I've heard of this place many times during my short time in Woonsocket so Saturday December 14 2019 became my first visit. Yes, it's quaint, the menu is on a small napkin, yes the server was nice and the food was fast BUT: when I arrived I was lower than the "upper" dining area and the sight of popcorn on the carpet was startling, the menu doesn't include prices so you don't know what you're getting into financially, I heard mainly about the steak sandwich so I ordered it - it was wet and unmanageable, the steak is a tough rib eye sliced somewhat thick making it a chewy event. The restaurant is small and quite loud, at least on a Saturday evening. I may try another entre in the future, but for now shaved steak on a stronger bun would improve this sandwich. To preview the financial obligation would be helpful. To detail the floor will always improve the image and atmosphere. Finally, I always recommend a server introduces themselve and tends to drinks and trash. These are my reasons for only 3 stars. Perhaps another visit will earn the other two. read more

Kay's - Very wet - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Came in on a Tuesday night and service was top notch! Bacon wrapped scallops were delicious, and prices were reasonable. Great find when traveling to RI! read more

Kay's definitely brings hearty sandwiches and home cooked dinner meals. The chicken pot pie, Shepard pie definitely rib stickers. Fresh and fast. You won't leave hungry. Place was busy but service was great. I'll be back! Prices were reasonable not a shocker! read more

Second visit to Kay's in as many years. Well established sandwich outpost in Woonsocket, RI. Fine dining over well prepared sandwiches. 50+ years of serving RI . Had a Lobster Roll which was very good as usual. We started with drinks and a Lobster Martini which is basically lobster meat in a martini glass . Very tasty. Servers were fairly fast and efficient. Menu is on a napkin. All sandwiches. Pretty unique , and the restaurant is always busy. Highly recommended. Need to try other sandwiches next time , but I'm fixated when I visit the Boston/RI area to go with a decent Lobster Roll. Never disappoints. read more

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Great Steak Sandwich, Service has always been wonderful. I go to Kay's every time I go home to RI.Nice place to catch up with family and friends the outside dining tents are fun. read more

First time here, yes believe it or not... we ordered stuffed mushrooms, steak sandwich with Swiss, mushrooms & onions, was absolutely delicious... Waitress was great, service was on point , I'll be back.. read more

Kay's - Steak sandwich with Swiss, mushrooms and onions.. - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Nice ambiance I like the new outdoor patio but honestly I went with my husband had two Philly steak sandwiches two iced teas no appetizers or dessert plus a average tip I kid you not 50 bucks? Unfortunately I think for us that's a bit much for lunch service was satisfactory but just too expensive for what you get. I wish they had an early bird special or something that's a little bit more reasonable I would go there more often but at that price I'd rather just have dinner I think that would be more worthwhile. read more

Best steak sandwich EVER! Love getting a real rib-eye steak, grilled and seasoned perfectly and served on a toasted roll with choice of toppings. Lobster roll was great too! Cute outside seating area, very relaxing and comfortable. Servers are very attentive. I had a very enjoyable evening at Kay's read more

Bartender on Saturday night is downright rude and lacks customer service skills. Horrible. I would be fired if I acted that way to my customers. She obviously hates her job as she stated she "really doesn't give a sh*t" about her customer service skills. Never had an experience like this and won't be going back. read more

So, so, so disappointed since we were last there in September. The steak was thick, chewy and tasteless. Not the same Kay's we've been going to over the last 45+ years. The service, however, was awesome which has not changed over the Past 45+ years. We may give it another try in a few Months and hope they bring back the original cut of steak that was once served Which gave Kay's the reputation it had back in the 70's through this past summer. read more

About 8 sandwich options. I spent the week in the area. If I'd found this sooner, I'd have eaten every meal there! Our sandwiches (I had a lobster roll) were delicious, served with chips and pickles. read more

Kay's - Menu is on the napkin - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

5 stars because Kay's is Home. I remember coming here with my grandmother and mother in the late 90s so automatically Kays gives me warm memories. Since then, they've only gotten better. They've lightened up the place and added nachos! What more can you ask for???? A simple place to grab a sandwich and chips. No fried options so no ability to be unhealthy. Kay's is a RI staple and hopefully will be around for me to make warm lunch memories with my kids in a few years. Cheap. Always a seat for you and your friends. Kind service. Literally nothing else to want. read more

Waited 10 mins, then waited another 10 after being seated, never even received menus. Buyer beware!

the steak and cheese is not what it used to be besides being smaller it had a terrible taste, I wont be going back there again

Sándwiches of your dreams. I frequently get the lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, shrimptini, pastrami sandwich. Small menu, strong drinks, great atmosphere. Parking across the street. Indoor or outdoor seating, order online to go and still get the same greeting. Such a gem to have locally! read more

