Kelly's Diner, Somerville
21 people recommendvia r/Somerville, r/boston, r/massachusetts21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Kelly's Diner in Ball Square draws breakfast recommendations from across several discussions. Two diners particularly like its crisp, griddle-fried mashed-potato style, and another singles out the corned beef hash. Pancakes also receive praise. Payment reports conflict: some diners describe cash-only visits, while another says cards were accepted on their last visit; check directly rather than relying on those older reports.
Address
Kelly's Diner, 674 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/book_book in r/Somerville · May 2024
Suggests this as another place to check out alongside the post's pick.
- Recommendsu/bigredbicycles in r/Somerville · May 2024
Says Kelly's is clearly the Ball Square pick, ahead of the rest.
- Recommendsu/Master_Dogs in r/boston · Dec 2023
Calls Kelly's in Ball Square fairly good for a nearby option.
- Recommendsu/FindOneInEveryCar in r/boston · Dec 2023variety
Thinks it serves home fries instead of hash browns, a style they consider common around Boston.
- Recommendsu/jteedog in r/Somerville · Jan 2025
Lists it as another early breakfast option alongside Brianna's, with no details given.
- Recommendsu/Think_Positively in r/boston · Aug 2026
Calls Kelly's in Somerville the closest match they know of to a New York Greek diner.
- Recommendsu/TuneRevolutionary959 in r/Somerville · Feb 2025
Recommends it as a well-regarded greasy-spoon style diner.
- Recommendsu/Blanched59 in r/massachusetts · Apr 2026
Enthusiastically endorses Kelly's, a Somerville spot.
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- Recommendsu/ThatNiceLifeguard in r/Somerville · Jan 2025wait time
Recommends an early visit and recalls finding it quiet then, while being unsure about takeout.
- Recommendsu/ceciltech in r/Somerville · May 2024
Says Kelly's comes out ahead overall.
- Recommendsu/Mr-Bingleys in r/Somerville · May 2024taste
Calls the corned beef hash a standout treat.
- Recommendsu/trisemmy in r/boston · Nov 2025
Calls Kelly's pretty fantastic and says it serves real maple syrup on request.
- Recommendsu/Valunetta in r/boston · Mar 2025
Names Kelly's in Somerville among personal favorites for the breakfast question.
- Recommendsu/roadjerseys in r/boston · Aug 2026taste
Says Kelly's homefries are crisp, almost like fried mashed potatoes, and really enjoys them.
- Recommendsu/MentionDismal8940 in r/massachusetts · Apr 2026
Says the diner rules and that they miss going there.
- Recommendsu/ClassyJGlassy in r/boston · Feb 2026
Calls Kelly's Diner great.
- Recommendsu/mikitira in r/massachusetts · Apr 2026
Agrees and says they love this Somerville diner.
- Recommendsu/dndtweek89 in r/boston · Apr 2026
Calls the diner great and says it took cards on their last visit, though it is off their route.
- Recommendsu/Polarityears in r/boston · Oct 2024
Expresses strong enthusiasm for this Ball Square spot.
- Recommendsu/b0xturtl3 in r/boston · Dec 2023
Calls Kelly's a good diner whose breakfast potato is a griddle-fried mash, not hash browns or home fries.
- Recommendsu/tatteredprincess in r/boston · Apr 2026ambience
Recommends this Somerville diner for an authentic local feel; notes it is cash only.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.