Reviews of Shelly's Cafe. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Shelly's Cafe
14837 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, United States
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Information of Shelly's Cafe, Restaurant in Tampa (Florida)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Shelly's Cafe
Sunday
7:30 am–2 pm
Monday
8 am–2 pm
Tuesday
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Wednesday
8 am–2 pm
Thursday
8 am–2 pm
Friday
8 am–2 pm
Saturday
7:30 am–2 pm
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Reviews of Shelly's Cafe
Friendly staff and good food. Walked in and was immediately greeted by the staff. It's a cozy restaurant that can fill up quickly. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, fruity French toast, western omelet, hash browns, bacon, and a sode of fruit, with strawberry lemonades. The food came out relatively quickly. Everything was at the right temperature and was tasty. The pricing is also very reasonable.
First time here and it was amazing! I ordered the Sally pancakes and it was so delicious and filling. Also the home fries are a must! My son is such a picky eater but he ate all his breakfast! He got the mini pancakes and absolutely loved them too. We will be back! Highly recommend. Great atmosphere as well and everyone was very kind and caring.
Food was DELICIOUS! The Shelly’s French toast with fresh fruit was phenomenal. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Not a crumb was left on the plates! Friendly service was the cherry on top. Our party of 12 was very pleased! We will most definitely be back!
My friend and I enjoyed a wonderful breakfast together. Our waiter was VERY good and helpful and friendly. Our food was delicious 😋
My friend enjoyed an omelette and breakfast potatoes and a lovely fruit salad. I loved the banana caramel french toast and extra bacon 🥓 so I could bring some leftovers.💖😋
Very Homie Breakfast Joint, food was delicious! I will say I loved the grits with cheese, some of the best I have ever had! Great little location to check out if your in the area!
This breakfast place is a hidden gem 💎 It was reasonably priced, very friendly service, and the food was great! If you want good food skip the chain breakfast place and try Shelly's Cafe! You will not be disappointed.
First time trying out this little place. I got the grilled club sandwich with homefries; the portions are huge. I was a little bit disappointed that there were limited options for the lunch menu. I quickly realized it was more of a breakfast Cafe so I hope to come back sometime and try out that side of the menu. The dining area was well kept and our waiter was very fast. A little to fast though, as he buzzed by it was hard to get his attention to ask for refills. Nevertheless, it was a great experience and I hope to come back.
My friend recommended this place. The quality of the food and prices cannot be beat. We also ordered some fruit as a side and it was literally fresher and prettier than fruit plates I've received in 5 star hotels! If you need a good spot for breakfast and delicious eats, you best come here!
This little cafe is amazing and their sign did not lie. Their fried chicken sandwiches were amazing on Texas toast with their secret sauce. I had their fruit salad as a side(bananas, strawberries and blueberries) and the bonus is it came with caramel dipping sauce and my wife had their fries which were seasoned and she said were delicious. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture before we both started digging in. The sweet tea was perfectly sweetened and ice cold. Highly recommend if you are passing through. Their breakfasts looked delicious too, especially Shelly's French toast. We will have to go back for breakfast next time.
Our first time here.. Came in with my wife I ordered the pancake combo. Everything was perfect. The eggs and bacon were EXACTLY how I wanted them. The coffee was fresh. My wife ordered a grilled cheese and French fries. She was happy too. We will be back to try other things in the future❤️❤️❤️
A popular loacl cafe. Usually very beasy in the morning. Their breakfast menus are quite good. I tried shrimp omelet, french toast and home fries. The hone fries and the omelet was delicious.
Best breakfast in town and Shelly is super friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere, I haven’t been able to find a place like this in a while. Will be coming back for sure!
If you’re looking for that hometown diner feel in the midst of Tampa Bay’s urban sprawl, Shelly’s Cafe has your morning fix. They have kid-friendly offerings, standard breakfast fare, and the occasional special (my favorite was chicken and French toast). The service is quick but you should come early as they fill up on weekends. Staff are great and Jimmy, the owner, is frequently around to greet guests and ensure your breakfast or brunch is on point. I’ve been coming to Shelly’s for the past four years and fully intend keep coming back.
Great spot, went with family of 4. The kids enjoyed their breakfasts very much too. Definitely coming back. 3 of us are vegetarians. Yummy!
this is a great, cute little spot that is not overpriced. portion size was really good. my friends and i all enjoyed our food. service was also really great, we received our food quickly.
We had a great brunch with friends at Shelly's! The food is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. I got the Shelly's French toast combo, which I would highly recommend. The fruit was fresh and plentiful, and we ended up with leftovers to take home, as the portions are hearty. We'll definitely go back!
the service was good, i didnt really like the french toast personally - but everything else was good. I probably won’t come back unless my husband wants the cheese grits; he loved them! Lol
The service was excellent. Food was good. I got the crispy chicken sandwich. It had 3 large chicken tenders on it that were crispy and crunchy. The sauce was good, but could have been more tangy. The french fries were nice and crispy, but I had ordered them extra crispy, so yours might be softer. They were seasoned well. I also got the beneiet bites. They were slightly too crunch, almost like hush puppies rather than the soft pastries you would expect. They needed a sauce instead of only powered sugar. I ended up adding strawberry jelly to mine. The place was too tightly packet with tables and people kept bumping up against my chair. It's not a good place to go and have a quiet conversation or to relax. Expect a busy diner feeling. A waiter said they were actually slow at that time compared to normal and I already felt like it was too packed.
This is the 2and visit to the restaurant. Google isn't reflecting the first so this will cover both, lol. Shelly's is a small restaurant with huge flavor. Everything is hot and fresh and is AMAZING! I love breakfast/brunch meals and its Shelly's for the win. Prices are reasonable and the staff, they are both so friendly. They make you feel like you've known them forever. I've already returned, but I'll be back again.
Gem of a brunch place. Great pancakes! Super-seasoned chicken tenders! Amazing home fries! Kudos!
Great brunch spot and amazing service! Would recommend this to everyone in Tampa area. Everything pictured here was delicious.
Little breakfast gem. Food is so delicious, stuff is super friendly and you can tell they really put love in their service. My new favorite breakfast spot.
One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had. I enjoyed that there was ample cheese in every single bite. Potatoes at breakfast weren’t very good at all. The buffalo chicken sandwich is not better than Popeyes as advertised. Service is very friendly and fast.
Loved Shelly's! This was out first time here and everything was great. The staff was very friendly and attentive. There were a lot of regulars who popped in and they knew everyone by name and I think that speaks volumes. We ordered the Shelly's Pancake combo, Banana Nut combo (bananas are baked into the batter, yum!), and the Western omelette.
First time here and I am VERY impressed!! The cutest spot with the best breakfast in Tampa. I ordered French Toast combo and added some breakfast potatoes and everything was cooked to perfection. It knocks every spot I’ve been to out of the park. French toast is my fav breakfast item and it was cooked with the perfect amount of crisp. Thank you to Diane P who took care of us, she was absolutely amazing. I only live 5 mins away, so this will be my new spot. 😊
Showed up this morning with a group of 6 during a sudden gusty storm that drove all the diners that were eating outside back into the restaurant. We were greeted by very nice man that took our name and was very busy trying to accomodate all the customers that were gathering at the front door. We were seated as soon as possible and waited on by Elli who was fantastic. Food was excellent and chicken sandwich definitely lived up to its reputation. The restaurant was very clean, bright and had beautiful artwork on the walls. We will visit again for sure the next time we're in the area and most certainly recommend Shellys for great food and service.
First time at Shelly's cafe, and all I have to say is wow. Being from the DC metro area, I'm used to having tons of great options for brunch. This did not disappoint. Simple, classic and just done right. Great food and staff.
We decided to try Shelly's cafe for Saturday's Brunch. The Cafe was small and cozy cafe. It had a pleasant, soothing ambience. The staff was friendly and helped us to decide the order. We first started with drinks which included Orange Juice and Hot Coffee. For brunch we ordered Veggie Omelet, Tampa Omelet and Shelby's Pancakes.
Hot Coffee: The coffee was good and hot. 5/5
Orange Juice: We thought It was a tropical orange juice not fresh orange juice. This was only our complain. Rest everything was fine. 3/5
Tampa Omelet: Tampa omelet was healthy and fulfilling. Omelet was provided with english muffin and Potato chips. We loved the omelet. 5/5.
Veggie Omelet: Veggie omelet was also healthy and fulfilling. Both the omelets were amazing. It was served with potato chips and white bread. 5/5
Shelby's Pancake: We loved the pancakes it was amazing. 5/5
We loved this place. This was our first visit and definitely not the last.
