The Shelby Cafe

The Shelby Cafe Visit one of Shelby and Cleveland County North Carolina's most renowned restaurants.
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Serving the Shelby community since 1922, Shelby Cafe is both a local favorite and nationally recognized restaurant serving great meals with breakfast all day, daily specials, housemade sides and dressings, juicy cheeseburgers and homemade desserts! The Shelby Cafe has been a local favorite providing carolina comfort food since 1916.

🚨 Comfort food just called… and it’s got your name on it. 🤤🍽️ Come enjoy our homemade Meatloaf Special, served with your...
09/10/2026

🚨 Comfort food just called… and it’s got your name on it. 🤤🍽️ Come enjoy our homemade Meatloaf Special, served with your choice of two sides and a fresh roll or cornbread. Dine in, takeout, or delivery. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! ❤️

📢 LABOR DAY HOURS CHANGE 📢We will be open 7 AM - 2 PM on Labor Day, with breakfast all day and grill items! NO daily spe...
09/07/2026

📢 LABOR DAY HOURS CHANGE 📢

We will be open 7 AM - 2 PM on Labor Day, with breakfast all day and grill items! NO daily specials on Labor Day!!

08/29/2026

❤️🖤 We are geared up and ready to be a part of Uptown Shelby’s Uptown Welcome Day for Gardner-Webb University students! All current GWU ID holders will receive 25% off a single meal at Shelby Cafe! Bring your appetite (and stretchy pants) because with breakfast all day, smash burgers, Reuben’s and so much more, you’re sure to leave full and needing a nap!! 😴

Foggy, dreary morning got you down on this Friday?!? No worries because we’re giving you something to look forward to! S...
08/28/2026

Foggy, dreary morning got you down on this Friday?!? No worries because we’re giving you something to look forward to! Serving our daily special for lunch and dinner!

Matt Higgins, Realtor/ Real Estate Agent We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the shout out and patronage!!
08/28/2026

Matt Higgins, Realtor/ Real Estate Agent We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the shout out and patronage!!

One of the best bonuses of a morning closing in Shelby? A big ol’ breakfast from Shelby Cafe, of course 🥞 If you’ve never had breakfast here, you are seriously missing out! Pretty sure the Hungry Jack Platter hates to see me coming 😂

🇮🇹 Today’s dinner plans just made themselves 😍🍝Layers of homemade lasagna, melty cheese, fresh tossed salad, and golden ...
08/26/2026

🇮🇹 Today’s dinner plans just made themselves 😍🍝

Layers of homemade lasagna, melty cheese, fresh tossed salad, and golden garlic toast? That’s amore. ❤️ For just $13.99, Italian Day at Shelby Cafe is serving up comfort by the forkful. But don’t wait... last time it disappeared fast!

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08/18/2026

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🍽️ Today’s forecast: Comfort food with a 100% chance of clean plates. Come grab our Turkey & Dressing special!
08/14/2026

🍽️ Today’s forecast: Comfort food with a 100% chance of clean plates. Come grab our Turkey & Dressing special!

🚨 COMFORT FOOD ALERT! 🚨If your Tuesday needs saving, we’ve got the answer.Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Dressing & Grav...
08/11/2026

🚨 COMFORT FOOD ALERT! 🚨

If your Tuesday needs saving, we’ve got the answer.

Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Dressing & Gravy, two sides, and a fresh roll or cornbread for just $11.99.

Serving up homestyle favorites at Shelby Cafe since 1922. ❤️🍴

Available on DoorDash and Uber Eats!!

Address

220 S Lafayette Street
Shelby, NC
28150

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

(704) 487-8461

Website

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