I'M SO SORRY 2 ADMIT, BUT THIS IS MY MOM'S/NANNA'S COOKING "IF THEY COULD COOK" HOME COOKED food, great atemosphere, excellent prices/especially for the amount of food. The staff seems 2 be always the same usually N I like that 2 me they R personal (like family) N Pationate (they LUV this job/people) I hope they R treated well by employer because they DESERVE IT!!! read more

Very disappointed in The Kelly,s Diner Somerville of today maybe 2 mos ago I ordered a 4 Egg omelette with Peppers and Onions when what was once aGreat looking large Omelette arrived to the table I couldn't figure out why it looked like it noticeably Shrunk then I noticed the lack of Onions and Peppers the pieces of both looked like they were sprinkled out of a Salt Shaker that was Dissapointment #1 then on this past Saturday AM I ordered a # 4 (3 ) Eggs hand carved Ham and Home fries with Toast The # 4 of many past years was always a thick carved slice of Tender ,once told by a waitress that it was a Hatfield Ham, today it was less than 1/4 " slice of Gristle ridden hard as a Rock Overcooked Ham. So bummed as Ham and Eggs always my Fav Breakfast especially at Kelly's if they had to change anything could have raised the price instead of Cheating their long time Customers. They have the price of coffee as $1.79 listed on their On- line menu when it is actually Double that time to make corrections Kelly,s. read more

I love this place. It's cheap, quick, friendly and full of locals. It's one of the few old fashioned style breakfast joints where you can get plenty of meat substitutes like a delicious apple chicken sausages, turkey bacon and turkey sausages. And the potatoes are just simple and good. I suspect it has to do with the amount of butter they put in it, but I will take it! Also, while it does tend to have a line (as is the norm for anything in Somerville these days) it's usually the last one to form thanks to neighboring soundbytes. So we've always had luck getting seated right away. Love this place! read more

Been to a bunch of places in ball square and Kelly's is definitely my favorite. The food is great, huge portions, always timely. Consistently always great quality. I've read some of the past reviews about the service as well and don't know what they're talking about. I've had Noelle as my waitress the past 2/3 times I've come in here and she's always been great. Greets us quickly, always friendly, super efficient. read more

We love this place!! I should have written a review a long time ago, and recently we had a horrible experience at a different dinner on Broadway in Arlington and my husband and I felt like we were cheating and being punished by being at that "other place" instead. We learned our lesson! Kellys is just fantastic and our kids love it too. The home fries are to die for and the pancakes are absolutely delicious. We love the coffee shakes as well (yep! they have shakes/frappes) They surely deserve all of their glory. Although the staff is sometimes a little cold and straight to business. read more

I would say best bang for your buck, but that would imply a loss in food quality because of a lower price. Food is fresh, tasty, and they won't let you leave hungry! Gems like this are not commonly found. read more

Kelly's Diner - The Kelly Super! - Diners Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Would definitely recommend this place! The sausage, egg, and cheese on croissant was warmed and so good! Will def come back!

Went here the other day for diner breakfast - LOVED IT! I totally forgot how awesome Somerville diners are! Great service (in that crazy Boston way), good food, tons of it and CHEAP! read more

As far as breakfast spots go, i tend to judge them on how succesfully the detox me from the night before. I went there with Rick once after a LONG night... I feel as tho my head was still spinning as I walked in the door. There was a short line, so we were sitting at the counter and thats when I noticed a woman working in the back that had to have had the most clown like make-up I've ever seen. I mean she was the complete package... I couldn't help but burst out laughing... I admit it was rough, especially because she was stuck working there on a sunday... Anyways, by the time the food came, I forgot about the evil looks we were getting from the rest of the staff. My omlet, seemed to be free of spit or anyother body fluids and tasted fantastic. Kelly's is a classic... Great great great breakfast! read more

BLECH! The food is literally in a pool of grease. While this might be acceptable for diner burgers, I get really disgusted when it is my omlette that is floating in grease. The food is so ridiculously full of fat that every time I've left Kelly's, I felt ill for at least an hour. On top of that, the line is always out the door (with people who were scared off by the soundbites line), the waitresses are flat out rude, the coffee is mediocre, and they do not have the ridiculously cheap prices that are often a saving grace for the greasy diner. The one thing that has kept me from giving Kelly's only one star is that it has managed to remain a pretty authentic greasy diner despite the gentrification all around it - it may be worth going just to have the authentically disgusting diner experience - born out of an era before the risks of saturated fat were known. read more

Went here for a late breakfast. It was very good! Food came out quickly, portions are generous, and our server, (the check said her name was Betsy) was fantastic and very friendly! The food was pretty good. The pancakes were great. With that said, I didn't know the raspberries would be cooked into the pancakes and would have preferred them on top. The home fries could use a lot more paprika, salt and pepper. (The salt and pepper can be added at your table). The scrambled eggs, which I like more on the runny side, were very thoroughly cooked but still worked. The food overall was cooked well and delicious. I would recommend this place to a friend and certainly wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Excellent breakfast place, huge omelets, great pancakes and French toast. My favorite are the poached eggs, done perfectly.

