Kelly's Jamaican Foods

Kelly's is one of those places that reminds you why local, family-run spots are the heart of great food scenes. I ordered a large jerk chicken plate with spicy cabbage, collard greens, cornbread, and a veggie patty. The jerk chicken was the undeniable star: smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor. The seasoning was bold without being overwhelming, and you could taste the layers of flavor. It's the type of chicken that doesn't need sauce to save it. The spicy cabbage definitely packed a punch but it came with a sweet undertone that complemented the chicken and tied everything together. The collards were cooked beautifully, tender and savory. You could tell they had been simmered properly, letting the flavors develop instead of rushing them. The cornbread was slightly sweet, moist, and exactl

You gotta go see Kelly! He's a angel on earth and he'll fix you up with the best ox tails you're ever gonna eat. He makes sure your plate is piled high and overflowing with incredible food and love. Some spicy cabbage, and those collards with his homemade pepper vinegar... don't get any better. Just make sure you save a little for the next day cause it's awesome cold too:)

I was thoroughly disappointed with this establishment. Despite the lack of appealing options, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the jerk chicken, jerk pork, and salmon. As for the sides, I opted for rice and peas, spicy cabbage, and mac and cheese. The jerk chicken and jerk pork were drenched in a loose ,oily gravy. The rice was absolutely terrible, and the mac and cheese was burnt and tasted like water with no flavor. I’m not sure what part or who is from Jamaican but I can tell you this food wasn’t. I’m quite confused by the number of reviews that stated the food was great. Don’t waste your time or money here. Oh the cornbread was good.

The best Jamaican food to ever exist. I could eat it everyday and did back in college. Planning on a road trip to come back soon. Makes me want to move back to Athens!!! Kelly is the best dude around.

This was my first time visiting here. Sandy was my attendant and she was so very kind and welcoming. She allowed me to taste test and view all the food before making my choice. Sandy was very patient and informative. I chose the jerk chicken beans n rice corn bread and green beans. I downed it all with a sweet tea. This is a great meal. The next time I wanna get the jerk pork mac n cheese with collard greens and corn bread. Thank you Sandy for giving me a great experience.