Stopped in for a Saturday breakfast as I hadn’t been to Kelly’s Cafe in about 3 years, nothing has changed including the delicious food!
I started with the homemade beef vegetable soup which was excellent. Then I went with the Eggs Benny which was also great! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauces as very good too along with the homemade hash browns.
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I was so sad to find on the day I'm craving Eggs Benedict something crazy, Truffles is permanently closed.
I tried to think of all the places I've had a good Eggs Benedict and I couldn't come up with any other places.
I googled brunch and Kelly's came up. I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did! I have never had eggs cooked so perfectly. And the hollandaise sauce...wow. I'm use to getting a small blob that barley covers the top of the egg. There was more than enough at Kelly's, plus extra to smother some homemade hashbrowns in. I find a lot of places use too much lemon, giving it an off-taste that leaves me wondering, is this sour from zest or has the sauce legitimately gone bad? Not the case here.
Yes, the service was slow and the place is not the cleanliest, I'll agree with everyone who mentioned that, but I've worked in a lot of kitchens and you'd be surprised how filthy they are. I could clearly see into the kitchen at Kelly's and it looked cleaner than most.
I like that I was given an entire pitcher of water and didn't have to wait for someone to refill my glass. Same idea for Smitty's and their coffee butlers.
My partner had the french toast and was pleased with the taste and serving size.
Our waitstaff was very friendly.
I will definitely be back!
Good lunch specials! We stopped through on a road trip a few days ago and had chicken fingers special and a Reuben sandwich combo. The atmosphere is very cozy, nestled just behind Early's, it can be easily missed. An older place, it doesn't look like much but has real food straight out the grill. The waitress was super nice, but I can see the place being packed and busy for one person.
I really want to try their breakfast, everyone around was having it for lunch and it looked tastier than the standard chicken fingers. Nothing was beating the Reuben though.
I liked the food it tasted great and was fairly priced. The place was full and my service was still great. It is an old place that could use some freshening but the food was good. It is a place I would return.
This place is truly one of its own! The food is amazing and the portions are unreal!! The ladies are hilarious! I definitely recommend anyone and everyone to try Kelly's at least once.
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Great Homemade Breakfast - But Worth The Wait?. My boyfriend and I recently enjoyed breakfast at Kelly's Kafe on a Saturday morning. Of course, being a Saturday, it was very busy but we were lucky to get the last available table. Long story short - the food was tasty, the service sucked, and the surroundings were hilarious.
The waitresses weren't very pleasant or friendly - to me, they came across like as if they didn't want to be there or that they feel they can be rude to you just because they know you'll still return for the good food? If you can imagine a run-down diner on the side of the road in the middle of the United States, with older underpaid waitresses that don't really give a damn, that pretty much sums it up!
We waited well over an hour for our food to arrive, and when we finally received our food, it was tasty.. it tasted like a good homemade breakfast with lots of flavor that your mom could whip up for you on a weekend (eggs, toast, hashbrowns, bacon). Actually, I could whip up this breakfast myself on a Saturday morning in about 15 minutes, instead of over an hour. It was very tasty (especially the hashbrown potatoes), but nothing out-of-this-world. So, was it worth waiting over an hour for a tasty breakfast that I could definitely make myself at home in much less time? Hmm... maybe the mismatched dinnerware and the 1980's Tupperware cups made the experience worthwhile due to nostalgia?
Overall, tasty homemade food but haven't yet decided if I would return...!
Great Food for a Dive. The food here is great. The service too is great - the waitresses have spark and when paired with the mismatched plastic table cups and home-style cooking the restaurant takes on a real home-like feel.
Yes, the restaurant is quite unwelcoming from the outside. I had to take a few deep breaths before deciding to set my inhibitions aside and walked in. Glad I did - the food is sooo good. Typical greasy spoon and really laidback atmosphere. Love it!
MORE SEATS, same sized kitchen .... Most complaints seem to hover around the long wait for food. It is an even longer wait now, as the kitchen facilities have not increased in size to accommodate an even larger crowd. No complaints about the food, portion sizes, or price. If you are concerned about high fat, sodium, etc., its likely not the best place for you. The food is GEARED TOWARDS THOSE WHO LIKE TO EAT! Nothing wrong with that!! Just be prepared to wait! Impatient folks should go elsewhere. There's always a few inconsiderate people who like to hang around after eating, to sit and visit some more while others are waiting for a seat ... visit while you're waiting for your food, ... eat, ... then leave so others can come in and do the same.
Great friendly food. The eccentric staff are awesome, the food is good and decently priced, used to always go here for breakfast, unfortunately lately its been filled with hipsters instagramming their food, and now on weekends its always packed ive hadta turn around when driving there because of it, the burgers are delicious, on your choice of bun, the fries can be a bit greasey, the clubhouse is a monster of a sandwich, and when i get steak and eggs, they are one of the few places that knows how to actually cook a steak medium rare apparently
Don't Let the Atmosphere Fool You!. We tried Kelly's for the first time after reading great reviews. The food was fantastic! We had the eggs benedict and Kelly's burger. We also tried the perogy soup which was very tasty (tons of ham and veggies and served with sour cream). Everything is made from scratch and the portions are hugh. Although it's not the cleanest place around, the atmosphere is quite unique. Almost reminded me of my grandma's house when I was little kid (the decor on the walls). In addition, no cup, glass, bowl and plate are the same. As for the service, it was a bit of a wait for the food as it was quite packed at the time (45 minute wait); however, we never ran out of coffee. If you want to try yummy homemade food, go to Kelly's!