I don't know why there are bad reviews for Kelly's. There is a dire lack of good diners, and really diners overall, in the Boston area. Kelly's is definitely in the category of a good diner, but it is really beyond that. I have never had a bad experience here. I had probably driven past Kelly's numerous times over a few years, been next to it at SoundBites, etc. About 3 years ago, my dad became obsessed over trying Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives places. Kelly's just happens to be one. So we went to Kelly's for the first time about 3 years ago. Not only do my parents ensure we eat breakfast at Kelly's every time they come to visit, but my dad wants to go here EVERY SINGLE DAY. I'm not kidding. The last time they were here, we went THREE TIMES. This includes the Monday Sandy hit. We were trying to figure out what to do, and my dad is a go-out-to-breakfast person most mornings. We called up Kelly's around 11:30, and while we were informed they would be closing soon, we were told to come on in, and we did. Instead of rushing us out so they could go home, we had impeccable, friendly service, as usual. Our food was delicious, it came out quickly, and we were even offered extra coffee to take home if we wanted to do so. My dad also didn't have proper change for the newspaper machine, and he asked for change. Instead, he was just given a paper, which he's still talking about, more than a month later. I love to get egg sandwiches with potato, cheese, and spinach when we're here. My mom sometimes gets french toast, and my dad gets either regular eggs or omelettes. Not only are we always stuffed and still have leftovers, the portions are gigantic, and the prices are very low. My dad's absolute favorite thing to get, even for breakfast, is the fish chowder. He talks about the fish chowder all the time. He said he would eat it 3x a day if he could...and would probably bathe in the stuff given the option. My dad has threatened to fly up here for a surprise visit...just for chowder. If that's not saying how good Kelly's is, then what does? read more

Old school diner in the heart of Somerville. While most people are waiting in line at brunch village down the street...save yourself the trouble and head to Kelly's. Solid old school breakfast served fast and efficient by some of the most hard ass waitresses in the business. This is where the locals go...I'm talking about Bob, Jim and Joe. They eat here and you should too. read more

My inspiration to start yelping. I'd been here a couple times and always considered this place average at best, passable at least. Really, I'd only go to Kelly's if it's obvious that Ball Square Cafe is packed. Lately, I've been judging my breakfast joints on the quality of the corned beef hash. Johnny's D's/BSC/S & S deli all have solid hash offerings. Kelly's? A tick above fancy feast (I think). Seriously, I had instant bad guts from this place. Do you really think the gaggle of grumpy old chain smoking ladies running this place clean more often than every 6 months? I sat at the bar last time, with a perfect view into the kitchen - this place is a total kitchen nightmare, Gordon Ramsey would have a field day. I understand you get what you pay for in most places of this caliber, but I seriously think they actually sold me cat food. Not joking. read more

Very very good corned beef hash, it's different than what you'll find at Town Diner (Watertown) but extremely tasty in a different way. It's more a traditional style of hash. If I recall correctly, I think I even saw something on the Food Network that featured their corned beef hash. 3 stahs because the waitress approached me as if I didn't speak english (gasp!! non-white people can speak engrish two!!). Apparently she didn't like the look I gave her cuz she never refilled our coffee or even checked up on us once. :( Not trying to insinuate something here, just saying it like it is. read more

I was surprised to learn that I actually lived near Kelly's Diner after seeing it on diners, drive ins and dives, but was sad to learn that like most diners in Boston, it's more of a breakfast spot than a late night eats joint like some of my NJ diners back home. After waking up ridiculously early one weekend morning, I took a stroll and had myself breakfast with the heavily accented old locals like them, I was in plaid, glasses, and overweight, and enjoying a leisurely morning. I had some basic breakfast fare of toast, eggs, sausage, and breakfast potatoes. All cheap with some no fuss service. read more

Your classic greasy-spoon breakfast. I'd recommend the chocolate chip pancakes, unless you go on a Sunday, when they serve an amazing eggs benedict special. The service is fast, but it's definitely no frills, though that adds to the charm of the place. There's also a lifesize James Dean standing next to a fairly racist Native American wooden cigar statue, so who can resist! read more

