Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe

Category: Soul food restaurant

Address: 201 Melrose Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

Phone: +16093506800

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Arlene Gates James

Jul 16, 2022

I went over the weekend and the dining room was closed. Ordered my food to go and it was sub par. Everyone told me the food was delicious but I have had better. The restaurant was recommended to me as a great place to eat. The cabbage wasn’t tasty, the fish I ordered was good and the potato salad was okay. The manager Keisha was not friendly but the cashier Jermaine was fabulous. He was very helpful and smiled through the whole transaction. I wouldn’t go back again and have taken this as a learning experience.

April Sue

Jul 9, 2022

We went to the sit down location but didn't want to wait in line for a party of 7. We went to their order/pick up location. When I tell you it's definitely worth it! OMG! Everything and I mean everything was good. Someone put their foot in this food and is Blessed with their ancestors natural ability to cook! Dayum!!! We were in town for an AAU basketball tournament and a friend recommended we try this place. Everyone enjoyed their food. Everything was cooked just right! We'll definitely be going back!

Brian Adams

Jun 24, 2022

Me and my wife visit Atlantic City at least once a year. When we do, we try to check out some of the local restaurants to add to our list of favorites. Kelsey and Kim's Southern Café shot to the top of the list this year. I am a chef by trade and southern soul food is one of my specialties. Kelsey and Kim have one of the best Macaroni and Cheese recipes I have ever tasted outside of my own kitchen. I had that Mac-n-Cheese and cabbage along with my pork ribs and my wife had a pulled pork sandwich with candied yams and collard greens. Every single Item was 5-star, and the value was absolutely there based on the portions, even with the 50 dollar price tag. We added two desserts for 10 more bucks and they basically gave us two half cakes...both delicious. The portions were so big we ate the rest for lunch the next day. We felt the value was so great we returned the next night. The second night we tried the catfish nuggets as an appetizer and they were absolutely fantastic...they serve them with this excellent house dipping sauce. My wife had the pork chop and waffles this time around I I had the smothered pork chops with broccoli and more of that Mac-n-Cheese. Once again everything was 5-star and we couldn't come near finishing it all until the next day. Kelsey and Kim's is officially our favorite Atlantic City restaurant and we will be returning whenever we visit.

Enoh Evwieruroma

Dec 19, 2021

Don't let the picture fool you. This place has fallen off from the last time I ate here about a year ago. I ordered catfish and shrimp combo with sides Mac and cheese, collard greens and candied yams . …

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Mar 7, 2021
Rita Morales | Mar 8, 2021

There is only take-out. Only two persons inside to order food at one time.

Serve gluten-free food?

Mel K. | Jan 1, 2021
Janine McCullers | Jan 2, 2021

I don't know, but we ate there 3 days in a row while on vacation. Crab cakes off the chart best I ever had!

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Is this location BYOB?

Erin M | Jan 2, 2019
Jarita Jackson-Miller | Jan 3, 2019

Yes

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Is there live music and on what days?

Alfred Johnson | Jan 2, 2020
Marius Ianculovici | Jan 3, 2020

Yes, they do but you should call them for specific dates.

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Do you do a Sunday Brunch here?

Shonta Davis | Jan 2, 2020
Jessica S | Jan 3, 2020

The Sunday brunch is at the Pacific Avenue location

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Can you make a reservation

Kim Kelly-Stephens | Jan 2, 2020
Brigitte Faggioli | Jan 3, 2020

Yes

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Does this place so dine in or outdoor dining

Destinee Boone | Jan 1, 2021
chyn lee | Jan 2, 2021

They do have outdoor dining however its dependant on the weather as well as first come first serve. No advance reservations.

How do I place an order.

Nia Pratt | Jan 1, 2021
William Daniels | Jan 2, 2021

Call

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Do you need to make reservation

Evay Moore | Jan 2, 2020
J Hudgon | Jan 3, 2020

Only on special events

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Is Kelsey and kins serving breakfast and brunch

Shelly Thomas | Jan 1, 2021
Natasha | Jan 2, 2021

Only breakfast. Take out only.

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What time do you actually close?

Leen White | Jan 2, 2020
Damon Edney | Jan 3, 2020

Different hours for different days

Is there any live music tonight, Saturday, December 21, 2019?

Kara Gans-Page | Jan 2, 2020
Eugene Clemons | Jan 3, 2020

This site is for customers review however i do remember them telling me friday and weekends they do have live music and karaoke

What is the prices for thier menu

Tracy Daniels | Jan 2, 2020
Asiff Wahid | Jan 3, 2020

Prices are affordable (standard diner prices) and food is great!

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Do they deliver

Claudia Pratt | Jan 2, 2020
Sharon Miller | Jan 3, 2020

No it is a sit in or take out restaurant

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Do you have gluten free entrees

Pat Lavanga | Jan 2, 2019
Lori Crawford | Jan 3, 2019

Kelsey &Kim's have wonderful food!!! I wish they could open a restaurant in South Carolina 😘

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Do I need to make reservations? No one will answer the phone

Christina Pisciottano | Jan 2, 2020
Gary Bordeaux brothers | Jan 3, 2020

I'm sure they do walk ins

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Is the cafe open regular business hours on new year day, 01/01/2019?

