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Kelly's Diner

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Somerville
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8.3/10
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    Sean
    "Hands down, best breakfast place of the three that dominate Ball Sq."(2 Tips)
    Rachel M.
    "Great for brunch - don't forget to bring cash!"(2 Tips)
    Miraj S.
    "Also, come here to skip the brunch line at Ball Sq / Sound Bites"(2 Tips)
    Dana V.
    "Awesome blueberry pancakes and hash!"(6 Tips)
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  • Miraj S.heart icon on user image
    Miraj ShahApril 18, 2016
    Superb omelettes and pancakes, and reasonably priced too! Tip: Always ask for the specials menu. Also, come here to skip the brunch line at Ball Sq / Sound Bites
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  • JB S.heart icon on user image
    JB SegalJanuary 10, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    A nice old fashioned diner. Quick food done well in an antique (1953) diner car. Cash only.
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  • Alicia D.heart icon on user image
    Alicia DonovanJanuary 4, 2014
    If you like your food but don't want tons of it, ask about half size portions. I get the half size French toast and it's just the right amount of food for me. They give you four slices with the half!
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  • Constantin W.heart icon on user image
    Constantin WAugust 5, 2019
    An American diner experience! Huge portions for about 8 bucks, great deal! Always busy though, so ecpect a few minute wait!
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  • Cristina C.heart icon on user image
    Cristina CasasDecember 17, 2016
    This diner is cheap and they serve big plate with a lot of food. But the staff rush you and you don't have a relax and comfortable stay. The food, for my taste, is pretty standard.
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  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CoutuAugust 22, 2015
    Good brunch, short wait because most people at sound bites and ball square cafe
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  • Jamie L.heart icon on user image
    Jamie LinOctober 11, 2015
    Cash only!! But definitely getting bang for your buck with bottomless coffee and great home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage.
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  • Amanda P.
    Amanda ParkerSeptember 5, 2011
    Make sure to take a look at the speicials. Especially if one of them is Banana Pecan French Toast or the Irish Omelette. You'll feel like you died and went to heaven! Read more
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  • Kates
    KatesAugust 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Yum! On Sunday's, go @ 9:30, 10. The rush hasn't come yet, and you can get a table right away
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  • Seanheart icon on user image
    SeanFebruary 10, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Hands down, best breakfast place of the three that dominate Ball Sq.
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  • Muhammad J.heart icon on user image
    Muhammad JamanOctober 22, 2016
    Atmospher , price..taste..no long lines in weekends..coffe is pricy 4.25 dollar but you can refill it is not included with breakfast
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  • Dana V.heart icon on user image
    Dana VillmoreNovember 1, 2014
    Awesome blueberry pancakes and hash! Huge portions for cheap and very tasty :)
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  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CallahanAugust 18, 2014
    No good wrong with 2 eggs, carved ham, home fries and toast. Unlimited refills on coffee. Great for brunch.
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  • Diana A.
    Diana ArboledaJune 8, 2014
    Home fries are barely home fries - more like lightly grilled mashed potatoes. If you prefer your hash browns crispy, skip them.
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  • Michael Z.heart icon on user image
    Michael ZachrauOctober 17, 2015
    Four Eggs Omelettes with Ham & Cheese
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  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithApril 2, 2012
    Blueberry pancakes are LOADED with blueberries. I usually get it with a side of sausage.
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  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MercerMay 15, 2012
    Service is grumpy but the food is still stellar. Great for brunch - don't forget to bring cash!
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  • El C.
    El CampeadorJuly 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Corn beef hash is brilliant. Get it as a side though. Homefries are tasty, skip the bacon (yuck) and definitely swerve the sausage (double yuck)
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  • Tyler P.
    Tyler PoehlmannApril 1, 2014
    The tomato basil mozzarella omelet is a great special on a saturday
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  • Andrewheart icon on user image
    AndrewMarch 28, 2017
    Omlettes, pancakes!
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  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out Kelly's Diner as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more
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  • Andrew L.heart icon on user image
    Andrew LeungAugust 20, 2015
    Was featured on "diners, drive ins, and dives - diners a plenty" episode
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  • Roger B.
    Roger BaldacciMarch 28, 2010
    Great food. Waitresses that call you "honnie" even though they don't know you. Go with an empty stomach as the portions are large!
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  • Jim H.heart icon on user image
    Jim H.June 19, 2012
    Make sure you get the Pancakes and Apple sausage....Hmmn...Hmmn
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  • Jenn E.
    Jenn EAugust 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    counter seats typically dont have a line - if there is one open, you're free to grab it
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  • Becca G.
    Becca GarrityMay 1, 2014
    best pancakes by far
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  • nikki h.
    nikki hillNovember 7, 2010
    Make sure to bring cash. The ATM charges $3, of course in addition to your own bank's charge.
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  • Mirinha J.
    Great!! Awesome!
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  • Jesse V.
    Jesse VincentJanuary 6, 2014
    The Jukeboxes are just for show
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  • Matt K.
    Matt KreutzSeptember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Bring cash and order the hash!!
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  • Jim H.heart icon on user image
    Jim H.September 26, 2014
    Breakfast...
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  • Daniel P.
    Daniel PietcySeptember 7, 2011
    Best breakfast in awhile.
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