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    Stella's Cafe

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    STELLA'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Good for kids

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    Alexis M.

    Came here for a quick breakfast with my friend and I was glad we came. She just moved into the Hempstead area and wanted something close. This was such a good choice. They had a big parking lot in the rear and there was a back entrance. The service, food and prices were great. The place is a no frills old fashioned diner right on Fulton in Hempstead. Staff is bilingual and the place was very clean. I enjoyed my breakfast combo with pancakes, eggs, ham and home fries. My friend got the steak omelette and it was delicious. Come support this local cafe in Hempstead, NY!

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    Gregory C.

    Was getting my car serviced about half a mile up the road and found this place on Yelp and decided to take a walk and get some breakfast. Excellent decision on my part. Clean, old school lunchenette with attentive service. Had a short stack of pancakes, two sunnyside up eggs, bacon and cheese grits. Awesome breakfast. I'll definitely pop in again when getting my car serviced up the road.

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    This is the best diner! I came all the way from Brooklyn. Small , clean and great hospitality..

    Nasty ass salmon cakes
    Nicole M.

    Crabcakes with brown discuss send and then they told me that they couldn't take my bacon off the bill because it to expensive so I have to pay for what the fuck replace rotors on the floor hair in the food

    Salmon cake with grits, eggs and a side of corned beef hash
    Vivica C.

    This place, is a Hempstead staple, the breakfast is all I ever had here, they fell off a little a few years ago, but they definitely redeemed themselves, because the breakfast is on point.

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    Gloria Z.

    Atmosphere: warm, bright, friendly. Comfy booths, plenty of seating. Wall to wall mirrors! Very clean and neat. Classic little neighborhood diner. It was busy around 10:30 Sunday morning. Seemed like lots of returning regulars, always a good sign. Staff: welcoming, cheerful, polite, prompt, attentive. Menus and coffee arrived immediately, and an order-taker came back after sufficient time to peruse the selections. A two-man crew delivered the food and we were later checked on. Food: coffee was fresh and hot, with a cool little pitcher of cream and free refill. Real butter is served. Eggs over easy were perfect, breakfast meats tasty and not over salty, home fries were insane; light brown crispy with soft peppers and onions cooked in nice fresh oil, you could tell. The sure test of excellent home fries is, I had no desire to add ketchup. I agree the grits needed salt, but the texture was really good, and my husband just stirs his egg yolk right into the grits and he's a happy camper. Pancakes were golden brown heaven, moist and fluffy, and here again you didn't need or want to drown them in syrup. Prices: very wallet-friendly. Parking: side streets or rear lot from which you can enter. Bathroom: teeny, unisex, clean, mirrored walls. The food took a bit longer than average to arrive, but definitely worth the wait and does not affect the rating. Loved it and hope to return.

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    Jovánna M.

    The staff is all great however the food is a bit mid. Also there's people who randomly comes into the restaurant trying to sell dvds and different items. I definitely wouldn't fully recommend this restaurant

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    Rina S.

    I went this AM and food was great. It has a home-like/old/traditional feel. I ordered a Western omelette and breakfast potatoes. My sister had eggs over medium with sausage and cheese grits, we shared a waffle. Everything was good. Ingrid, our waitress was attentive and sweet. She realized we were newbies to the diner and welcomed us. I'll be going again.

    Alana C.

    Me and a friend came here after wanting to try a new breakfast place. We were so satisfied and we will definitely return. Being here gave us a warm, friendly, homey vibe. The waitress was very attentive and hospitable. The food was amazing and tasted like my mom's big Sunday breakfast. I had pancakes, eggs, sausage and grits. The food was steaming hot when it came out. Super plus! The coffee was delicious, fresh and hot! I can't wait to go back

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    Very good food, the service it's great and all clean it's a dinner look of old times very lively place.

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    Fantastic Chicken and Waffles!! Friendly and welcoming a real "Locals" place. Highly recommended.

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    7 years ago

    I loved Stella's for years! ....until I saw roaches. 2 on the wall next to the table I was eating at.

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    The staff at Stella's are very nice and greet the patrons with a smile. The food is delicious.

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    The food is satisfying and customer service is pretty good. I personally enjoy their breakfast.

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