Kelly's Kitchen Cafe in Nanaimo

2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L2, Canada

★★★★★
(639 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Serving Nanaimo homemade, delicious and traditional breakfast/lunch since 2011. Come in and try our farm fresh eggs and top quality meats and produce! There is always a fresh pot of coffee waiting for you! (And we are fully licensed in case you're craving something a little stronger ;) See you soon!

Website
kellyskitchencafe.com
Address
2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L2, Canada
Plus Code
6X2X+4G Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
8 AM–2 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
639 reviews

Most Mentioned

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★★★★★
November 1, 2024

Kelly's is the perfect diner spot. My partner and I usually go for brunch - it's always good. Today popped in for lunch and it was delicious. They do everything in house like cut fries, make soup, and roast meat for sandwiches, which makes all the difference. The staff are always kind. Thanks Kelly's!

★★★★★
September 28, 2024

Service amazing food even better Thanks Travis

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

My daughter & I visited on our girls trip. The food was FANTASTIC & huge portions! The service was wonderful (super friendly & welcoming!). Our ONLY complaint was the noise level....it was hard to visit. I'm still not sure I can say that it's a complaint though because we loved the atmosphere & it was so clear everyone was enjoying themselves. It's just a small space so the sound is hard to contain. I'll definitely bring my husband when we go to visit our daughter at school!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Searching for a restaurant in Nanaimo that mimicked the same diner feel as my Dads favorite spots in Vancouver... we found it! My son sat down and said with a huge smile: "Grampa would have loved this place!" Looking forward to coming back again soon!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

I recently visited Kelly’s Kitchen Cafe and had a delightful experience. The staff were friendly and attentive. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and prompt service. The breakfast options were fantastic! I tried the sunny side eggs, sour dough and a pancake on the side and it was delicious. Overall, I highly recommend Kelly’s Kitchen Cafe for anyone looking for a breakfast spot!

★★★★★
April 4, 2024

A cute l'il cafe tucked away in the old Co-op bldg which means lots of free parking. I was disappointed trying to find a decent breakfast at a good price in this city that was flavorful and presented well - Kelly's was the answer! I ordered a big breakfast I think named the Duke Point. Equivalent to a meat lovers/ big man's breakfast! Everything was fresh and tasty and presented well. They use only quality products. The owner was friendly and would chat if he was free. I have rarely seen a passion for customer service and management like this. A real joy. This place is a success story for Nanaimo. You may have to wait for a table. (that's a GOOD thing). Watching the servers on front end, you have to admit that they love their job and people. You can just tell by the vibe in that place. Check it out. I can't wait to try the lunch next time!

★★★★★
March 7, 2024

I had never been to this little gem of a place, and a friend suggested we go one day. I am so glad we did!! The food was amazing 👏. The staff were so friendly, and I will 💯 % be going back. I wasn't very hungry that day so I ordered a cup of the soup of the day, which turned out to be stew. You can get a cup or bowl. The cup was filling for me, and came with a fresh baked bun, still warm. It was delicious 😋. The total came to $4.73!!! I tipped 20% because the service was amazing, and I will absolutely be back. I highly recommend this little gem 💎.

★★★★★
November 8, 2023

I was getting my vehicle service down the road and decided instead of sitting in the lobby. I would make the short trek for breakfast at a place I drive by often. I am glad that I did because it's a nice change from your typical big chain dinners and affordable too. There were several items I would like to try out but I settled on the Breakfast Patty Scrambler ($15.95) with coffee ($3.30). It's about $5 less than other places I have been for breakfast. The coffee was decent, but could be improved. The Breakfast Patty Scrambler was a nice change from my typical eggs, meat, hash browns and toast. The scrabble eggs were cooked perfectly and the potato hash had a bit of nice char bits but still soft potatoes. The sausage was great and went well with the potatoes. The service was excellent. The two older ladies were friendly and helpful. They deserved a good tip unlike other places that expect 18-20%. The atmosphere was a family run dinner which did just fine. I will be back as I enjoyed my time here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

awesome service! Felt like home! Food is classic and delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Great food and service. A little hard yo find.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Had the best experience at Kelly s Kitchen. Amazing front of house staff and the chefs made the best Benny s ever! The loveliest service and atmosphere. Such a gem. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Ive had breakfast and lunch here. Food and service was great!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Such a wonderful hollandaise sauce for breakfast

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Cute quiet spot. Food was awesome and quick. Service was perfect.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

