Mon–Fri · 6:00–8:00 AM
Early Bird Special
Egg & cheese sandwich and a coffee. Window service only.
$4.99
247 Washington Ave · Carteret, NJ
Ground fresh.Never frozen.
A Carteret cafe that opens at six. Breakfast sandwiches out the window, hand-cut fries with every burger, matcha lattes, and dollar wings when school lets out.
Window service, weekdays
Three deals on the clock
Walk up to the window, no table needed. These run Monday to Friday only.
Mon–Fri · 2:00–4:00 PM
After School Special
The Little Fella — fresh house-ground 2oz burger, hand-cut fries and a fountain drink.
$8.99
Mon–Fri · 2:00–4:00 PM
One Dollar Wings
Plain, garlic parmesan, buffalo, BBQ or Kelly sauce. Window service only.
$1 / wing
Minimum 6 per order. Blue cheese or ranch +75¢
For Carteret students
Where the 2:00 bell leads
School gets out, the window opens. Kelly's is a short walk down Washington Avenue from Carteret High School — six wings for six dollars, or a full burger, fries and a drink for $8.99. Bring the group.
Six bucks, six wings
Dollar wings run 2–4pm on weekdays at the window. Pick plain, buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan or Kelly sauce.
Fast at the window
Walk up, order, keep moving. No waiting for a table when you have practice at three.
Team & club orders
Feeding a team, a club or a fundraiser? Call ahead on 732-366-2118 and we'll have it ready.
Find us
Washington Ave, Carteret
247 Washington AveCarteret, NJ 07008
732-366-2118
Dine in or walk up to the window.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Good to know
Questions we get
Where is Kelly's Cafe in Carteret?
We're at 247 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008, a short walk from the middle of town. Call 732-366-2118 if you can't find the window.
How close is Kelly's Cafe to Carteret High School?
We're on the same street. Kelly's is at 247 Washington Ave, a short walk down Washington Avenue from Carteret High School at 199 Washington Ave. Dollar wings and the $8.99 after-school burger combo run 2:00 to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
What time do you open for breakfast?
The kitchen starts at 6:00 AM on weekdays. The $4.99 Early Bird — egg and cheese sandwich plus a coffee — runs 6:00 to 8:00 AM at the window.
Do you have a deal for students after school?
Yes. Monday to Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM we run the After School Special: a Little Fella burger, hand-cut fries and a fountain drink for $8.99. Dollar wings run at the same time, minimum six per order.
What is window service?
A walk-up window on Washington Ave. You order and pick up without coming inside — it's the fastest way through at breakfast and after school. The Early Bird and dollar wing specials are window service only.
Is the beef fresh?
We grind our beef in house every day. Nothing frozen, and every burger comes with hand-cut fries.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — a house-made veggie burger with fries at $11.99, avocado toast at $9.95, plus guacamole and chips, grilled cheese, pancakes and the full coffee and matcha menu.
Can I order for a team, class or party?
Call 732-366-2118 ahead of time. Wings by the sixteen, personal pizzas and trays of breakfast sandwiches all travel well.