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    Stam’s Luncheonette

    3.6 (17 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Meg P.

    I was famished when we pulled the cute antique handle on the door to this adorable luncheonette on a cold winter day. What a treat!! Everything about Stam's is fabulous - the people, the food, the decor! Love it! Classic old pharmacy that was lovingly restored. I just love the attention to detail! And the light fixtures are amazing! Ok the food - We sat at the counter & split a tuna melt & an egg salad on brioche. Lemme say I damn near fought my husband over the other half of the tuna melt. The tuna was fresh & flaky. Just enough capers & perfectly grilled. It was scrumptious. The egg salad was great too! Absolutely made with love. I wish I had enough room for one of their milkshakes that I watched get whipped up. Definitely next time.

    Cutest leprechaun milkshake of all time... thankfully not 32 ounces of goo. Such a cute treat!
    Elizabeth K.

    My husband and I have lived in almost every major metropolitan area in the US and the homemade, hand-dipped ice cream at Stam's is as fine as any we have had at any legendary west coast Salt & Straw or Palm Beach Sloan's or Sprinkles. This spring's limited edition cherry blossom flavor was particularly remarkable. Plus, the place is a local legend--the same place my great-grandparents used to take the kids for a treat. So cute! Do not miss if you're visiting this small town.

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    Delicious! So cute, great service. Ice cream is home made to perfection. Will be back

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    Had tuna melts for lunch. It was okay for luncheonette food. Fries were crispy and soup was good.

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    Stams is a staple and not to be missed if you are visiting Chestertown. So great for kids!

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    Stam's is a super-cute, retro lunch counter and ice cream shoppe that has been beautifully restored.

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    This is the typical old school neighborhood breakfast kitchen the waiters and waitresses know their…read moreregulars everybody's friendly a the food It's really good. Prices are not too extremely expensive. It is, however, the only spot in town

    Driving through town and stopped here for lunch. (Wanted to go on the Herr's tour, but no tours on…read moreFriday. Ugh. ) Anyway, nice atmosphere in the back restaurant. Cozy and a bit dark. The server (Kyle) was terrific. He kept our water glasses full and provided suggestions/recommendations. The food we had was good. We started with a bowl of tomato crab bisque. The bisque is really thick, with a rich tomato taste and bits of crab in every mouthful. My partner and I split the bowl. It's really rich and very filling. My partner got the house salad with crab cake ($11 for the crab cake). What? They are from Maryland but they are having Crab cake in Pennsylvania? Are they mad? No, it's a really good crab cake for that price point. Lots of crab and the cake was prepared well. No regrets! I had the turkey Reuben with fries. Delicious. I like that the fries are hand cut. Good texture, not oily. A good amount of turkey in the sandwich. Really good sandwich overall. Looking at surrounding tables, other sandwiches and items looked good. The whole experience - food, service and atmosphere - was great. Highly recommend this spot. Sadly, too full for ice cream. : (

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    This was a fun place. We came visiting friends while in town for the Tea Party weekend, so they get…read morea little pass for being busy. I'm not sure the menu was all that imaginative, but the food was good and we enjoyed some oysters, onion dip, and I had the chicken sandwich. Our waiter was very attentive. The only thing I may add is to think about better flexibility on seating. It's a very large bar but the sit down area isn't greatly configurable. We'd put in for a group of 6 but it was not possible for them to seat us all at one table.

    The Retriever Oyster House in Chestertown left us with a mixed impression, one that deserves a fair…read moreand constructive take. We had just come from a college football game and, on the fly, decided to grab dinner here based on the recommendation of the one local in our group. There were seven of us, and most went for the double smash burgers with fries, which were excellent. Kim, our server, was outstanding, prompt, accurate, and attentive throughout the evening. The bartender also added to the positive side of the experience, making sure everything at the table ran smoothly. The issue came at the door. We had tried to call ahead to let them know we were on the way, not realizing that OpenTable was their preferred system. When we arrived, the host made this clear, but in a way that was unnecessarily sharp and cold. It set the wrong tone for the night. In a town where friendliness is the norm, the contrast was striking. The experience began under a haze that was difficult to shake, even though the food and drinks were excellent once we sat down. To be constructive, this is less about policy and more about hospitality. A host sets the tone, and a welcoming explanation could have changed everything. Something as simple as, "We usually use OpenTable to handle groups this size, but I'm glad you're here, let's get you taken care of," would have gone a long way. Instead of frustration, it could have created a positive first impression and likely earned a loyal group of returning guests for years to come. Inside, the atmosphere was lively, with locals enjoying themselves in a loud and fun environment. Our group of longtime friends who have been convening in Chestertown for two decades fit right in once we were seated. However, the bad first impression lingered, and as a result we only had one round with food before deciding to leave a lot earlier than our normal rhythm for an evening out. We ended up taking our bar bill to another venue. Great food and excellent table service carried the night, but the host made sure we will not be returning as part of our annual tradition. This is a restaurant with strong potential, and it could go from good to exceptional with just a little more attention to how guests are greeted.

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