It s always amazing coming to Kelly s! The staff always make you feel welcome and the food is great.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Every month or so, the family has breakfast at Kellys, and enjoys a great home- made meal with all the trimmings! All the favorites are here, pancakes, French toast, omelets..and all are delicious! Highly recommended! Parking: Lots of room..many spaces.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Can I give a 6 for service?! Georgie was so amazing. The food was great! I had a craving for pancakes and I got just what I wanted. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very nice staff, delicious quick breakfast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good breakfast and friendly service. Interior leaves something to be desired but has a quaint, cafeteria-like feel

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best service, friendliest, staff and a great environment to eat at. Everyone is happy, embracing, efficient and fun to interact with. The food was good and was served with a big smile. Parking: I would definitely give this place a try if you are in the neighborhood.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Kelly s is a breath of fresh air my first time here and the portions and prices are on point. Everything was delicious and served hot which most breakfast places I ve been to are not . Staff are friendly and welcoming. I see why this place is so popular!!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Just perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I recently rediscovered Kellys. I first came here back when I moved from Victoria to Nanaimo (12+) years ago. The food was amazing back then and continues to be so. The only reason I forgot about them was because of extensive and expensive renos Id undertaken. Weve since revisited on two occassions in the past two weeks. They do not disappoint, no matter how busy they are....and they are busy. I highly recommend Kellys if you want a good hearty meal for extremely reasonable prices. The servers are friendly and upbeat. Theyre obviously doing something right.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We recently returned to the island from a 3 week road trip through the northern United States to Ontario, and back through Canada to Vancouver Island. We overnighted in Nanaimo and wanted a bit to eat before we drove up to Campbell River. Our gps suggested Kelly s Kitchen, and we are so glad it did. The breakfast was exceptional, the service was outstanding, the prices moderate, and the ambiance was just down home nice, just like the cooking. It was the finest breakfast that we had on our 3 week road trip. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

We had a wonderful breakfast here a few weeks ago. Our server was excellent and so kind.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

It was my first time there and I absolutely loved it! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food portions! Everything was awesome. Will drop by again! Kid-friendliness: They had coloring books to keep them occupied

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The food lacked flavor and the space was a little cramped. The service was awesome though. Our server was super kind and gave us beach recommendations.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great homemade food- highly recommend the Benny and pancakes with strawberry compote. Servers were so friendly and kind. Will be back next time we re in Nanaimo!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

best eggs benedict I ve had

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing service! Our server was so friendly, and the food was amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great breakfast joint. Our new go to stop in Nanaimo. Very accommodating for our kids and dog. Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing smoked salmon eggs Benny - best I ve ever had! Great staff, good service, good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good brunch place! The eggs Benny are good and they have a good selection of gluten free options. I got a gluten free eggs Benny over hashbrowns, but they do offer gluten free bread in a separate toaster!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Their Build your own omelette with breakfast sausage, feta, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese was so good, I actually ordered a second one to go. Ive never done that before, which is a testament to how good the food is. Although the inside was a fair bit too noisy and echo-y for my poor sensory overloaded brain, so my mother and I had to move to a table outside.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very friendly, great food, takes me back to the way family restaurants used to be. Loved it.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The eggs Benedict were delicious but the potatoes were cold. It was busy, we got our food fast, we asked for hot sauce and got it when meal was almost done, also wanted coffee and water but no one was around.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best benny I ve had in a while!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

My fiancée and I can t rave enough about how wonderful our experience was at Kelly s. The food was incredible! Our server Judy was an angel, she made us feel so welcome and appreciated. We will absolutely be back again!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The food and staff were amazing. Will come back if we come to nanaimo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Outstanding Benny....best Ive had in a long time...well worth stopping by

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing customer service, delicious diner food with a diner feel inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This is a family favourite spot for us. Today my husband and I did a nice lunch time date and the place was packed. Even being so busy the service was beyond amazing. Friendly staff who are so attentive. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Love the place! Great staff, welcoming, friendly, and always happy to accommodate us with our wheelchair. Wheelchair accessibility: Always welcoming and accommodating our wheelchair needs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Awesome food. Very fare prices. Great place to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great stand alone restaurant with awesome food and service. Before you give a large chain restaurant your business, try this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We enjoyed our brunch and the service was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Kid-friendliness: Staff were very friendly to her, the colouring book had several pages to keep her entertained and the kids portion were just right.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Friendly staff. Very busy on a Sunday morning. People were waiting to sit. Mar 24 update. Staff is very attentive. Food was great and prepared quickly. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Went to Kellys for a late breakfast Tuesday April 9th, 2024. The Cafe was quite busy. the food is good and the prices very reasonable. The waitress Judy was very friendly and attentive to all customers there. We will definitely be back as we can see its a favorite for many people. Parking: Lots of parking available and a gas station convenience store nearby. Wheelchair accessibility: Straight level entrance for easy wheelchair access.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food! The blueberry pancakes are always fantastic! Friendly, welcoming service as well. Kelly s is such a classic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great little restaurant with delicious breakfast. Very nice service.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

