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    Kay's

    3.9 (195 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    KAY'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Another pic of the Steak Sandwich, from another day and angle!
    Hillary T.

    One word: steak sandwiches. Kay's played a key role throughout my high school years, being the spot for food before chorus. The service? Always speedy and efficient, both for take out and dine-in. The generous slabs of steak always had the right amount of salt. With several customization options, I consistently opt for American cheese, sautéed mushrooms and onions. I decided to dine in after some time and am happy the comforting flavors are still there, 3+ years after my initial review. However, I miss the old buns! I had a hard time keeping the sandwich in tact with the new ones, which felt like it had very little to no hold of the goodness in between. Other than that, the seasoning on the steak never changed. The sandwiches are hearty and come with potato chips, pickles and pepperoncini. The complementary sides add another level of texture to pair with each savory bite. Now that I can drink (LOL), the atmosphere calls for an intimate night out with affordable prices for good eats. If you're looking for a casual night out, Kay's feels like that one spot in a small hometown movie.

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    Katie C.

    Always love the old school feel of Kay's. It's come a long way from the napkin menu days....but the sandwiches are still awesome! Love the ahi tuna appetizer and the chicken pot pie was good! Exactly what you expect from a chicken pot pie! Service is always friendly and attentive! Especially tonight! Steak and cheese - simply delish - on its soft buttered roll! Yum!

    Steak and cheese - Two plates of sandwiches with potato chips and pickles are placed on a wooden table in a restaurant. The sandwiches are made with hoagie rolls and contain meat and cheese. The plates are partially visible, with one in the foreground and the other in the background, showing a casual dining environment with people seated at the table.
    Samantha L.

    Kay's is a place that is always consistent! Our go to is always the classic steak and cheese sandwich - you can't go wrong. Service is always fast and friendly. Cute little spot for lunch or dinner. Menu is small (on a napkin!) but they've added specials which we have yet to try. We love Kay's!

    Kay's outside, ample parking across street
    Kyle W.

    Kay's is a Woonsocket institution. One of my favorites in town, and I always have to get the famous steak sandwich. You also can't go wrong with their variety of sandwiches, seafood, and specials. They have enough seating open for walk-ins anytime and a friendly bar. The bar has a nice offering of IPAs and other drafts on tap. We tried their homemade chicken soup to beat the cold. It had a great broth and was hearty, perfect for the season. They switch around their specials often, and they upload them on their Facebook, so give it a look. Of course, I had to grab the steak sandwich. You can customize it to your liking; I always go for sauteed mushrooms and onions. My only issue is they changed their rolls. This wouldn't be an issue if the meat weren't so (perfectly) juicy. This ends up making the buns soggy after the first couple of bites. I typically wouldn't advocate for soggy buns, but for how fast you'll end up scarfing it down anyway, it's no biggie.

    Lobster & haddock casserole - A baked seafood casserole with a breadcrumb topping is served on a decorative plate, featuring a mixture of seafood such as lobster and haddock. The dish is garnished with a lemon wedge and a small bed of lettuce. The presentation includes a white plate with ornate edges, placed on a larger, matching serving platter. The setting appears to be in a restaurant environment with glassware and napkins visible in the background.
    Kimberly L.

    What a pleasant surprise. My friend and I came here before the show at the Stubert Theatre. Small & cozy ambiance. You seat yourself, which I really honestly love! There's plenty of booths & tables for the space. Menus were on the table again, love it!! Our server was at our table perfectly timed. We ordered drinks and had those before ordering. Sam our server was spot on! She was nice, very accommodating and quick. I did call because I had seen photos of entrees but didn't see on the menu? So Friday and Saturday nights only they do some pretty awesome entrees, ones in addition to there famous "napkin" menu. We had clams casino, a wedge salad and the lobster & fish casserole. Everything was excellent! We shared it all & asked for it to come out together. Unfortunately we didn't have time for dessert but had some nice choices.

    Dennise K.

    What a marvelous experience! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. A treasure in Woonsocket. Yet another reason I love it here!

    Roast Beef Sandwich $11.50 - A close-up image of a large roast beef sandwich on a bun, topped with a slice of cheese, served with pickles on the side. The sandwich appears to be served on a white plate, with potato chips and a potato chip in the background. The setting suggests a casual dining environment, possibly at a bar or restaurant.
    Nick C.

