Food was outstanding! Abundant portions and served hot. Great selection of tasty dishes on the menu. It was hard to choose! Excellent service too! read more

True blue diner. Great food, fun shakes and above average service. The menu was awesome. So many things to try and we did. read more

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If you're looking for a true Chicago neighborhood gem, Stella's Diner in Lakeview is it. Walking in, you immediately feel the history and warmth of a family owned spot that's been around since the 60s. The staff treats you like you've been coming there forever and they're friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The menu is exactly what you want in a diner: classic breakfast served all day, plus comfort food favorites that taste homemade. I also love that they offer lighter, healthier options, so you don't have to feel guilty if you're not in full "diner mode." Prices are super reasonable for the portions you get, especially in the city. Whether you're stopping in for a quick coffee and eggs, a big family meal, or grabbing takeout through delivery, the quality is always consistent. Stella's has that rare mix of nostalgia and neighborhood charm........ Definitely a must if you're in Lakeview East and want a taste of Chicago comfort. read more

Stella's Diner - Spinach Spinwheels - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My lovely wife and I enjoyed a lowkey dinner at Stella's Diner on a pleasant Saturday evening in Lakeview. Yes this place is known more as a breakfast joint, but the massive menu has a full range of food options that should satisfy most tastes. The interior is pretty big, so noooobody was in the "back" room during dinnertime, but I imagine it's bustling during earlier mealtimes. As it was, the main room was fairly busy with dine-in customers as well as takeaway orders during our visit. Service was pleasant and efficient too. My order of Mom's Meatloaf was good, but the star of the show for me was the bowl of soup that came with the meal. The Sweet & Sour Cabbage soup was practically a meal in itself, with a tangy flavor reminiscent of soups I've enjoyed at a Polish buffet. The slices of meatloaf came with veggies, and I asked for hash brown-style potatoes to round out a solid meal. My love enjoyed her BLT burger topped with fried avocado wedges, now that's a nice touch. Her burger plate was rounded out with fries, cup of slaw and pickle spear. All in all, our meal at Stella's Diner was not too shabby. read more

Always a good time here!! Just wanted to add some more pics of food from my last visit in. read more

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My go-to diner in lakeview! They have everything a diner can offer, and they don't use too much grease in their cooking. The ingredients are always fresh and their menu can accommodate many different tastes. It is always busy, but with the attentive service a table will usually open within 20 minutes of arrival. Sometimes it does take a while for someone to pour us water after sitting down as it does get so busy, but the food is amazing and it is a nice local spot. read more

Stella's Diner - Berry french toast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, great service! They had all the components of a good local diner. a full menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, drinks, apps, desserts, and malts/shakes! YUM!!! The diner was nicely decorated and felt very homey, family business for sure. read more

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Very traditional diner. Was pretty busy for a Sunday morning but the skillet I got came out fast, was delicious and I finished the whole plate! Service was kind. This was a classic experience and would come again. read more

Stella's Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A nice simple diner with fast service. My friend and I didn't have to wait at all when we came in on Saturday for brunch. Their French toast combo was solid and I have no complaints here! read more

Stella's Diner - French Toast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Stella's. I used to eat here on a weekly basis when I lived nearby. The service is always top notch, the food is delicious and the restaurant's atmosphere is great. Today I stopped in for lunch and got the buffalo chicken salad. It was served within 10 minutes and had a very generous helping of chicken. The others in my party got breakfast dishes (one omelette and the other scrambled eggs) and the portions were huge and looked delicious. Additionally, the waitress came by several times to ensure our waters were full and ask if we needed anything. Overall, great dining experience. I can't recommend Stella's highly enough. read more