My son is in a wheelchair. Three of us went to Kellys to celebrate his birthday. The staff bent over backwards to ensure he had an enjoyable experience. Wheelchair accessibility: No lips to get over and plenty of room at the tables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

My wife I went for the first time today and we are so glad we did. The food was amazing and the service was just as good. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I just had The Big John Jalapeño Popper Omelette off of the super secret menu! This was the best omelette I have ever had. Amazing! I forgot to take pics, sorry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love this place, servers and food are wonderful, with a robust Sides menu to customize your brunchy whims.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

A bit of a wait due to how popular this place is. But well worth the wait. Amazing food!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great little diner! Never been disappointed with a meal and the service is always great. Sometimes theres a bit of a wait but you know thats because its good :)

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Fantastic breakfast and service! Would highly recommend

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Love the coffee, and fresh tasty water, love the breakfast,good price, lovely service and atmosphere.will be back again with our family. thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Nice diner with great service and food! Jayne was our server and she was lovely!

March 22, 2024

I got a breakfast there recently and I was sad to find that the sausages werent warm or hot in the center. The outsides were fine but the middle was room temperature. Other parts of meal were OK though a little greasy but OK.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Classic breakfast spot, absolutely delicious, amazing staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

My favorite all day breakfast place! Great specials and quality service! Will be returning for more.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: The best part is they have Gluten free great and toast. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Breakfast was. My egg was done expertly as I dont eat my eagg if it is over or under cooked. Kellys cook did it perfectly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great food (Best benny in town) good prices and the staff are lovely. Small quaint location that goes above and beyond for their patrons.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Try the smoked salmon Benedict! Delicious, fast, great service. Excellent experience.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Wonderful breakfast. Eggs were done to perfection. Eggs Benny hollandaise sauce was amazing Staff was extremely friendly and courteous Good home feel atmosphere

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My favorite Nanaimo restaurant for breakfast or lunch. Fried potatoes are the best.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

First time here as Auntie wanted to go there. The food was very good and the service great and I only gave it 3 stars for atmosphere for the simple reason it is a noisey place. Not from people talking loud but accostic noise. It was breakfasts all around and Im thinking their lunch menu would be just as good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food, husband says their homemade hollandaise sauce is the best hes ever tasted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Awesome eggs Benedict! Had a nice little breakfast with my wife, toddler and father in law today. Amazing service from the entire waiting staff and hostess. My daughter got many compliments and the staff was very polite.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Parking: I can t stress how good the parking is :)) Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great experience with great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a nice place to get breakfast,not to expensive and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I happen to be passing by Kelly s yesterday morning so I dropped in for breakfast and what l just experienced was exceptional . It s been a very long time since I had such a perfect Benny , fresh hollandaise sauce made from scratch even the back bacon was real quality at its finest the hash browns were very good once again fresh potatoes , eggs were farm fresh and just the way l ordered them . Have to say the waitresses were very polite and friendly the table service was the way it should be you will not find anything fake here , there s a few cafes / restaurants in Nanaimo that could learn a lot from Kelly s . I ll be back sooner than later l sure hope they can be consistent it s sure is nice to see such a clean place and staff that are hard working and actually enjoying their jobs .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great place

December 22, 2023

Childrens menu doesnt include juice or whip cream for pancakes. My omelette overdone. Everything extra, will not return or recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great diner style breakfast food. Hits the spot. Short hours and packs fast so plan accordingly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious pancakes. Great staff. Very clean. Love it!! We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Jayne was an excellent waitress. Food was delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A busy place most of the time because the food is just that great

