If someone told you there was a restaurant in Syracuse completely dedicated to a cartoon character from the 1930s, you might assume they’d been sampling too much of the local craft beer scene.
But Stella’s Diner at 110 Wolf Street is absolutely real, absolutely committed to the Betty Boop aesthetic, and absolutely worth visiting whether you’re a longtime fan or just someone who appreciates a good breakfast served with a side of vintage animation nostalgia.
The thing about great diners is that they transport you to a different time and place, even if you’ve never actually been to that time or place before.
Stella’s accomplishes this feat while adding an extra layer of whimsy that you didn’t know you needed in your dining life…