Let me start by saying the food was AMAZING!! I had the banana nut carmel brioche french toast. The bread was fresh along with the bananas and nuts and as you see from the pics, there was no skimping on the toppings. The eggs and cheese were flawlessly cooked. But the game changer for me was the crispy bacon. I ate ALL the strips and there was no need to peel off the fat(which I typically do). Cameron, my host was awesome. He knew names of people coming in to pickup. The music is softly set, areas are cleaned and spacing is perfect!! This place is family friendly, delicious and most of all affordable!!!
5 stars!
Friendly and attentive staff. Food came out promptly. Clean establishment and prices are very affordable. Will definitely be back
Delicious meals. The best restaurant for breakfast in this area . The owner is super friendly and he will make sure that you get the best service ever.
Really great place! I wanted a non chain place for breakfast at a good price and this was a great choice. The staff was wonderful and very attentive.
I ended up getting the French toast meal with turkey bacon, 2 eggs, and a side of home fries.
The portion and presentation was very nice and we'll worth the price. I really enjoyed the sliced home fries over traditional diced, and all the food was very fresh and seasoned well.
My only complaint was that the French toast bread itself was bland flavored.
Wonderful experience. Came on a whim and would gladly come back. Cameron was a great host and server, watching him bustle around was reminiscent of being in a city diner. Food was fresh and so delish. I couldn’t snap a picture but the food was plated beautifully. Highly recommend the beignets!!! Shelly’s DID NOT DISAPPOINT.
Had a very pleasant breakfast here. Delicious and very well presented food at a very reasonable price.
Server was friendly and attentive.
This will certainly be a top choice next time we're in the area looking for breakfast or lunch.
Highly recommended.
We love this restaurant. It’s our favorite breakfast place. Small, but fun, food is delicious and prices are reasonable. The beignets are especially fun.
Very delicious food!!! My first time going there and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend this location if your going alone, with friends, or with family!!!!!
Very afforable! Food was amazing! Fruit architecture was on point. a little crowded, but we did go when it was very busy. Definitely reccomend to anyone who doesn't want to wait for the Keke's breakfast line! Or if you just want some brunch!
Went there over the weekend and it was amazing. The restaurant gave me cozy Florida vibes and the servers were so friendly.
I ordered a French toast with a fruit salad and my friend ordered an omelet with potatoes. We also ordered beignets as our appetizer and they were so good I almost forgot to stop and take a picture of them. Everything was so good and both our plates were pretty much clean by the time we were done.
Our order did take awhile but they let us know it was going to take awhile and the server did explain that they did have a small kitchen but our beignets came out pretty quickly to tide us over.
I would definitely recommend this place and I’m sure I will end up being a regular.
This breakfast experience is wonderful in this area. A much needed brunch restaurant. The French Toast was amazing a tasty! My son loved the pancakes... go, you will not be disappointed! Wonderful Brunch!
Amazing restaurant! We absolutely love it here. We found our go to place for breakfast and lunch. This was our first time visit. We had the chicken and mini - pancakes. My husband ordered the blueberry pancake I ordered the banana. The chicken was freshly cooked to order and it came with a homemade special sauce, mayonnaise based, very balanced, very tasty. The coffee is excellent, bold flavor and not bitter. The entire staff is friendly, accommodating and engaging. Our server, Cameron, was totally AWESOME. We dine out a lot and have to admit Cameron was amazing. He was super attentive, super friendly and outgoing. Cameron is definitely a valuable asset to this restaurant. Kudos to him for being exceptional and having a great personality. If I could taste higher than five stars, I'd give it a 10! 💖 We'll be coming here often.
Fun breakfast/ lunch spot in North Tampa that definitely deserves your dollars! ...and it won't break the bank! The vibe is welcoming and relaxed but that doesn't mean slow service. My daughter & I were enjoying a leisurely brunch on a Monday morning during holiday break and never once felt rushed while other tables received quick service and were in and out.
The kids mini chocolate chip pancakes looked great and got an enthusiastic thumbs up while my omelet was made with fresh ingredients exactly as ordered and served hot. Fair warning, their strawberry milk is made with fresh fruit puree so it may not be right for your kiddo; mine ended up not being a fan because of the texture, but I loved it. The must have been a whole, if not darn close to, pint of strawberries in there!
I almost want to take away a star for the coffee, as it was burnt/old, but I just can't given the time of day we were there (between breakfast & lunch rush), the flavored coffee creamers, and the overall great experience. Neither my water or coffee was ever empty, food temperature was perfect, modified order was correct first time, friendly service, and locally owned; it was almost perfect.
We have been going to Shelly's for years now and they never fail to impress us. Anything you get from breakfast (my favorite is the buttermilk pancake combo with sausage, and eggs with cheese but don't forget to try the pancakes or french toast Shelly's way to get lots of yummy fruit on top) to lunch (Shelly's burger is INCREDIBLE) is worth the money. The waitstaff remember us and are always making sure we have everything we need. You may be waiting for a table on the weekends because they get busy but it's so worth the wait. We love Shelly's and can't wait to go back soon!
Very Relaxing with plenty of parking. Quick Service & good food. Large pork chops. The home fries are good but appear deceiving. Home fries are dark & have an appearance of being over-cooked but they are soft & easy to chew. The cafe is Very Clean & the servers are very attentive. There is hardly any waiting time for delivery of the Food. The servers are cheerful & greet you with a smile.
This spot has a great home-like vibe with GREAT coffee and service. The breakfast potatoes are an absolute must! The pricing is $ for quality food. Definitely a gem to treasure in Tampa!
The food was amazing and the fresh fruit was an awesome addition to share with my little one. My complaint is with the service. I sat for 18 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me and asked for my drink order by that time I knew what I wanted and completed my whole order. They were busy but it made it difficult having a hungry 1 year old in tow. I will say that they went above and beyond when I left my sons personal silverware on a plate that was taken from our table. They went through the dishes to bring me his fork. I was impressed especially since we were on vacation and I really needed it! Thank you so much. I will return. Family friendly. Small dining area so their can be a wait for groups with more than 4 people.
Its simple but done extremely well. The place sits in an unsassuming strip mall and the establishment is small, but the servers are friendly and the food is great. I got their turkey pancake sandwich and my friend got the Shelly Pancake Combo. We'll definitely be back.
It’s my first time coming here and the food is really tasty! Very flavorful and fresh! I will definitely come back!
Experience was amazing! Really nice people and the the food was tasty. I would recommend you to visit if your in the area! Will come back someday
Very clean environment.
Very Very very Clean .
You know for them being open for 4 years this place is spotless.
Awesome server. And he bowed when taking my card.
I felt like royalty....
Highly recommended
The food is over ratted. But the people working here are great. So lets make it easy if you wanna feel good about the day in your head come to this place but if your stomach makes you feel better go somewhere else better ( two or three places are concerned better than this).
This place is an absolute 5 Star break&lunch place. The tables dont just look clean they are clean.. no sticky tables!!!!!! the food is amazing.. just look at it... Sells itself! The staff are super friendly and welcoming every single person in with a smile!!! I love it!!!! Keep doing what your doing!!! We're coming back for that chicken sandwich real soon! Also the Coffee is actaully good.. most breakfast places its not... but man!!! this place has it!!! so good
I had the banana nut pancakes combo. Every single thing i put in my mouth here was delicious! I loved it all.
They were super busy but we were still sat pretty fast. Breakfast was delicious, strawberry lemonade was fresh, and the coffee was hot. Friendly staff, fast service, and great food.
Food was delicious and the staff was super friendly. Very cozy and family friendly Cafe. Prices are real good. The menu is small, which is the only reason it didn't get 5 stars.
The food not only tastes delicious but is aesthetically pleasing! Great for an insta post ;) on that note, the staff was super friendly!! The place is small so it gets busy fast. The menu is small and the prices are fair. It's super trendy on the inside, and if I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back.
Love this place!!! They are always busy the food is fantastic and it always tastes great and fresh. They have amazing amazing servers and costumer service is always on point. Would definitely recommend it to anyone!!!
Shelly’s is a fun funky place with fantastic food. Do yourself a favor and get the beignets as an appetizer or dessert to share as you would do yourself a disservice only getting one item. Also their home fries aren’t your normal home fries each one is nice and crispy with herbs.
Seriously one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! Everything was fresh, delicious... and the service was spectacular! The banana nut pancakes are the best pancakes by far I’ve ever had!! Wow.... just wow!!!
Delicious food. I had the sausage and cheese omelette with sliced and seasoned potatoes and English muffin. It was delicious. My husband had the Shelter French toast and was big with the French roasts and blueberries and strawberries with powered sugar on top. Yummy. My daughter had the grilled cheese sandwich with fruit. The hot chocolate and strawberry milk were good also.
