Kelley's Country Cookin' {Meadows Place}

Went there last week with friend for my birthday lunch- perfect place for comfort food, portions ar big, service is quick. I had hamburger steak with onion and gravy and 3 sides: broccoli and rice casserole, buttered carrots and crunchy deep fried okra - all very tasty. My friend had The meatloaf with same broccoli casserole, corn and carrots and raisins salad. She liked her food as well. We both will fully recommend this place and will comeback.

Nothing country about this place. The ROAST BEEF was soooo tough it was painful smh food costs way too much for y’all to be playing with folks money. The “rice and gravy” was a slap in the face! They literally had the thicker gravy and it was only covering half the top. Once scooped off. No gravy. They package good so poorly and don’t care if you have enough gravy. I’m just over folks not leaving detailed reviews about the truth. If you’re ordering Togo, they don’t care. They don’t serve collard greens and for a place to be called southern cookin you would think they made them. Their candied yams have to be from a can. No brown sugar, no cinnamon, no vanilla extract, nothing. Just flavorless and bland. It’s white peoples idea of soul food. Im fed up with the fact I’m forced to starve because Houston lacks truly good food and peoples idea of good food here is horrible. At what point do y’all actually make food the right way? Just because you get away with selling trash doesn’t mean you need to. The Mac doesn’t even taste like it has real cheese. Nothing about this place gives real and like they care. It’s all a money grab I ordered this turkey to be able to show pictures. NO SEASONING! Not a dash of pepper in that Mac. Heck the candied yams don’t even have spices. This is ridiculous Edit again: they failed to even give plastic utensils! These people are careless! At least those have salt and pepper to season this bland disgusting food. I’m tired of y’all taking peoples money and pushing out trash

My recent visit to Kelley's Country Cookin' in Meadows Place was an absolute delight, and it truly reinforced why this spot is a personal favorite! From the moment I stepped in, the warm and inviting atmosphere, coupled with the friendly buzz of happy diners, made me feel right at home. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of parking, making the visit super convenient. I had the pleasure of trying Betty's Shrimp Salad, the Monday Special, and it was incredibly fresh and tasty – packed with succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, ripe tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs on a crisp bed of romaine lettuce. It was a perfect, refreshing meal. My friend, who had been craving their Chicken Fried Chicken Breast, was equally thrilled, enjoying every bite and even having generous leftovers. Every dish here is served hot, fresh, and in truly humongous portions, offering incredible value without compromising on quality. The service was quick, attentive, and genuinely caring. Our waitstaff took excellent care of us, ensuring we had everything we needed. It's clear that this place prides itself on providing outstanding food, service, and quality at affordable prices. Don't forget to try their amazing biscuits and cornbread – they're a must! Kelley's Country Cookin' is the kind of place you'd proudly take visitors to for a fantastic impression of American comfort food. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, especially for that Coconut Cream Pie!

My favorite Kelley’s location! The chicken fried chicken with gravy, crispy hashbrowns, and sunny side up eggs were perfect. Biscuits taste homemade and the sweet tea is just right. Fast service and hot food every time.

Good first impression at this restaurant. Customer service was very good and so was the food. Large portions and good flavor on everything I had. Place is clean.

As soon as I took a bite of the pancake, I knew these pancakes were some of the best pancakes that I’ve ever tasted in my entire life. After careful consideration, they have officially taken the number one spot. Perfect color, perfect flavor, real buttermilk, fluffy, and well priced. The only other thing that I ordered was a side of eggs which did not taste like shelled eggs. Service was okay, but when it was time to pay, the waitress said she would be back for the card even though we had the card ready for her at that moment. It took her about 10 more minutes to come back to the table to retrieve the card and about another 5 minutes to bring the card back.

Holy moly! This place is amazing! This is the place you would take a visitor if you wanted them to have a good impression of America. This place shows that the US is CAPABLE of providing outstanding food, service, and quality at affordable prices. The portions, quality, and pricing deserve all the accolades. It definitely puts all other American establishments to shame when you compare to what this place can dish out. It just goes to show that if the US wanted to, it would be able to instead of making excuses for profit and leaving the customer feel cheated…

We arrived a little after 10:00 am and there was a considerable line to be seated but we waited patiently and after about 45 minutes we were taken to a booth. Don’t come to this place unless you’re hungry! The portion size is humongous and the food is delicious. Our waitstaff took extra good care of us. The food was hot and fresh. Don’t forget to order the biscuits and the fried green tomatoes.

