Stam's Luncheonette

“Style over substance,” as BakeOff would say. Sharing pics of the decor bc it’s the only thing worthwhile here. Mild correction: the food is adequate, in a standard-American-greasy-diner-way. I couldn’t finish my burger and tater tots they were so greasy, and the ice cream was freezer burned. The staff made me feel like they were doing me a favor with attitude the entire time. I rarely post poor reviews, and esp not for servers, it’s often a thankless, demanding job. But EVERY server?? I dealt with 3. All distinctly unpleasant. Strongly recommend going one block up to Sugar Doodles- SO friendly and helpful, space heaters outside, with delicious açaí/pitaya bowls, waffles and ice cream.

My kids and I stumbled upon this luncheonette when they noticed the ice cream sign while we were driving around town. We stopped in and had a great time! The food and ice cream were amazing, and the atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. We stayed for over an hour playing card games and enjoying our treats, we will certainly be back again!

Stam's is an absolute gem. It was the kind of cold day that demanded a grilled cheese and tomato soup, and boy, extremely did Stam's deliver. Their modern diner vibe that is extremely charming, and their playlist hit the spot. Their staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, too. We also recommend the pickle chips and butternut curry soup!

Can be great diner food, one day your melt will be amazing the next day the same melt will have almost no meat on it. Ice Cream is solid too, never had a bad scoop. But it really feels like you're imposing on them by being there, perhaps only friendly to people they went to high school with? Small town thing? I don't know. One cook gives us scowling dirty looks, another person watching the table not for service but as if the people at the table are to be judged. Not rude in a fun way, more like "we can't wait until you leave" type of vibe.

What a great place, the kids enjoyed their ice cream, however, the owner appeared to be extremely annoying at the fact that she had to serve us and answer questions about me, adding malt to a milkshake. The employees of compensated by saying thank you, but the owner clearly lacks the ability to communicate and have a friendly smile on our face. We visited this for the Friday night Events held by the town in Chestertown. To be a customer and not feel appreciated by the owner truly made me feel that this place was not worth a second visit. I’m sure the owner does a great job, I’m sure she continues to make a wonderful product, but clearly she should stay in the back room, making the ice cream, and not being out annoyed with the fact that customers were coming into her establishment. I don’t