Found this wonderful breakfast restaurant by good fortune.. excellent quality and service. The shrimp omelette was phenomenal.
We got sat down within minutes of entering. Staff was friendly and easy going when ordering. Space is tight when all the chairs are pulled out but otherwise a lovely place.
Food is good , consistent in flavor and portion. Cameron is great at keeping us fed quick , fast when in a hurry!
Coffee. 5 out of 5
Over medium eggs. 5 out of 5
Crispy bacon. 5 out of 5
Crispy potatoes. 5 out of 5
Rye toast 5 out of 5
Service and friendliness 5 out of 5
Cleanliness. 5 out of 5
Wait time. 5 out of 5
Overall ~ Delicious, great experience
THE BEST EVER.
This place to great! The food tasted really good, the service was excellent and the menu selection was variety. The chicken strip and the sauce is very delicious, the mini pancakes, bacon and eggs were cooked well. The grits were just ok but everything else made up for the grits
Love this place. Will go back again. Small place but the wait wasn't long but it was crowded. Food was worth the wait.
I ♥️ places like this. 🥚🥞🥓 Traditional breakfast. Friendly service. Quiet. …
Update Winter 2021: Had lunch here. I had a BLT and fries. It was good, bacon was a bit dry though. Friendly and efficient service.
I was surprised by how much I liked this place. The nondescript strip mall exterior belies the fun, modern inside with vibrant art prints to the ceiling. Excellent service despite being almost full up and under staffed. I felt welcomed, like they were glad to see me - exactly what I look for in a mom and pop place like this. Food was excellent. My omelet was done as I requested (soft, no brown on eggs). I will definitely return.
This was a clean nice place. Some what limited menu but primarily omelets, pancakes, French toast, and the traditional sides. Great coffee and good prices. Did I say clean? If I didn't then I'll say it again.
This was our second time, and we LOVE it! The food is good, flavorful, and not greasy. They have turkey sausage, turkey bacon, and sugar-free syrup, so they meet all of our dietary needs. You can ask if they have grits available; it's not on the menu because it's a limited amount of creamy yellow grits each day.
The service is also GREAT! They turn tables quickly without making you feel like you're taking up space. All the servers work well as a team, and ours remembered us and our dietary restrictions from a few weekends ago. It's a family business. All plates come back empty.
Note that it's a pretty small restaurant but seems to deal with 6-8 tops pretty well.
Still great food and service!
WOW!!! Very cute place and CLEAN, food is OUTSTANDING, delicious and soooo fresh!!! A must go!!
Great place. Great food and service to match. Zena was amazing. Shelley burger is life changing.
We have been coming here for years and they make us feel like family. My granddaughter loves coming here and Cameron is the best
Had breakfast there, nice menu and kind waiters. Prices are reasonable as well. Would definitely come back.
Every plate we had, from the appetizers to the entree, we’re FANTASTIC. Crab, clam chowder, oysters, and key lime pie were all 10/10. Our server Erick made the entire experience even better!
My name is shelly.had to stop. Very clean good service as u can see the food was awesome
Our server was super adorable and the food was delicious. Went with some friends that live in the Lutz area and was so happy to come across this tucked in gem. Server suggested the cheesy grits, and cheesy they were. My friends had the Florida french toast and were pleased with the fresh fruit they received. Beignets & Home fries were also excellent. Wish I lived closer to a breakfast staple such as this.
Nice quaint place. It takes a while to get your food but I sense there's just a couple of cooks back there to keep quality up. The French toast was really good in the coffee is strong.
Best fried chicken I’ve ever had, the batter was even, the chicken was juicy and the homemade sauce was 🔥. Owners were working hard together and are very kind to all of the guests
You definitely get a nice amount of food and awesome service
I love Shelly's. Everything is good. There is always a wait so beware. However it moves quickly. They keep it simple but fresh and delicious. It's a very nice atmosphere with good sevice.
Great food and great service. Highly recommend. Chicken and Pancakes were amazing.
Had breakfast with 2 other people this morning. First time I have been there. It's a nice small restaurant with about 12 -15 tables. And a few outside tables as well. The staff was very attentive and well mannered. It was very clean and well kept also. The food was delicious and tasty and the buttermilk pancakes were the perfect size to go along with the eggs,sausage and home fries. And the house blend coffee was delicious. The prices were about what you would expect to pay at any sit down Breakfast and lunch restaurant. Do you and your friends a favor go enjoy Breakfast or lunch at Shelly's Cafe.
Great food and wonderful staff but our food took quite a while to get to the table.
Love this place. Great food. Nice and clean. Staff is friendly and attentive
Everything was delicious! The bacon, however was a little crispy for my taste. I mentioned this to management and not only did they comp my son’s bacon, but made me a batch more to my taste. Was told they always make the bacon crispy, so heads up to all you limp lovers, just request it and they’ll make you some peerrffeecctt bacon!
Everything here is great. Food and the service! Can be busy though…
I really enjoyed the food and service here. We decided to try this place after another place was packed. I had the shrimp omelet with everything except mushrooms and it was yummy. Seasoning was great I didn't even have to pick up the salt. I liked how the home fries were sliced and cooked. I believe the owners were this friendly older Asian couple and the guy made a point of trying to greet everyone who came in . Absolutely adorable!!
This place has the most amazing breakfast selection. I highly recommend the blt with extra bacon. There is nothing like it anywhere. I should have taken a picture but my camera could not take a shot of something so huge. There had to be a full pound of bacon on it.
Service is OK. Older gentleman very polite and helpful. Takes a little while to get your food but at the end its all worth waiting for. Delicious breakfast.
Food was awesome! Service was great! Owner even came over to check on us! Just so over the moon with everything about this place!!! Absolutely loved it! A must go in Tampa!!!
Awesome customer service. Great food and prices. The owner comes to the table to ask if there's anything he can do. That is a plus always. Had the Tampa omelet delicious.
So yummy. Perfect pancakes. Service was great as well. Little hidden gem right here in my neighborhood.
Amazing service and amazing food I highly recommend coming Shellys French toast……DELICIOUS and the beignets pure deliciousnesses
Popped in after my Drs appt. yesterday. Staff was super friendly and I saw their chicken sandwich sign. So I ordered a chicken sandwich and fries and it was the BEST! Fresh, sweet and spicy and the fries with ranch just delicious. They really do have the BEST chicken sandwich and I will be visiting again
Fantastic food and coffee😊. Friendly and fast service. Real strawberry milk 😁.
Food was good, but not quite worth the wait. We were told 20 minutes, which actually took more like 45 minutes. We had to stand outside and wait in the heat, because they don't have buzzers to alert you when your table is ready. We watched over and over, as they called for smaller parties that had arrived after us. We eventually ended up sitting at separate tables instead of waiting for them to figure out how to strategically push 2 tables together. The capacity of the place is just too small, so I'd definitely order takeout if I had to do it all over again.
Excellent friendly service, amazing breakfast food. I ordered the Tampa Omelet and the food came out promptly even during breakfast rush. The Tampa Omelet is one of the best omelets I have ever eaten.
I recommend this place to anyone in the area to try more than once.
Breakfast is great. Healthy dishes friendly service a very humble place.
Great family owned & operated diner style of breakfast joint!! Hidden Tampa gem :)
The food was good but the service was great! Thanks Cameron and Dillion for a relaxing breakfast, I'd come back for that again.
Best coffee and Breakfast I’ve had since I moved here.
Place looks very nice for small Cafe. Though I ordered a side of fries to go and got a nice plate full of them, but only two very small packets of ketchup. I suggest you bring your own condiments because if not you'll be licking your mouth like me from the salty fries without and sweet to go with the salt(ketchup).
We popped into this spot. The food was yummy. It came out and fast and the service was awesome!! I would definitely come here again when in town. We ordered two breakfast sandwiches with a fried egg and cheese, my daughter had turkey bacon on hers, sooo good.
Never disappoints! Best breakfast hands down! Staff is always pleasant. Place is always packed, but always clean.
My sister and I were so excited to visit this new brunch restaurant. We selected seating outside because it was a nice day to do so. The waitress was nice and inquired if it was my sister’s and I first time there. She brought our drinks and we didn’t see her much after that. So we waited, and waited, and waited. It was about 45-50 minutes before we received our food. I didn’t appreciate that we were not told or acknowledged that our food would take longer. I dunno maybe that’s the norm there. But it should not be. It was almost like we were forgotten by the staff. After a long wait our excitement to eat had depleted. I’m unsure why the waitress asked the question about us being old or new guests ? She didn’t pull out the red carpet regarding customer service or anything and her service was mediocre. My french toast, eggs, and bacon were good. My sister enjoyed her shrimp omelette but didn’t like that her toast was burned and they scrapped off the burned parts instead of getting her another piece of bread. I’m unsure if I will go back
Great food, many choices and great service!