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome service and food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always amazing food and terrific service. Restaurant is always busy but worth the wait. Best eggs Benny! Entire menu is worth trying. Local owners and food is made to order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best omelet on the island.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always, good, honest food.and friendly people.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really enjoyed this place. I was in town for a celebration of life for two days. I ate breakfast here both days, because my cousins and and wanted to try it. Had the special hash day one, and it was so good i had the millstone hash the second day. I want to eat here every time i come now. It was a bit pricey. Three of us had breakfast coffee, and juice, for $65 When at we go out at home. six of us can eat for less than that. But i was happy it was at least good food. The coffee could have come around more, and the orange juice was on the gun and bottom of the bag and had to be replaced. But the place was full both days. All in all i will come back when in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I recommend the toast avocado egg

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Thank you. Busy Saturday. Short wait and then Mary Jane served us a delicious brekky. Pancakes, French toast and the Duke point were all spot on and good portion sizes. Efficient service. See you next time...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful breakfast menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is delicious here! We had breakfast, traditional eggs benny, french toast and bacon, and kids pancakes and bacon. All were delicious! I will definitely come here again. Didnt get any photos but the other ones in the reviews look about right! The service was friendly and efficient. Kid-friendliness: They had a small kids menu and they loved the pancakes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good and wholesome. The staff are friendly and energetic.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very stuffed in this seating area and the waitress took forever to give me my side of hp and water refills for the table Vegetarian options: Need more veggie options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best breakfast that I ve had out, maybe ever. West Coast Benny is amazing. Good coffee too. Thanks

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Going to Kelly s is like going home. Great home cooked meal, but the owner, Travis, and his staff are like family after going just a couple of times. We look forward to going most Sunday s after church , and occasionally on other days too. Always a busy spot, a good sign!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Havent been here since before Covid. I remember the ladies that opened this restaurant when the Husky House closed. The food here is always great and the staff are friendly. Its always a busy place but worth the wait, not that it very long. A very popular local haunt. P.S. the bacon has lots of flavor and a Smokey taste. Sooooo good.

December 22, 2023

Worst service I could have imagined. Greeted the greeter , 10 minutes before I left couldnt even flag someone down for coffee

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food,friendly staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little place for breakfast and lunch. The food is good, as is the service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic meal and great service. This little place is packed everything I go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is a must try. The food never disappoints and stays consistently yummy. The servers are lovely,friendly and busy,but never to busy for a chat. The owner is equally amazing and very friendly and also ready for a bit of a chinwag,and very respectful as well.we visit at least 3 to 4 x a week Please try it!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love Kelly s kitchen - friendliest staff in town. Always a pleasant dining experience, and has gotten even better since recent revamp. The entire menu is delicious and affordable. Highly recommend for breakfast or brunch central Nanaimo!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went there this morning with my Elderly Aunt. I tried their Kellys Omelette made with 3 Eggs along with 3 Sausages. They do have a selection of Herbal Teas and I had the Peppermint. Their Kellys Western Omelette was Very Good! Service was Great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First visit Great place for our brunch You wont be disappointed Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The Monte Cristo sandwich I had was SO GOOD! The fries that came with it were crispy and hot. Service was fantastic even though the place was packed. Quite noisy but to be expected in such a small space. I will recommend the food and service to my friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great breakfast spot. Very popular, so you may have to wait. Very tasty food, and friendly staff. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best breakfast in Nanaimo

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic staff, great food My go to place for over 11 years highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been coming here for years and years The waitresses and cooks and owner are very friendly I like my omelette very spicy and they accommodate that every time And the coffee is great and never have to wait for a refill !!! Vegetarian options: Plenty of options No meat Newcastle $10.50 For example And and can change meat for veggies on most menu items Dietary restrictions: Gluten, free bread beyond meat, burgers Substitutions are accepted Parking: Lots of parking Huge parking lot Kid-friendliness: Kids of all ages Even have high chairs for younger children Wheelchair accessibility: Room for wheel chairs and walkers at almost any table And wheelchair parking right out front

