This guide to the best diners in Sterling Heights, MI compares three Van Dyke Avenue options by hours, service style and customer ratings. Applebee’s Grill + Bar at 37004 Van Dyke Ave has the highest Google rating and largest review count of the three: 4.0 out of 5 from 2,505 reviews. Its full-service, informal setting includes American comfort food, a bar and sports viewing. It opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at midnight Monday through Saturday and 11 p.m. Sunday.
For round-the-clock dining, Nicky D’s Coney Island at 39099 Van Dyke Ave is open 24 hours every day. Breakfast, Coney Island hot dogs, hamburgers and salads feature among its offerings, with both counter and table service plus a drive-through. It holds a 3.7 rating from 1,065 Google reviews.
Chicken Shack Sterling Heights Vandyke at 37010 Van Dyke Ave offers a counter-service alternative centered on roasted chicken, BBQ ribs and fried seafood. Its listed price level is lower than the other two, and its Google rating is 3.6 from 745 reviews. It opens at 10 a.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday. All three offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, along with wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, seating and restrooms.
4.0(2,515)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 2515 reviews (Google rating)
Diner · $$
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Applebee's Grill + Bar at 37004 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI is a full-service chain bar and grill serving American comfort food in a casual setting. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert are listed, with lunch and dinner among its popular uses. The offerings include small plates, late-night food, and happy-hour food and drinks. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails, and liquor, and the restaurant is suitable for watching sports. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 2,505 reviews.
The restaurant accommodates solo diners, families, and groups, with a children's menu, high chairs, and changing tables available. It welcomes LGBTQ guests and is listed as a transgender safe space. Dining options include table service, takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and catering; reservations are accepted. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Wi-Fi is available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and mobile NFC payments.
3.7(1,065)· Google3.7 out of 5 from 1065 reviews (Google rating)
Diner · $$
Nicky D’s Coney Island is a casual diner at 39099 Van Dyke Ave in Sterling Heights, MI. Its menu includes classic Coney Island hot dogs, specialty hot dogs, hamburgers, appetizers, and garden and signature salads. Breakfast is a popular draw, with brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert also available. Coffee, comfort food, small plates, and late-night food round out the offerings. The business has a Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 1,065 reviews.
Diners can choose table or counter service, while takeout, delivery, and a drive-through provide alternatives to eating on site. Online ordering and catering are also listed. The diner welcomes families and groups and is suitable for solo dining; children’s menus and high chairs are available. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Listed parking options include free lot and street parking as well as paid lot parking. Reservations are not accepted.