First time at this place, happy we found it. Food was great and the Waiter Cameron did a fantastic job. We will be back.
Very positive experience which lifted our spirits since we were able to eat outside like normal people and not back in our car. Everything was good and also HOT. Good value. Our waitress was full of personality. Oh, and the fruit plate was large and laden with fresh strawberries! We’ll be back.
I absolutely love this place! All of the food (all of it) is amazing! The owners and servers are all awesome! You won't be disappointed.
Just had breakfast and enjoyed it thoroughly. You can often tell the care and quality of a restaurant by the quality of their fruit. My French toast was heaped with fresh strawberries, perfectly ripe bananas and blueberries. My husband’s potatoes were crispy, just as he asked for. The wait staff were super friendly and welcoming. An unexpected treat!
Absolutely fantastic cheeseburger. I don’t even know what they put on it but it’s extremely delicious. I’ll go out of my way for lunch here again.
French toast, pancakes, and bacon are all great! Service is below average; long wait times and crowded indoors.
Food was delicious !
Best breakfast joint. Better than all the chain restaurants.
Food was delicious. Definitely going to make it a must visit everytime I am in town!
Food is good, service is good. I enjoy coming here for the food & their strawberry lemonade
Place was busy but they got us in and our food fast. Small, cute, clean little restaurant. Food was good regular breakfast food nothing fancy or unusual.
The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are all so kind. I have been here twice and got the Western Omelette each time and if i can describe it in one word? Perfect.
If your thinking about trying it out, just do it. You won’t regret it!
Service was excellent, prompt, attentive, and polite. The beignet bites were delicious. I lived in Nola for 8 years, and they tasted exactly like the original beignets at Cafe Du Monde. Just wish they had more to offer for lunch, hence the 4 stars. Otherwise great little place to eat, and I'll definitely go back when in the area.
Wonderful and delicious breakfast! Friendly staff. Beginets bites the best!!
Decent experience, pancake portions are a little small and the forced gratuity on a party of 6 seemed a little off, good food though.
The staff is so friendly and attentive and they always remember me when I come in with my friend. They even remember what we like extra of and that's pretty impressive in this day and age where customer service is usually mediocre. There's a lot of cool artwork on the wall and this is a nice, humble little restaurant. They have worked very hard to make sure that social distancing is in place, keep everything very clean and orderly and the staff all wear masks. This is my favorite breakfast spot. It is consistently good💜.
First time visitor.
This little cafe is phenomenal! My server, Geo was outstanding and my breakfast (Shelly's pancake combo) was #1 for presentation and deliciousness! I will definitely be visitng again!💙
Delicious French toast, pleasant atmosphere great staff.
Second visit did not disappoint, LOVED our hostess Sarah, best BLT in town. Our entire table was pleasantly entertained by the pictures on the walls. Even though it was packed at 11 am we had no problems conversing with each other.
Food delicious, plentiful and fresh. 🤗😘
Wow, my wife and I were not only surprised, we were thankful for this restaurant. Frankly the food and the cleanliness of most restaurants in the region are severely lacking but Shelly's is a standout shining star.
The service is great, the food is phenomenal and it's absolutely clean! I highly recommend the home fries, actually you should skip the toast and double order the fries.
For anyone who says this is overpriced, I'm sorry it's not a McDonald's mcmuffin. For anyone who feels the wait is too long, it's unfortunate that perfection takes time.
This place was great! The chicken sandwich is fire! And the sauce is good too! I did the French toast combo which was great with the home fries and bacon! Everything from the super friendly staff to the food was great! I would definitely come back
Great place to have breakfast 🥞 🍳 the fact I was greeted coming and leaving was great. My husband is very picky but was very happy here. And said we will be coming back. Just know it is small area but didn’t really feel like it cause people were in and out. The presentation on the plates for French toast was amazing we had to take pictures lol. Thank you for a great experience also very clean 🧼 👍
Awesome service! Food was great.
Today was my 4th time here and I really wanted to leave this well deserved review. I prefer to keep it as the best secret brunch spot, but that would be unfair to them. Breakfast and brunch is absolutely delicious with home cook feel. The chicken and blueberry pancakes are my fav. My server even remembered me and my fav orders. The strawberry lemonade and the coffee are satisfying. The ambiance is always nice and inviting from the door to the time you leave. There is a sign that says their chicken sandwich is better than Popeyes and I must agree. This is my go to spot for food and fun
It tasted wonderful, the atmosphere was comforting.
Great breakfast!! Actual fresh bananas blueberry strawberries on a wonderful little piece of French toast (you can have single or stack) very clean the server was very nice pleasant polite her name was Lily!!! It's very cute you'll almost miss it if you're not paying attention!! Lol... Grandpa had 🥚🍳 and toast and ham or 🥓 meat and he loved it!! We will be going back!!
Both of my family's visits to Shellys Cafe have been great. The atmosphere is bright and friendly, the service is great as their entire staff is highly attentive and accommodating. As far as the food goes I cant even give enough praise for the items we ordered. Everything was delicious and the portions are generous. We will be making this our routine Sunday breakfast restaurant of choice.
This place is our new family favorite breakfast spot! Everything is homemade with the freshest ingredients. The Shelly's pancakes are BOMB, as well as the home fries. The strawberry lemonade is made with real strawberries and is not only aesthetically pleasing but super refreshing. Honestly I cannot find one negative thing to say about this restaurant. They're very clean and super friendly. So happy to have this little gem in our neighborhood!
Delicious and beautiful breakfast with fresh fruit. Clean and really nice environment. Totally worth mentioning the customer service was over the top. My waiter Cameron had a great demeanor and was very attentive. I'll be back and recommend you go too.
My fiance, our son, and I went there today for the first time and were not disappointed. We were looking for a mom and pop style breakfast place and this was perfect. The staff is SUPER friendly and the home fries were so good I wanted to get an order to take home. I even loved my omelet and I'm not really a breakfast eater. It was so good though!! It was also super clean and even my fiance enjoyed the one on one we got from the staff. Overall it seems like an awesome place. We will be back since my son loved his pancakes and whipped cream lol.
Hands down THE Breakfast spot for any foodie in the Tri-County area... Never had mediocre food from here, only the freshest and best seems to flow from their kitchen! Staff is divine, respectful, and on top of their game every single time. Nothing but good food, good friends, and good time. Recommending Shelly's would be an understatement.
My favorite place to eat breakfast in Tampa. The food is very fresh, non greasy and well presented. Staff is always courteous. The owners are usually there helping out, as well.
Everyone was very friendly and food came out fast. The blueberry pancakes were delicious. Will definitely come back
I am not usually one to eat out for breakfast, as I am usually disappointed with the prices and/or quality of the meals. Thank you, Shelly's, for being worth every reasonably-priced penny. We had breakfast for lunch and were very pleased with the service and the food. The portions were generous (even the fruit!), but high quality.
I would recommend this place to anyone. The food is great and the staff is very very friendly. Prices aren't bad at all... keeping it as a 5 star my only "issue" is the restaurant is small and since its so good i feel it's often at capacity how ever when i went i had no wait but i can see it being an issue.
Absolutely recommend this place! Our server Cameron was very nice and professional. The food was absolutely amazing. We had the Tampa Omelet and Shelly's Pancakes and I definitely recommend both. The fruit on the Pancakes was so fresh and delicious!!!
I think I might have a new breakfast place here. I've only been once but now I want to go back. I had the three meat omelet and it was great. Got there early enough that it was pretty empty and I was far enough from other diners. Great staff and service and great food. I will be back.
This is a nice, clean diner/cafe with inexpensive prices. Our food was delicious -- my grilled gouda was fabulous. We arrived when the place was completely filled and food was slow coming out of the kitchen. Apparently one of the people on the back didn't show up for work and the other 4 worked to make up for it. After people cleared out service was a bit faster.
Great little cafe to have breakfast or brunch at. The people there are super nice and friendly and the food is good. It's a small eatery, so the menu isn't huge, but what they have to offer is great. Depending on the time of day, there can be a bit of a wait, but it's really not that bad. So check them out if you're looking for a nice cozy cafe to have breakfast/brunch at and not at one of the chain restaurants. Enjoy.
The food was fresh and portioned just right. Service was great too.
