Stussy's Diner

This is a pork free restaurant. I ordered beef bacon, eggs, grits and a pecan waffle. The grits would have been better if they came out hot. The honey butter they put on the waffle kind of overpowered the taste of the waffle but if you love honey it would be perfect for you. My husband loved the cinnamon roll pancakes because he loves anything sweet. It was a fun old school atmosphere that little girls would love because of all of the pink.

In the style of the "Sugar Factory and Ed Debevic's " this themed restaurant brings a smile to the 50's-80's. Right on the corner 3500 S Halsted. Just look for the pink store front. There are some very nice food choices. The lemonade is good. Steak & Eggs are good. Most breakfast can be Skillet or omlet. There's an area where you can get a photograph by their photographer. There's a decent amount of paid parking on the street. (Not bad) The Cajun Crab cakes, Cheese steak omlet were good at this outing. I believe that it's worth checking out. Also it's a BYOB diner.

What a great choice for brunch with friends. I was originally told that the wait could be up to 2 hours. Fortunately, we picked a good time and day and only had about 40 min wait. I absolutely loved the attire of the staff which gave it a vintage diner vibe. My food was amazing. I had the salmon and grits. The decor was definitely a plus to the overall experience. There is a camera lady there to help capture your memories. I believe it’s $25 each. This is an also a great location to celebrate birthdays. The establishment allows you to bring your own bottle and provide a juice bar for your table for about $20 dollars. This was my first experience in byob to brunch. Parking was an ease. There were many spaces on the street and a parking lot moments from the diner.

I went in with my husband after driving by and seeing the sign. He was reluctant due to the racism in the neighborhood but after heavy convincing we came in to enjoy a meal. The owner welcomed us. It was very packed that night. Service was fast. The ambiance was amazing. Holly was our server and she was absolutely amazing. I got tea and it came in a kettle which had me uber excited. The meal was delicious the bathrooms were clean and designed well. We will definitely return. Seeing all the vintage black icons was the icing on the cake. Never had I seen anything like it.

Came here today at around 3:30 pm. Found a park right in front. We were seated and greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded at all. Tip for all to come during the week if you don't want to wait! This place is BYOB. I wish I had known. I believe they charge if you bring a bottle but I'm not 100% sure. The decorations are cute, definitely nostalgic diner feel but in pink. Great photo-ops. Our waiter took our orders and the food came out in decent timing. It was hot. The crème bruleé French toast was sooooo good in the restaurant. It had a nice crispy top crust that tasted great. The Cajon grits were 🔥 🔥. The eggs were just ok imo. They weren't fluffy and I'd consider them a harder scramble. Not a bad thing I'm just trying to give as best description as I can. The service was ok, too. The waiter came back to check in a few times and he offered to go boxes for our food. We were a bit chatty so we stayed about 30 min after we paid the bill. I just noticed they close at 5 pm on Mondays. They didn't rush us and they didn't make us feel like we needed to go. I appreciate that. At home, the berry compote on my French toast was not that good. It tasted like grape jelly. I didn't taste grape jelly at all at the restaurant. Not the restaurant's fault. If I order it again I'll be sure to eat it while it's hot. I'd go back here in a heartbeat.

Valentine’s Day at Stussy’s Diner – A Perfect Experience! I had the best Valentine’s Day experience at Stussy’s Diner! From start to finish, everything was flawless. Despite it being a busy night, there was no long wait, and the service was exceptional—friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The “Love at First Bite” menu was truly top-tier. The heart-shaped Chicagoan waffle was not only adorable but also delicious—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfectly sweet. Every dish we tried was made with care and packed with flavor. The retro ambiance added to the charm, making the night feel extra special. Whether you’re there for a holiday meal or just a casual outing, Stussy’s Diner never disappoints. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, great vibes, and great service!

The ambience was a vibe! We didn’t have to wait long to get seated. The staff was friendly and the customer service was 100/10. Our food was hot & delicious. My steak skillet was seasoned to perfection. I highly recommend this diner & our pictures turned out great!

