Shirley Mae's Cafe

From all of us that you have fed physically, spiritually and emotionally, we wish you the best of birthdays…

Happy Birthday Shirley Mae!!!

We will be closed Thursday, November 27th so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving as a family.  We are grateful for your support and loyalty over the years and wish you all the happiest of Thanksgiving’s…

Thank you neighbors for your candy donations and support for our 21st Annual Trick or Treat Safe Zone.  The rain forced us to set up for trick or treaters inside the café but did not dampen our spirits.  There is something about trick or treating that brings out the kid in all of us…

Shirley Mae invites everyone to come join us on Saturday, October 25th for our ‘Ditch Mitch’ Rally. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, U.S. Representative John Yarmuth and representatives from the Congressional Black Caucus will address the crowd at noon followed by free BBQ lunches for the crowd.

We are blocking off Clay Street from Lampton to Breckinridge Street for this G.E.M. of an event.

Saturday, October 25th at Noon

Dinner is on us as we meet and greet local minority candidates running for office in the upcoming General Election.  It is going to be a GEM…  So come and Greet, Eat and Meet…

Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 7-9pm

Renowned local author David Domine names Shirley Mae’s Café as one of Kentucky’s best in his book 111 Fabulous Food Finds, Best Bites in the Bluegrass.  

“Good souls and good soul food – that’s what makes Shirley Mae’s a Fabulous Food Find,” says David Domine.

We are always happy to hear that people appreciate the love and hard work that goes into making food the old fashioned way… Shirley Mae’s way.  This is a special honor.

Thanks, David.

Shirley Mae’s Café extends a special welcome to:

  The Church of God in Christ, Inc.

64th Annual Women’s International  Convention/Crusade

To show our hospitality, we are opening up three extra days for delivery orders during your convention.  We will deliver for $25 minimum orders downtown to your hotel or to the KFC YUM Center.

Monday, May 26th from 11am to 9pm

Tuesday, May 27th from 11am to 9pm

Wednesday, May 28th 11am to 9pm

… and for our regular business hours:

Thursday  11am to 9pm

Friday  11am to 11pm

Saturday 1:30pm to 11pm

Sunday  11am to 11pm

Come celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11th at Shirley Mae’s Café.  We will be adding pork chops (smothered or fried) and chicken and dressing to our regular lunch menu.  Catch our lunch special from 11am to 5:30pm.  Then from 8pm to 11pm, Shirley Mae will be serving all mixed cocktails for $5 and all domestic beers two for $3.

Bring your lawn chairs and come lounge around Shirley Mae’s sidewalk café May 1st through May 4th leading up to (and through) the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby this year.  Come enjoy the music, Salute to Black Jockeys memorabilia and the Derby atmosphere… just two blocks south of the Pegasus Parade route (on Broadway)… along what’s fondly known as the Shirley Mae’s Café Homestretch at Clay & Lampton Streets.  So, don’t stumble coming out of the gate.  Stride down the Homestretch right into the Winners’ Circle at Shirley Mae’s Café… where the party just don’t stop.

Yes, we’re open MLK Day!  Shirley Mae’s Café is proud to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Come join us Monday, January 20th from 3 pm to 8 pm for dinner and MLK Day celebration.