Updated: Shelly's has become quite popular in the area. Eventhough the numbers has grown, the food/quality is still the same. I always feel at home here. Great service, great food. It's worth it.
My sister stumbled upon this little cafe to get coffee everyone was so nice she went back for breakfast while she was waiting on me and she told me it was great. I got the chance to go with her and they did not disappoint the food was absolutely great and the waiter was just as great. We will definitely be going back.
Tasty food at a good price. Good to see grits as one of the option in sides.
What a fabulous breakfast we just had! The french toast was overflowing with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas! It is a VERY clean restaurant with attentive and nice staff! If you get a chance I would definitely check it out!
After searching for places to have breakfast, we found this place, cute, clean and friendly staff. The food was delicious and presented artistically. The kids menu was good pricing and dont order the sausage, you'll thank us. The Tampa omelette was good and the home fries hit the spot.
After a quick breakfast Google search, me and my husband found this beautilf spot! The food was absolutely amazing and Cameron, our server made being first time customers an ABSOLUTE JOY! We had a great time analyzing the art on the walls! I would recommend this place to anyone travelling thru Tampa! Did I mention how cute Cameron is? Lol
Food great need to improve on their home fries
Great coffee, service, with eggs delivered over with whites cooked. Bacon overcooked. Breakfast potatoes overcooked and over salted. Potatoes are not traditional home fries as listed menu. Table and utensils clean. I will return to see if next time they don't dry out bacon and potatoes. Reasonable pricing.
My first time there we came for vacations and my kids love the lunch, the pancakes were amazing the lady was really nice and handfull. I love this place we coming again.
Very clean, good customer service and delicious breakfast.
Love it
Small place, the staff was very friendly. they have a pretty nice looking breakfast menu, but fairly limited menu for lunch. Sadly, we were there for lunch. They basically have three sandwiches and we tried their chicken sandwich which was pretty impressive really. Two huge chicken fingers with lettuce tomato and a nice remoulade and some really nice hot crispy fries with it. I'll be excited to go back and try breakfast there.
Everything was delicious! Staff were friendly and attentive. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. Food was superb. We especially loved the shrimp omelet and Shelly's French toast. Ended up coming back a second time because it was so good!
Amazing breakfast place. I love Shelley' pancakes with lots of banana, strawberry, and blueberries.Excellent pancakes and Amazing Coffee and Best Grits !!!
But, Bacon does not taste like bacon and it is too dry.
Did not like my medium over easy eggs either..They change my eggs and I still did not like it..Chef needs to learn to cook medium over easy eggs..So I dont order any eggs anymore...
I have been at this place several times.
However, very friendly staff and owner. I love my Pancakes !!
Went for lunch on a whim, and ended up having a delicious buffalo chicken sandwich. Owner noted that their buffalo sauce is homemade, and was taste tested over ten times to get it right. And it shows! The service was great, it felt very cozy in there. I would love to go again!
I have been to practically every breakfast joint in Tampa and can easily say this is by far the best breakfast in town. If you are looking for a great American style breakfast, this is it. Try the veggie omelette or the Shelly special French toast. For lunch, you can't go wrong with the best Chicken sandwich around. From the owners and waiters to the cooks and the food, you can't go wrong with Shellys. We go every week (sometimes even twice). Cheers!
I visited my daughter at college (USF) and decided to come here for breakfast. It was the classic diner style breakfast we were looking for.
The food was great, and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was super clean also, I thought maybe it was new, but its not, just well kept. Their grits will make them famous.
Nice little breakfast place. I am glad to see so many people eating here. There was definitely a little wait on Sunday morning for seating. Standard breakfast fare deliciously served by friendly staff. There is a small lunch menu for those who are not into pancakes, eggs, and the like. Big fan of the home fries!
Cameron and Lilly are what any business should dream of having. Happy, smiling, hard-working, friendly, attentive. 10/10.
The food was hands down the best breakfast food my boyfriend and I have ever had. The bacon was perfect, the home fries are delicious, and my god Shelly's French toast was blasphemously good. 10/10.
We will be back tomorrow.
First time , today. It took a while to get service . The young man was very helpful . As all the other servers seemed unaware of what they were doing. I wasn't sure if We All had one waitress??? On a Busy Sunday . Breakfast took a while .The price is great. The food was great . We will give it another try.
The food was, great and the service was great also. They have mini beignets. For those that know it's as close to New Orleans as you can get. They are awesome. We ordered a second round! My wife and daughter ordered the French toast not only was it delicious, the presentation was 5 star! It does get full, but get your number it's worth the wait!
Breakfast/lunch place. Tasty food! Great presentation, consistent quality. Definitely a great place to eat!
Delicious 😋. We really enjoyed everything about this place. …
I love breakfast, and this place knocked it our of the park even during lunch! You have to try their 3 meat omlette. Ask for the fruit bowl or get the home fries. You won't be disappointed!
We love Shelly's and the food is always phenomenal! But today (Nov 2) we had very poor service and it is such a shame. Our waitress was more interested in telling stories with other customers and even took another table's order before ours....a couple that came in well after us. We waited & waited for a coffee refill, which we had to request when she was at a neighboring table. After that request, we still had to ask another waiter for the refill because she never came back around. The food is GREAT. Our service today, not so much. Truly disappointed.
Excellent food and service. There were five of us there for breakfast Sunday and everyone was really happy with what we ordered.
I got the egg sandwich and they were really nice about my complicated order by adding veggies and changing the style egg I wanted. The side fruit also is actually worth it, unlike most other places that give you a handful of old fruit. I love this place! Good food and customer service!!!
Tried this breakfast cafe because we saw all the pictures posted online. We had a great experience, the food was delicious and the service was friendly and impeccable! Will definitely make this place a regular stop!!
If I could leave TEN stars I would!!! The service and food were AH-MAZING. Everyone is greeted as they come in, servers are very attentive, and the food is great. Everything came out fresh and hot!! There wasn’t a wait to be seated at all. I definitely recommend trying them out.
We just had breakfast there and it was great. For the first time ever, my three kids finished everything in thier plate and had seconds. We will definitely be going back. Thanks Shellys for the great hospitality and service.
The breakfast and lunch menu have a large variety of choices. I came in early for breakfast and my choice was the Western Omelet. The meal was delicious. This cafe is another favorite gem of mine! Greater Carrollwood and Lake Magdalene residents you need to discover this cafe, you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere is inviting and their staff are friendly. The coffee served is enough reason to come out and say hello to my guy Cameron, Shelly and her husband who run this amazing restaurant. Thank you for all your hard work. It sure has paid off. The food is fresh, packed with flavor, with all the ingredients that are my favorites.
Awesome place! Brought the family here for brunch on Sunday. The restaurant was super busy, but service was still great. We enjoyed omelettes, home fries, and chicken and waffles... everything was superb!!! Said my daughter about the dipping sauce: “That’s way better than Chick-fil-A sauce”. Awesome food, terrific service... Great restaurant !!!!!
This cafe spot is a hidden 💎. My 1st visit. I ordered the banana nut pancake combo. Everything on my combo was cooked to perfection and freshly made.The service was excellent. …
One of the best French toast breakfasts I've ever had. Home fries are amazing. And pancakes are SO light and fluffy. Late morning on a Wednesday, no wait. Weekends are probably packed and I can see why. Will definitely return.
I came here with a friend because of the great reviews. I was in this part of town and looking for a breakfast place. The omelettes and side of bacon were delicious! I am eating keto, so I asked for the omelette to be cooked with extra butter, and they sure did. It was all very good, and our server was also extremely pleasant.
Mmmmmmmm!!!!!!! Everything was SO GREAT FRESH AND DELICIOUS❣❣❣❣❣And the service was A1👌👌👌👌👌👌 …
Very good food- home fries, pancakes and French toast were great. It was quick, despite it being relatively busy for a Friday morning. Our server Cameron was a rockstar, honestly, he was the only server/busboy/host, and STILL it was quick and friendly. He checked in on us multiple times- he deserves a raise! definitely worth the trip, don’t be hesitant because of the desolate strip mall it’s in.
Banana walnut pancakes were light, fluffy and delicious. Home fries were cooked well and perfectly seasoned. The service was fantastic!
It's a perfect family oriented breakfast and lunch restaurant. They have the best home fries ever. The food is top quality and you get a lot for the price. You'll definitely leave feeling full and humbled at the expirence you'll get coming here at Shelly's!
Worth the wait. If you don’t get the Beignet bites, you’re missing out on a treat. Great food, great service, great price. (Oh, and Lilly was fantastic. Thanks for the wonderful service!)
