An OG diner space, no frills. Often packed. We came the day after Christmas and luckily beat the crowd at 10 AM. The waitress was super nice. My husband and I each enjoyed a breakfast sandwich on bagels with two side pancakes. The pancakes were so soft and fluffy. I'd recommend chocolate chip with banana for that. For my sandwich, I got a turkey bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything (grilled)! There is SO much on the menu I'd definitely come back and recommend to anyone looking for that familiar, nostalgic diner breakfast. read more

Kelly's Diner - Banana Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The inattentive service and lack of welcoming hospitality soured what could've been a decent breakfast. Most likely will not return due to poor treatment. Food: I did really enjoy the linguica sausage but the rest of the plate was pretty plain when considering the price point. Service: Past the friendly greeting when we came in, we felt like unvalued patrons. There wasn't a wait to get seated but the waitress still took over 5 minutes to come to our table. When they did it felt like they were trying to use as little time as possible with us. We weren't offered waters or refills on our coffee and the waitress turned her back on us as I was still talking to her asking for the check. This is far from the hospitality I was hoping for from such a long standing restaurant. What hurt the most was seeing friendly prompt service all around us for other patrons. Atmosphere: The restaurant interior was clean and suited the old diner vibe, but the exterior was seen better days. Unfortunately, it could only have been made charming by friendly staff and warm service which we did not receive. read more

Kelly's Diner - Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Great food at a reasonable price. I got the Kelly's Super- 2 eggs, bacon, pancakes, home fries and toast. I love that they use real butter. This last time I got the blueberry pancakes and they were good. It is def worth the wait in line. read more

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We decided to try out Kelly's Diner this weekend and it was absolutely amazing! The staff was extremely kind and attentive, the vibes were amazing, and the food was DELECTABLE! My eggs were cooked to a perfect over medium and their home fries are so so so unique! We also got chocolate chip pancakes (not pictured), which were soft, buttery, pillowy goodness. We will definitely be returning for another weekend breakfast after our experience today! read more

Kelly's Diner - #7 - Special - three eggs, two bacon, two sausages, home fries, and toast - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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This is everything a diner should be! Retro vibes and solid breakfast food (the pancakes are so good)! read more

Kelly's Diner - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The steak bomb omelette is definitely DA BOMB! Delicious. I had mine with egg whites. Outstanding! read more

Kelly's Diner - Steak bomb omelette - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We are talking about full blown diner with stools at the counter, booths and even individual wall-o-matic juke boxes at each booth.... Right out of the 50's. I had to have the four egg omelette. That was the first time I have seen it before. It caught my eye. I am sure it was built into the price. I passed on the coffee at 4.29. Even if it was bottomless. They gave me a pile of hash brown which filled up the plate. There was parking in front with a T stop right across the street. They get my vote. Tops the diners I have been to. read more

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Awesome classic diner experience! Glad to see this place busy on a Monday morning. The pancakes are fluffy, the service quick, and super cozy diner booths! read more

Kelly's Diner - pancake - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I am a sucker for classic diner food, and Kelly's Diner is exactly that. If you're looking for nostalgia with a side of greasy goodness, this retro diner is a must-visit! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by teal upholstery, a flamingo pink service bar, and classic mini jukeboxes at every booth. It's like stepping right into the 50s! Service was fast! My jacket wasn't even off when the hot coffee arrived at our table. Water was brought to us without asking and the food arrived shortly after ordering. The menu is packed with all the nostalgic diner staples--pancakes, eggs, burgers, ice cream frappes, and of course, bottomless hot coffee. I had the classic French Toast, and my partner ordered Chocolate Chip Pancakes. We both enjoyed multiple refills of their bottomless coffee. I had to remove a star because the French Toast was not my favorite. It was too eggy, and not enough cinnamon flavor that makes it a sweet breakfast treat. The few bites of my partner's pancakes I did enjoy, and would order those again. But what really makes this place stand out is the staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly woman who made us feel like family. Her bright, loud (classic Boston auntie) demeanor really added to the diner experience. read more

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It's me back at it again! My parents came to visit from NY and they are old school so they wanted a "regular" diner and we found this! Great find! The food was great cooked to the way we wanted, the service was great and very friendly. The atmosphere was extremely inviting and my parents loved the old school memorabilia they had. Highly recommend! read more

The food is always appetizing- Service is A relaxed approach with a personalized touch- Once you are in the diner you forget where you are while you enjoy the whole thing- so good in so many ways- read more