They have big plates of anything you can imagine very amazing! Service is great there nothing too busy! Ambiance is super at home vibes and very comfortable!

The service was scattered. The biscuit came out Luke warm. The butter would not melt on it. They did not offer jam or jelly. They did replace the almost cold biscuit, With a steaming hot one. Yeah. Another waitress brought the ham and hash brown . No names or connections to any of them. No one seemed happy with their jobs and it showed. The gas browns were good and the ham came out hot.

Good food that is a tier above your local cafeteria style cooking. Breakfast is sold all day. Huge menu options that range from chicken fried chicken to burgers and steaks. Portions are huge. Second time here and both times I had leftovers. Service is relaxed but attentive and the food comes out quick. Self seating atmosphere with no frills.

I visited this outpost of KCC for the first time about a month ago for lunch. I am a fan of this local chain having dined at the one on Park Place several times over the years. Kelley's is the Houston home of the meat and three type of restaurant. Coming here I expected the same great food but didn't get it. I ordered the chicken and dumplings with sides of green beans, buttered carrots and mashed potatoes and gravy. With my BIG glass of tea the complimentary bread basket arrived with a huge roll and a cornbread muffin. Delicious. A few minutes later the meal arrived. The protein arrived in a bowl and all three veggies on another plate. The chicken and dumplings were some chicken chunks and two large dumplings in a lot of gravy. Taste wise it was just ok. Not nearly as good as the other location. Ditto on the vegetables. Not bad but much more worthy of a 3 score than a 4 or 5. I left underwhelmed. This location has a nice interior and here you seat yourself. I like the Park Place locations' interior decor better because it is so Houston centric. Also the food there tastes better too.

Use to come here a lot when I loved right around the corner. Food always cooked fresh. Service is always top notch and never an issue. Place is clean no matter the time of day. Place can get really busy too. Portions of food are huge so be prepared to eat. Decent prices too Had the hungry man's breakfast which comes with everything. Ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns, 3 eggs(I did egg whites) biscuit and jelly. Opted out the gravy. Everything was great. Thanks for the continued enjoyment when eating at Kelly's

I've been coming here for a while, and the food has always been consistent, regardless if you eat in person or get them to-go. The portions are always large, and the prices are reasonable. You seat yourself at the restaurant, and the servers have always been super nice. I absolutely love the pork ribeye, which is a Thursday special, so I always try to get Kelley's on Thursdays. I also really love the chicken fried steak, the fried fish fillet, and the chicken and dumplings as well. On top of the main dishes, their sides are always delicious. Some of my favorite sides include the buttered corn, buttered carrots, mac and cheese, broccoli and cheese casserole, and more. You really can't miss with whatever you order. It's definitely worth it every time.

Super local and come for the best homemade cooking. You can never go wrong going to Kelley's, there's something for everyone! There's endless options and wonderful service. The food portions are huge so you'll never leave hungry.

First time visit. I ordered To go food. Fried shrimp, fried catfish fillet, beans, Roll, cornbread muffin, peach cobbler, rice. The fried catfish was very good. The muffin and roll were very good. The beans were good.

Kellys did a great job on our breakfast last weekend. Hubs got the corned beef hash. He said it had great flavor. The hash was moist, not dried out. The only issue was the toast. It obviously had been sitting for a bit and was spongy. I forget the name of my meal but it was 2 eggs, hash browns, sausage and a biscuit & gravy. My eggs were over hard and cooked well. The hash browns were cooked crispy at my request and perfect. Didn't eat biscuits & sausage because I was stuffed! The restaurant was clean & spacious. Service was excellent.

Need to feed a family on a budget? This is your spot! I've had both breakfast and lunch here. They definitely give good sized portions. Bbq baked potato is my go to. Usually can eat from it 2-3 times. My friend got beef tips and sides she said the Mac was just ok. Breakfast entrees usually feed 2 ppl as well. It's like a diner so very casual. Serves are warm and welcoming.

