Vintage diner named Kelly's Diner with a neon sign and large windows, located on a city street with snow on the sidewalk.

Kelly’s Diner history

Kelly's Diner is a 1953 Jerry 'Mahoney, two-piece dining car. It measures 55 feet long and is one of the largest diners ever manufactured in the 1950's. It spent the last 42 years on Route 13 in New Castle, Delaware, and was bought by the Holmes family in 1996.

It was transported to its Ball Square site on two specially equipped, low-bed trailers, in two pieces, and reassembled with a great deal of care, as you see it now. Completely renovated, we know the Somerville Community will enjoy this classic addition to the Ball Square area.

We hope the addition of our Seeburg Juke box and assorted 50's decor will bring you back to the age of mousetrap shoes, pegged pants, record hops and all that characterizes "the 50's".

We hope you will enjoy the food and service at Kelly's Diner.

Sincerely,

The Holmes Family
Larry, Kate, Kelly, and Jay

In The Spotlight

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In The Spotlight *

  • Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri

  • Named Best Diner by Boston Magazine

  • Awarded Best Corned Beef Hash by The Improper Bostonian

  • Voted Best Breakfast in Somerville by Somerville Journal readers

  • Named Best Breakfast & Lunch by Somerville News

  • Appeared in a commercial with Bruins great Zdeno Chára

  • Originally opened as Earle’s Diner in New Castle, Delaware

  • Featured on Fox 25 News with VB and The Heavy Hitters

  • Rated “Gourmet Greatness” by The Phantom

Inside of Kelly's Diner, with pink counter, turquoise stools, and retro decor. There are napkin dispensers on the counter, Christmas decorations, and a woman working at the counter.