It doesn't make sense, I know, but even though I'm mostly vegetarian, I love diners. I like the old-school ambiance, the affable exchanges between staff and regulars, the basic menu of comfort food, and the bottomless coffee. Kelly's has it all. My husband and I have been going to Kelly's for at least one breakfast most weekends since we moved back to the area five years ago. We moved back here from Brooklyn, where we learned the value and pleasure of being "regulars" - we went to a particular cafe so often for so long that we ended up on their Christmas card list. Kelly's doesn't seem to have a Christmas card list, but we're at the point now where the waitresses sometimes just bring us our coffee without asking, and we feel a little guilty, as though we were cheating, when we go somewhere else. Kelly's has a family feel to it, both because the waitresses have been there forever and because it really is a family business. Kelly himself is slinging hash in the kitchen, and now his daughter is serving at the counter. Everyone there seems to care about what happens there, with each other and with the customers. Recently, my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I ordered a full order of hot apple French toast that I had no hope in hell of finishing. Our waitress was genuinely concerned that I wasn't finishing it because there was something wrong with it. The food - well, that's why four stars instead of five. As is standard with diners, the food is not spectacular, but it is good. Most of the time I get the French toast, four slices of thick challah, difficult to finish unless I've been to the gym earlier that morning. (Half orders are available, thank goodness.) Sometimes they'll have a French toast special with hot apples, or with fruit in the summer. Pancakes are also good (my husband gets the chocolate chip pancakes occasionally) as are the egg breakfasts. I have limited experience with the non-breakfast menu and mostly go for a tuna salad sandwich or grilled cheese. (If you're a lacto-ovo veggie who will eat fish, you can do all right here. If you're a strict vegetarian who can't eat food that's possibly touched or been cooked on the same grill as meat, you should probably avoid diners altogther.) Over the last several months they've transitioned from frozen French fries to homemade fries, and after tinkering with the recipe they seem to have gotten that about right. The potatoes are handcut and the skins left on, and the fries are very filling, so don't be distressed if the pile on your plate isn't as huge as you think it should be. I've also had the Greek and tuna salads, and those are huge, heavy on the iceberg lettuce. They leave me wishing they were smaller with a better grade of greens, but I've been around enough to know that that's just not what diners do - if they had mesclun mix, I'd probably think that was frou-frou. Contrary to what others have written, I have never had a problem with substitutions. I don't ask for them a lot, and I don't ask for anything complicated (I've been trying to clean up my diet a little, so I'll ask for fruit instead of potatoes with a sandwich) and they're happy to accommodate me. I imagine it helps to be a regular, and to not ask for too much. read more

Best diner we have been to in many many a moon. Service was wonderful. Sweet, dependable waitresses that really seem to care about you having a great meal. HUGE portions. We split an omelette and we were both so full we couldn't stand up. Great great Boston diner. read more

Had a great breakfast at Kelly's Diner today! Loved the diner atmosphere, the delicious food & the awesome service. We chose to sit at the counter and enjoyed the whole experience! read more

Classic diner food. You won't find sweet and low or equal here... sugar only. No skim, 1% or 2% milk either. If you're looking for a healthy option, this probably isn't the place for you, but the servings are large and the food is hot. Just make sure to get there early or after 1:30 or you'll be waiting in line. Kelly's does close at 3 and earlier on holidays. If a diner is what you're looking for, Kelly's won't disappoint. read more

Great breakfast! I go here for the corned beef hash or sweet breakfast ( pancakes, french toast etc.) the service is quick and kind. Pro tip - get a grilled muffin. read more

I have gone to Kelly's a few times and every time has been awesome. I love the breakfast. I don't feel like its overly greasy. Go in hung over on a Saturday and have eggs and toast and everything and you don't immediately feel the urge to blow it out your butt-hole. Even if it wasn't conveniently located, I'd still go out of my way to eat here. Its typical diner fare with the friendly expected staff. Its excellent down home cookin. Can't wait to go again! read more

once sometimes twice a week for what 3 years and so so many months great breakfast, good for people watching i have not lived there since 2004? and when i returned this past winter the server lady remembered ME :) i felt all warm and fuzzy inside. get your hungover behind out of bed a bit earlier on the weeked to grab a delicious cornbread. trust me. read more

It's the perfect diner space! Cash only, old timey feel, and classic breakfast options. Will definitely go again and bring friends.

I come to Kelly's all the time and have always loved it. Today I was sitting waiting for my sister in the bathroom on my cell phone (not speaking, just online browsing) and the man clearing my plates said to me "can you just put down for phone and stop looking at it for 2 seconds? All people do is be on their phones". I understand this- but I'm waiting for my company and minding my business. Do not speak to someone out of turn. read more

what a great experience. on our recent trip to Boston we stopped in this diner. (because i saw it on Diner Drive in and dives) and it was spot on. your typical hole in the wall diner BUT IT WAS VERY CLEAN. waitresses were so nice. i had the eggs Benedict it was AWESOME. the has browns were to die for. Priced just like a regular diner. anytime your in the area stop by for some breakfast. it topped of my trip. can not wait to go back read more

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

Service seems to always be sub-par but the food is great! It is great diner food and feel is rustic. Always a great brunch option on the weekends. read more

