Kelsey’s Restaurant

I must confess this is the first time I’ve been to a Kelsey’s. Having traveled to three-​quarters of Canada over the last decade I’ve seen dozens of them, but never stopped. Unfortunately, this was one of the few places in the area open on our drive through Barrie so we decided to give it a try. While the woman working at the bar at 9pm on a weeknight was more than friendly and helpful the food doesn’t impress. It’s your typical chain food. Kelsey’s is a spitting image of Chilis, Applebees, Fridays, on par with Jack Astor’s and well it is a bit better than the Buffalo Wild Wings and Hooters in town.
On the other hand, if you’re headed out to dinner with the family or a group of friends Kelsey’s might be a good choice. It’s a fun, upbeat place, priced fair and for something like a burger you’ll be full when you leave and be able to enjoy the night out. The burgers aren’t freshly hand-​padded, unfortunately. They are frozen patties, but they do a good job at making them taste fine, and are larger than you’d expect. For a round of burgers and fries and a few drinks, you’ll be served well coming here.

Place is a dump now sorry to say. Messy interior. Terrible service. Sloppy prepared food. Will not be returning.