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Stax Cafe
Breakfast Spot, Café, and Juice Bar$$$$
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago
"Get the Spanish Harlem Omelet, you won't be disappointed."(3 Tips)
"House potatoes are nice!!! Waffles nicer!!!!"(2 Tips)
"This place has amazing frittatas and chocolate chip pancakes !"(13 Tips)
"The breakfast potato are great!!!"(2 Tips)
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- brunch food
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House potatoes AND a side of mini goodness(pancakes or waffles) with an omelette? yes, please! Coffee is great with a chocolate croissant! Tables are a little small, but great place nonetheless.
Olivia DmitrukAugust 29, 2011I LOVE the Spanish Harlem omelette! So delish! Also love that you can get mini pancakes or mini waffles instead of toast and get the best of savory and sweet in your brunch!
Lenora CravensJuly 24, 2020I had the steak and eggs with chummicurri and pancakes and it was delicious. The hubby had meat wagon omelette which was delicious as well. The baby liked the pancakes!
Erika DavisMay 31, 2016Very hearty meal. Coffee is good, pancakes is good, eggs are good and even their chicken noodle soup is good. Come early for breakfast.
Good food, tight space. Spanish Harlem: spread pico around; it's what makes the dish. Giant plates + small tables = awkward geometry. Tightly spaced tables: I've seen urinals with more elbow room.
Fh HaSeptember 30, 2018Our server was excellent. Swapped out the cappuccino that was too light. All with a smile and the best Sevice. Thanks
Zach DietmeierJune 22, 2019Healthy portions, even bigger flavor, and the pancakes are worth every bite.
- XAugust 23, 2012Somewhat posh but super friendly, the wait staff will let you sit & use their free Wi-Fi with as little as an order of coffee. But beware, the AT&T Wi-Fi is spotty. Wifi password: greatpancake
Xian BarrettSeptember 21, 2014Substandard food, I feel like they just capitalize on the overflow/less open minded customers who don't want the wait, diversity of Sweet Maple.
Anna MichalAugust 2, 2012Best oatmeal I've ever had! I eat a lot of oatmeal. Get it with berries instead of apples of you like.
Reginal BulusNovember 10, 2012the food was actually great. sit in the bar and look the kitchen action it is clean and entertain see the cook doing their job.
Try the pancakes, delish! Nice, small, intimate brunch spot, a personal favorite.
Quernzy SocialAugust 24, 2011The best pancakes! Don't even bother looking at the omelette menu. My BF recommends the choc chip bacon pancakes.
Jackie MitchellAugust 28, 2010I cannot get over how great this place is. BLT, Brisket Hash, and the benedict w/ polenta are unreal. Kind owners and staff.
Food is incredible. Service even better! Merissa's the bomb.
Martini MikeJanuary 30, 2012THE PARMA PROSCIUTTO 13.00atop griddled polenta cakes, hollandaise and parmesancheese!!! :)
Samuel Savoirfaire WilliamsApril 5, 2012Tweet worthy bathrooms - great food and great customer service family friendly too .
Try the Breakfast Wrap - Delicious wrap. Very filling
Steph McGFebruary 20, 2011Great breakfast potatoes. Sit at the breakfast bar to see all the action. Spiro is a great host.
Ross GuthrieFebruary 9, 2013The Taylor St frittata was a bit salty for my taste. Prosciutto does make it salty, but was prepared with more salt.
Dan StanMarch 25, 2012Do not ask for sugar free syrup and do not ask for hot/warm syrup.....you will be disappointed by answers to both questions.
Bob OakesNovember 7, 2010Not Reccomended. Very slow to get mediocre food for way to much money. Waitress never came ba k to azk how things were. Eggs overcooked. Potatoes undercooked. Bad experience all around.
Kim BeanApril 23, 2011"look honey they have a $14 omelet. I've never had a $14 omelet." this is what I heard a woman say to her husband as they passed by and read the sign. Stax, your menu is overpriced for this area/city!
Abeer AzizMay 6, 2018Peanut butter and chocolate chip pancake was fluffy and perfect .. the omelette was good too بانكيك الشوكلاته والفول السوداني كان لذيذ وهش .. الاومليت برضو حلو
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Open until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
(312) 733-9871
View menu on https://www.staxcafe.com/menu
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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Full Bar
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