If you're looking for cheap good food this is the place. There is parking out back and on the street. We went for lunch. No line up. The staff were friendly and fast. The portions of food were huge and very tasty. The diner is dated but from a quick glance around needed some elbow grease. The only creepy thing that actually made me freak out a bit was the cook standing at the counter starring at me eat. Every time I looked over he was watching me. Yikes! I guess we will have to try having breakfast here sometime. read more

I first noticed this place because I have a friend who lives in this area, and then I saw it on the Food Network. I finally decided to give it a try, and must say, I had a pretty good time. I had a cheeseburger, fries, and one of their famous frappes, all were tasty and the portions were generous. Our waitress was on the ball and very nice, not the fake-kind-of-nice, but a real genuine, down-to-earth kind of nice. There was a good mix of people in there too, from construction workers and college students to grannies. On the weekend, I'd imagine this to be a different place, more stressful and hectic. Parking would definitely be a challenge, particularly if you're going for breakfast or brunch. While I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this to someone, I would recommend it and will probably go back someday. read more

Been going here for a while. Some towns good sometimes bad food. But really tired of the rude lady or ladies behind the counter. It adds up for a bad experience - we won't be coming back. read more

Excellent food. Great home fries (but my dads are better lol) the mushrooms in my spinach and cheese omelet were excellent. I take away 3 stars because the waitresses were extremely rude. It was pretty much empty, and my boyfriend stood in front of the register to pay, while a waitress was on either side of him, well knowingly that he was there, but didn't do anything. We should've just walked out without paying seems like they didn't care anyway. We just threw the money on the table and left which seemed like what'd you do, but the 3 customers before us went up to the register. She also took forever to take our order because she was talking to someone, clearly seeing that our menus were closed. I like feeling at home when I eat out, and this was far from it. read more

There are an awful lot of 4 star reviews for a place that is exactly a run-of-the-mill diner. I don't mean that in a bad way at all, but I just think this place is about as average as it gets for diner food: It's fairly cheap, its tasty, its never exceptional, and the service is either friendly or kinda sassy. I come here when I want breakfast without any fuss whatsoever. read more

I love Kelly's Diner. This was my first visit but if it wasn't my last few days in town it wouldn't be my last! All their servers were women and it was noticeable they have perfected their craft. They were so attentive, fast in their feet, and assertive. Luckily, my friend and I arrived before "The Big Brunch Rush." It could have made a difference. I ordered the #7 with a side of French toast. It hit the spot! I wanted to eat breakfast here after I saw the movie "Good Will Hunting." Thanks Ben Affleck! I liked your recommendation! read more

Old timey waitresses, delicious greasy brunch food and good times. This diner is part of our regular brunch repertoire since it's pretty close to Davis where most of my friends are but also the food is generally not bad. Don't try to get anything but brunch on Sundays though. Good alternative to waiting in line at Sound bites sometimes. read more

I've gotten into full on fights with people over the whole Kelly's Diner, Sound Bites, Ball Square Cafe debate (maybe that's an exaggeration.) Really, though Kelly's has them beat. Everything is always always fresh and piping hot. Their corned beef is amazing and the omelettes are huge. Goddddd I miss this place. read more

I love breakfast foods, so I was excited to see all the great reviews on Yelp about Kelly's Diner. Wow...for once, you got one wrong! Maybe it was just a bad day for them, but even the waitresses said the kitchen didn't know what they were doing today! I ordered a very basic cheddar omelet. I got an american cheese omelet, with bacon, and to top it off...The eggs were raw. Did I mention that they apparently screwed it up the first time too(I only found out after). The waitress apologized and took it off the bill, but I will never go back. Go to Soundbites instead! read more

I am giving 5 stars because there's honestly nothing bad to say about the place, besides the lack of parking (but what do you expect with city living?). My husband and I have been looking for a good, value breakfast place in the area for a while. I pass by this place on the bus all the time, so I finally convinced him to check it out this past weekend. And we're both so glad we did! The portions are HUGE! And the prices are GREAT! For $8 each, we both got the Kelly Super, which included two eggs, two slices of toast, two pancakes, bacon or sausage, and home fries! The food was served hot, and came out on the biggest breakfast plate we'd ever seen! Plus, the bottomless coffee was great! It's not really a gourmet place, but it is tasty for what it is. We'll definitely be back again! But next time we're either walking or taking the bus, because looking for parking was ridiculous! read more

why does kelly's only have 3.5 stars on yelp o my god i used to go to ball square cafe and sound bites but then i started going to kelly's and i will never go back it's cheap it's delicious it's artery clogging and the waitresses are the BeSt recently my friends and i have fallen on hard times so we cant even afford to go to kelly's as often as we used to / as we like, i mean we can buy eggs and bacon from market basket and cook them ourselves, but it really isn't the same. hope to C U soon kelly's read more