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Stax Cafe



1401 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607

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(312) 733-9871

Cuisine: Breakfast and Brunch, Cafes

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4.7 of 5.0 from 39 reviews


price range:$11 to $25

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Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL
  • Stax Cafe in Chicago, IL

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  • Eating For Sanity on Jul 05, 2013

    After the fun Santa Hustle 5k, my friends and I were looking for a breakfast joint to grab a quick bite to eat. Located in the middle of Little Italy (near UIC), we arrived at Stax...

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  • Antonio RThe breakfast potato are great!!!

    55555 by Antonio R


  • Abby S.Great breakfast specials

    55555 by Abby S.


  • Erika MVery hearty meal. Coffee is good, pancakes is good, eggs are good and even their chicken noodle soup is good. Come early for breakfast.

    55555 by Erika M


  • Samantha L.Try the smoked salmon Benedict on a bagel with caviar hollandaise.

    55555 by Samantha L.


  • Mike R.Great food

    55555 by Mike R.


  • Alyssa M.Bacon and their orange-strawberry juice!!

    55555 by Alyssa M.


  • Mario A.Awesome good. Great atmosphere.

    55555 by Mario A.


  • Xian DSubstandard food, I feel like they just capitalize on the overflow/less open minded customers who don't want the wait, diversity of Sweet Maple.

    33333 by Xian D


  • Varun SastryThis place has amazing frittatas and chocolate chip pancakes !

    55555 by Varun Sastry


  • Anthony H.A great spot for brunch!

    55555 by Anthony H.


  • Parag D.The waffles are very bland. Great bathrooms though

    33333 by Parag D.


  • Tory AIf you want good eggs benedict go to Angel's. It's just down the street.

    55555 by Tory A


  • Rebecca S.Food is incredible. Service even better! Merissa's the bomb.

    55555 by Rebecca S.


  • Matthew P.Try the Breakfast Wrap - Delicious wrap. Very filling (via @Foodspotting)

    55555 by Matthew P.


  • Yvonne H.Really nice.....Deanna is really friendly and attentive!

    55555 by Yvonne H.


  • Dena F.Great for breakfast. Not the greatest for lunch.

    55555 by Dena F.


  • Matt B.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.

    55555 by Matt B.


  • Kush S.House potatoes are nice!!! Waffles nicer!!!!

    55555 by Kush S.


  • Noemi E.Braise beef is Delicious!

    55555 by Noemi E.


  • Jennifer H.The Taylor Street fritata is absolutely where it's at!!

    55555 by Jennifer H.


  • Stephanie I.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.

    55555 by Stephanie I.


  • Ross G.The Taylor St frittata was a bit salty for my taste. Prosciutto does make it salty, but was prepared with more salt.

    33333 by Ross G.


  • Reginal B.the food was actually great. sit in the bar and look the kitchen action it is clean and entertain see the cook doing their job.

    55555 by Reginal B.


  • NancyTry the pancakes, delish! Nice, small, intimate brunch spot, a personal favorite.

    55555 by Nancy


  • Giric G.Pancakes!! Mamma miaaaaa

    55555 by Giric G.


  • Meitar M.Somewhat 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

    55555 by Meitar M.


  • Anna MichalBest oatmeal I've ever had! I eat a lot of oatmeal. Get it with berries instead of apples of you like.

    55555 by Anna Michal


  • Samuel W.Tweet worthy bathrooms - great food and great customer service family friendly too .

    55555 by Samuel W.


  • Dan S.Do not ask for sugar free syrup and do not ask for hot/warm syrup.....you will be disappointed by answers to both questions.

    33333 by Dan S.


  • Martini M.THE PARMA PROSCIUTTO 13.00atop griddled polenta cakes, hollandaise and parmesancheese!!! :)

    55555 by Martini M.


  • Marco M.Get the Spanish Harlem Omelet, you won't be disappointed.

    55555 by Marco M.


  • Olivia D.I 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!

    55555 by Olivia D.


  • Quernzy SocialThe best pancakes! Don't even bother looking at the omelette menu. My BF recommends the choc chip bacon pancakes.

    55555 by Quernzy Social


  • Kim B."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!

    33333 by Kim B.


  • Ron M.Great Brunch try the Stax Chopped Salad

    55555 by Ron M.


  • Stephanie M.Great breakfast potatoes. Sit at the breakfast bar to see all the action. Spiro is a great host.

    55555 by Stephanie M.


  • Bob O.Not 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.

    22222 by Bob O.


  • Shannon H.The mixed berry crepes are delicious.

    55555 by Shannon H.


  • Jackie M.I cannot get over how great this place is. BLT, Brisket Hash, and the benedict w/ polenta are unreal. Kind owners and staff.

    55555 by Jackie M.


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