Shirlee Bird Cafe
1200 Harris Ave #100, Bellingham, WA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Bellingham spot is truly a one-woman show where Shirlee arrives at 4am daily to handcraft every pastry and pour intentional coffee drinks that customers describe as unforgettable—think sultry black bird lattes and lemon cardamom bear claws that consistently outshine every other bakery in town. The combination of her genuine warmth, scratch-made everything, and fair prices has earned this independent cafe a devoted following that keeps coming back for the reliable excellence and sense of genuine care baked into every item.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Shirlee from Shirlee bird is a delight! She makes all her pastries from scratch. The breakfast burrito with bacon is awesome, especially for the price point! Coffee smells wonderful and she knows her way around an espresso machine. Her store front is very quaint, petite, and…
This is my FAVORITE coffee place!!! And Shirley makes the pastries right there! So delicious
I can't begin to tell you how amazing the baked goods consistently are. I have had baked goods from almost every other business in the area, and to me, everywhere else ranges from acceptable to not good. Shirlee Bird is consistently the best thing i have eaten, no matter which…
I had a black bird latte and it was amazing. The flavor isn’t something I had before, and it can only be described as sultry. I also got one of the lemon cardamom bear claws. It was phenomenal. The owner has such an amazing dynamic personality that it uplifted my day.
Located just as you walk into the Sycamore Square Building on 12th and Harris, you'll find the best pastries you've ever had in your entire life. Guaranteed Shirlee gets up at 4am each morning to prepare them just for you. I can't say enough about the apricot Nutella pinwheel…
Crema Reviews
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