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Stay Cafe, Chicago, IL

Stay Cafe

4.5 (23)
$30 and under
Breakfast
2043 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4056

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to Stay Cafe, your all-day destination for delicious bites and drinks! Our menu has something for everyone—from our $9 early bird special and freshly brewed coffee to eggs, French toast, sandwiches, salads, and more. Come in, relax, and stay awhile! We offer a variety of cocktails, non-alcoholic options, and coffee selections. Complimentary parking is available for our guests in the lot adjacent to the building.

For private event inquiries, please email us at events@npkhospitality.com.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our warm and welcoming ambiance is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday brunch or a memorable corporate gathering. Plus, we offer convenient catering options for pickup to make your planning even easier! Reach out to our team to learn more.
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Cross street
    W. Armitage Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop: Milwaukee & Maplewood, Stop ID: 5550Train Stop: Western, Blue Line

What 23 people are saying

Stay Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stay Cafe impresses with its "great food" and "pretty ambiance." Guests enjoy "amazing" brunch options and "attentive" service, though some note occasional "slow" service and parking challenges. The cafe's "great ambiance" and "wonderful" dishes make it a delightful spot for special occasions. Despite noise issues, the "amazing" food and "great prices" are frequently highlighted.

23 Reviews
  1. Roni VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Salmon Eggs Benedict had the best hollandaise sauce I’ve ever had!! Will be back!

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  2. Des VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good experience. The prices are a bit high for what you’re getting. I would also like to note that the parking is terrible around the restaurant.

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  3. Camilla

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THIS CAFE HERE IS SO MUCH MORE!!!! GREAT AMBIENCE!! GREAT STAFF!! AN MIMOSAS!!

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  4. JOANNAA

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Pretty ambiance. Nice service but a little slow.

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  5. Richelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance, cute place, but .... We came on a Sunday morning and had the French toast, which was good but not great. The menu said it came with fresh fruit -- which turned out to mean 4-5 blueberries and one sliced strawberry, which was disappointing. Service was spotty. We didn't see our waitperson for a very long time after they took our order. Someone else delivered our breakfast and we drained our coffee but no one came to ask if we wanted them refilled. Pretty expensive for the qualiity of the service.

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  6. Raquel

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a pleasant experience at Stay Cafe. I was seated right away with a welcoming smile, and the staff was very accommodating. Although I arrived early and was willing to sit at the bar, they promptly took me to my table. The only downside was that my waiter seemed a bit unfamiliar with the pricing and wine options, but she warmed up by the end of my visit. Overall, I enjoyed my time there and would consider returning if invited.

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  7. Chau

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place for a birthday brunch! We lived everything we ordered and our waitress was very nice. My son asked if we can come back next time when we are in Chicago. :)

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  8. Mrs

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, prices are reasonable and everything was perfect! Thank you for our first time experience. Definitely will recommend.

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  9. Nedda

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the breakfast bar and service was quick and easy. Attentive servers and good food in general. My mimosa was sweet and potent as coffee was dark and strong. Great experience with breakfast and free parking to boot! Thank you.

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  10. Arthur

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. Great Prices. Great brunch spot. Just moved into the area and it looks like I found my brunch spot for this area.

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Stay Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Logan Square

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Stay Cafe

2043 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4056

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W. Armitage Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stop: Milwaukee & Maplewood, Stop ID: 5550Train Stop: Western, Blue Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our warm and welcoming ambiance is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday brunch or a memorable corporate gathering. Plus, we offer convenient catering options for pickup to make your planning even easier! Reach out to our team to learn more.
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