Been here a hundred times and never leave disappointed. I usually get breakfast, but I see people very happy with huge servings of lunch menu items. Family diner, great servers, large restaurant but still cozy enough you can enjoy conversation. Always clean, menu selection is great!

Fast and friendly service. Food was good. The fried chicken had a light and crunchy batter. The Mac and cheese was nice and gooey. The gravy was savory and not overly salty- this is important to note as most places have overly salty gravy. Not a 5/5 as the table was sticky and that is an issue for me.

It was the best Thanksgiving meal. This was my 1st thanksgiving alone. The thanksgiving cooking was on point "BIG" portion sizes..!! It felt like I cooked it myself. Thanks to all Kelly's employees for making other people's thanksgiving dinner special!! I will definitely keep coming back.

Where else can you get great coffee, a huge hungry man breakfast (which comes with two pieces of bacon, a nice soft ham and two pieces of sausage with three eggs and hash-browns) AND a plate size chicken fried steak breakfast (comes with eggs and hash browns), and both plates come with a homemade biscuit and gravy.... For 43$ ????? Eggs are fresh, service is quick, and they have a good list of homemade things to pick from the menu. It's worth coming every time.

First time to Kelly's country rest . If would give a zero star . Low & poor quality American food . Poor customer service . Meat was not tender , seafood platter over cooked . Will not come back or recommend friends & family !

Hearty made from scratch comfort food. It is easy to see why there is always a crowd at this classic diner, which offers breakfast all day. Service is friendly and fast. The environment is great for family meals. Be prepared to ask for a box for leftovers, as the large portions ensure that you will have leftovers. The complimentary cornbread and yeast rolls are fresh baked and delicious, but try not to fill up on the bread so that you can eat your meal. Chicken Fried Steak, Pork Chops, perfectly fried Fish Fillets and Shrimp, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Roast Chicken and other favorites are accompanied by 3 large sides at a wallet friendly price. Always a guilty Pluto dine at Kelley's.

Never a disappointing visit. It's a staple in my restaurant repertoire. However, this is almost exclusively American cuisine. If you want large portions of good food here it is. The food is good, not unique, the serving size can be enororormous (depending on what you order). Sides are also good and at times they out perform almost all other restaurant particularly the vegetables. The buttered carrots and corn are to die for, and the okra and crispy fries are superb. Fried crispy and lots of it. Hamburgers are good and they have some orders that have Paul Buyon size portion....never seen anyone get through these in a single sitting. In fact, they brag on that point. You will take it home for the 2nd and perhaps even the third meal. Yes, that much food. Vegetarians usually get the 4 vegetable plate. There are salads, good but not great- again, typically, huge portion. However, the dressings are ho-hum. Service is impeccable, our greeter or assistant waiter has drinks almost immediately at the table. Many times in afternoon or evening they provide an appetizer of corn bread and/ or rolls before ( or just after) ordering. The cornbread is really good. The assistant waiter typically brings menus with the drinks and the waiter often is present to take the order or give more time within two or three minutes. The order is taken and typically within 10 minutes the orders in filled. The ordered is fulfilled and any missing or special requests are rapidly obtained. If you have followed me you know I think tipping is absolutely out of control in the US. Not here! These waiters and waitresses earn every cent of their 18%. And, I give it willingly. They readily give advice to patron unfamiliar with selections or bringing travel carriers to the table. Ambiance is obvious, many bring their dates, friends, family or business meetings. There are some pictures, many TVs throughout the facilities. Restrooms are a little small for the size of the facility. Certainly, not Buc-ees. They were clean but for the male restrooms they were a bit dark and stalls were small. These are popular places with significant wait times on evening particularly Weekends. There are several benches but during peak wait times you might be there for an hour or more. This attests to the goodness of the entries and the fact that it happens at all Kelly's restaurants. For the Kelly's business executive this attests to a business which is a cash cow. They are to be congratulated. I would include more pictures but there are several restaurants which largely look the same. Hence, you need to go if you want American cuisine! Prices are moderate.

Nice wait staff, but the food is not good at all. No flavor, the toast was burned and the eggs were overcooked.

