

This sandwich shop/bakery has some delicious and very creative sandwiches. I had an eggplant sandwich on focaccia with a delicious sauce. And the caramel roll for dessert was to die for. There's no place to sit down here, but it's very close to the benches and tables at statue park in Davis Square. read more

A sunny, inviting bakery with the most amazing seasonal, local, quality ingredients with a thoughtful, inventive menu that changes daily. Chef Kat is a super talented and friendly Boston native that brings years of experience working in various kitchens on the West Coast and overseas to her delightful bakery. Must go and try for yourself! read more

I was excited to try Shirley because the breads are all baked in house and the menu looked great. I went with the Meaty All-day breakfast sandwich. The price point was a bit higher than what is offered at other local shops in the area but I am always willing to spend a little more especially if it means supporting another local business. I am disappointed to be writing a less than stellar review. I picked up my order within 10 minutes of ordering online and my sandwich was completely cold. Every single component of the sandwich was cold, from the biscuit, egg, to the cheddar cheese (with the exception of the sausage which was mildly lukewarm). I understand if other sandwiches are cold (especially ones involving cold cuts) but a breakfast sandwich should probably be more on the warmer side and it really ruined the sandwich for me. I think the temperature also resulted in a more bland sandwich. I don't want to be completely negative as the biscuit was great and it is clear the owner is passionate about baking a good product with quality ingredients but the Somerville baking/sandwich scene is a crowded market (i.e Vinal, 3 Figs, Revival, Dave's, etc) and if they are going to price a breakfast sandwich at $12.50 (not including tax or tip), then it probably should not be cold and on the blander side. Sadly, I am disappointed but hopeful the owner can figure it out. read more

Best cinnamon rolls I've had in my life. Stop what you are doing and go get one. Amazing bahn mi. sandwich bread is delicious. Love this place read more

Food is delicious, just wish they didn't run out of options by noon on the weekends. The bread on the sandwiches is very soft and yummy.

OH MY GOSH!! First of all Kat was sooo nice. She is the master chef behind the genius of Shirley. She was so thankful for us coming to check out her little shop. But how could we not?? It said "bacon grilled cheese" on the sign. And let me tell you this one was to DIE for. The bread was thick slices and tasted sooo fresh. None of that store bought stuff. This was a nice local sourdough. The cheese was perfectly gooey and the bacon was such a nice touch that added the right flavor. This is such a cute little shop and they have so many great menu options! The menu is always changing so there's always something new to try. read more

Incredible!!! Everything that I have had here has been scrumptious!!! Today we got veggie pot pies! OMG! Do delicious!!! Last time I got the grilled cheese with pickles. Wow!!! Don't sleep on this awesome place!!! Triple yum!!!! read more

Everything I have eaten from Shirley is unbelievably good. Soft bread, creative sandwiches, flavorful weekend pastries. I find myself thinking about when I can go next and looking at the changing daily menu, wanting to try all of it!! I don't live nearby and work on the weekends, but I have made the trek several times on a Saturday morning for an herby breakfast sandwich! Cannot recommend enough. read more

She had me with the brisket grilled cheese, but every sandwich I've had at Shirley Eat More Sunshine has been a transformative experience. Kat has parlayed her high-end restaurant experience into a unique and quite wonderful take-out experience. A Davis Square must go-to! read more

The seasonal brioche bun with sweet potato, caramelized onion, and curry spice is not to be missed! A very flavorsome and satisfying combination, anchored by a delightfully soft, chewy bun. The folks operating the shop were delightful and kindly let me order right as they were closing. I'll certainly be back to try one of their unique sandwiches or beverages! read more