So so so so so satisfying! When I tell you we went straight in 😋 did not even capture pictures first as intended. The food, the service, the environment, all excellent! Always a pleausre when all of those come together when out dining❕

This place is super cute! It's decked out in a 50s diner theme, including staff uniforms but really tastefully so. And the staff was incredibly nice! While there was a great selection of food, it's the food that prevents me from giving them 5 stars. The portions are good, and the food comes out quickly even when they're busy. But I got their 2-2, which had eggs, hash browns, sausage and French toast. Everything was good except the eggs. I don't think it was 2 eggs, and they were almost fully cooked, but not quite, which I didn't realize till I had eaten most of my breakfast or I would have sent them back. Not a huge deal, but not great. Also, side note, they have no pork products - the sausage is turkey (good) the bacon is beef (not as good). Ultimately, will be back! I'll just be a little more specific when I order.

I just wanted to update my review and add a note and warning. Tried coming in Saturday to treat my daughter to valentines brunch, per her request here, and we were so saddened to learn that their " new winter hours " don't include brunch on Saturdays? Huh? My happiness in finally having a local weekend brunch spot has been crushed overnight since Saturdays and Sundays are our brunch days. We ended up going to one of our old brunch spots in Pilsen but man, I really wanted to see this place thrive but not sure that's going to happen with just one brunch weekend day. I'm also trying to understand why they would even prefer to be opened for dinner instead? As someone who frequents restaurants weekly I have never in my entire life suggested a diner for dinner for a weekend nor has anyone else I know.

Stussy's Diner - 4.5/5 A diner with beef bacon and a full-on gimmick? Sign me up! I'd been meaning to check out Stussy's Diner on 35th for a while, and when my sister and I needed a Sunday brunch spot, it shot to the top of the list. This '60s throwback diner with a hip-hop twist is decked out in vibrant decor--crocheted wallpaper, stunning Black women illustrations in a Betty Boop style, and an overall Motown-meets-modern vibe . The staff rocked themed outfits, adding to the experience. Despite a 30-minute wait, the atmosphere kept things lively with hip-hop playing in the background . Our "milkman" (busboy) was friendly and knew the menu inside out. My sister raved about the pancakes , calling them some of her favorites in the city! She paired them with steak tacos and loved every bite. I went for the cinnamon roll French toast, and wow--one of the best I've had in Chicago! Plus, their French toast platters come with eggs, hash browns, and meat--a rare and awesome deal. As someone who doesn't eat pork, I was hyped to find out they only serve beef and turkey bacon . The prices were reasonable, though they do include gratuity for the immersive experience--totally worth it! Beyond the food, this place is just fun. The bright pink aesthetic makes it perfect for photos, and they even have a photographer who prints pics before you finish your meal. Whether you're planning a family outing ‍‍‍ or a cute date , Stussy's is a must-visit! Highly recommend - 4.5/5!

My daughter and I, we're able to visit here on president's day. I experience was really amazing. I love the concept so cute and picturesque! The menu was quite expansive. I was absolutely ecstatic when I noticed that they offer a french toast flight which I absolutely loved and the cheesecake and the cinnamon roll be my favorite. My daughter got a pretty tasty milkshake. As well, and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Ww nothing enjoy and our waitstaff was so sweet and hospitable! It's also BYOB !

This place is too freakin cute, love it! Definitely old school diner vibes but Pink! I am so glad we decided to experience Stussy's. We showed up at the perfect time because there were plenty of seats available. Although, our coffee came out pretty quickly and more coffee, service was a little slow. I ordered the grilled salmon with grits and pancakes on the side, the fish and grits were a little disappointing. My grits weren't the most creamy and the sauce was a bit overwhelming. The pancakes were really good and fluffy, which most ppl miss but Stussy's got it right. My friend ordered the pink pancakes and it looked overwhelming sweet but it was not! It was really good and had a great balance out sweetness. I wish I ordered for myself. Definitely someplace I would give another try!