Best breakfast, brunch and lunch on town. Everything is home made (burgers, fries, hash browns)( the spuds from hell are to die for!) The atmosphere feels like home. Mom and pop feel all around from the food to the amazing,friendly service. I give this place a 5/5. Easily. Best breakfast in town.
Best Brunch. Took my friend and I a while to find it, but once we did everything was amazing. You walk in to Kelly's Kafe and you feel right at home. We went at 12 and were able to get a table for two. The waitresses were friendly and seemed to know everyone that walked in as if they were regulars. The food was delicious. Huge portions and well priced. I ordered three eggs,hashbrowns, toast, bacon and chocolate milk and it only came up to $9! Will definitely be going back!
Best food ever! At a great price with friendly staff that treat you as a friend.
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Eclectic and good!. Years ago, my wife and I used to go to Kelly's Kafe when it used to be in a small mall on the East side. We used to each order the homemade soup and the Condo (big Clubhouse) sandwich to share. We were both really disappointed when it closed.
But now, with it reopened, we have returned and despite the somewhat grungy ambiance, you cannot beat the homemade quality of the food, the portion size and the price.
The serving staff are always open and friendly, with the laid back demeanor of folks that have lived very colourful lives.
The clientele are varied from University types (faculty, students, academics) to trades people to families out for a bite to the trendy crowd. Which makes one ask the question, what is the attraction?
Well, its the food. My one son is an extremely finicky eater. He is a serious pain to accommodate when preparing meals. We take him to Kelly's Kafe and he actually eats ... without a single complaint about anything.
For Kelly's Kafe, taking it for what it is, I give it an A+.
Yummy eccentricity. Ok, so it's not the cleanest place in the world, the staff is best described as "grizzled" (or maybe "hungover"), and it's in a weird location. But man, the food is great!!! Love the burgers, sandwiches best in town, and it's the place to go for breakfast if you're going to put in 12 hours of manual labour. Old time cooking, hilarious staff once they get to know you. Sure if you go at a peak time it's busy. Don't like that? Go to some empty place and discover why. Kelly's is the place for all the cool kids. Go there. Go now.
Wonderful. They are wonderful, very friendly. The breakfast special was great. Great price the two for has the special and coffee for $13. Lots of food for the price.
On the map it shows the Dawg's warehouse but you have to go just a little bit further down. Worth it.
Awesome burgers. Homemade fries are a plus but looks like all the effort goes into cooking and not into cleaning. Hope they clean it up or they'll be shut down. Again can't say enough about the burgers!
Best Big Breakfast!. I regularly visit Kelly's for weekend breakfast. They have the best home made meals. 3 eggs, 6-7 pieces of bacon, toast and real cubed potatoe hash browns fried with onions! for less than $7....You can't even make it this good at home! Their fresh burger patties will taste just like grandmas! and good luck opening your mouth wide enough to catch a bite of the clubhouse. Home-made meals and cheap price!
Tasty food. Breakfasts are tasty and service is very good and very friendly. Will go back.
Good home cooking. I used to go to Kelly's when it was in Eastview. Best grilled cheese!! Like many of you, I was sad when I discovered it was gone. Then, a few months ago a friend of mine took me to the new place! Food is great!!! Seriously. Service is also great. BEST CHEESEBURGER IN THE WORLD. I'm actually heading there right now!
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Good memories. I used to go to Kelly's often for lunch when it was in the east view shopping center. It was across the street from my elementary school and we'd always order a bag of fries. i was sad to see they shut down but happy they reopened on Jasper. Great fries still!! Their soups are home made and great and they have awesome breakfast!
Soup Adventure. The soup(s) of the day are never a disappointment *knocks on wood* but it is not the food that is most memorable. The atmosphere is informal, warm and the staff seem more like family. This is a fun experience, though you might want to be careful if you have high cholesterol. Sharing a meal might be an idea or taking home the leftovers. Because this is just a fact at Kelly's, YOU GET FOOD for a very good price! :)
Loved the saurkraut, sausage, perogy soup the best! Very unique.
Best Breakfast in the city!. Kelly's has become a staple for saturday and sunday morning breakfast dates. Bryan is quite a character, and prides himself on the value of the menu and portion sizes. It's small (less than ten tables), a little out of the way, but seriously, where do you find a HUGE plate of bacon and eggs, hashbrowns AND toast for less than ten dollars? Come before 10 for the special and save 4 bucks on that too!
Just about the best breakfast in town. If you want bacon and eggs, nice and cheap, and some beer with your breakfast, look no further. Awesome hashbrowns. I have on occasion ordered other items, but they didn't really do it for me. Oh well.
Best brunch ever. This is hands down one of my favourite restaurants. Not only is the food amazing but the service is impeccable. Me and a bunch of my friends go there every Sunday now. The coffee is great, you get tonnes of food for very little price and they have some of the best french toast I've ever had (not doused in sugar, hurrah!). Worth becoming a regular at.
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