    Kay's is not a go-to spot, even if they've been around a while. I have to start with their stuffed mushrooms app for $10.50 - they were nasty. The taste had a weird funk to them and seems like it was thrown together or frozen. Their roast beef sandwich ($11.50) was a good size and stuffed well, but lacked flavor. I know this meat isn't the most flavorful cut but it had no taste and I needed a lot of mustard. My brother gave me a bite of his Maui sandwich ($16) and it was a little better. The bartender paid barely any attention to us and looked she didn't want to be there. Food quality isn't the highest here and service isn't spectacular either.

    Wedge salad
    Matt M.

    Wedge salad was a large portion and great price, $10.99. Homemade blue cheese dressing was excellent! I just about finished my salad and that doesn't happen too often. Waitresses were cheerful and worked as a team. Restaurant has a great atmosphere with a full service bar, separated from the dining area. I've had the steak sandwich here several times and I never have been disappointed. Very consistent

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    Robert S.

    On our way to a performance in Woonsocket, my husband chose to have dinner at Kay's before the show. I had never been, so it was my first time. The place was packed but we were able to get a table after only about 10 minutes. Their specialty are sandwiches and their original menu is still printed on a napkin....LOL. The expanded menu comes in a larger piece of paper. My husband loved his steak and cheese sandwich, which came with chips. I ordered the Ahi Tuna appetizer, which came on a bed of greens and it was really good...a deal for only $12.50. My bowl of soup was a bit salty for me, but it was not bad. The waitstaff seemed a bit slow and inefficient as it took forever to get someone's attention...afterwards, the waitress never came to check on us and we had to ask someone else to get here for our check..Overall an OK place. In 2020, because of the pandemic, they opened their outdoor dining area, which as a combination of regular tables out in the open as well as 4 "igloos" where you can sit inside.

    Mixed veggies & potatoes
    Barbara Ann W.

    This is one of the area's long standing go-to spots. It had been a while and it didn't disappoint! We sat at the bar, which is a little cramped and somewhat noisy. It's a great vibe and the bartenders are terrific. There were some raw bar offerings on the specials menu and we decided to try it. I am normally pretty skeptical about raw fish that far inland. But it was amazingly fresh and prepared beautifully. I wouldn't hesitate to order it again! We both ordered baked seafood for our entrees. I had a combo of fish, stuffed shrimp and sea scallops. My date ordered the baked fish. Everything was fabulous, fresh and hot. Portions were generous and I had a doggy bag. Will definitely be back!

    Half lobster roll, split with my gf.
    Holly L.

    Time for an update! I very much enjoy myself every time I come here, which is over a dozen times since 2011. The menu has expanded, the lobsta sandwiches are succulent and they mix some mean cocktails. I enjoy sitting at the small old timey bar but they have expanded with an outdoor bar and seating. I also enjoy the pastrami sandwich.

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    Zeny S.

    Definitely not the same Kays from years ago. We come in from the west coast for the roast beef sandwich and buttered roll. Grilled buttered roll is no longer. There was no seasoning on the meat. Just meh. I had the meat pie and it was again meh. Nothing stood out. Nothing special. It's as if it should have been served with a salad or a side. Service was slow. Very slow. Busy bar, but slow table service. The interior has been painted and is brighter. Medium noise level. Looks cleaner. Idk if we will come back. I'm already thinking of ways to make the food better.

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    Excellent chicken pot pie. Good service. Pleasant wait staff. Plenty of parking in their lot across Cass Ave.

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    Great lobster roll, excellent bartender named Debbie, beautiful bar area. Nice selection of drinks and beer.

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    9 months ago

    THEY DONT HAVE HAMBURGERS! It is a sandwich place. Service was ok. It looked nice inside but food was bad and service was not great.

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    Great food service always top notch nice atmosphere and people always have a smile on their face

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    Get the lobster roll! They made it Connecticut style for me with just butter. It was so good I went back the next day for another one

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    The steak sandwich with cheese, sautéed onion and mushrooms always satisfies. So good

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    Delicious sandwiches! Will def go back. Service is great. Cozy little spot. Park across the street @ CVS.

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