Stax Cafe

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Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.
Icon of kitchenware utensils on an empty background. Placeholder merchant gallery for Stax Cafe.

About

Situated just west of downtown, Stax Cafe is a true modern classic, complete with home-style decor and service that will make your afternoon and mornings brighter. Michelin recommended for six years in a row (2012-2017), the one thing Stax is not here to do is to "reinvent" your morning meal or entice diners with the promise of "breakfast with a twist". Stax is a celebration of authentic American breakfast classics made with as much quality and integrity as possible. Take the ubiquitous pancake, which at many other eateries has become an adventure in "how many crazy fillings/flavors can we add to our pancakes". Here though, it's all about the simplicity of the dish...about the perfect Johnny cake...the ideal buckwheat pancake...the irresistible silver dollar pancake. That's a process that follows through everything they do at Stax, whether you want a three-ingredient omelette, masterfully delicate crepe, French toast, or savory eggs Benedict. Stax likes to keep things varied too, which is why they stock three different farmed eggs to choose from, as well as five different kinds of homemade bread. Even their presentations showcase variation, like with the oatmeal, which not only comes with raisins and brown sugar, bud adds freshly toasted walnuts, strawberry jam, cinnamon, and whole milk to the dish. The diversity also extends to the condiments, which include hot sauces, house-made ketchup, giardiniera, infused and real maple syrup, fresh fruit preserves, locally-ground spices, and more. While the all-day breakfast is enough for most, others can enjoy a lineup of lunch items developed to complement Stax's morning-flavor profile through options such as BLTs, burgers with fried egg and cheese, Cobb salads, and more. Stax also sports a top-notch coffee program and an entire juice "culture" that serves up only tasty offerings that include orange and grapefruit juice that is squeezed fresh right here on site.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 63 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Our waiter was phenomenal, she answered our questions pertaining to the menu . Got us our utensils, water and menu right away. Food came out quick upon ordering it. Pancakes are fluffy and delicious, so was the turkey sandwich, and egg tacos.

    WSChicago, ILAugust 22, 2026

  • Exceptional breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service.

    GAChicago, ILAugust 03, 2026

  • amazing food and service

    JDChicago, ILJuly 30, 2026

  • The perfect breakfast spot! Food and service are always great.

    JAChicago , ILJuly 27, 2026

  • Good food. Convenient location to my work. Only negative was there wasn't enough wait staff so as the restaurant got busier, had to proactively ask waitress to return to table to fill drinks, etc.

    TRChicago, ILJuly 22, 2026
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Stax Cafe Summary

Breakfast

Open today: 7:00AM to 3:30PM

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  • Sun 8/23/2026, benefits are not available
  • Mon 8/24/2026, benefits are available
  • Tue 8/25/2026, benefits are available
  • Wed 8/26/2026, benefits are available
  • Thu 8/27/2026, benefits are available
  • Fri 8/28/2026, benefits are available
  • Sat 8/29/2026, benefits are not available

Location

1401 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
Get directions

Contact

(312) 733-9871
Website

Hours

  • Mon7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Tue7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Wed7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Thu7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Fri7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Sat7:00AM to 3:30PM
  • Sun7:00AM to 3:30PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

Breakfast

Establishment type

Casual

Features

Healthy Menu

Open for

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

About

Situated just west of downtown, Stax Cafe is a true modern classic, complete with home-style decor and service that will make your afternoon and mornings brighter. Michelin recommended for six years in a row (2012-2017), the one thing Stax is not here to do is to "reinvent" your morning meal or entice diners with the promise of "breakfast with a twist". Stax is a celebration of authentic American breakfast classics made with as much quality and integrity as possible. Take the ubiquitous pancake, which at many other eateries has become an adventure in "how many crazy fillings/flavors can we add to our pancakes". Here though, it's all about the simplicity of the dish...about the perfect Johnny cake...the ideal buckwheat pancake...the irresistible silver dollar pancake. That's a process that follows through everything they do at Stax, whether you want a three-ingredient omelette, masterfully delicate crepe, French toast, or savory eggs Benedict. Stax likes to keep things varied too, which is why they stock three different farmed eggs to choose from, as well as five different kinds of homemade bread. Even their presentations showcase variation, like with the oatmeal, which not only comes with raisins and brown sugar, bud adds freshly toasted walnuts, strawberry jam, cinnamon, and whole milk to the dish. The diversity also extends to the condiments, which include hot sauces, house-made ketchup, giardiniera, infused and real maple syrup, fresh fruit preserves, locally-ground spices, and more. While the all-day breakfast is enough for most, others can enjoy a lineup of lunch items developed to complement Stax's morning-flavor profile through options such as BLTs, burgers with fried egg and cheese, Cobb salads, and more. Stax also sports a top-notch coffee program and an entire juice "culture" that serves up only tasty offerings that include orange and grapefruit juice that is squeezed fresh right here on site.

Location

1401 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60607
Get directions

Contact

(312) 733-9871
Website

Hours

  • Mon7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Tue7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Wed7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Thu7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Fri7:00AM to 3:00PM
  • Sat7:00AM to 3:30PM
  • Sun7:00AM to 3:30PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 63 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Our waiter was phenomenal, she answered our questions pertaining to the menu . Got us our utensils, water and menu right away. Food came out quick upon ordering it. Pancakes are fluffy and delicious, so was the turkey sandwich, and egg tacos.

    WSChicago, ILAugust 22, 2026

  • Exceptional breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service.

    GAChicago, ILAugust 03, 2026

  • amazing food and service

    JDChicago, ILJuly 30, 2026

  • The perfect breakfast spot! Food and service are always great.

    JAChicago , ILJuly 27, 2026

  • Good food. Convenient location to my work. Only negative was there wasn't enough wait staff so as the restaurant got busier, had to proactively ask waitress to return to table to fill drinks, etc.

    TRChicago, ILJuly 22, 2026
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

Breakfast

Establishment type

Casual

Features

Healthy Menu

Open for

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

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