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Stax Cafe

Stax Cafe Stax Cafe is a cozy and bustling cafe located on N Milwaukee Avenue, offering a friendly environment for breakfast and brunch lovers. Their menu boasts a variety of dishes including the Adult Grilled Cheese made with swiss, pepper jack, bacon, avocado, & blueberry lemon jam and Nutella & Berry Crepes topped with blueberries, strawberries, and bananas. Also available are their Carrot Cake Pancakes available through April and Eggs Benedict served with sautéed celery, carrots, and onions, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Customers can also enjoy patio seating to soak up some sunshine while savoring their meals.
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06/26/2026

Birthday cake cold foam iced lattes at Stax Cafe 😍 📍Stax Cafe River West and Little Italy Chicago

Please wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Erik, our Chef on Taylor St! 🎂
06/23/2026

Please wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Erik, our Chef on Taylor St! 🎂

Happy Father’s Day to Spiro and to all of the dads! Hope you have a wonderful day! 🧡
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to Spiro and to all of the dads! Hope you have a wonderful day! 🧡

06/20/2026

Join us at Stax for Father’s Day brunch!!! This is one of our June specials, our Stax Smash Burger. Two smashed patties with american cheese, homemade tomato bacon jam aioli, lettuce and red onion, served with tater tots. On our menu for June! 📍Stax Cafe Little Italy and River West Chicago

06/18/2026

Making our June brunch special, Campfire S’mores French Toast Casserole! Available for brunch 7 days a week at Stax 📍Little Italy and River West Chicago

06/09/2026

New cold foam iced latte this month at Stax!!! Birthday cake latte with our house made birthday cake cold foam and sprinkles on top 😍 📍Stax Cafe Little Italy and River West Chicago

06/05/2026

They’re back for summer! Our Stax Smash Burgers with house made tomato bacon jam aioli. June only at Stax! 🍔 📍Little Italy and River West Chicago

06/04/2026

Our new Campfire S’mores French Toast Casserole! One of our June specials at Stax 📍 Little Italy and River West Chicago

06/02/2026

New at Stax 🧡 birthday cake iced latte with our house made birthday cake cold foam and funfetti sprinkles on top 🧁

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Luis!!!! 🥳 Our district manager here at Stax! Hope you have the most wonderful day!We are open today f...
05/25/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Luis!!!! 🥳 Our district manager here at Stax! Hope you have the most wonderful day!

We are open today for Memorial Day - closing a little early at 1:45pm. Join us for a Monday brunch!

Address

522 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
60642

To reach the café and breakfast & brunch restaurant and cafe located on N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, you can take the public transit options or drive there. For those taking public transport, you can take the Blue Line towards O'Hare and get off at the Damen stop. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to reach the destination. Alternatively, you can take bus route number 56 towards Milwaukee/Rockwell and get off at North/Damen/Milwaukee. It is about a 3-minute walk to reach the location from there.

If driving, there are street parking options available nearby, though these may be limited depending on time of day. Paid parking lots may also be an option for those who prefer guaranteed parking spots.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3:30pm
Sunday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+13128775055

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Breakfast and brunch restaurants are the perfect way to start your day with a delicious meal that will keep you energized for hours. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot in Chicago, look no further than Stax Cafe on N Milwaukee Avenue. This cozy cafe offers a wide variety of breakfast and brunch options that are sure to satisfy any craving.

One of the standout dishes at Stax Cafe is their Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich. This sweet and savory combo features a buttermilk waffle, grilled ham, Swiss cheese, raspberry preserves, and an over easy egg. It's the perfect way to start your day on a delicious note.

If you're in the mood for something lighter, try their Mini Egg Tacos or Nutella & Berry Crepes. Both dishes are bursting with flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied without weighing you down.

For those who prefer heartier fare, Stax Cafe also offers Skirt Steak & Eggs with chimichurri and pico de gallo. This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch and is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.

In addition to their delicious food, Stax Cafe also has a lovely patio where you can enjoy your meal in the sunshine. So whether you're looking for a quick bite before work or a leisurely brunch on the weekend, Stax Cafe has everything you need to start your day off right.

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