Shirley's Cafe

I drive thru Kalkaska pretty often and saw good reviews for Shirley's and decided to give it a try. They were slow, but I had food within less than ten minutes after walking in the door. Waitress was nice, Applewood turkey was awesome! Will stop back for sure.

Fabulous food and service!  I had apple smoked turkey sandwich with sweet potato fries.   Hubby had Cajun sledder. Daughter had fabulous chicken & rice soup.  Yum!

We had one of the best lunches we've had in a long time.  We walked in and found that everyone sits together like family style.  We sat with a delightful couple who had just built a home nearby and were eating here for the first time.  We decided on the ruben with kettle chips and the pot roast sandwich.  Everything Shirley serves is homemade, including the bread.   My ruben arrived steaming hot, served on thick toasted rye bread.  The corned beef was thick, tender and delicious,  The swiss cheese was melted just right and the kraut was very tasty.  They also serve the dressing on the side so you don't get a soggy mess.  It was absolutely yummy.  My wife's pot roast sandwich was amazing as it was just as it sounds.  A pot roast on a bun.  The meat was tender and delicious with that homemade flavor.  This is a must stop if you are passing through at lunch time or breakfast time as they also serve breakfast.  Actually, you can order breakfast anytime.  And I will for sure next time we come through this way.