Stella's Diner - Buffalo Chicken Salad (Grilled Chicken) - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Closer to 3.5 stars than 3 but nonetheless felt like pretty typical diner fare. Prices are pretty competitive and I did really enjoy the bustling ambiance here. I ordered the country style Benedict and my wife got the spinach/feta omelette. The Benny was okay; eggs were a bit overdone so not as runny as I would like. The sausage gravy was watery and overall didn't really impart a ton of flavor. Which is a shame because the hash browns are basically devoid of seasoning. The best part was definitely the generous helping of country style ham, which had great texture and brought the smokiness and savoriness this dish needed. I tried the omelette but also felt pretty meh about it; had to jazz it up with a lot of hot sauce. I would probably come back and try some other items but paying your bill also annoyed us as you pay on a Square reader so you don't get a physical copy of your bill till after. We didn't know there was a service charge and then the tip was calculated post-tax and post-service charge so the total ended up being inconceivably high for two entrees and coffee. I might come back to try the egg skillets but otherwise would rather try other diners. read more

Stella's Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

High quality ingredients, delicious, good dining experience, kind waiters, and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Okay. This place was unassuming but we were hungover and diner food sounded amazing. We were not expecting one of the best hangover-cure breakfast's ever. The biscuits and gravy benedict took the cake. I could eat that every day ever. We were so freaking full. read more

Good place for breakfast in the neighborhood. I've gone there a few times over probably the last 20 years and it's always consistently good. Servers are friendly. read more

I am an absolute soup lover and a Stella's Diner lover but I was very disappointed when the chicken noodle barely had any chicken in it. I know they can do better. Fall has arrived, we deserve a hearty chicken soup from them. read more

Stella's is your classic American diner in the heart of Chicago. The service was fast, efficient, and attentive. Great bang for your buck! The food was great and large portions were served. The server offered us an iced coffee to go - a rarity these days. Overall, very satisfied with the quality of food and service - we will absolutely be coming back. read more

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Stella's Diner truly screams old school diner. I went there this morning for the first time and thought it was a great breakfast experience. The service was incredible and attentive. The food is your typical breakfast skillet- nothing ground breaking but still delicious. Portion sizes were also pretty good. I wish Yelp allowed 0.5 ratings because I'd give them a 3.5/5 because they were good but nothing about it stood out to where I'd go again. Would still recommend checking them out if you're in the lakeview east area! read more

Stella's Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stella's is a gem. Wonderful service and food is very good. This diner has many things on the menu and you should be set as far as choices...they have full menu all day. Everything from breakfast to supper, eggs and bacon, breakfast skillet, burgers..1/2 pound burgers mind you. They have steak, they have salads and soups, pies, cakes!! Like I said, lots to choose from. Prices are very good...located in a nice area. My score is a B+ read more

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Stella's is the type of old-school diner that you hope for. The staff is smart, attentive and efficient. I brought my mother who ordered dessert before she finished her meal. I was so impressed with the veggie quesadilla that I ordered a hamburger to bring home to my husband. This place is nothing fancy but the food is delicious. read more

Food was okay and service was very quick. A little too quick because we kept asking for more time to look through the menu. Also I ordered a mocha but got a cappuccino. And I asked for sourdough bread but got white bread instead. For the price I was expecting more. read more

Stella's Diner - Vegetarian Omelet - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is old and worn, but gives you a real sense of nostalgia. A true Chicago diner. Filled with regulars dressed in well worn Bears attire talking sports and many young adults looking like they're nursing hangovers. lol I listened in on glassy eyed college kids talking about their Bumble hookups while I ate my breakfast. It seemed fitting. Lol The menu is very old school. Skillets, omelettes, hash browns etc.. You're not going to get trendy menu options, but that's not meant as a negative. I enjoy old diners sometimes. You can schlep in in your sweats and not feel the need to impress. I had a chorizo skillet. Didn't love the jarred jalapeños, but the chorizo wasn't overly greasy which was a win by itself. -I've had some really greasy ones in other diners. Service was good. Friendly. I'd never go out of my way to eat here, but if I lived in the neighborhood I might show up if I wanted a very casual sit-down breakfast. Grabbed a Butterfinger shake on my way out. It was the kind you can easily drink (eat?) with a straw. Not my favorite consistency for a shake, but since I ate it on the drive home, it was kinda perfect. read more

