Stax Cafe

1401 W Taylor St, Chicago
(312) 733-9871

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Stuffed Nutella Raspberry French Toast
Avocado Smashed Breakfast Sandwich
Braised Beef Brisket Benedict
Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes
Prosciutto Avocado Benedict
Honey Ricotta French Toast
Smoked Salmon Bagel Plate
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Green Chili Chilaquiles
Taylor Street Frittata

Menu

Coffee
Latte
Cold Brew
Regular Coffee
Cappuccino
Americano
Double Espresso
Decaf Coffee
Espresso

Juice
Strawberry & orange
Orange
Apple
Orange & Carrot
Sunny day
Cranberry & Grapefruit
Red Grape
Cranberry
Red Grape Fruit
Carrot

Tea
Green Jasmine
Lemon Ginger herbal
Chamomile Citrus
Oolong
Mint
English Breakfast
Saphire earl grey

Other
Coke
Tall Chocolate Milk
House Made Lemonade
Hot Chocolate
Arnold Palmer
IceTea
Tall Milk
Short Chocolate Milk
Short Milk
Sprite
Diet Coke

Kids
Shorties Combo
Cakes for cuties
Fruit Frenchie
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheesy Eggs
Baked Mac 'n Cheese
Mini Burgers

Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Peanut butter Pancakes
with banana
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Monthly Special
Blueberry Pancakes
Oatmeal Coconut Banana Pancakes
Lavender Lemon Pancakes
White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes
Cookie Butter
Oatmeal Pancakes
Gluten Free Pancakes

French Toast/Waffles
Honey Ricotta French Toast
a schmear of honey & mint ricotta, topped with strawberries, blueberries, crushed pistachios, & honey
Stuffed Nutella Raspberry French Toast
Mini Waffles
Pain Perdu
Buttermilk Waffle
Butter Pecan Waffle
Oatmeal Waffle
Lemon Poppyseed Waffle

Crepes
Nutella & Berry Crepe
topped with blueberry, strawberry, and banana
Wild Mushroom & Swiss Crepe
Hot Ham n Cheese Crepe

Soups/Salads
Soup of the day
Southwest Cobb
Baby Mixed Greens
Chopped Salad

Features
Mini Egg Sandwiches
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Braised beef Brisket Benedict
Prosciutto Avocado Benedict
Angus Burger
Healthy Start Pancakes
Stax Mac n Cheese
Chocolate Chip Bacon Pancakes

Whole Package
Lumberjack Skillet
BYO Skillit
Skirt Steak & Eggs
Veggie Skillet
Braised Beef Brisket Hash
Chorizo & Poblano Frittata
Taylor Street Frittata

Eggs & Bennies
Starving Student
Breakfast Wrap
Classic Benedict
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Eggs Sardou
Stax Biscuit Egger

Sandwiches/Wraps
California Club
Adult Grilled Cheese
BLT
Turkey Burger
The Caprese
Cheese Quesadillas

Sides
house potatoes
black pepper bacon
turkey sausage
2 eggs your way
Mini Special Pancakes
Mini Pancakes (2)
pork sausage
Mini Special Waffles
Fruit Bowl
Mini Waffles (2)
3 eggs your way
fries
bagel with cream cheese
Toast
Steal Cut Oatmeal
1 egg your way
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Sd Nutella
Sd Avocado
Sd Hollandaise
Sd Skirt Stk
Ham
Sd Perdu
Sd Jalapeno
Sd Salmon
Sd Salad
Sd Sour Cream
sd Tomatillo
sd Tortillas
Sd Pico
sd Sliced Tomatoes
Sd FIG Perdu
SD Fried Chx

Brunchies
Avocado Smashed Breakfast Sandwich
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Green Chili Chilaquiles
Mini Egg Tacos
Monte Cristo Waffle
Smoked Salmon Bagel Plate
Sriracha Egg Sandwich
Veggie Frittata

Omelettes
Denver Omelette
the BYO Omelette
Spanish Harmlem
The Meat Wagon
Spiro Omelette

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Recent Reviews

This place qas recommend by a local while I was visiting the city. I glad I went. I had a part of 4 and after about a 10 mins wait we were being seated. Our waitress was friendly and offered suggestions and answered our questions. Coffees, a bellini, and a strawberry/orange juice were ordered and everyone was pleased. The strawberry/orange juice was freshly squeezed. The portions are very generous here. The wrap I had was more than enough. The regular pancakes are huge. I got...
October 2025
STAX Mediterranean Restaurant is truly one of the best breakfast places in the area. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with a wide variety of options to satisfy every taste. The atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and very well managed, making it an ideal spot for both casual and business breakfasts.

A special compliment goes to the manager, Luis, whose professionalism and dedication are evident in every detail of the restaurant’s...
October 2025
I am willing to change this rating. I was standing in line for a while only for the attendant to tell me that I was not in line although they serviced people who came through the door. As a frequent customer I did not appreciate that. If there are 2 lines then customers should be served. I saw 4 people served before me. I’m willing to change this rating but I felt highly disrespected by this.

Update: I talked with someone and they were very accommodating...
October 2025

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Stax Cafe

1401 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9871