We went on a Saturday morning about 10am. They were VERY busy! There was no wait for 3 people. Got our drink order as soon as we sat. The drinks came out shortly afterwards. Service was great and the food was awesome!!!!!!!! If you want a good country breakfast, this is the place to go! The biscuits are HUGE! The pancakes are fully! The prices are good for what you get! I'll definitely be back!

Food was pretty good here, reminds me of a homemade breakfast plate on a regular day. Our waiter Kayla was such a sweetheart! The inside is way bigger than I expected. I'm likely to return just to try something different off the menu.

Always come over here when I'm on this side of town i enjoy the atmosphere it's always good the service is great and the food is amazing

I've always passed by but never tried this restaurant. Just recently, I went with coworkers for lunch, and overall I enjoyed the dining experience. I liked that they have a variety to choose from in the menu, and they have 'specials' list for each day that you can select an entree and 3 sides. Oh and yes free bread, including the cornbread which is yummy! I got the chicken fried chicken with white gravy, mac and cheese, buttered corn, and mash potatoes. I think the meal was decent, and I can see myself ordering it again. Theres something with the ice tea because it was really good. Perhaps its the ice they used. The portions are large, so it's great to take home for dinner or save for next day. The interior also looks very nice, spacious, traditional, cozy and clean. It was a lot of people when we went, and we had to wait before we get our table. I was very surprised that there were so many diners since the parking lot doesn't look that busy.

Holy moly was not expecting to have such a good southern breakfast here in Houston while I was visiting. But Kelley's Country Cooking knocked it out the park. I had the gravy and biscuit with sausage with eggs and hash browns. A pancake on the side. Our waitress Bessy was very attentive and pleasant. The ambience is nice with country music playing in the background. It's kinda weird that you seat yourself at such a nice place. But if it works it works. Surprised it's not more crowded in here. Had a great experience and will be back next time I'm in town.

My last review was over five years ago and specifically about the hamburger steak and eggs. I haven't learned my lesson because I tried again today and it's still terrible. All I asked is that you don't kill it... How hard is it to cook a hamburger patty? I don't know exactly who they have "cooking" but it ain't country. This place sucks.

I love this place. Portions are huge for what you pay for and I have never had bad service. This where the older crowd goes to have lunch after church or even younger families to have a great family meal. The atmosphere is very friendly and just overall welcoming. I usually go for breakfast and even when I go at night I still do plus the chicken fried steak. This past year my thanksgiving had an issue I couldn't go to my sisters because everyone was sick, so without hesitation we went to Kelly's for Thanksgiving. The turkey was so good and on one plate I got completely full.

I enjoy the country fried steak everytime I go, but they have several good items. The fried catfish, beef tips, burgers and the slices of cake are always moist. Good country cookin with large portions & ample parking. The servers are also very nice & designated cleaning staff is present on site to keep the place clean.

They used to be great. It seems like this place goes further downhill every year. Food quality has taken a hit but the worst is service. If you're calling for a Togo order, they will put you on hold indefinitely. If you call back after disconnecting due to waiting for 10 min with no help, they will pickup just to hang up. Please fix your service

I don't know why this place has 3 stars. I got this delivered and was getting upset bc it was taking the driver forever I knew for sure my food was going to be cold. This food was piping hot, taste great and the chicken fried chicken is the size of my head. I'm done and this is what's left lol. Maybe there was an issue awhile ago but Kelley has made a comeback in 2024!

Kelly's is awesome, best deal around. Huge portions, friendly staff, and there is always specials It's open seating, you seat yourself so it's great because there is no need to wait for a host. There is plenty of seating, it's always an open table Great place all around

I've always loved the chili cheese fries from here. Big portion and it's a whole meal in itself. Always have to share to finish it. This time I had pick up but typically the staff are quick to help you and seating area is very spacious.