Today, I wrapped up my year-long Brunch Challenge at Stussy's Diner in Bridgeport on Chicago's South Side. The spot radiates a playful retro vibe with its striking pink and green decor--possibly paying homage to the AKA sorority. Although the restaurant doesn't currently have reservations, we were greeted and seated right away. The menu boasted American and comfort food classics, including steak and eggs, salmon and grits, chicken and waffles and omelettes and flights of french toast. The husband and I decided to get the Southwestern Omelette, Salmon Croquettes and a side of grits with cajun cream sauce, and along with a side of bacon and pancakes. The food was good, I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars. The grits was the only thing that was missed the mark for me. Overall, Stussy's Diner is a delightful place for brunch with friends.

We came here on a Wednesday and it was shockingly busy! I will be to the point by saying that the service was incredibly slow, and we probably sat for 15 minutes before we were attended to. We were probably at the diner for a total of 3 hours. Atmosphere was so cute and I do love the uniforms! However... The food was BOMB. Birria grilled cheese, are you kidding? It was so delicious and so filling, you could probably share it with someone else. Fries were great. I also had the lavender lemonade that was a perfect balance of flavors. With how good the food was, I'd definitely love to be back one day!

We had breakfast at Stussy's early on a Sunday morning and really enjoyed our experience. We had a party of 4, including a toddler, and they were very accommodating. We shared the salmon croquet with the Cajun grits, roasted veggie omelette with hash browns, and cinnamon roll french toast. The salmon croquettes had a lot of flavor. They were heavily seasoned, but not too too salty. The Cajun grits had good flavor, but I like my grits a little thicker in consistency. The omelette, hashbrowns and french toast were wonderful and I would highly recommend those. Hashbrowns were nice and crispy and the french toast has a nice crunch and was the perfectly sweet addition to complement our savory meal. The portions were large and we had leftovers. Before I stepped into the diner, my expectations were kind of low. I was expecting a gimmicky, Instagram restaurant with food and drink dyed pink. I was pleasantly surprised and Stussy's exceeded my expectations. The decor inside, is tasteful and fun. It is certainly very pink, but it wasn't overwhelming. I'm really glad our food tasted good and was NOT dyed pink! The restaurant filled up as we were finishing and it had the feel of a really cute, warm, inviting diner! I am definitely looking forward to coming back.

Very Instagramable! Teens would approve. Super cute! Adorable decor! Friendly service. Every item on the menu that we tried was delicious! Huge Portions We recommend: Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Not super sweet. Just right. I mean perfection. Salmon Avocado Toast- it's almost a lox bagel without the cream cheese add avocado. Sooooo yummy with a splash of balsamic vinegar. The salmon and grits bowl was the best thing we had. Huge portion of well seasoned salmon and a huge bowl of flavorful grits. Chicken sausage- it was ok a little sweet for me Eggs- can't go wrong with eggs The white tea. We got the pot of tea. So cute. Highly recommend!! I will be back with my daughter.

The food was ok. The service wasn't terrible, but they can do a little better with attentiveness and accuracy on orders. It's a fairly new business, so I'm sure with time they'll getter better. Aesthetic is amazing! Love the theme, it's so girls supporting girls and family oriented. Also, most speciality items are only served until noon so make sure to check the menu.

Went here on a random Monday, the food was amazing and the service was impeccable. I loved the ambiance and the peach cobbler sweet tea was a hit!!!

The Ambiance is the best part of this place! Just don't go to the restrooms that are essentially near the kitchen and they were FILTHY and smelled horrible to the point I'd hate to be the table sitting in the back! The place is small, but manageable! The service was horrible, Me & my family had to repeat my order to multiple staff members multiple times! It seemed that everyone was off track and scrambling to the point it made me feel like there was no structure besides the lady at the front desk! I'm also nervous about the sanitation requirements being practiced here, if any due to the gloves being worn but not being used properly as they are not changing gloves often and using gloves when handling food or utensils with their bare hands! Next, at this point I really didn't have high expectations for the food we ordered as the food others were eating looked pretty good, but everyone was actually eating the same things which are probably their signature items like the strawberry pancakes and french toast flight! I seen a lot of ppl with fries! No one in my party enjoyed the food as it looked and tasted to be prepared by a child! My grits were full of butter to the point I had more butter than grits! The omelets was over cooked with what looked to be guacamole instead of the standard avocado which is what was requested and again it looked like very little effort was put into the presentation of any of our food. You can see the salmon croquettes was swimming in the sauce and the bacon overcooked! My apologies to the owner of this establishment. I really wanted to like this place, but every time I'd hoped for the best I was continuously let down! Maybe we can blame this on the minimal amount of staff (which I felt they had a large staff; just not equal to customer staff ratio) trying to accommodate the mass amount of customers pouring into this establishment! Needless to say I will not be back, due to this was just unacceptable in many areas I can't accept . I do wish them the best as they have some wonderful reviews that ultimately sent me here! THIS IS JUST NOT FOR ME!

