Shirley

UpdateWhat We Ate: DISCO Cheese-y Focaccia Breakfast Sandwich, loaded seasonal fruit biscuit, Cheese-y Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, seasonal cheesy fruity sandwich, various fun drinksWould Recommend? YesContinues 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!