Miss Shirley’s Cafe, a quintessential breakfast and brunch restaurant, has been a longtime favorite among Baltimore residents. With four different locations and an extensive menu, there’s no excuse for skipping out on a place like Miss Shirley’s.
Miss Shirley’s can be found in Roland Park, the Inner Harbor, BWI airport, and in Annapolis. The restaurant first opened the doors to their flagship location, Roland Park, in 2005.
The restaurant has been especially enjoyed among Loyola students, as many of them take a short walk to the Roland Park location for breakfast on weekend mornings.
“Some of my favorite memories from my time spent in Baltimore are when my friends and I came together at Miss Shirley’s for some of the best breakfast meals I’ve ever had,” Jessie Tyler ‘25 said.
Miss Shirley’s has a wide-ranging menu that gets a revamp every so often, ensuring that their options stay up to date with their customer’s appetites. From their ‘Get Your Grits On’ to their ‘Amy’s Bayou Omelet’ breakfast options, their menu is curated so that just about anybody can enjoy a great meal.
Miss Shirley’s takes great pride in making sure that their menu is inclusive for all food related allergies.
“When I first toured Loyola, my family and I went to the downtown Miss Shirley’s location and had a great experience. Our waitress, even though she had other tables to wait on, was amazing and asked us if anyone had any food allergies which made us all feel very safe and welcomed,” Keegan Murray ‘28 said.
The love for Miss Shirley’s branches beyond the restaurant, with Loyola students connecting with the restaurant even on campus.
Loyola’s very own chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted an event with Jennifer McIllwain, Miss Shirley’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations. McIllwain came to the Evergreen campus to discuss all things Miss Shirley’s, including their strong family-like atmosphere.
She also gave a lot of great insight on the types of relationships that are formed by working at a place like Miss Shirley’s.
“Most of the people on our management team have been there for over 10 years, so they’re like my brothers and sisters. We have that respect for each other, and we lift each other up, and help each other when we need to,” McIllwain said.
McIllwain also touched on Miss Shirley’s relationship to the greater Baltimore community. She mentioned how restaurant establishments in Baltimore don’t see each other as competition, rather, if they need any advice or help, they do their best to uplift the other small businesses in Baltimore.
“We all help each other, and that’s the mentality in Baltimore,” McIllwain said.