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Still the best Eggs Benny in town! We love this place. Always great service to go with a great meal! Nice to see that the new owners kept the same quality menu and staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice causal cafe, food is excellent, staff is great. They are more than happy to do something extra for you. A very busy place which tells you its a great place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely my favourite breakfast place!! Fabulous food!! Excellent Service!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, friendly staff, a good price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was very impressed with the food and service at Kelly s Kitchen. Make sure you try the turkey club and chowder!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stumbled upon this place by accident and sooo glad we did. We are always looking for great homestyle breakfasts and sandwiches and this place didnt disappoint. I had the veggie omlette with avocado tasted great. My husband had Coal Miners and shared some bacon with me. Wow it tastes amazing and I dont even like bacon but I would order it here. Great find!!! Well be coming back for sure.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Busy for lunch...good food, but be prepared to wait. We did not mind as we could see they were working hard to give the patrons a satisfactory experience. We will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Visiting from Calgary, and this gem was beyond fantastic. I highly recommended a stop in and grab breakfast you wont regret it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cute little restaurant with a like mom made it kind of vibe & great service. Recommend trying the eggs benedict of your choosing, everything was perfect, hash browns were awesome I will be coming back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a great family spot for breakfast and lunch! Owners make sure you are taken care of. Atta boy Travis!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent coffee, excellent food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Very accommodating of the different food quirks that my kids have. Brought full colouring books and crayons to the table that the kids got to take home! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent place! Superb service and mind blowing food . My husband is vegetarian and they had an excellent range of dishes for him to choose from he chose a veggie sandwich and I got the west coast benny the hollandaise is mouth-watering Vegetarian options: Excellent range of vegetarian options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I am suprised by callity! Ty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Visiting from out of town and wanted to try a local place. Fantastic friendly service and our breakfasts came very quickly and hot. Best bacon weve ever had. A lineup formed while we were eating but everyone was seated quickly. This will be our breakfast spot from now on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious breakfast food, Ive never had a bad breakfast here. If you come at a busy time it can be loud inside, but there are a couple outdoor tables to sit at if theyre available. Id recommend the traditional eggs Benedict.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Restaurant Structure is cookie cutter normal Basic! But your not there for the Structure! Its All about the Food, and The Staff, which is and are Excellence! Though I started with a chair with 3 feet on a 4 legged Chair, I traded it for another Chair, and someone else had to deal with it! Good good service! Thats the Main Point!! Parking: Schloggpiles of Parking!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

If you desire a good old homestyle breakfast meal, made to order , this is the place! The servers are personable, the order came precisely as discussed/requested, and the portions were satisfying!! Kudos to the serving staff and cook(s?). We will come again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Number one in my books great food great service great people

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was fantastic will required had the coal miner with blueberry pancakes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, awesome diner, we will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Perfect local breakfast spot with good food & super friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is awesome. The food was so good and the service was so friendly. We had the most delicious brunch and hope to come back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, nice staff, and low prices compared to other restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top notch service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We love it over there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

All the servers are super friendly, good comfort food on the menu. Pretty noisy when busy though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our 4 year olds favourite breakfast joint. Classic, consistent eats and good service to boot. A well oiled machine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very clean café with exceptionally good service. The prices are the lowest I ve seen in years for their delicious offerings in generous proportions. Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a restaurant should be

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was so disappointed with today s special - dark meat only turkey on a cold soggy piece of toast, room temp mashed potatoes slathered in a cold grey-beige flour heavy gravy that looked and tasted like glue. And a Tbsp. of dressing that screamed poultry seasoning. I wish I had taken a picture. I asked for a hot meal replacement and my plate was returned microwaved. Definitely won t be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Will be back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice little cafe! Great food, awesome, friendly service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So Ive been coming to this place for a long number of years. Let me tell you about the head chef Travis . His care and attention to detail is second to none. From the locally sourced hertels bacon to his hand crafted Hollandaise sauce. The traditional eggs Benny in my opinion a 9.8/10 and the best in Nanaimo and most likely on the island. Just want to give a massive shout out to this place especially the head chef and cook staff they are putting out QUALITY food. My partner got the Newcastle breakfast and she said it was the best bacon hash browns shes ever had from any restaurant to date, the scrambled eggs were also cooked to perfection. Thanks again for your attention to detail and we thank you for your amazing food and atmosphere. I highly recommend Kellys to anyone who hasnt been.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is very good but a tad on the expensive side

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super busy, loud, and seats close together, but the in-laws love this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great breakfast at Kellys this morning. Food was excellent and good value. Staff are very friendly. We were a big group of nine, kudos to the kitchen for getting all of our food out at the same time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Thanks to Travis and the team for accommodating our party of 9 for Sunday morning breakfast. Lots of good choices to cater for everyone s taste. Our orders all came out at the basically the same time. The quality and quantity of the food were to a high standard. The staff were on top of everything, keeping our coffees refilled without us having to ask. Great value.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Home cooking and very friendly staff that take good care of you. Love that they have a section for seniors, for those of us who like a smaller portion

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We went for breakfast for the first time yesterday. It was truly amazing a must try if you havent done so. Meal was amazing I had pancakes The service was incredible. I would drive from Port Alberni to Nanaimo just for breakfast!! Thank you for this wonderful meal