My wife and I love this place. We have been coming here frequently for over a year and we have not had a single meal that we didn’t absolutely love. The food is only half of the equation though. The staff is phenomenal! Its the kind of place where they remember your order and make you feel at home. Do yourself a favor and try this place!
The french toast with fruit? Delicious, heavenly, the food is just divine. Fresh fruit and great french toast. 10/10 would come back again. Great ambience too.
It was my first time eating at this restaurant, but it will not be my last. The food and service was excellent. The staff made sure that my wife and I had a pleasant dining experience.
Friendly staff with quick service. My wife amd sister-in-law had my niece that is 4 with us. The staff brought out my niece food first without having us ask for her food first. That service was very appreciated. All of the food was very good and we plan to come back anytime we are in the area.
I enjoyed my breakfast here. The service was really nice as well.
Hands down the best breakfast place in the area!
Staff is always attentive, the owner is always there and you can see that he actually cares about his cafe a lot. I am truly hoping that someone will see this review and visit Shelly’s Cafe since places like this need our help more than ever!
Thank you for your great service.
Cameron was a terrific server- also happy to support local college students! food was to die for. everything was so delicious!! strawberry lemonade was the best i’ve ever had (free refills too!) will definitely be back whenever i’m in tampa!!!!
We stopped in on our vacation to check this place out. The home fries were crispy and delicious and our omelets were perfectly cooked. It seems like a sweet family owned place with a friendly and fun atmosphere. It's better food than going to a dennys or IHOP and fun to try the local places. The beignets were fantastic and a must try!
Visiting from out of town, and decided to try it. VERY good food. Home fries were amazing. High recommend
Service was wonderful and the food even better! The pancakes were light and fluffy with a perfect crisp outer coating and the fruit wad fresh and delicious. If we are ever in the area again, we will certainly dine here again!
OMG SHELLY'S is my new spot.
Husband and I stopped in for breakfast and was pleasantly pleased how well kept, clean and very delicious the food was... oh and the mask rule was on point.
We will patronize again soon.
The food was amazing! It was beautifully displayed, the fruits were extra fresh! Service is exceptional, the owner himself was serving and bussing tables. Jimmy is a phenomenal guy! I highly recommend this place. Very family friendly.
Wow, every detail was just right. Tucked into a strip mall that i may not want to visit at night, this light bright breakfast spot gave us a perfect breakfast. The vibe was modern, friendly, and down-to-earth. The service was friendly and very very smooth and efficient. The food: they took simple dishes and somehow made then taste better than I've had at other places. You have to forget your diet and get the beignets! Grits were great. Omelet was delicious. I look forward to coming back, and bringing friends!
Discovered this place by looking for breakfast cafes near Tampa, and Shelly's did not disappoint. Prices are reasonable (from a student perspective), food is awesome. Wonderful atmosphere. I'm coming back for a try at Shelly's French Toast. Great place.
Small atmosphere, big flavor. Their breakfast food was on point. I highly recommend the French Toast. Service staff was attentive and friendly. Even at 8 am on a Sunday. 🤣🤣
Keep it up guys!
What a great place! It's obvious they've put a lot of thought into the decor and menu. The food was excellent and the presentation of the food on the plates was borderline artistic. You want breakfast? You can get that anywhere. You want great food prepared by people who love what they do, go to Shelly's!
The food was hot and the pancakes were really good . We quickly got a table and the staff was very nice . The only problem is that we waited a while to get our food . I see there was a lot of people, but that was the down side was the wait
This is a friendly place to come where the staff knows who you are and remembers you. Shelly is the sweetest person ever. Food is always hot, fresh, and tasty. Very reasonably priced. They are only open til 230 on weekdays and 300 on weekends. My all time favorite is the Shelly Burger with Swiss. They only serve this during the week though. V
Great little café with some amazing food selections at good prices. Operated by a lovely family who make sure you're happy - and you will be.
Freaking ridiculous how amazing their chicken and pancakes are. I originally thought it would be a cheap knock off of chicken and waffles but let me tell ya.. this place is my new go to for chicken and pancakes!!! The service was pretty great too. The only problem was their hot chocolate sucked. Just don't get that and you'll be fine!! If you're looking to get breakfast or brunch or lunch right now don't look anymore. Go here!!! (I'm not an employee and noone told me to do this!)
Great food and amazing fast service!!!
I drive all the way from Winter Haven to eat breakfast here! The food is wonderful and Cameron is the best! French toast is great, but I can't forget those pork chops...😋 …
Love Shelly’s, so much so we breakfast there either Saturday or Sunday every weekend. Without a doubt the best breakfast place
We have found in all of Tampa.
My wife and I can’t say enough good things about Shelly’s and out personal server Cameron.
Try it you’ll become a fan.
All the food was super delicious and fresh. I wish the menu was online but it has all your breakfast favorites! I will definitely be coming here again and will definitely suggest this place! This cute, clean cafe was a great find.
This little breakfast & lunch cafe was out of this world good! Hubby & I shared a shrimp omelette & Shelly's French toast. We both oowed & aawed with each & every bite about how good it was. Our waiter Cameron couldn't have been any more attentive or friendlier & the cafe was EXCEPTIONALLY clean as well. I also noticed there were quite a few regulars present at surrounding tables. I can totally see why. Awesome place to eat! I give it 2 thumbs up!!!
Probably the nicest staff I’ve ever encountered and the food was so amazing. Prices are very reasonable as well. I got Shelly’s pancake combo and my boyfriend got the ham and cheese omelette. So good!
Cute quaint place! Had the shrimp omelette and it was really good. Wish I got a picture. Also the beignet basket was a great appetizer to share among three people. Would come again defy
So yummy! The Shelly's sauce is bomb.com
The homefries here are an absolute hit. Perfectly cut, fried, and seasoned. I could eat mounds of them. Everything on the menu is spectacular and feels like you're eating real home cooking. Omlettes to pancake stacks, french toast, or even lunch items. I'd be surprised if those of you reading this would be disappointed. In fact, I'm going to order breakfast takeout early in the morning from Shellys as soon as I wake up.
Great food and awesome service. I had the French toast combo and my husband had the Tampa omelet. But he were delicious. We will definitely be back.
All of the food I had was absolutely delicious. However, the shrimp omlet my wife had I'd have to claim if we ever divorced! 😉 My goodness it was flavorful! We will be back for sure and I know what I'll be ordering. …
Excellent Service! Very clean and the Best buttermilk pancakes around! We’ll definitely be back and bring the whole family! Loved their super crispy style home fries!
Nice place for breakfast and lunch. Very fresh fruit. Locally owned.
Great coffee. Great service. Great food. We really appreciated our meal and time here. Thank you for being a wonderful cafe. You don't find this much anymore.
Lilly was our server very sweet and the French toast with the fresh fruit on it is really really good!! It's a little tiny breakfast place right off of North Florida and almost bears.
Very clean and food is amazing. Can't believe that I've never heard of this place. Their pancakes are better than IHOP, crispy but fluffy at the same time. Staff is really friendly and quick.
This place is Awesome. Staff and Owners are the best, super friendly. They serve a fresh fruit bowl with blueberries, banana, strawberries, with a Carmel cup for dipping. Wow! So fresh, you will love it here, so what are you waiting for, go now!
Our new local fave. nice friendly staff..great brunch..fresh fruit,pancakes, egg platters, all tasty and fresh..oh! that coffee!!! nice and strong and they sell it by the pound.Cute set up! sorry forgot to take pics! Next time!!!
Food was absolutely delicious! Great spot that gives you plenty of delicious food. My entire group was very satisfied.
Amazing food. Got the shellys French toast and it was so good. the wait wasn’t bad to get in either! highly recommend this place.
Best breakfast in town! The food is delicious, the service is great!... Shelly’s pancakes are my favorite, they come with fresh bananas, strawberries and blueberries, the coffee is really good and the beignets are sooo delicious 😋 I highly recommend Shelly’s Cafe! …
Nice place for breakfast. Place stayed busy so you know thats always a good thing. Got the Shelly's french toast, which had strawberries, blueberries and bananas. It was outstanding!! Would recommend that. Only thing is sometimes food comes one at time or when its ready. Means you may have to wait before your whole table gets food before you eat ( thats if you have manners). 4 stars all the way.
Stopped in this morning because it was close to our house and it’s rare to find a trendy breakfast spot in Carrollwood! It’s clear the staff love working here, the food was great, and reasonably priced! We will definitely be back :)
First time coming here with my mom and daughter and we were not disappointed!! The food tasted great, very well cooked & the staff was extremely friendly and tentative. Inside was very clean & offers two tables outside to sit. All around great place to eat!