If you're not a POC you will not get good service. The decor looks like it's designed to be instagrammed. The food is overpriced and mediocre. I'll take a pass and go to George's instead.

I love diners and this gave me everything I needed as a diner! It's a B.O.B with an amazing story! The uniforms made me feel as if it were the 60's. The food was great! I had the pink pancakes. Next time I go I'm going to ask for a little more sauce for the pancakes. The bacon and hash browns were good but my fave...eggs over easy were cooked to perfection! The only reason why I gave it four stars is due to the extremely long wait time. Was told 30-40 minutes and end up being an hour and twenty minutes. Parking is tight in this area. Spent about $35.

I keep seeing this spot on my TikTok page so I decided 2day I had 2 try them. Wise choice. It's pink! It's bright! It's mint green! It's a cool, retro concept. Even the server and waiters had on retro uniforms. I just wish the music matched the decor. There were pink flowers(not sure of type) everywhere, skates in the windowsill, cool mural in bathrooms + outside them. The server(forgot her name & not on receipt) was cool, friendly, bright. The co-owner Dahlia greeted me & companion upon entering and told us to sit anywhere we want. I ordered the southwestern skillet w/pancakes + companion ordered bacon cheese skillet which both were good. The coffee was good 2 except for the handles on the cups. They were made for folks with small hands. The music selection + the coffee mugs would be the only 2 things that I would change. Otherwise I'll be back.

Had been wanting to try this place since it opened awhile back. Unique ambience (very pink) and a very friendly staff. Ordered the crispy Buffalo sandwich on a recommendation from our server. My friend ordered steak and eggs. While his plating was very "flat" and plain, my sandwich came beautifully plated They served the chicken on a croissant and used a special sauce. It was so, so good, every bite. I ordered fries extra crispy... and not only were they perfectly cooked but they were perfectly seasoned. My friend was disappointed with his meal (he said it tasted just ok and pricey for just "ok"), I really enjoyed mine. I look forward to going again to try some of the other interesting-sounding items on the menu.

Food was Mid! There was mildew smell at the counter. Good concept ..poor execution. The kitchen staff needs help and the food portions are small for the price. I probably won't visit again. The charge $20 for BYOB.

I love it!!!!!! It's a vibe..... Caesar salad with wings You gotta go and try the grits

Burger is not good. The cheese and sauce is very odd and the smash patty is ok, but unseasoned. Walk in and take a seat, unless crowded, then wait. I LOVE the pink decor and spots for cute pics. The pancakes with pink cream is so good. Breakfast is sooo good.

SPOLIER ALERT: They use a non-alcoholic champagne for the not so mimosas. As you enter the place is VERY pink but cute. The music selection is 50s-70s music. They do need a sign stating seat yourself or wait to be seated. We sat ourselves and for the most part service was fairly quick. Rick was wonderful. He just seemed like the only person taking orders with the amount of tables that were full. He did have help bringing food out. I had steak and eggs. The steak was a bit tough but it was seasoned very well. The hasbrown were cooked the way I wanted. I asked for over medium eggs and they were cooked overeasy. I don't hold that against them bc no one ever cooks over medium correctly. The strawberry lemonade was delicious, not sure if you get free refills. My date had the cinnamon roll french toast and it was really delicious. I did read some reviews in regards to price. I will say the price for the 2 of us was about $60 with beverages. The amount of food we received was comparable to the price. There were items I refused to get because you don't get your monies worth. Paying $24 for a waffle and 2 tenders is ridiculous. So you just need to know what to order to get your monies worth.

