A spongebob themed 2nd birthday

Spongebob was all over the place when Thomas Dela Cruz celebrated his second birthday last November 23, 2009. With the character's bright and cheerful smile, once glance at the place and you'll know you're in for a good time at this party.


Spongebob welcomed the guests to partake of the food at the buffet table.

The birthday boy helps himself to a serving of the party food...

...And got stronger after.
And for all the effort of Mommy Kimberly in throwing a successful bash, she got a great big hug from the celebrator.

What a wonderful way to end the day.

Happy Birthday, Thomas! Hope you enjoyed your party.

A Magical 1st Birthday: Audrianne Decena

It was as if Tinkerbell herself poured magic dust on the party, as all were delighted and giddy as Audrianne Santiago Decena celebrated her first birthday last November 13 at Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Daddy Franze and Mommy Janelle made sure the party of their beautiful daughter will be memorable.

Food was delicious as always and well presented, too.Pink and green were the colors of the day.

Before the party ends, Daddy and Mommy helped Audrianne blow the candle on her tinkerbell designed cake.

The party was picture perfect!

To Audrianne, may all the wishes of your parents during the candle blowing come true.

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Goodbye, Mama Shirley

Shirley's Coffee Shop grew a little dim last Saturday, November 28, as the word spread that its pillar and inspiration, Shirley Lai, breathed her last. The death of Lai, fondly called Mama Shirley, came as an unwanted surprise to all.

Susan Macario, GM of the two Shirley's Coffee Shop outlets on Saipan, was deeply saddened by the death of Mama Shirley. Macario shares that she and her crew have always looked up to Mama Shirley for the standards she had set in providing clients with exemplary customer service.

Aside from setting the trend on customer service, she was also an ardent supporter of community service. Mama Shirley often involves herself in community projects or donates funds for those who are in need.

For all the good deeds that she is known for, Mama Shirley will always be remembered. She will always be remembered as a woman who was determined enough to succeed. And indeed, she had.

As we bid goodbye to the beloved woman who gave so much of herself to her family, her clients and the community she belongs to, we also look forward to a contented existence, knowing that she has lived her life well. And that her legacy will live on for years to come.

25 years of Love

The wedding day is just a beginning, couples then need to continuously work at their marriage because it takes time, commitment, respect, tons of love and a host of other factors to make it work.

So, reaching 25 years of marriage is a reason to celebrate what life and love has offered.

And to celebrate they did last October 27 as family and friends paid tribute to the 25th wedding anniversary of lovely couple Jon and Connie Dela Cruz.
Love is still as sweet 25 years later

The lovely cake to celebrate the silver wedding anniversary. On the background is a picture on their wedding day.

The family is bigger! Son-in-law Sylvan renders a song for the couple

Congratulations Jon and Connie! You inspire us with your love.

Brian Matthew Apasan: The First Birthday

The little boy was all decked in blue, he was clearly the star and it was his first birthday party.


Brian Matthew Apasan had a party last September 21 as he turned 1.

The whole family was there to make sure everyone had a fun time. Daddy,mommy and big brother entertained the guests who trooped to Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe.

And what's a birthday without the cake? The chocolate cake was topped with a single clown candle, fitting for the fun celebration and even matching the jester hat worn by the emcee, Shirley's Coffee Shop Dining-in-charge Macoi Aguda.



The Apasan family will surely treasure this day as it was spent in the company of family and friends.



Happy Birthday, Brian!

Maxine @ 6: From the Heart

It is a year not generally celebrated with big parties, but when Maxine turned 6, her papa, mama ang baby sister Kyla threw her a celebration just the same.

Friends flocked to Shirley's to be with the birthday girl for some food and a whole lot of fun.

What could be more fun than dancing to the tune of "Spaghetti"?


Maxine seemed to be thanking her guests heartfully here.


Of course,no birthday seems to be complete without the traditonal blowing of the candle on the cake.


A close up of the simple but yummy cake. Look at those flowers.


Happy Birthday, Maxine. Hope you had fun!

New Offerings

Try these new menu offerings at Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Pork in Tamarind Broth. Enjoy the comfort a bowl of steaming Pork in Tamarind broth brings.



Chicken Adobo. Miss home cooking? Why not try the Chicken Adobo and be transported back to the kitchen of your childhood.



Eggplant and Ground Pork Omelette. The goodness of pork and egg, mixed together bring you the simple but filling Eggplant and Ground Pork Omelette.


Ground Beef Fried Rice. Bits and pieces of ground beef goodness in every bite of this special friend rice.


Daing na Bangus. Boneless milkfish (bangus) fried to golden perfection. Match it with fried rice and sunny side up eggs and you have a meal good for breakfast,lunch or dinner.



See you at Shirley's Coffee Shop!

Aislinn Laxamana: A Double Celebration

July 26 will be a date memorable to a certain little girl. It was Aislinn Laxamana's christening and first birthday. As it was a double celebration, the Shirley's Coffee Shop team pulled all the stops to make sure the guests will have double the fun, too.

Below are some snapshots of the event.

First, a close up shot of our birthday girl

The celebrator with mommy before the arrival of guests

Guests lining up to get their food

Cute souvenirs for the guests to bring home


Thank you for choosing Shirley's Coffee Shop.

Gracie Reign's 3rd Birthday Party

Sweet and cute Gracie Reign turned 3 with a party attended by family and friends at Shirley's Coffee Shop Susupe last June 16, 2009.

Some snapshots of the birthday girl entertaining her guests



The cupcake tree


Top view of the wonderful, colorful cupcakes


Guests having a good time


And kids (and kids at heart) having fun with the games




And what's a party without yummy food?

Food that is enjoyed by guests



Getting ready to blow her candle


It was indeed a fun afternoon. Happy, happy birthday Gracie from all of us here at Shirley's Coffee Shop!