one day, the line at the bagel was long enough to make me try stella's - i haven't been back to the bagel since. stella's does a great brunch: huge portions, classic diner food, a ridiculous amount of choices on the menu, friendly waitstaff and a good bang for your buck. can i get a holla for challah french toast?! ba dum chaaaaaa. i never leave here a)having been able to finish my meal or b)disappointed. thanks, bagel! read more

What's to say that hasn't already been said? It's a neat little diner. If it were open 24 hours, it'd get five stars. But the food is good and the wait staff is friendly. Always worth a stop if you can't come up with something else. read more

The owner is probably the nicest person I have met in a long time. The food was amazing. This place is probably our new go to restaurant whenever we are in the city. Highly recommended. read more

Stella's is one of my favorite diners in the city and I absolutely love going here for brunch. Most diners have a greasy taste to their breakfast foods, but not at Stella's. Everything tastes so fresh and delicious, you won't be disappointed. read more

Despite being consistently recommended this restaurant for good breakfast food, I have been twice and simply don't understand the appeal. The food is not bad, but decidedly bland and there is definitely better in the area. The service was also nothing but adequate. The menu is typical and uninspired, which is not necessarily bad for a venue such as this, but "Meh. I've [indeed] experienced better." read more

Food isn't anything special. Lots of regulars. People who work here are friendly and polite.

I and Stella's have parted ways. I went there for a desert today, apple cobbler. I was a regular customer for breakfasts. I enjoyed all the people there until today. I have a club on Facebook called The Two Dollar Bill Club. I only carry $2 bills and $1 coins for environmental reasons. $1000 in ones cost twice as much as $1000 in $2s. It uses twice the paper, ink, printing and even shipping. The rest of the industrial world do not even print ones any more. It is important to me to distribute them so people can use them. I went to pay and since it was the slow period the regular cashiers were off. The man at the register was either a boss or owner. He looked at my money and said that I was one of those Crazy $2 bill guys. I started to explain but he just said that they were stupid. I did not say it but I think that insulting a paying customer to their face is stupid. I promised thet he would never have to deal with my $2 bills ever again. He said "good." Since tht is all I use , you do not have to worry about seeing me there ever again. I said good bye to the waitress and used their door for the last time. Do what you will but I am out of there. read more

I live across from this place and I just ate their for the first time saturday morning. What can I say? I was overwhelmed by the menu, their were a lot of choices.Our service was great and fast even though the place was packed. I went simple and got the tuna sandwich and fries, but my 2 buddies went all out with delicious skillets that tasted great and gave them their bang for their buck. I would frequent this diner more often if it was open later read more

Just a solid diner serving up good food at good prices. I love coming here because I never feel rushed so I can take my time and really catch up with old friends over our food and coffee. Plus the selection makes this a great place to bring even the most picky eater. read more

Dined here a few times and am never disappointed. The service is always spot on refilling coffee or water, checking to see if your doing great, and the food is tasty. This place can get pretty busy so the 1 star is for a bit of wait for your food to arrive. read more

This is the place to be on weekends!Tons of good food,fresh coffee and great attitude.Stella's delivers the best food in Lakeview-million options to choose from and always wonderful atmosphere. read more

Good diner for any meal. This place is great for breakfast all day. They have a huge menu but I always prefer the omelette here, (I prefer the bagel across the street for anything sandwich wise-) but you really can't go wrong! All in all great go to for a bite or a meal! read more

We love Stella's and have decided it is our new favorite spot! The food and service is excellent. Gus, the owner is terrific. We not only love the food and it's selection but feel very welcomed. We would highly recomend Stella's to everyone. To the person who didn't like their booth: Seriously?? Are you bored? read more

We miss it here so much!!!! So good to see you Gus. We love to come here and we will be back this summer.

I cannot believe this place has a 4-star average rating. Nothing is good here. NOTHING. Ok, they managed to not screw up the milkshake - well done, Stella. read more

Been to Stella's more than a handful of times...never disappointed. Typically I opt for a breakfast dish such as The Gypsy skillet, but have had items off the lunch menu as well. This past Sunday was the first time I noticed the menu of shake flavors on the wall. I'll be back for those. Stella's is really great once warmer weather sets in and the outdoor seating starts calling your name. It's a popular diner in the heart of Lakeview and will typically have a wait during weekend brunch hours, but the wait never seems too bad. read more

Great service, great food, great atmosphere. All the workers took the time to acknowledge me and say hello. The food was prepared quickly and tasted delicious. Portions are huge. I highly recommend the chocolate diva cake; it was divine. read more

Love the menu and love the family atmoshperes. The food is cheep and always fast! It's my new diner, but I wish it was 24 hours! :)

The food is average; the staff friendly, however, I have been several times and while the service is generally prompt, listening skills are poor. The staff has either gotten it wrong, or simply did not listen to my request. Take away is an environmental nightmare - I specifically asked for one bag, no plastic utensils, etc. One tiny sandwich - inside one bag, inside another bag, all put into a plastic bag! It came with everything I did not ask for - including a soup spoon that I had no use for - I tried to return the plastic bag, utensils, etc. - I was told that they could not take anything back! The food is not worth the price of filling a landfill. Go somewhere else. read more

Feels like home. Good restaurant for Sunday brunch with family! Love the French toast, savory dishes, pancakes here