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kelly s is the best brunch spot in Nanaimo, hands down! The food is amazing, the staff make you feel like family, and the prices are quite reasonable for the portion sizes. Also the best hollandaise sauce in Nanaimo!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Traverse saw that family and friends were consoling each other in the parking lot. Without saying a word, he reserved two tables for us.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food tasted good albeit both mine and my daughters poached eggs were overcooked and my prawns were chewy. The staff is friendly and attentive

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great staff! Perfect breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had a great breakfast. Went with friends to hang out and bs. Great service and food. Definitely going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came here for breakfast after searching on Google. The staffs service was very satisfactory. He was friendly and welcomed me with a smile. The food came out quickly and was excellent. Because of this experience, I plan to visit again in the future.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, good price, great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food and excellent service

★★★★
December 22, 2022

My club had turkey scraps which had some bones. And the soda was from a can. Not my favorite. My husband did enjoy his burger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent eggs bennie really good food service is a little bit slow but it is worth the wait

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I have been coming here since they were husky house downtown for a total 17 years Nothing has changed still the best burger you ll ever have in BC. Best breakfast/lunch location on the island by a lot. When I come to the island it s my first and last stop prior to departure. Greatest place on earth!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Perfect eggs, prawn benny, I wanted medium eggs and first time ever I actually had medium eggs. My husband was to busy eating his Reuben sandwich to comment, the empty plate said it all. Great staff very friendly.. A great morning date .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Terrific breakfast at a very reasonable price. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

YUMSTER! Best breakfast in Nanaimo. Totally packed, worth the wait, next level delicious and huge portions in this unpretentious breakfast spot. Love it!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Clean, friendly and good food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best bennies in Nanaimo! Food is fresh and comes out fast. Great service and friendly staff. The new owners are breathing life back into the place! Definitely our favourite place for breakfast!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tasty food, but the real sell is the service, top notch local hospitality!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went for a standard breakfast, and it did not disappoint.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food ..great staff and a very homey atmosphere. Its our go to place every weekend Love the staff , they are our second family!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The breakfast here was extraordinary, I cant recall the last time I had breakfast this yummy . If youre in Nanaimo this place should definitely be on your list of places to eat at. Parking: Plenty of parking

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was great. Server was awesome as well. Other than my eggs being a little over done. Would definitely go back

★★
December 22, 2022

Came in for breakfast because of all of the great reviews. Our experience however was not very good, 19$ each for a benny and a pulled pork hash which were not great. The hash browns were bland as was the hollandaise and my wife asked for soft poached eggs which were quite hard. Based on the reviews and the price I was expecting way better quality food, definitely can t understand all of the 5 star reviews.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always friendly, and yummy The Hollandaise is sooooo good!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had Salmon Eggs Benny with my bro. The Omelets are excellent. Ill stick with them in future. Saturdays are to be avoided as this very popular Breakfast Cafe is very busy on Saturdays. Parking: Very large Co-op Parking Lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great breakfast place. The Newcastle is a standard breakfast of bacon and eggs with hashbrowns and toast. Very well prepared in a timely manner. Great service and a friendly atmosphere...well worth the visit. Their eggs Benedict looked great and there are numerous variations. I will try their French toast next time.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Kellys has gone tragically downhill since Kelly retired. The food has gone from amazing to decent, the presentation looks like a dogs breakfast, and the service staff seem listless and unsure how to provide proper waiting of tables. The food was okay this time around, and the pancakes are still the best, but if Kelly could see the quality of her restaurant now, shed be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Really lovely service staff. Great breakfast

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Thank you for a great breakfast and friendly service today. We were kindly given some extra mini muffins to-go for my little girl who was getting grumpy. Looking forward to our next visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great for breakfast

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff, great cooks, fast service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Is good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing smoked salmon Benny and pancakes. Service and food overall was amazing. Would revisit and highly recommend

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is good but less than before. A little bit disappointed.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

60.00$ for breakfast for 2 is more than my budget can handle. Absolutely ridiculous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A busy diner that serves a great breakfast and amazing hamburgers. Great soups and friendly staff make this very busy place a fantastic place to get any of those diner classics.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Decent breakfast spot. The portions were a bit small. They had hardly any hash browns on the dish and the bacon was not crispy. It was thick bacon though and the French toast was delightful. The meal took some time to come but the server was making sure our coffees and waters were full.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the best breakfasts Ive had in a long time.