"Good Ol' Kay's" as my local friends say. I now find myself saying it too :) Service = FAST and Friendly (Not overly as in annoying, but polite and concise) Food = Solid and Consistent. Sandwiches overflowing with greatness. The sandwiches and chips barely fit on a plate. For my pescatarian friends, they are thrilled with the Tuna, but even more excited because they recently added Cajun Mahi Mahi to the menu, not the board menu when you walk in, but...the REAL DEAL Napkin menu! The bar is actually pretty big - a horseshoe - never sat in that area, but the patrons always look like they are having a great time in that room. Parking - There are a couple of streets spots in front of the restaurant, but across the street near the new CVS = fresh new parking spaces :) Is it fancy? No. Is it cute? Yes, there is something that I find warm and charming. When you want to get out for a quick bite - no flipping through menus. Go here. You can order eat and be out in under an hour - even when they are busy. Even faster if you bring cash, although they do take credit cards. read more

Kay's - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Cool, old school place. Had the steak sandwich. Cool detail is that the menu is on their napkins. Same menu for over 60 years. Really good atmosphere and service. read more

Kay's - Napkin Menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

I have always loved Kay's. I especially love the outdoor dining that was added during the pandemic. But...... they also changed their bread supplier and the sandwiches suffer for it. The bread is too firm, so when you bite into it, all the insides get squished out! I end up needing a fork to finish my sandwich, which ends up not being a sandwich at all. The picture shows the mess I made... What a shame they made this change. read more

Kay's - Tuna sandwich on difficult bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Great steak and cheese. Recently added more to their menu. Clean and oddly fancy interior. A cool horseshoer bar. Worth as trip! read more

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I went one time. The food was ok. The server was good. Not much to pick from on the menu. I'd give 4 stars if I tasted more of their food & liked it. But I'm not sure I'll go back. Possibly... read more

I went for the first time today. The menu is very limited, and no exceptions are made for club sandwiches or bread substitutions. The only roll is a bulky roll, which could be bigger in size. Chips, pickles and peppers are served with each sandwich. The quality, and portions and very good. Prices are reasonable. Lighting and comfort also good and cozy feeling. The service was decent. Pro: quality and portions Con: limited menu which is on a cocktail napkin read more

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The ultimate definition of simple food. The entire menu is on a bar napkin. They make sandwiches mainly Delmonico steak sandwiches. This place does not have a fryolator. Just chips and pickle with your sandwich. The bar is nice and they serve very good drinks. Very good bar service as well. All sandwiches are packed with meat or cold cuts and the everything besides the lobster roll is under 10 bucks. Kay's is a simple neighborhood gem that been around for over 50 years. It hasn't lost anything in all of that time. Try it out, you won't be disappointed, remember it is a simple sandwich place. Thanks read more

When in Woonsocket Kay's is a must visit restaurant for a lobster roll! The lobster is always fresh and they give a ton of lobster meat on their roll. This past visit I arrived with 3 other people and we were able to be seated right away. When we sat at our table our server came over and took our drink order and then gave us a few minutes to look over the menu. Speaking of the menu...it's on their beverage napkin; pretty neat! The menu is small and they only specialize in a few menu items so whatever you order will taste great! When our server came back to deliver our drinks she took our food orders and within 10-15 minutes all 4 of our rolls were delivered to our table and everything looked great. I was so glad to be eating a lobster roll from New England; I miss them so much since where I live we don't have many places that sells them. Overall, I am pleased and when I am back again I know where I'll be for lunch! read more

Kay's - Menu on a napkin - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

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Fabulous roast beef sandwich! Best around! Very generous amount of roast beef old school style and price is fantastic. Easily 14oz or more. Check out my picture read more

Kay's - Roast Beef Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

What a great place. Good food, friendly staff, and a cool vibe. The chicken salad sandwich and stuffed mushrooms were excellent. My only complaint, and I use that word loosely, is that there aren't a ton of beer options and parking can be a little difficult. The beers they do have certainly do the trick though. Can't wait to come back. read more

Had the pastrami and it was delicious. Good portions too. They serve the best sandwiches, always fresh.

Good service! We were only ones there! It was nice that we got outside seating. A definite must see.

Visited 7/6/22 for supper with my daughter. Our first time here. We ate inside. Very comfortable atmosphere. Service was great. Started with the stuffed mushrooms which were very delicious. My daughter got the BLT and I ordered the tuna fish. Large portions. Sandwiches come with potato chips, pickles and peperoncini. We liked it so much we went back again 7/13 for supper and ate inside. We got the stuffed mushrooms (again), grilled Reuben and pastrami sandwich. Very delicious. Dessert selection is limited. We did try crème brûlée which was good. Staff attentive and friendly. read more

Great food ok time place can eat outside been around forever and there's a reason for it easy quality affordable food

Very good sandwiches. I prefer thier roast beef and ham and cheese. I with they served French fries and not potato chips.