Stella's Diner - Butterfinger Shake - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great find and only 1760 miles away from Las Vegas. A real diner with booths and a counter. An excellent Feta Cheese, Tomato and Onion Omelette with fresh, not frozen, edible hash browns. I don't care for hash browns but this was good. 5 Stars to the wait staff as well. read more

Stella's Diner - the interior of a restaurant - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Casual, quick breakfast/brunch spot in a convenient location. Service is friendly and food is good - exactly what you'd expect from a classic diner like Stella's. read more

Was seated immediately on a chilly Thursday morning! Ordered the west coaster with extra hash browns, with a delicious chocolate shake. read more

Stella's Diner - The West Coaster - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried Stellas diner for dinner. I ordered a chicken and avocado sandwich. It was pretty messy to eat but very flavorful! The fries were also really good! The service was a little slow but nothing too noticeable. I loved the theme inside I felt like I was in an old time diner. read more

Stella's Diner - Ruben - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Dean Q.'s brazen comment on sausage gravy can take a hike. The sausage and biscuits, AND YES DEAN, the sausage drippings will shake your soul and have you screaming for your mama. Hashbrowns were also dope. read more

One of the employees there who was handling drinks for all the tables filled up my Diet Coke before it was even empty every time without fail. 5 stars just for that. Whoever that mystery man with the glove is deserves a raise. And a promotion. Nice and crispy Diet Coke too. I will be back read more

The world used to be full of places like this, where you could get almost any kind of food, well prepared, at any time of day. Stella's is a great homage to the classic diner. Without a lot of overboard decorating, or servers in character, it's simply what it claims to be: an American diner. We had a tuna sandwich and a Reuben sandwich. Both were excellent. The accompanying fries were hot and crisp on the outside, moist in the center, and the cole slaw had just the right tang. There's also an extensive list of shakes and malts. I highly recommend the Butterfinger shake! Service and food prep were quick and friendly. In temperate months the sidewalk almost doubles the seating. read more

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My girlfriend and I got two omelettes, and they were comparable the worst quality cafeteria breakfast food we've both ever had. Burned eggs, soggy potatoes, kraft cheese slices just thrown on top. 2 coffees and 2 omelettes was over 50 dollars, the food was genuinely disgusting and priced as luxury food. Will never be returning. read more

Came back for the second time this week for a dinner sandwich and again it was delicious! The Popeye grilled chicken with spinach, pimento, and mozzarella is sooo good! They warm the bread!! It's something I've learned is not the standard for many restaurants, but I'm happy to say at Stella's it is! Great service, great portions and always fresh from the grill, this is my new favorite casual spot for a great meal. Have been coming here for breakfast and now they have my attention for dinner! read more

The audacity to call what I received "French toast" is crazy. It was bread dipped in egg, barely toasted and nothing else that makes it qualify as French toast. Bland and flavorless. read more

Solid is the one word to describe this adorable and bright diner on Broadway. First off, order their fries. If you want to just gain the best advice fast - boom you got it. This was my first time stopping into Stella's and I had to get the turkey bacon club; especially when you see three others in the joint order it while you're there. This sandwich was fresh and fast. The meat was flavorful and the bacon was cooked perfectly. The bread held up throughout the meal. My partner had the breakfast sandwich. Get the fried egg and add avocado! Will be coming back when hungover. read more

Stella's Diner - Turkey Bacon Club - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Decent diner experience in Lakeview. Good service, they seat you quickly and food comes out fast.

Super food at a low price! Friendly staff and now new comfy booths to sit in (as well as tables in the back). Many choices on the menu. Easy to see why Stella's is rated as one of the top diners. read more

I've always went here to when I lived in Chicago, and they've never disappointed me. Stella's Diner is a family owned restaurant and still runs at the same place. They give you a lot of food and take care of you, just like a typical diner would. They always made sure my cup of coffee was filled, and brought my food out as quick as possible. They also have a variety of shakes, but unfortunately I didn't get any since it was in the morning!! Don't miss out by not coming here, especially for breakfast!! read more