I had a similar plate last week for lunch. And when My plate arrived I couldn't wait to eat. Country cooking is the name and what you get. I frequently pass by the restaurant and the parking lot is always full, mainly doing prime breakfast time and prime lunchtime. Dining in, the service is warm old-fashioned type of service, and to-go service you're not waiting a long time for a home-cooked meal 10-15 minutes is standard time. You have the option of calling in and placing your order. Hot bread...cornbread and or rolls. Crispy fried fish, fried okra, mashed potatoes with gravy and or just butter, really good broccoli rice and cheese casserole, Jumbo size stuff baked potatoes, jumbo size onion rings, and they still prepare the chicken fried steak thats the size of your plate. Old fashion seating area, and can accommodate large groups. I'm really surprised of the great customer service. I give them a 10.

There is so much on the menu. Everyone can find something to make them happy. Food is good and the rolls are the best!

First off, talk about a wait. We wanted to try something new today and it backfired on us. We placed an order around 10:27 am, and was texted when our food was ready. We arrived at 11:10 and waited behind 7+ people who were trying to order to go, Uber eats or DoorDash. For some odd reason, the women working the counter would pick up every single phone call while on the middle of a conversation with a pick up guest. So after playing the game of pick up every single phone call, she walked back and forth from the front to back and it just took forever. We waited a total of 20 minutes, our food was cold. The ambiance of the restraint seemed nice though, maybe that's where the good service is. the take out service was horrible, but I would like to come back and get seated by a waiter I feel it would be a better experience.

The food comes out really fast. At least the breakfast food does. It is hot fresh and ready to consume. The biscuit was hot, thick, fresh and tasty. It's huge so be careful. The hashbrowns are plentiful and the sausage is well cooked. The service is okay, nothing to jump out of your skin over but a sure plus. The ambiance is country as well as the music. The temperature is nice and comfortable.

We love Kelley's restaurant--it's a great option for our budget. The food has room for improvement. The hash browns were lacking in flavor, and the pancakes were a bit on the dry side. However, Terri's salad was amazing, and the crispy chicken was delicious. Overall, I'd rate the food at 4 stars. What really sets this restaurant (Meadows place) apart, though, is the front-of-house experience, and specifically, Elizabeth! Usually, restaurant hosts are just going through the motions--no eye contact, simply sharing the wait time and passing us off to the next person. But not Elizabeth. She was kind, professional, and joyful to interact with, which made the 15-minute wait so much more enjoyable. She kept us engaged and connected, and it really made a difference. Because of Elizabeth, I rate this place a 5 stars and we'll definitely be coming back. We'll also be recommending this restaurant to our families and friends, and telling them to be sure to say hi to Elizabeth when they visit.

my wife and i ate there again yesterday on sunday may 27 th we had turkey and dressing it was the best we have had at kelley's in numerous visits everything was good including our vegetables . the only we had was when we came out to leave there were 2 vehicles blocking us in the handicap parking we waited around 10 minutes before my wife went inside. to ask them move one moved one didnt they there to pickup food need to change ur policy on where to park. to pickup their orders were in our 80's i'm in a electric wheelchair u have room for u too up a sign for pickup like most establishment move ur pickup before ya"ll have a problem service was excellent

You come in here and you know what you're getting. A solid, gut busting good old home cooked tasting meal. The entire staff busted their hineys to keep up (while smiling) but this place is packed. This is a great place to go to get a good, consistent plate full of more food than you can eat!!

I recently tried Kelley's while visiting Houston during the freezing weather. They came highly recommended by a friend. I tried their pancakes which were very large pancakes made fresh to order. The service was by staff was pretty good nothing wow !! Restaurant was clean and not too loud. We tried the meat loaf because it can highly recommended well it was ok. I can't say Kelley's was terrible or bad just not my style but check them out you might enjoy :)

We went to Kelley's for lunch. The food was really good! And so were the rolls and cornbread they bring to the table. It was so good I purchased extra to go. Everyone had left overs because the portions are large. The staff is friendly and fast. It was loud while we were there. But it didn't interfere with our meals. There is a sign at the entrance that's reads, "Seat Yourself". There are breakfast options on the menu. I will be returning.

It was alright. Service was okay, ambience was nice. But the food was just okay. Good prices though. I probably wouldn't eat here again unless I was in the area and I felt like trying something new off the menu, maybe during breakfast.