Maybe a bad day? Not sure. Quoted a wait time of 20 minutes then ballooned to an 1 and half. Waited the time but out table kept getting pushed back because reservations. Majority of staff seems to have no sense of urgency even when noticing a large crowd waiting to be sat. Aesthetically please location but service is horrendous. Food? Maybe it's good but wasn't able to try this time around. Most likely won't be back. If you go make sure to block off your day as you may wait a long time.

Went today for the grand opening. I had the buffalo chicken Caesar salad sandwich minus the buffalo. It was good, but there was no Caesar dressing that I tasted on the sandwich; however, the chicken was good. Came with curly fries, but they were just okay. I also had the strawberry lemonade (fresh), and it was REALLY good and the presentation was a 10, came with a glitter sugar rim. The customer service was also great and I had no complaints. Would I come back again? Yes!

The diner is absolutely beautiful, very pink and very cute. Immediately greeted and seated. The servers were all kind and very helpful. The food was delicious. I got the veggie omelette it was so good. I didn't need to add any seasonings it was perfect. Pancakes crispy on the edges yummy. Also had a vanilla shake it was the best. I will definitely go back.

I have been to Stussy's twice and both times it was great. I had breakfast on the 1st visit and lunch the 2nd time. The food was wonderful and I loved the ambience.

Love the 50/60 look, service was a bit slow. Food was mediocre, but would much rather support small businesses.

Good food, but they struggle with basics like answering the phone and not keeping you on hold indefinitely. It's rare that they answer the phone and take orders right away. Sadly, you still hear the background noises in the restaurant and it's like they just completely forgot you were on the phone.

When I think of a diner Stussy's is not what I have in mind. Food was good not great and overpriced and under portioned. Ambiance 10/10 ! Service is pretty good. If your looking to take pictures come here if u want a real "Diner" go elsewhere.

I love a good diner, and Stussy's delivered on the ambiance and decor. The food was good but we had to keep reminding our waitress to bring items left out of our order. They made every effort to make things right, and to make sure we had everything we needed. Give them a try, it's super super cute with good food.

Overpriced, under portioned, and not quality. Could have easily made a much better skillet at home. No butter or syrup on the table. Manager is in there scrambling, barking at everyone- seemed overstaffed really and yet no one was really doing anything. Took a while to get a menu, took a while to get water, took a while to get the check, took a while to get the box to go. I want this place to succeed, like others are saying - its fair to give them time to work out kinks. For this price though the food needs to be way way better- and that doesn't seem to be a kink. Management & owners need to ask themselves - what makes a place a good diner and get back to the drawing board or this place is cooked.

Upon entrance I sissyed my wig DOWN. Honestly, the Lavender Vanilla Oatmilk Latte was ferocious.

First off the waffles are absolutely amazing with a honey butter and syrup they were soft and gone in an instant!! The skillet and the basic combo like eggs and turkey sausage were amazing the portions were small but the price and the quality of the food made up for it, only issue I had were that the seats at the booths were a bit uncomfortable

The inside is so cute and perfect for a group of girls. We had a large group and they accommodated us great. The food was really good too! The birria tacos, pink pancakes, and turkey club were very good. Would go again

Went with a party of 6 and they accommodated our party and seated us at a nice booth. Food was delicious and the ambiance was nice. We ordered the salmon and grits, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs and a skillet. Food was well prepared and hot from the kitchen. Server was attentive and checked in frequently. Highly recommend for breakfast and brunch. BYOB was a nice touch. I will be back!

Had lunch there, burger and cesar salad. Both were good and price reasonable for the area. Music was loud, loud enough to make it difficult to hold a conversation. Service was good.

it's pronounced "stew-seez" & they r now taking orders! this friendly & attentive staff brings a bedazzled bridgeport flavored diner 2 our hood & their "burger burger" is FIRE. (me asked 4 rare.)

This place is not yet fully operational. Waitress made a point to share the Restaurants challenges, multiple times, before we even ordered. She kept warning us of delays. This just doesn't settle welll when you are just looking to eat breakfast Coffee took 20min bc of a shortage of mugs Food took a long time. There was a shortage of silverware, was brought out after the food was served Bubblegum bacon Everything appeared disjointed. Nothing to write home about We will not return for some time.

