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Stax Cafe

Stax Cafe

Breakfast Spot, Café, and Juice Bar$$$$
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago
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    Marco M.
    "Get the Spanish Harlem Omelet, you won't be disappointed."(3 Tips)
    Kush S.
    "House potatoes are nice!!! Waffles nicer!!!!"(2 Tips)
    Varun S.
    "This place has amazing frittatas and chocolate chip pancakes !"(13 Tips)
    Antonio B.
    "The breakfast potato are great!!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Stephanie I.
    Stephanie IzaApril 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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 D.
    Olivia DmitrukAugust 29, 2011
    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!
  • Lenora C.heart icon on user image
    Lenora CravensJuly 24, 2020
    I 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!
  • Matt B.
    Matt BNovember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    Fh HaSeptember 30, 2018
    Our server was excellent. Swapped out the cappuccino that was too light. All with a smile and the best Sevice. Thanks
  • Erika D.heart icon on user image
    Erika DavisMay 31, 2016
    Very hearty meal. Coffee is good, pancakes is good, eggs are good and even their chicken noodle soup is good. Come early for breakfast.
  • Zach D.heart icon on user image
    Zach DietmeierJune 22, 2019
    Healthy portions, even bigger flavor, and the pancakes are worth every bite.
  • Samantha L.heart icon on user image
    Samantha LeeMarch 6, 2016
    Try the smoked salmon Benedict on a bagel with caviar hollandaise.
  • Xian B.heart icon on user image
    Xian BarrettSeptember 21, 2014
    Substandard food, I feel like they just capitalize on the overflow/less open minded customers who don't want the wait, diversity of Sweet Maple.
  • Reginal B.
    Reginal BulusNovember 10, 2012
    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.
  • X
    XAugust 23, 2012
    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
  • Anna Michal
    Anna MichalAugust 2, 2012
    Best oatmeal I've ever had! I eat a lot of oatmeal. Get it with berries instead of apples of you like.
  • Jack V.heart icon on user image
    Jack VanOverloopMay 5, 2019
    Everything is great. The adult grilled cheese is my personal favorite.
  • Nancy
    NancyOctober 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the pancakes, delish! Nice, small, intimate brunch spot, a personal favorite.
  • Quernzy Social
    Quernzy SocialAugust 24, 2011
    The best pancakes! Don't even bother looking at the omelette menu. My BF recommends the choc chip bacon pancakes.
  • Varun S.
    Varun SastryAugust 31, 2014
    This place has amazing frittatas and chocolate chip pancakes !
  • Steph M.
    Steph McGFebruary 20, 2011
    Great breakfast potatoes. Sit at the breakfast bar to see all the action. Spiro is a great host.
  • Martini M.
    Martini MikeJanuary 30, 2012
    THE PARMA PROSCIUTTO 13.00atop griddled polenta cakes, hollandaise and parmesancheese!!! :)
  • Rebecca S.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca SatawaFebruary 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Food is incredible. Service even better! Merissa's the bomb.
  • Ross G.
    Ross GuthrieFebruary 9, 2013
    The Taylor St frittata was a bit salty for my taste. Prosciutto does make it salty, but was prepared with more salt.
  • Yvonne H.
    Yvonne HorneJanuary 25, 2014
    Really nice.....Deanna is really friendly and attentive!
  • Jackie M.
    Jackie MitchellAugust 28, 2010
    I cannot get over how great this place is. BLT, Brisket Hash, and the benedict w/ polenta are unreal. Kind owners and staff.
  • ashish r.heart icon on user image
    ashish rastogiDecember 9, 2018
    Egg tacos and chocolate chip pancakes were good!
  • Matthew P.heart icon on user image
    Matthew PiresFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Breakfast Wrap - Delicious wrap. Very filling
  • Antonio B.heart icon on user image
    Antonio BurrowesAugust 16, 2017
    The breakfast potato are great!!!
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeOctober 14, 2021
    This is very much the college kids breakfast spot!
  • Mario A.heart icon on user image
    Mario ArmasJanuary 21, 2015
    Awesome good. Great atmosphere.
  • Samuel Savoirfaire Williams
    Tweet worthy bathrooms - great food and great customer service family friendly too .
  • Jennifer H.
    Jennifer HolubMay 14, 2013
    The Taylor Street fritata is absolutely where it's at!!
  • Kush S.heart icon on user image
    Kush ShahOctober 20, 2013
    House potatoes are nice!!! Waffles nicer!!!!
  • Lauren F.heart icon on user image
    Lauren FlemingJuly 12, 2018
    Gluten free macadamia nut banana pancakes!
  • Alisonheart icon on user image
    AlisonNovember 12, 2022
    Excellent brunch options.
  • Abby S.heart icon on user image
    Abby SchmelingMarch 5, 2017
    Great breakfast specials
  • Marco M.
    Marco MorelliJanuary 7, 2012
    Get the Spanish Harlem Omelet, you won't be disappointed.
  • Dan S.
    Dan StanMarch 25, 2012
    Do not ask for sugar free syrup and do not ask for hot/warm syrup.....you will be disappointed by answers to both questions.
  • Alyssa M.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa MannMarch 6, 2015
    Bacon and their orange-strawberry juice!!
  • Tory C.
    Tory ConradMarch 4, 2014
    If you want good eggs benedict go to Angel's. It's just down the street.
  • Parag D.heart icon on user image
    Parag DadhaniyaMay 10, 2014
    The waffles are very bland. Great bathrooms though
  • Anthony H.heart icon on user image
    Anthony HandleyAugust 6, 2014
    A great spot for brunch!
  • Ron W.
    Ron WillisFebruary 21, 2011
    Great Brunch try the Stax Chopped Salad
  • Mike R.heart icon on user image
    Mike RodriguezNovember 1, 2015
    Great food
  • Noemi E.
    Noemi EscutiaJune 1, 2013
    Braise beef is Delicious!
  • Giric G.
    Giric GoyalOctober 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Pancakes!! Mamma miaaaaa
  • Shannon H.
    Shannon H.September 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The mixed berry crepes are delicious.
  • Bob O.
    Bob OakesNovember 7, 2010
    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.
  • Kim B.
    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 A.
    Abeer AzizMay 6, 2018
    Peanut 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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