As a long time customer at numerous Stella locations across Winnipeg, we were excited that one finally opened in North Kildonan. At first they were challenged to find and keep good staff and consistency of service etc. Anyone who lives in NK knows that we haven't had the best options for dining ever, so I was willing to keep visiting here and working through the hiccups with them. This is a hard area on businesses, because its hard to know when you'll have no customers, or a full house - something about NK/EK has always been different than other dining hubs in Winnipeg.
FAST FORWARD TO 2025: We've been coming to this location regularly over the past few years and it's gradually replacing Browns, BP, and all the other local places to become our favourite. Manager and Staff are wonderful. They're personable, they smile and say hello, they get to know you, and we enjoy our dinners there as much for the connection with a great team as we do the good food and service.
Its not fast food - so prep will take a bit longer. (OMG if you want fast food go somewhere else). I personally love that its healthy, fresh and well-prepared food. If they've run out of something during the day, they let you know up front. We customize our orders a lot, but if there's a mistake, they make it right. To me that's a sign that its busy and thriving, and that the food is made fresh for us. Love the wide Stella's menu and many good items to choose from. The house-made ice tea, carrot cake, Stella's salad (I could drink that dressing).. so many options and all are well-prepared.
While its typically busier at breakfast and lunch, we also love dinner here. It's a pretty interioer, well lit, with plenty of space between most tables. It's clean and bright and has a nice uni-sex washroom. Parking here is free and plentiful - unlike many other places.
I'm willing to invest in a local business and for us, returning here regularly has resulted in a neighbourhood staple that we rely on for a good fresh meal, with excellent company in a cozy atmosphere, just a few blocks from home. Thanks Stella's Henderson team - we will keep coming here to enjoy the service! read more