Had the one egg breakfast and country boy breakfast. Food was hot and delicious. Food server was prompt and responsive to our requests. Foos came out fast after cooking. . We will definitely come back . f

This is my new favorite go to spot for breakfast. I love the vibe and the atmosphere, and the service is very friendly. We have only gone for breakfast, and the corn beef hash was delicious! And so were the biscuits, all of the egg dishes and the omelettes. They cook your breakfast exactly how you order it. We love this place and we will definitely be returning.

I was so excited after I received my food, I almost forgot to take a picture! This place is huge. I can only imagine what it looks like at breakfast time. Bread was provided while we wait. I'm sure this bread has potential. It was definitely not freshly baked or kept fresh. The inside of it was good. We had cornbread as well. Abut gritty but the flavor of it was good. I'm from the south and never had chicken fried steak. While it is a part of comfort food here in the south, it was just ok st this restaurant. From the referrals we had and the menu itself, this is popular I'd rather my steak basic, pan seared, with some good ole garlic butter. The sides I had were green beans, cabbage, and broccoli. I ordered the mac and cheese, of course, but they were out. I was able to sub it for a potato. If you follow my reviews, you know I'm a mac and cheese connoisseur. So I was very disappointed to not enable to get it. Green beans - definitely canned, underwhelming, a plus for not being salty but with that said, mushy and not seasoned well. Cabbage - meet none if my expectations. Impretty sure I had a piece of the core that us supposed to be trashed and never served because it will not soften. Although not shredded, the look reminded me of sauerkraut. I'm nit used to cabbage like that. Brocolli - Was received in error. I asked about it but instead got the green beans but our server misunderstood what I wanted. No big deal. Honestly, it was best compared to the other two sides. Finally, the baked potato (not pictured) - Massive! You can definitely make 2 servings out of this or share it! My friend had the fiesta chicken with double potatoes. She had her cheese melted on the side to control how much she got. She enjoyed all of it. I'll be back. I need to try the breakfast. I'll bring my grandmother. She will love this place. It sells liver and onions. Maybe I'll be back here with an updated review since there is room for improvement.

Came here with my mom and brother, and was super excited since I haven't been in forever! Let me tell you the portions and food are still bomb as ever! The complimentary bread they give you is so fluffy and it's a great start to the meal. My brother ordered the texas sized country fried chicken (or steak? I can't rememeber) and it was MASSIVE. It came with sides and well. I ordered the sausage breakfast platter and it was perfect for me! I was extremely full by the end of the meal. And lastly, my mother got a seafood plate. The food is amazing! If you want a good and filling meal, you'll want to come here! Also, the service is amazing! Our waitress was super friendly and funny, and it added to the overall home feeling to this restaurant.

This is a great place to go if you're not on a diet, because all plates of food are HUGE, with many items fried. On the other hand, if you're really hungry & want to get your fill of some well prepared diner food, this is the place to go! Also, the prices are extremely reasonable.....

Considering it was almost a full house, the service was slow. But my order came quickly. I found out why. The food was not hot. The toast was cold and burnt, the butter too cold to spread. The eggs were cooked to order, but cool. It had to be prepared in advance because of heavy diner traffic today. I was too hungry to send the meal back. I'll be back, though. It had to be an off day for the cook and staff.

THEY DONT MISS!!! The food is awesome. The portions are hearty. The flavor and freshness is consistent. Home cooking at a great price. Breakfast is out of this world. Favs are chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, home made mashed potatoes, red beans, cornbread, fresh rolls with real butter, Cole slaw, shrimp salad, fried catfish, turkey and dressing.... I want to try new stuff but can't get away from favs.... On hamburgers.... OMG!.. hand pressed patty with all of the extras. You will find something you love... Don't let the full parking lot fool you? There's room for everyone. Staff are friendly with easy smiles. Go.... You won't regret it. Wear your sweatpants, you're gonna need some extra room.

I love it here everytime I come to Htown I go to this place the food, the portions, the service, and the prices are excellent

The food was pretty good, like a step above IHOP and Dennys. Very big portions, definitely unhealthy lol. The service, however, was slooooow. Our waitress seemed to have ADD and couldn't focus. We ended up grabbing our own to go bags. And I don't think we ever got a refill on drinks.