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Willits diner has new name, menu and hours
Cafe 77 in Willits is now Kelly’s Diner. Cafe 77 opened in 2017 to mixed reviews. Locals lamented that the dishes lacked fresh ingredients and service was slow, while travelers heading through Willits praised the reasonable prices and solid breakfasts. Kelly’s Diner has expanded the menu and dining hours, providing a much-needed later dining option in town.

Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and includes biscuits and gravy, four types of eggs benedict, six types of omelets, skillet breakfasts, waffles and pancakes. Lunch includes appetizers (including my guilty pleasure: potato skins), burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Breakfast and lunch stop at 3 p.m. and the menu shifts to dinner until 10 p.m.