Save Kellogg’s Diner

Irene Siderakis is my childhood friend and owner of Kellogg’s Diner established in 1928 and a staple eatery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY. I feel compelled to tell her story because it is one of strength and courage. Irene married her soulmate Chris Siderakis and had four beautiful boys together. She was a stay at home mom and enjoyed her roll of motherhood. Chris was an entrepreneur with ownership throughout the years of many diners and the last being Kellogg’s Diner. An established successful business with a great reputation and loyal customer following. Chris purchased the diner and took the reigns in 2013 and continued the legacy and great reputation . A 24 hour, 7 day a week operation he worked endless hours to provide for his family and sacrificed a lot to maintain the quality service and food that the neighborhood has grown to love throughout the years. Greatness is a quality that Chris strived for and it was reflective in his establishment as well as his incredible loyal employees. Although Kellogg’s diner was already a success from its predecessor Chris propelled it that much greater. With his warm personality and incredibly delicious food and a lot of hard work and determination Kellogg’s diner was built out of sheer love with its main focus in providing the very best service and quality food. In 2018 life changed forever for Irene and her beautiful boys losing her soulmate. The loss of Chris has been tremendous and carrying on was very difficult. Irene was left as head of household now having to take over the business and navigate life without her beloved Chris by her side, to navigate a business she had no knowledge of but tried her very best because her motivating factor were her boys. She eventually learned the business and was phenomenal at what she did. Then COVID 19 struck and yet another blow. The limitation placed on her business made it tough to make ends meet and today she is left in a difficult position wondering if at all she can regain the momentum the business once had. A loving, selfless mom that would give her shirt off her back to help someone out is now in need of help. She is on the verge of losing her business, her livelihood. I am asking all of you at this time to please donate what you can to keep my amazing friend and her beautiful boys afloat until this all gets figured out. No donation is too small. I thank you all in advance for your generosity.