There was pee every where in the floor and it was dirty…read more There was mold on the food

Probably the nicest bunch of complete strangers that I've ever encountered. Southern hospitality…read moreisn't dead - it resides at Kelley's. I was traveling home from NJ with my 3 daughters (girl's trip!) when my 2 year old started screaming "I WANT OUT!" which was immediately followed by my 6 year old proclaiming that the baby had "pooped and it stinks bad." So here I am scanning the places to stop when I see Kelley's and think "looks clean enough." We came through the door with the force of an overtired wildebeest and must have looked noticeably confused when the voice of an angel said "Are you looking for the bathroomh? It's right over here." And she smiled. Man, what a difference from the shopkeepers in Jersey who cut their eyes at you and begin to assemble the assault rifle under the register all because you reached a little too quickly for that pack of spearmint Extra. The ladies room was surprisingly chic, charming and CLEAN! It is a masterpiece that I will think about while I hang up the old shredded towels on my racks that are hanging out of the wall from when a previous version of my 10 year old son declared himself a monkey. I am a purveyor of supporting mom and pop establishments so when I saw the lunch counter I was overjoyed. The fare is standard American (hot dogs, burgers, egg salad, etc.) and the prices are nostalgically low. The lady behind the counter was super sweet and accommodating and helped me with seating my girls who were acting very silly after the long car ride. She served our food which was delicious (I recommend the sausage dog. Tasty and HUGE!). When it was time to go the lunch counter lady (God, I wish I had gotten her name) helped me out to the car with our drinks. My kids took to her immediately. While I strapped in my youngest she strapped in my toddler. Talk about service! It's these little things that make you remember a place and want to return. Kelley's is a diamond in the rough and has impressed me very much. It has earned a permanent spot on my GPS and will be patronized whenever I head up north. I only wish it were closer so I could give them more business. My husband thinks I've lost it because I walked in the door talking about how I enjoyed my visit with the people of Kelley's. They actually lightened my load if only for a hour and improved this tired mom's day.