Kelly's Diner - Stepping into work - what's not to like:) - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Menu prices are off by about $2 but you do get a large portion of fries and a nice big homemade half sour pickle (not dill). This is a local business and not tech savvy so just be prepared for that. It's a cash only business. I got the BLT and it was good But it was $5.69 online on the menu from their website And then in person on the menu for $10.99 with fries and pickle But the final price on the bill was $12.99. It is stated on the menu that all prices are subject to change. Staff are nice ladies who run a tight ship. I came for lunch on Monday and it was easy to be seated. Calm crowd and classic diner feel. Very retro frozen in time from an actual point in history -- not like donut villa diner where they retro-fit an existing space into a diner in a way that uses cheap wall decorations. Kelly's is authentically old and they have cool non-functional mini juke boxes on each table booth read more

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Service was amazing, but food was mediocre. I know it's just a diner but that corned beef hash they have is not it. The homefries were tasteless. The decor is nice, very retro. read more

Super cute vibe inside with great staff! The eggs Benedict hit the spot and the home fries that come with the Benedict were actually so good. My friend got the chocolate chip pancakes and I had a small bite, they were also really good! A wonderful quant breakfast spot! read more

Great traditional dinner! There are no reservations and you will have to wait a bit for a seat but that tells you the food is good!

I really love this place. Today I watched our waitress, who was wearing black latex gloves. She cleaned a table and then brought us our food WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. I have never seen any of the waitresses wearing these gloves and for good reason. The potential for cross contamination and illness is so ridiculously high. Going from cleaning to handling money to handling food is actually gross. If you wear gloves you need to change them between every task. Wearing the same pair all day causes sweat and bacteria. If the glove tears then all of that gets spread across the restaurant. This is why waitresses don't and shouldn't wear gloves. I will never sit with this waitress again. Just ewwwww. read more

You would think that after being open for a million years, being in prime real estate in one of the only true box cars in the greater Boston area, and still not even cracking an average of 4 stars, Kelly's would up their game, but nope. This is the worst food in the best location in Boston. Everything on the menu is mediocre, including their "famous" eggs Benedict which has no flavor at all. Get a new menu and a new chef. There are so many better options. read more

Their website is 100% false advertising. Prices are more than 50% less online. Menu states "Prices Subject to Change" and it's a cash only establishment. How can you advertise a price on a menu and then charge a different amount when given the receipt? Not only that, but the food is not worth the price that you're paying. Bottomless coffee for $5, but the waitress we had didn't bother to refill once or even offer to. Don't waste your time or money with this deceitful business. read more

I really wanted to like this place but we just had a really bad experience. We waited in the cold just to get inside to be forgotten about. We ordered almost immediately and it took an hour for the waiter to realize we never got our food/ she gave it to someone else. read more

Kelly's Diner - Coffee and Menu - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Our group of 4 arrived on a Sunday about 10:30 and by the look of the line, we thought it'd be a long wait - but it moved along quickly! The booth we were seated in may have had the original booth cushions from its inception in 1953! Kidding but there was a serious indentation in the seat! No matter. Don't come here if you're looking for fancy! But if you want an authentic diner experience with a juke box at the table, you've found the right spot! Guy Fieri featured this diner in season 1 of "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." It's the "OG" of diners! One of us ordered the Kelly's special and she got 2 eggs with 2 enormous pieces of French toast and home fries, bacon, and toast! Wow! I had a grilled cheese with bacon on marbled rye with French fries and a half sour pickle! Yum! They've got breakfast or lunch all day - everything was perfectly prepared. The coffee was delicious, often refilled by the owner who is hands-on keeping things running smoothly. The service was stellar! I can't wait to return! Oh ... don't forget to bring cash. Cards not accepted. read more

Awesome old school dining car with delicious although sometimes slow breakfast. Always packed alongside sound bites and ball square cafe. Best street for breakfast in Boston. Omelette, Benedict's, pancakes all great. read more

Everything one would want in a train car diner. Pretty good prices (our brunch was $39) super nice, friendly servers :) read more

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The diner has a very classic retro look. There are two lines, one for the counter and the other for a table. Be prepared to wait as there will most likely be a line. It's cash only! Everything on the menu looked good, majority of diners get breakfast. The portions are very good and you'll probably won't finish. I do wish the bacon was crispier and home fries were crispy. You won't be disappointed! read more

Kelly's Diner - #7. Special - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Love this retro diner that serves breakfast all day! We got here later in the afternoon, so we were seated immediately. The food portions are huge, and everything was so tasty! I loved how crispy the potatoes were. Prices are pretty standard (comparable to a regular brunch place). Oh, and it's cash only but there's an ATM outside if you forget to bring cash. I love the retro jukebox decor and overall atmosphere of the diner. Would definently come back here again to try their pancakes next! read more

Kelly's Diner - Jukebox - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Not worth waiting for a seat. Average food, kinda expensive $ 4.29 for a coffee! Mains were reasonable. Service was spotty! Try the Neighborhood. Still living off 1 review from Guy Fieri, 20 yrs ago! read more

Kelly's Diner - Eggs benny - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Came here early one morning and was wonderfully surprised. Fast service, delicious food, reasonable portions and affordable. Tbt best thing was the hash browns. Crispy, well seasoned! Cash only with an ATM on site. read more

Kelly's Diner - Huge plate of bacon, has browns, two eggs and toast. - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Kelly's Diner in Somerville is a true classic! It's my personal favorite spot, and for good reason. The retro atmosphere makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, and the food is everything you could hope for from a diner. My go-to is their grilled English muffins--seriously the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The service is always pretty good. Whether you're stopping in for breakfast or a quick bite, Kelly's never disappoints. If you're looking for a no-frills, consistently great meal, this is the place to be. read more

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Great food, great service. My hamburger was cooked to order as requested which I can't get anywhere else.