Stella's Diner - Fruity French Toast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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There is simply not a bad thing I could say about Stella's for breakfast. You get exactly what you're expecting from this place. The food is satisfying and the entire diner just feels like a warm hug. It's familiar! We've all been to a Stella's in our lifetime even if it wasn't actually Stella's. You can find me here, in a booth in my sweatpants on any weekend. An order of french toast or pancakes never misses. They keep the coffee flowing. And it doesn't break the bank. If you're looking for a trendy spot for an Instagram-worthy brunch with the girls, this isn't the place for you. But if you want a damn good breakfast served by friendly staff in a homey diner, then stop on by! read more

Our experience here was especially poor because of one specific incident. My partner, who has a very serious aversion to vinegar, asked if the garlic bread we got had any vinegar in it to which the waitress replied no. We were then served said garlic bread which was DRENCHED in vinegar. I don't mind vinegar and it was too much for even me to eat. We then asked another waiter to ask the chef if it has vinegar (though it was so obvious that it did) and he confirmed it does. It was very disappointing. The garlic bread would have been so tasty had it not been soaked in balsamic vinegar. Also, it was a shame the waitress didn't know the ingredients of the food she was serving. And, if she did not know, she should have asked somebody who would. I cannot speak for the rest of the food we had as I do not even remember it. I think I got a Rueben, which was pretty standard. read more

Great service, great food, laid-back ambiance. I have been here twice now & both times have been a hit! I got the gypsy skillet and the vegetarian skillet add ham. I will have to try something other than a skillet next time. The skillets are just so good though!! The portions are huge and the food is fairly priced. read more

Stella's Diner - The Vegetarian Egg Skillet add ham - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A 'SADWICH.' This place has deteriorated badly over the past year, to the point where it has become a complete joke. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and avocado, and fruit salad instead of fries. On their first try, they delivered a scrawny little sandwich with a heaping mess of fries -- no fruit salad, and no avocado on the sandwich. (I'm gonna guess that every sandwich automatically gets heaped with fries because they're cheaper than other ingredients and will fill up diners even when the sandwiches are minuscule.) I asked them to try again, and they subtracted the fries, brought the fruit salad, and added the avocado to the sandwich, but they also added bacon, which I did not ask for. Now take a look at the sandwich they served. You'll see one withered slice of tomato, and virtually no cheese at all -- just a smear of what looks like Cheez-Whiz. Does this look like your ideal of a gooey grilled cheese sandwich? Hardly any bacon either (if I had asked for it in the first place, I might be upset.) Plenty of avocado at least. I wish I had placed my hand in the photo for scale so you could see just how tiny it was. A few bites per half, and that was it. The other half of the sandwich -- more of a "sadwich" -- was the same. I ended up paying $19 for this! (The sandwich was $15 and change, and I gave the waitress a three buck tip.) I do not blame the waitress. She was very pleasant, prompt, and apologetic, and offered me something else to make up for the pathetic sandwich. (I didn't take her up on the offer, but it was appreciated.) I suspect that rising food costs have hit this place hard. Fair enough. I guess I should expect to drop $19 on a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and avocado. But at that price, it should be a satisfying and substantial sandwich, and not an insulting joke. It's one thing to cut corners here and there, but this place is gambling that people won't notice just how severely those corners are being cut. I noticed. I was a steady customer (I live right down the street) and used to come several times a week, but I won't be back unless and until they get their act together. read more

Stella's Diner - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service wasn't super busy today, but we didn't really get good service to begin with. This was my first meal for the day and so I walked around the area wanting food and this came to mind. I ordered firehouse breakfast special and the intern I work with ordered the Mexican Jolt skillet. My dish had eggs, onions, pepper, mushrooms, hash browns and toast. I thought they were gonna be seasoned, but it wasn't unfortunately. Not much taste and service was bad for me. Her dish was decent, I'd give it a 3.5/5. Hers had some meat in it with some decent taste. Prices aren't expensive, but I wish my food was seasoned. I'd give my dish a 2.5/5. I would like to try this again, but we didn't really have good service. I don't think diners have the best service, but I do love diner food for its prices! :) read more

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