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Stella's DinerB+

3042 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 · Diner, American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant · Lakeview

Classic Lakeview diner delivering friendly, fast service and big-portioned breakfast-all-day at budget pricing, with occasional bland dishes and rare service missteps.

The verdict

Stella's Diner delivers reliable neighborhood comfort with exceptional service attentiveness and impressive speed that make the experience feel effortless. Food quality reaches solid territory on house specialties like skillets and melts, though occasional blandness prevents higher marks. The retro charm and people-watching appeal create genuine neighborhood warmth, but the diner lacks the culinary distinction or destination draw needed for grade A territory—it excels at what it is: a fast, friendly, budget-conscious breakfast and brunch spot with loyal regulars and fair execution.

One caveat: Some dishes reported as bland or underseasoned by a minority of diners

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Opening Hours

Monday09:00–20:00 Tuesday09:00–20:00 Wednesday09:00–20:00 Thursday09:00–20:00 Friday09:00–20:00 Saturday09:00–20:00 Sunday09:00–20:00
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