I love this place. Food is outstanding and service is great. We should always support small business. Try it and you will experience the best breakfast or lunch! I drive from Wesley Chapel and I am never disappointed!
Very fresh place, music at good volume so you can still talk, good staff, good menu, family friendly. Would recommend!!! Food is amazing, coffee is the best I've had yet. Clean bathroom. Definitely give it a look!
Food was very delicious!, the staff was very nice and friendly, bathroom was very clean. Silverware was very clean. Came on a trip it will be my go to place when I return. Thanks!
One of my favorite spots for delicious breakfast. I give this spot a thumbs up. The service here is great. Prices were appropriate. They have so many great reviews for a reason.
Shelly's is a friendly, wholesome lil brunch spot. The food is quick; the servers are very sweet. These are the best pancakes I've ever had, hands down.
This place is great, awesome prices! I have tried 2 thing and both were excellent! Both times it was Togo received in about 10 minutes.
So good! Hadn’t been to Shelly’s since we moved out of the area and they haven’t changed at all! Amazing pancakes, coffee, and the staff are so friendly! Highly recommend visiting Shelly’s if you haven’t! Best place to have breakfast!
My husband and I found this little gem! Food is awesome service is kind and atmosphere is cozy! Definitely will return! I can't wait to come for lunch and try the chicken sandwich 😋 …
Excellent omelette and home fries. Great atmosphere and service.
Quaint and Clean, Shelly's provides amazing service and even better food. This is definitely not your average greasy spoon as the quality and the presentation of the food is outstanding. You will definitely make Shelly's your go to spot for brunch/breakfast.
First time and it wont be my last the breakfast was so good and everything taste fresh. Small place but it's ok it's like a mom and pop place . They are very friendly.
Absolutely the best local breakfast joint in Tampa. You can witness the professional and courteous service at every table and in every encounter. The owner is usually on the floor greeting people and even knows names!! The food is always fresh. You can taste the pride in the food, not just the ingredients. And sidenote... Its not on the menu but if you ask... You can get nutella on the beignets. And die happy!!!
Excellent food, their cheese grits are a food group all on there own. If you eat their grits you will not eat anybody elses. The staff is always friendly and greets you with a smile. The restaurant is spotless.
Small spot, but it's pretty busy! Sam did a great job taking care of us! We had Shelley's French toast and it was delicious. If we visit Tampa again, we'll most certainly come back!
Service was extraordinary... food was amazing...staff and owners are the most friendly and attending staff I have ever had especially it just being a breakfast and lunch cafe. Highly recommend, and thank you to Xeena our server for the treatment as well.
This was the most delicious breakfast I have EVER eaten!! The service was great. The restaurant was clean, warm, and inviting. The cheese grits we're EVERYTHING!
Things move quickly here and the food is outstanding. There was a wait right after church but our wait wasn't long. Taking names would be helpful but all who waited with us were truthful on their arrival times.
Shelly and her staff go over the top to make sure all patrons are happy. The home cooked meals here have us coming in every week now with my whole family.
Found this place from a random search. Best snap decision ever! Great staff, clean facility...and the French Toast can make you change your faith to breakfast lover!
First time eating here. Omelette was good, blueberry pancakes were decent, homefries were outstanding. Portions were fair but not overwhelmingly large.
The atmosphere was wonderful. The people there were amazing. Not a minute went by were someone wasn't asking me if i was ok , or if everything was alright. I loved it there. Such a relaxing place to eat.
What a brunch we had there Sunday! Shelly’s French toast was loaded with fresh fruit, delicious grits, crispy bacon. Will return for more!!!!!
I will say I drive all the way from Oldsmar/Odessa area that is full of good breakfast places but no breakfast is like Shelly's. This is my all time favorite the food is always great, fresh, filling and just all around wonderful. Love this place.
What a cool Place for early food. Bkfst and Lun. very reasonable ,small and quick service. oh and the food is very delicious , good to know huh!. walk right in and sit right down and order up. Have a great conversation and forget the phone because you;ll be too busy talking about the great food you are eating. More coffee,please...
Delicious! One of our favorite breakfast spots. Food is fresh, hot and full of flavor. Pancakes are light and fluffy, like homemade.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Cozy, clean environment. Pancakes and coffee were great. I can't wait to try the beignets next time!
Food was delicious! Very nice modern restaurant and very clean. The only gripe is that it took longer then we would have liked to order and receive our food.
The food is soo good first time I will definitely be going back
First time eating here and we loved it. The 3 of us ordered something different and all 3 of us were very happy with our breakfast. We will definitely be back
Great food, a friendly people! Very nice selection of food, consistently good.
The cafe is very good, food is delicious and people are very nice
Great little breakfast spot in Tampa. Small place, really clean, nest and decorative. Attentive staff, quality, hot fresh food and reasonable prices. Don't skip the beignet bites!!
Very nice staff, good food and good prices. I go there often and will continue to do so.
Great place for breakfast or brunch. Lots of food for good prices. Their coffee is the best.
There is one word that I can use to describe which is AWESOME. I love that everything is homemade! The little cafe is very very busy on the weekends. The pancakes are by far my favorite thing on the menu!
Breakfast and lunch is great and the service is top notch. Cameron is great
The food is truly excellent. I had a Tampa omelette and my friend had banana nut pancakes. It was all amazing. Just had a bit of a wait for the check.
Excellent food, service, breakfast. Fast and friendly, this is where l take friends and family when they come to stay. French Toast combo highly recommended.
This place is phenomenal!!! Outstanding service and great food! It is very nice and casual inside. I highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or lunch! I'll be a regular here!
The food was amazing! I would definitely go back when I'm in town:). The service was good as well!
Love the omelettes and home fries! My kiddo loves the pancakes with the whipped cream! I'm glad there is a breakfast place small business that I can support that's close to home.
My favorite place for breakfast and lunch by a large margin. This place is super clean has great staff great owner and the best food. You don't need to think twice about going here.
Love this hidden breakfast gem! It’s a go to whenever I visit my mom! It’s always delicious and the customer service is exceptional! Shelly’s feels like family!
The chocolate chip pancakes spoke to this 41year old’s inner child!!!
Absolutely worth the find.
brioche French toast was wonderful. Bacon was crisp and scrambled eggs were fluffy. Coffee was rich and flavorful. None of it was greasy. Will definitely go back
Man great place near me definitely going back first am for most five stars to the people who work there u feel love as soon as u get in good vibes an 5stars to there food everything was good af I recommend to anybody if u haven’t been try them
I am at Shelly’s as we speak for the dozenth time. Always good service, great food, and this time they were offering a special strawberry milk drink that was an unexpected treat! Love this place.
Honestly the best breakfast/lunch spot in Tampa bay. Born and raised here, never have I found a spot that has phenomenal cooks, customer service, and reasonable prices . Not a big menu but anything on the menu will be worth it.
Great service! Amazing food! Very clean. Food presentation was A-1! Small family owned place, definitely will be back.
Great service and food. We really enjoyed our brunch. I hope I find myself nearby for an excuse to return.
The staff was friendly, especially our waiter. The food was excellent and not overly greasy, like other breakfast places. It was also very clean!
Hidden gem for sure! Friendly staff, fast service and great food. Very different then the same breakfast and lunch options on Fowler, Fletcher and Bearss. Give Shellys a shot, you won't be disappointed.
Food was amazing and service on point. Waitress Lilly was very friendly and efficient
Definitely will come and and bring family.
The food is great.Just the right portion size and they have a good service. Their banana nut caramel French Toast is my favorite
Must go!
Very friendly and food was great. Prices good too! It is a bit small so there may be a wait on a busy morning! Would come back
My favorite brunch spot around. The food is amazing, especially the Shelly's french toast! It can get a little crowded on the weekends, but that's kind of to be expected lol. definitely reccomend
Staff is amazing, food is always good.
Fabulous place.
We went around 9 AM on a Saturday. The service was prompt and courteous. The food was solid breakfast food for a good price. When we're back in that part of town on a Saturday, we will definitely be back!
Food was good. Customer service was good. The only thing is, it took quite sometime before our food arrived and their pancake syrup was not sweet at all.
Great food- the best pancakes! Good coffee. Busy atmosphere but great service.
Very friendly and conscientious staff. Have been there several times and have had delicious fresh food and great service every time! You won't be disappointed.
Excellent omelette and banana pancakes. The staff were very nice and service was excellent. I would definitely be back . Quaint quiet little restaurant
Great family owned restaurant! Best home fries I've had in a restaurant ever!!
Excellent service. The staff is with you as soon as you enter. Food is worth every penny. The owner gives a damn. Also I have a crush on the sister of the owner.
