Shirley Restaurant

What is Shirley Restaurant? Located along the eastern stretch of Danforth Avenue near Main Street, Shirley Restaurant (often known to locals as Shirley's) is a steadfast neighbourhood joint serving classic Chinese-Canadian comfort food. The long-standing, modest storefront features a stripped-down interior with simple dining tables and a casual bar counter. It serves the surrounding East End-Danforth community with no-frills dine-in service and steady takeout.

Shirley Restaurant Menu & What to Order Expect old-school Chinese-Canadian tavern and takeout staples executed quickly and served in generous portions. Patrons consistently gravitate toward the crispy General Tso’s chicken and the spicy deep-fried chicken wings, both tossed in well-balanced, sticky sauces. Round out an order with freshly fried egg rolls, classic sweet and sour chicken balls, or a hearty plate of Cantonese chow mein. For drinks, the bar offers basic domestic beers, simple well pours, and soft drinks to match the comforting menu.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in operation with no formal reservation system; table turnover is fast, and many locals opt for direct takeout orders. Metered street parking lines Danforth Avenue, and the restaurant sits a short five-minute walk east of Main Street subway and Danforth GO station. The kitchen opens daily in the mid-afternoon from Tuesday through Sunday and remains closed on Mondays.