They are probably still working out recent-opening issues, thus am giving three stars understanding some of this may be those jitters. The waitstaff we had was very nice, though had trouble remembering our order and follow ups (coffee, etc). For one of our orders, we actually received the order incorrectly done twice, not bothering to correct it after the first re-make. There were three other tables occupied when we got there, though it took 45 minutes to get eggs (longer given they had to be remade). Again everyone was very nice and we like supporting neighborhood establishments, so we'll try back in a month or so and see if things have improved.

I give them 2 stars, only because they seemed aware of the kitchen and service problems and apologized. My order was wrong twice. I ordered vege skillet with poached eggs and wheat toast. The order I got was vege skillet with scrambled eggs and pancakes. They tried again, second time I got vege skillet, soft boiled eggs (no runny yolk) and NOTHING. Never got the toast. . At this point I gave up, ate what I got. This is not the experience I expected. We've been Chemistry and service and food there was amazing. What a disappointment. May give it another shot after they've been there awhile. But it's only a maybe.

It's good to see the old place up and running and the food and service is so magnificent keep up the good work guys and gals I felt really welcomed and at home

food is great and love the atmosphere. Can't wait to bring the family back to eat. Absolutely loved the grits

This place just opened and you can tell they're still working out a lot of kinks. As with many new restaurants, you have to go in expecting that things are not going to run entirely smoothly. I ordered the southwest skillet and thought it was very good. Pancakes were decent too. My friend got the Nutella bites, which were good but very rich. She has a huge sweet tooth and even she couldn't eat more than half (if even). Definitely a dish that should be shared. Heads up: "mimosas" are listed on the menu but they are mocktails. You can byob if you want to make them boozy. The cons: -Waited way too long for my caramel iced latte. -Latte was very heavy on the milk and caramel. None of the espresso flavor came through. Tasted like caramel milk, which was delicious, but too much. -Server was friendly but appeared like more training was needed. She was unsure of the menu, too much checking in, while at the same time things moved slowly. -Please let the servers carry food and beverages on trays! It was very unsettling to watch hot coffee mugs trembling in the hands of servers trying not to spill them. -I'd get rid of the Stussy stickers on the paper napkins. To use the napkin, you have to pull the sticker off, which then shreds it. -The floor looked a bit dirty along with the window ledges. Bridgeport needs a diner back and more breakfast food options, so I'm very glad Stussy's is here. I think there's a lot of promise but hope they'll see what is working and what isn't as they go along in order to improve. I would go back, but I'll give it a bit more time before I do.

Although we dined later in the day. The staff was pretty tired and it showed in their performance. The salmon was ok, could have had more flavor, the pancakes are amazing. Music was pretty loud and you had to speak louder when ordering or talking to someone.

Great food and service. Good variety of food options. Old school breakfast diner. We loved the server's uniforms.

Went for brunch today. Normal newer place things to workout, but overall good service, great energy, good food, and a beautiful diner. Pancakes were delicious, Buffalo chicken sandwich was yum. They were packed today; there were two groups back to back who looked like they were having so much fun. Just a fun place for brunch. No alcohol on the menu, though they might be BYO, but would need to ask about that.

The worst food of all time bruh. I can't believe I took my BM here for her birthday. Service was ok but I never got a refill on water when I asked.

Service was great and the food was awesome but my favorite part was the vibe for sure, definitely coming back!

Stopped for breakfast this morning just because I was in the area. Absolutely loved the atmosphere! The service and food was great.

Food was mod. Service was good making sure our drinks were topped off. But then again we were the only ones there so who knows how they do on a busy day. Ambience is very feminine. Decent place to take your girl out for a quick bite

Called in pick up for a milkshake and fries... first rude call... second order was not ready when I got there... third waited another 10 min... no update no I'm sorry... was not busy only one table in there... fourth gave me the wrong receipt but never said sorry and make it feel it was my fault... experience was not pleasant over all for a pick up order.... Can't imagine dine in experience! Will not go back!