A great surprise. Don't let the nondescript stripmall location put you off. Food was fantastic, fresh and tasty. Staff super friendly
Place ultra clean. Save room for the beign ets.
Great Great food and people there are awesome. This is a must go to place. Prices are alittle on high side but worth it all the way.
Great food. Staff is always so friendly. Our go to place for breakfast on the weekend.
The best Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich in Tampa. They make you feel like you are a part of the family and the service is outstanding I will be going at least once a week.
The food was MAGNIFICENT! The staff was so kind and the atmosphere was so lovely and bright.
This is for sure a spot for breakfast!
What a great place! Good food and friendly service. Clean and fresh. Loved the beignets bites. They were a little bit of New Orleans heaven!
Breakfast perfection!
Food was yummy!! Service was great. Bacon and cheese omelet with breakfast potatoes...delish. all the food looked wonderful
Quick service, pleasant ambience, great and very beautifully decorated breakfast. We had plans and asked for a quick service to wrap up everything in 30 mins and they did it with no compromises.
Great food and impeccable service
Best breakfast ive had ever!!! The restaraunt was super clean,the staff was very friendly and please try the home fries they were so good.
The food was great and the waiters give wonderful recommendations!!!
Great food. Very Clean with great artwork.
Great staff; friendly and prompt. Enjoyed everything and will return soon. Thanks
This was our first time trying this restaurant we come from Texas and we would come back to this place the service is great and quick and the food amazing 🤩 …
Great good better than bob evens ihop dannys and apple bees! All food made fresh and you will be full. Great services! Get the pork chops best i ever had!
Very clean. Good food. Professional staff. I love supporting small businesses.
LOVE the breakfast, especially Shelly's Pancakes, which are topped with fruit and their beignets are amazing. Extra added bonus..the place is so clean.
No complaints when it comes to the food it is always great BUT whenever i would say thank you to my waiter i would get an "mmhm" instead of your normal ur welcome or no problem just seemed alil rude to me 2nd thing that threw me off is this place is very small n tight i shouldn't be moving while in my chair so someone can sweep under my table and the very last thing was what made me the most uncomfortable im assuming the owner or the husband would sit in a chair facing everyone it was so uncomfortable to look up and see him staring at my girlfriend i would jus suggest sitting behind the counter maybe not directly in front of someone table
The service is top notch the restaurant is clean and the food is out of this world! I didn't think all of this could come from one establishment anymore but Shellys Cafe has proven me wrong. Thank you guys for the experience I didn't think existed anymore! I will return time and time again
The best place to grab breakfast or lunch in the area, I know food and I know every restaurant around here, I’ve been coming here for years and I would not chose to go anywhere else, service is always excellent and food is always fresh and top quality, portions are big and affordable, highly recommend her special shellys sauce, it’s the best sauce in town!!!
Clean, great service, good portion side and flavorful taste. Buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious; ask for extra napkins though!
Great food. The servers are always attentive and friendly. The portion sizes are good.
Every time I come home i come to shellys for their shrimp omelet. I love it here
Edit: shrimp omelet and chicken and pancakes is by far the best on the menu...my opinion 😋
The food is great, the prices are very fair, and the staff is extremely friendly. Definitely my favorite breakfast spot in town.
The restaurant is very clean, service is great, and the food is very tasty.
We had a fantastic experience there today. Great food, great service. Would highly recommend Shelly's Cafe to everyone to experience.
Great chicken and pancakes, how they make the pancakes crispy, fluffy and soft is something else, friendly service. Highly recommended.
Shelly's is the best in town for food and service is the best!!! it's a very personable place it feels like going to breakfast or lunch at mom's house!!! or grandma;s!!! we absolutely love it and highly recommend it!!!
I had the spicy chicken sandwich which was amazing. My daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich which was off the hook You will enjoy this restaurant
Very quaint and cute restaurant the servers were exceptionally nice and went out of their way to make it a very pleasant experience.
Nice little cafe with a low key vibe. Decent amount of options on the menu and the staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return soon.
Very tender and juicy fried chicken and right the right size pancakes! Great start of a fresh day!
Great food and service. Family friendly.
For me it's the fruit salad and the bacon and cheese omlet
Terrific food, immaculate, and adorable! With great service, to top it off!
Seriously- try the pancakes. They were ah- mazing...
Clean. Nice staff. Food was good, but nothing special, especially since it wasn't value priced. Not sure I'd eat there again.
Love this spot. Go on a week day or early on the weekend to avoid a wait. Get the Shelly's French toast with home fries.
Good food and service! Highly recommend! I would have had pictures, but I was too hungry and it looked great!
Great breakfast, friendly staff. Even the coffee was excellent.
Nice, cozy, clean and fast! Best of all, the waitress is very nice and helpful, always paying attention to detail, I think her name was Xeena, nice place!
So waitress came in to us right away when we walked in we placed our order and had to wait a while for our food and we're ready to leave cuz we were in kind of a hurry the food was very good the waitresses and the service was spectacular at first I wasn't too happy with the menu the food was awesome
Great place to eat
Good food and my waitress Lilly was excellent
She knew exactly how to treat a customer
I recommend this place to everyone
Hands down the best breakfast place in town. The portions are perfect leaving you feeling content not like you're going to explode
I haven't been here in a year and I think its the best time I have ever had. Food is amazing and so the service.
They have excellent service awesome waiters and waitress, it's a friendly environment, highly recommend it.
Superb! I definitely will be Back!
The hospitality at this restaurant is very nice. Friendly family place. I'm from Dallas tx and this is our 1st time in Florida and this is one of the friendly restaurants in Florida.
First time writing a review and this place was perfect....My husband and and our 3 boys loved it....Great breakfast Great service Great all the way around...
This is our new favorite breakfast/brunch place in Tampa. Great service, simple menu, consistently well prepared food.
Good food, friendly staff and a beautiful environment. Best mix for a good family breakfast. Kids loved it.
Great food and friendly service. Not the most eclectic menu, and a little pricey considering, but always a good experience.
Super good breakfast. And definitely get the home fries. Waffles came with fresh fruit. Super delicious
Always such a friendly staff and great food! Definitely my new favorite diner for breakfast.
Very tasty buffalo chicken sandwich with very fresh fruit as a side. Nice servers!
Service was great. The breakfast was speggtacular.... pancakes were truly fluffy, spongy and delicious.
Great breakfast! Friendly staff. Love to eat here 9n the weekends. French toast is where it's at.
Great food, very friendly service and it is one of the cleanest restaurants I’ve been in. Great to see a well run business. Thank you
Very good place, everything clean, the personal very attentive and the food is delicious. Recommend this place 150%
Great food. Everyone is so nice. Make sure u get the Beignet Bites. Totally recommend. Soooo good.
Good quality American breakfast. Was greeted when I walked in and the service was great. Would definitely return.
I've been here two times and the food is amazing!!! Friendly people. I recommend coming here to eat breakfast and lunch!!!😁❤ …
A very friendly mom and pop cafe. The food was great. I recommend "The Tampa Omelet". Will definitely be back.
Carmen was awesome. Interesting coffee and pancakes. Beignets are better than Cafe Du Monde!
Breakfast here was great. The service was amazing. The waitress was so nice and the food was delicious.
AMAZING experience the food was just amazing I was so impressed and my server was a sweetheart, for sure will be coming back ♥️
We got more than we expected for the price, and the food was phenomenal!
Food was very good but the electricity went off while we were there and it started to get warm. But that wasn't the fault of the restaurant
First visit. Had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Had the spicy chicken sandwich. Very good. Not that spicy.
Chocolate Chip pancakes and home fries were great.
Neat place! It’s a cozy spot with a great New York vibe, and the breakfast was delicious! Must go if you’re around the area!
This was my first visit. There was a group of us and everything was great! Service was good, food was great!
Great food and service
Best breakfast in Tampa!
Great food and genuine service! Stopped in randomly and was pleasantly suprised, we will definitely be back!
Hidden gem!! Food is very good. I've been here twice and both times I was impressed.
The beignets bites were amazing! Will definitely be back.
The food is amazing and it's very cheap compared to other breakfast cafe's.. Zina is an amazing server :)
Love this place. The breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend the bacon egg and cheese sandwich.
Awesome little cafe . Banana french toast was awesome , and not small portions . Very friendly wait staff !
Excellent place for breakfast great omelet. Great service and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend
Very good and nice staff. They're all wearing face masks so I know they care.
I came with my family today, excellent food as always. Staff very attentive . Love this place.
Great food... Great service. Will go back when I'm in the area.