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Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe

201 Melrose Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-5503
609-317-4215
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Ranked #9 of 310 restaurants in Atlantic City
Price range: 30 AUD - 30 AUD
Cuisines: Continental
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: N. New Hampshire Ave.
Description: A traditional American Cafe with a neo-soul flare. The menu is extensive with classic American & soul food favorites. Dine in and take-out service available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located just a block from the beach on the corner of New Hampshire & Melrose Avenues provides for alfresco dining in the late spring and summer; even some water views. Caters to all party sizes, from singles up to very large groups; off-site catering is also available. Dress is casual, prices are moderate and all major credit cards are accepted.
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Moorestown, NJ
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15 reviews 15 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Good portions of delicious food at moderate prices served by an attentive waiter in a clean and attractive atmosphere--what's not to love? We stopped in for dinner. Although they weren't crowded we had to wait quite a while for a table to be cleaned for us; the hostess seemed a bit disorganized and in no rush. Once seated, things went... More

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Youngstown, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We were in Atlantic City 4 days and ate 4 meals here! Tumbled upon it last time we were in AC and knew we'd be back. Tried all 3 meal times and had a good experiences. Great food, great service, for a reasonable price.

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I am afraid to give this glowing review because this small neighborhood gem can only accommodate a few tables but the food is the best southern meal you can find north of Carolina. The fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops etc. are all fantastic. The sides are even better, great collard greens and mac & cheese. They also serve breakfast did... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I went with my husband for breakfast and the food was delicious. I waiter was kind and on point. He had fish and grits and orange juice and I had chicken and waffles with fruit and tea and our bill came to about $22. Well worth it. So good we came back the next day. I can't wait to go... More

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Galloway, New Jersey, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The restaurant was clean but a bit cluttered. We were greeted immediately but then again the place was empty. The appetizers were very pricey and just okay. The shrimp and grits were terrible. My friend who is lactose intolerant ordered shrimp and grits as well because they fail to mention in the menu that there was cheese in it. We... More

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Columbus, Ohio
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

The restaurant was nice and clean. We were immediately greeted when we entered and shown to a table. Pretty good menu selection. I chose the wings with mashed potatoes & green beans. The wings were pretty good. Slightly under seasoned for my personal taste but still worth a try. I wasn't too pleased with my sides. Went with two others.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I visited Kelsey's on melrose ave anticipating good southern cooking. There was no one to greet us as we entered. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon they were out of several food items. The chicken was not seasoned, cornbread was hard and you had to pay extra for it, crab cakes tasted like they poured a bowl... More

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Nyack, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The food in this place is loaded with salt. Everything was inedible because of the tons of salt in all the dishes. I could not enjoy the flavor of the food it was so salty. I think the quality of the food and freshness is evident, but ruined by excessive use of salt. They need to decrease the amount of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

I was expecting much more than what I received. The sides were excellent but the meat which makes the meal left a lot to be desired. I was with a party of 6 and everyone complained about the meat in their entree. The chicken and turkey chops were way overcooked. The turkey chops to the point that they were extremely... More

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See 2 more reviews by bsmith1022 for Atlantic City
Champion, Pennsylvania, United States
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I took a group here Sunday morning and we all said wow, from the collard greens to the waffles, and the sauces that were the best Ive had. A must for Atlantic City.

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