Cozy little corner diner that offers all of the classic foods you crave when you're too far from mom's house! The staff gets an A+ in comparison to other restaurants and make you feel like family. My boyfriend and I have been here several times and have made a few favorites.. such as their crispy chicken salad, basically every wrap they offer, and their turkey is made fresh every day! Would recommend to anyone looking for a low-key delicious spot who may also be craving a milkshake! (My favorite is the dreamsicle!!) read more

All the owners of dull diners out there ought to be shaking in their aprons with Stella's around. This place is a HUGE step above ordinary greasy spoon fare. Everything is so fresh and homemade tasting. The desserts are some of the best I have had. This is no rotating, restaurant-supply-cased-cake joint. The pumpkin spice cake is divine! I also love that the owners are always around and friendly. read more

I was walking around Lakeview and I wasn't hungry for dinner I just wanted some dessert so I was on a search for a place that would have some tasty desserts. I came across Stella's and I figured I should just give it a try. I walked and and was greeted by a very jolly man, behind him was the dessert case and I was immediately attracted to it. He recommended me to try the Chocolate Diva Cake, I don't know if he was trying to call me a diva or not but I tried it. The warm fudge and chocolate melted in my mouth along with the vanilla ice cream on top. I loved it! The guy at the register also made me visit memorable. I will go back and try the food here next time. read more

I've eaten in here many, many times and have always liked the place, it is quite versatile in that it could be a casual date place or a local hangout or place to take family, but recently I decided to try the take-out. It was super fast and the way they wrapped it up was a notch above other take-out places -- they included the utensils and condiments, kept the toast separate, tied it all up so it would stay warm on a very cold day. You could tell that they'd done a lot of dry runs to engineer the way take-out is prepared here. It was just as good at home as it was in the restaurant, which is a hard thing to pull off for an omelet meal with slightly crispy hash browns. read more

This is where I bought my first milkshake in the city and I've loved it since! The service is generally good, and the food is inexpensive and really good. Try the fresh cut fries, they're awesome. Also check out their pumpkin spice cake, they serve it warm with ice cream. It's a great place to take out of town guests to, they have ample seating and do carry-out. read more

i didnt eat anything here (just coffee) but the menu looked great. Anyway, the staff was nice and every song they played while we were there I have on my ipod so i thought that was really cool read more

Stopped into Stella's for breakfast recently and would definitely go back. The eggs were at the top of any diner/breakfast restaurant I've ever been. They were delicious and not greasy, and the same goes for the bacon. Looking around the table I had the urge to sample most everyone elses meal. The milkshakes and omelettes look like must tries next time around. Slightly pricier than what I am used to back in Michigan at any of the Coney Island chains, but the difference was marginal and really amounted to nothing once you factored in quality. read more

I've past Stella's for the past 2 years but finally stopped in today with friends and I'm so happy we did! It was one of the best meals I've had in a while with a great waitress and atmosphere. We all got a variety of food from pancakes and waffles to a grilled chicken sandwich on a croissant (it was AMAZING) and were all pleased! We even went back an hour later to get milkshakes (which were also AMAZING). Can't wait to go back! read more

Stella's is a really cute diner with good food and a large menu. I came in for brunch and had the vegetarian skillet smothered with cheese and fresh squeezed OJ, which were pretty good. The coffee was just eh, but I would say that the food is above average for a diner. Service was quick, the bill was cheap, the restaurant was clean and fresh. All lovely things to find in a diner! I will definitely come back to Stella's, at least for brunch. I still want to try the milkshakes and chocolate cake! read more

My go-to spot for an early-morning BYOB chicken noodle soup

Sooooo good! Had the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon. Biscuits were fluffy and gravy was super tasty! Will definitely visit again! read more

Love it. It's a diner with great food, great service, comfortable ambiance and an extensive menu. Breakfast bowls rock, as do the sandwiches. BYOB. read more

Must have run out salt on the day I ate, BLAND. The manager did not seem to even care when I mentioned it

Stella's is such a hidden gem. They have a huge menu so you would think their food would be mediocre at best but both my boyfriend and myself have tried at least 10 dishes at this spot and all have been delicious. Loyal customer! read more

Its a diner. They make breakfast all day like a diner should And Its about everything you should expect from a diner: clean, quick, cheap. I'm happy read more

I have been going to Stellas for a little over a year now. My friends and I always have a consistantly good experience there. The staff is attentive and friendly and also kind of quirky. It's family owned and operated so that is fun because the staff at the counter are usually quite chatty. We've had brunch,lunch and dinner here...and it's food that makes you feel like you're at home. It's not terribly fancy, however is just what you're looking for. I would suggest giving it a try, you won't be dissapointed if you want some of mom's home cooking. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite after some shopping. I ordered the Chicken Finger Basket. The chicken fingers tasted like Burger King's chicken nuggets. I'm okay with that. The meal also included fries (okay) and carrot sticks. I thought it was priced a little high. My boyfriend got the stuffed french toast. Very good! And a milkshake - the one with orange sherbet and orange pop. I don't remember the name, but that milkshake was excellent! Loved it! The food was good, but in the end I thought it was a little expensive. read more

Stellas is very upbeat, friendly and has nice wholesome food. I ordered the apple chicken sausage and oatmeal with fresh fruit. My husband had french toast and liked it. The waitress and other staff were pros and we had a great breakfast. Also there was no wait mid-Saturday morning. read more

Screw those yuppie frozen yogurt places and expensive cupcake stores. I would rather have my daily calorie intake here anyday!

This place has some really great comfort food! The hot turkey dinner hits the spot! Sometimes it takes a long time to get the check though. The diner is clean and there's always a seat. read more