Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 9:35 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
522 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60642
About Stax Cafe
Stax Cafe is a breakfast restaurant located at 522 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Stax Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
Service options include dine-in. On the menu: Lunch dishes.
Quick facts
- Category
- Breakfast Restaurant · Lunch
- Address
- 522 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for breakfast restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Stax Cafe’s weekday schedule with 22 other breakfast restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM, in line with the typical 3:00 PM.
In total it is open about 57 hours a week, about the same as the local median (54.2 hours). 95% of breakfast restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Stax Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 22 other breakfast restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for breakfast restaurants in Illinois
Based on 43 menus with 5,581 priced items from breakfast restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $15.99.
We don’t have Stax Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what breakfast restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Tea | 37% | $3.94 |
| Hot Chocolate | 37% | $4.29 |
| Eggs Benedict | 37% | $15.99 |
| Patty Melt | 35% | $14.60 |
| Tomato Juice | 35% | $3.87 |
| Corned Beef Hash | 30% | $7.52 |
| Denver Omelette | 30% | $17.05 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 30% | $14.49 |
Calculated from 43 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Stax Cafe there are 142 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 626 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (90), Cafes & Coffee (71), Mexican & Tex-Mex (42), and Bakeries & Desserts (40).
Competition is healthy: 7 other breakfast restaurants are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is Cira, 0.4 mi away.
252 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- ItalianPiccolo Sogno< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Dawson< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsThe Roost Carolina Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsRebel & Rye< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a breakfast restaurant
Breakfast and brunch spots range from classic diners and pancake houses to modern brunch cafes with creative menus, bottomless mimosas and long weekend waits. Most open early and close by mid-afternoon, which is the opposite rhythm to most restaurants.
What to order
- Pancakes or waffles – often the house specialty
- Eggs Benedict – the brunch classic
- Biscuits and gravy – a Southern breakfast staple
- Breakfast burrito – especially in the Southwest
Good to know
- Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the longest waits.
- Many breakfast places stop serving by 2 or 3 PM.
- Online waitlists let you join the line before leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Stax Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Is Stax Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Stax Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Where is Stax Cafe located?
Stax Cafe is located at 522 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642.
Does Stax Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Stax Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Stax Cafe open late?
No, Stax Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Stax Cafe?
There are 626 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Stax Cafe. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Piccolo Sogno (< 0.1 mi), and The Dawson (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other breakfast restaurants near Stax Cafe?
7 other breakfast restaurants within a mile. The closest is Cira, 0.4 mi away.
How much do breakfast restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 43 menus with 5,581 priced items from breakfast restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.50 and $15.99.
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