Always a go to breakfast place when I visit Boston! The omelets and pancakes are so good and staff is friendly :) read more

Kelly's Diner - Bacon and cheese omelette with home fries and rye toast - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Solid diner food, absolutely massive portions. Omelet was decent but nothing spectacular, toast was excellent.

This is such a cute old-fashioned diner! The food is solid- I only tried the apple pancakes and that's kind of hard to mess up, but they were fluffy and not dry. I like that the pancakes are stuffed with whatever flavor you get, so the apples were inside. The service is good too. It's a great place for a quick casual breakfast or lunch! read more

I Hardly ever order a hamburger at a restaurant, however, I decided to try a mushroom burger at this place. When the burger came out, it was so huge I had to cut it into pieces. I must say it was very flavorful and the fries were the best fries I have had in a long time. Most of the food dishes that came out were also large in portion size. This is a local place with many regular customers. The staff work extremely hard to serve their customers so tip them well if you can. I'll be back on a Friday for fish and chips. Thanks Kelly's . read more

In recent months my sons and I are doing a casual diner tour and we decided to stop in one weekend for breakfast, and surprisingly we hadnt ever been considering how close to home it is... CASH ONLY - Atm in the front doorway! Service was great, place is small and there was no wait, and really the move it along without seeming rushed. The only have Eggs Benedict on Sunday according to the menu, but it was a Saturday and they had them (Whew, All I went for!) and they were good. Son got waffles & Loved them. Food was great, price and portions were great. Will def add to the rotation of breakfast spots, when construction is over so it isnt a clusterf*** to find parking. read more

Kelly's Diner - Our "Famous" Eggs Benedict - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

CASH ONLY!! We ordered two plates to share and it was way more than enough food. The portions were huge! The scrambled eggs were creamy, the bread was buttery and crispy and the chocolate chip pancakes were the best part. The French toast was a little dry and some of the fruits that came for an additional cost had some mold on it. Typically, you wait outside in a line until it's your turn. The service is fast and our server was super nice. It definitely is a loud and busy place on the weekends but a great place to get brunch and catch up with friends. read more

Kelly's Diner - French toast - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Good food, but they need to update their menu prices. It's unexceptable to charge people well over the menu price without letting them know.

Old school diner which does everything you'd expect. Large portions, solid old-school breakfast menu with an unpretentious local vibe. Service was friendly and fast. I make it a point to stop in when I visit family in the area. read more

The location was nice, and the interior was cute and cozy! The people there were super nice and friendly, and the food was delicious! Everything was very good. One thing is that the home fries are kind of like mashed potatoes, but still taste like home fries! read more

Kelly's Diner - Two eggs (sunny side up) three sausages, four slices of white bread, and home fries! - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

On its own, the food was neither bad nor memorable. The service was appropriately surly but charming considering the establishment. However, the entire experience reeked of contempt for the customer. On the sign outside the door, it says cash or venmo, but the waitress informed the table next to us that venmo is not possible when the owner is not present. The menu shows prices that are about 3 dollars lower than the actual prices (menu says prices subject to change) which means they were just too lazy to print new menus. I would have some grace for maybe $1, but 3 bucks on a $15 sandwich isn't appropriate. If the menu says diet coke, you should probably serve diet coke and not generic off brand cola. Interior is pretty unloved, especially the bathroom. Spend your money elsewhere read more

Solid diner, decent service and food. I got an omelet that took up half my plate and the home fries are kind of liked mashed potatoes. Old school pink and teal diner car had a charming vibe and was very clean. Scratched my diner itch. read more

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Kelly's Diner is my go-to whenever I want a scrumptious breakfast. My go-to is either the French toast or the Kelly Super. The French toast is sweet and yummy while always satisfying my craving. The Kelly Super is great if I just want a little bit of everything on one plate. It comes with a choice of French toast or pancakes, toast, home fries, eggs, and sausage or bacon. I always get the sausage as each bite is always satisfying. The home fries are nice and soft, while the toast comes with butter on top already. None of the food is anything too special, but they are always solid. They give great portions, so I end up leaving the diner feeling full and satisfied. The service is pretty decent considering how busy they are. Food is always served pretty quickly, which is great. Do note that this place is cash only, but they do have an ATM machine outside their door. read more