My dad loves it here, so I have to also, right? Kay's is our go-to spot in Rhode Island to meet up with friends and family when he visits. I have been a handful of times only for drinks, but most recently had some food too. I am a huge fan of their manhattan, as most will note here, but they also made a mean martini. The service was fantastic and I never had an empty glass for long. Recently, I tried the steak sandwich and finally understood the hype. It was very tender and well-made. I am still getting used to the limited menu and unavailability of anything on the healthier side, but will keep coming for martinis for as long as they will have me. read more

Went here Monday night for dinner. Nice place with tables, booths, and horseshoe shaped bar in a separate area. The menu is on the napkins, only sandwiches and only about 12 options but they have been voted one of the best sandwich shops in the state, so I was expecting it to be good. I had the steak sandwich, and added cheese and mayo. The bread was very soft, and the meat was extremely tender it melted in my mouth. Hands down the best steak sandwich I have ever had. I was with a group of people who each had something different they all said their food was great. Sandwiches are only served with chips and pickles on the side but I was full after my meal. The drinks were also tasty. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kay's - The napkin menu with some complimentary popcorn - Sandwiches Near Me - Woonsocket, Rhode Island

For what it is, family dining, it's excellent. By RI standards, about 35 minutes warren to WOONSOCKET, its a long way to go for sandwiches and light meals but we found they had outdoor, heated igloos do we wanted to check them out. Have been to Kay's many times in the past 50+ years As I once worked in town. Old menu totally on the napkin, 3-4 sandwiches and chips. Newly upgraded menu, at least to me, had more sandwiches, Italian foods and meats.... lots of new choices. Truely , something for everyone. Very child friendly as there was room to move around and difficult to bother anyone else. Bar now allowed to be open, COVIDLY. Lots of movable plastic between parties. Interior seating very well spaced. Igloos, 6-7 of them, were fun. We never turned on our heaters At feel like temp of 23 outside. Waitress, masked, poked her head through the zippered opening only to take orders and serve. Most had my old favorite steak sandwich (cooked as ordered). We shared a couple of apps, Italian meatballs with a dollop of ricotta. (Very tasty) Wine list much, much better than in the past when your options were red or white. Multiple beers running the gamete of Bud to Local Brewery specials. In short, fun, safe, good food, well worth the trip. read more

Limited menu but nothing stood out. And the online menu was nothing like the menu we had to order from. And the prices were higher to dine in, then stated online. And there was a wait. And the service was nothing special. And the food was just okay American food. We ordered appetizers; the Stuffies tasted sour, definitely spoiled. Nachos were as appetizing as you would get at the neighborhood baseball field. read more

The atmosphere was familiar and nostalgic! The service was allowing ample time for banter. The food was spectacular!!!! The waitress was extremely responsive and informative... very enjoyable evening! read more

You can't go wrong at Kay's, it is a Rhode Island institution. Tell me where else you will find the menu written out on the napkin!? My go-tos here are the steak sandwich and the lobster roll. They don't skimp out on either! The steak sandwich is super messy, and if you don't eat it fast the bun gets super soggy from all the steak juices. The lobster roll is a traditional New England lobster roll. Last time we were in my mom got their lobster martini, which was a martini glass filled with lobster. Service is always nice here. Since they have such a limited menu they can get you in and out pretty quickly! Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for a sandwich! read more

I have never once had a bad experience here it's always pleasant and exactly what I expected to be. True legends in the area!

Been going to Kay's since the 80s. Every sandwich they make is outstanding. They have expanded the menu since Covid. Great pours at the bar.

Absolutely love this place, been here at least 100 times and last Saturday night we were able to make reservations for 2 for outdoor dining. Greeted and sat right away and was happy with our table despite being in the CVS parking lot. It was a beautiful night. Waitress was painfully slow, the drink special was a hurricane which tasted weak and watered down. We each got one and both agreed they sucked. Ordered a roast beef sandwich and asked for it as rare as possible....came out well done. Also a steak sandwich I the cheese, mushrooms and sautéed onions....not very good at all. Not sure if because of the pandemic they have a different supplier, but everything kind of sucked. Waitress didn't come back for a long time or we might have both ordered another drink...not a hurricane though. Why the 3 stars when everything was not good? Because, usually, the steak sandwich and roast beef are excellent. Will definitely be back and I do highly recommend this place....but some of the cooks are better than others. read more

Honestly I really don't know what the hype is about this restaurant it really wasn't bad but it was really nothing to write home about they have a great service running outside but the food was just yeah read more