Myra LM | Jan 2, 2019
Asiff Wahid | Jan 3, 2019

Best to call them since holiday hours vary from business to business

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do u have to make reservations to for the seats outside

Cydney Cook | Jan 1, 2021
zuleika paige | Jan 2, 2021

No,but they are busy & waiting times varies.....worth it regardless in my opinion

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Are their brunch open

Mark Allen | Feb 5, 2021
Elana McGriff | Feb 6, 2021

Not yet

Do you have parking?

Alfred Sneed | Jan 2, 2019
Buddy Grover | Jan 3, 2019

The parking for Kelsey and Kim's on the corner of New Hampshire and Melrose Aves. is on the street, but there is always parking available within easy walking distance.

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How far Is this place from the casinos

Nakita Watson | Jan 2, 2020
Fred Brown | Jan 3, 2020

There are two location. One near by that place live music and these other by a elderly community. Both location great food. Look them up great place to visit.

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Breakdast ice cream until 2pm

Sherrell Freeman | Jan 2, 2019
Roger Warde | Jan 3, 2019

Not sure but go anyway the food there is amazing.

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What is the direct number, because no one never answers the phone!!

Hasfa Ross | Jan 2, 2020
J Santiago | Jan 3, 2020

Visit the website or just show up. Its worth it. Calling is not the best option.

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I'm coming from Tropicana. What jitney goes to this restaurant

tynika woody | Jan 2, 2019
Kevin Parham | Jan 3, 2019

It doesn't matter which one u catch they all go past there.

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Who will be the guest band on 2/2818?

Angie Henderson | Jan 2, 2019
simone hardy | Jan 3, 2019

I don't know. They have a website that list events. However bands are not at the Southern cafe on Melrose. The live performance is at Kelsey's on Pacific Ave.

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How long is breakfast served

Letitia Clemons | Jan 2, 2019
Tie Applewhite | Jan 3, 2019

As of 01/02/18, breakfast ends at 2pm.

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What do they have on the breakfast menu

theresa brown | Jan 2, 2019
Tiffany Montgomery | Jan 3, 2019

The usual, Pancakes, French toast, Eggs, breakfast meat, Fish, Chicken & waffles and the best grits I've taste.

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Just wondering if you're serving grits again? I come from the Bronx for the grits (and the casino)

Sharon Brown | Jan 1, 2021
Thomas Carter | Jan 2, 2021

Yeah sometime they do run out of grits and fish it depends what's on the menu

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Can I make reservation for Kelsey’s and Kim for Thurs 06/20/18 at 4:30. I made one at Kelsey’s before I knew about this one

Gloria Richmond | Jan 2, 2019
Dave Sala | Jan 3, 2019

Just visited A.C. and decided to stop in at Kelsey & Kim's to check out their southern soul food. Didn't need a reservation just walked in and we were seated right away. Every dish was excellent. Highly recommend it.

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Can the sodium in some of your dishes be lowered? I.e.. Grits..... The food was good but I found it contained too much salt..... Think of the state of everyone 's health. Don't mean to put you under pressure but something to consider.

Val Hameed | Aug 4, 2021
SheDaOne KnowThat | Aug 5, 2021

It's how most people eat. They are a business, they going to do what makes money. Unfortunately.

Are there any other locations

Lisa Dixon | Jan 2, 2018
Loskiz 410 | Jan 3, 2018

Yes there are two locations in Atlantic City

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Can u tell what are the hours for breakfast on sunday

Giselle Frazier | Jan 2, 2018
julissa matias | Jan 3, 2018

On Sundays they open at 11 am

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Is this the same one from pleasantville? Haven't been since 06-07

Derrick Leary | Jan 2, 2018
Charles Brown | Jan 3, 2018

Yes

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A co worker n I are heading down there from New York and was wondering if they were opened today? I called but no answer

Yolanda Mayes | Jan 2, 2020
Mr. Parrish | Jan 3, 2020

They're open till 10pm, just Google Kelsey and Kim's rest in AC

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Does the Jiffy in Atlantic City stop close to your restaurant

keith watkins | Jan 2, 2018
Michael Woods | Jan 3, 2018

Yes, the Jitney makes a stop close to the restaurant.

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I came All the way from Philadelphia got to the restaurant at 8 o'clock and y'all were closed but the website say open til 10 o'clock I was pissed I think y'all should update your times on line

Anthony Simpson | Jan 2, 2019
Marlon S McNeill Sr | Jan 3, 2019

There's two locations... The Cafe & the main restaurant that's on Pacific Avenue... it stays open longer along with live entertainment on the weekends.

Gm..my daughter is away on deployment (Navy), will be coming back to the state's in june..would like to get the family together for good eats and good times..was wondering how do you accommodate a large group?..

marian crenshaw | Jan 2, 2019
Phil Jackson | Jan 3, 2019

You'll need to call the restaurant and make a reservation. Their other location (Kelsey's) is on Atlantic Ave. Try there too. Both locations are good but not large seating areas. The Atlantic Ave location has the larger seating area

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