Thank you for stopping to read mmm-yoso!!! today. Cathy is writing while Kirk is attending endless meetings.
It's been about seven years since my last post of Shirley's Kitchen. The Mister and I would stop here quite a bit, then there was COVID-19 and things changed. Fortunately, Shirley's Kitchen adapted by adding tables to the parking lot. 
while keeping the same menu and cooks.
The Shirley's Breakfast Special ($7.49) is a standby. One meat (I am unsure why we received two this time, other than we are 'regulars'), two eggs and two pancakes. The sausage patties here are quite good. The over easy eggs are always perfectly cooked and the pancakes are slightly sweet (don't need syrup) with a crisp edge and a fluffiness I enjoy. 
The Biscuits and Gravy plate ($11.99) is a great choice when you are hungry. Two (properly) poached eggs, two sausages, crispy hash browns and two freshly made biscuits smothered in a tasty, peppery sausage-y gravy.
The Classic Benedict ($11.49) is a toasted English muffin topped with a good size slice of ham (you can see an edge of it at the 1 o'clock point), two poached eggs and a Hollandaise sauce. The home fries are always good/crisp with plenty of onions and bell peppers.
The Florentine Benedict ($11.49) is also a good choice, with sautéed spinach and the poached egg on a toasted English muffin. You can see that the hollandaise is made from scratch and sometimes different from day to day, but in a good way.
Since 1994, this La Mesa classic diner has been a great local gem.
Shirley's Kitchen 7118 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 (619)462-5732 Open daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
nice they were able to stay open during covid so you were able to get some favorites:)
Posted by: kat | Wednesday, 18 August 2021 at 04:30 PM
that egg Florentine looks great
Posted by: amanda | Wednesday, 18 August 2021 at 06:27 PM
Yes, we are happy realizing how many of our favorites have survived this horrible chapter of time, Kat.
The photo of the Florentine did come out well, Amanda. The flavor of fresh spinach is always a craving for me. Good to see you posting on your blog.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 20 August 2021 at 01:57 AM