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Tempo Cafe
Diner and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
"Great omelette, quick and friendly staff, reasonable prices!"(17 Tips)
"Good late night spot."(6 Tips)
"Eggs are cooked to perfection, great staff and fast service."(4 Tips)
"French toast is great and their hashbrowns are amazing!"(5 Tips)
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- good for a late night
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Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018Endless cups of coffee, good food, friendly staff all located at this diner in the Gold Coast. Pancakes are delicious and you feel healthy with strawberries or blueberries smothered on top.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Gaston HinostrozaOctober 11, 2011Great portions! Great service! Friendly staff. I could'a used more gourmet coffe (cuz ya know I;m a snob) but otherwise really good fast ball downt he middle breakfat...FYI CSH ONLY! Read more- XSeptember 9, 2012Huge portions mean you shouldn't worry about what to order if you're hungry! Free Wi-Fi Is strongest indoors. Wifi password is: tempocafe
Stephanie LivingstonMarch 14, 2016They work really fast to get you in and out. Potatos where cold but the veggie omelet was huge. So much food. Greek toast.
Heather FolsomApril 30, 2017Good omelette but be forewarned: there are potatoes under it although not mentioned on menu. Cream cheese, ham, zucchini, &other cheeses oh my.
Tempo is a solid neighborhood diner with great service, a wide variety of great options and lots of specials.
Stina P.February 18, 2018reliable spot in the neighborhood for breakfast diner food that’s usually open late - grab a booth- Mira UncutOctober 5, 2012Their breakfast is the best! French toast is great and their hashbrowns are amazing!
- Elsa HJuly 8, 2013Good late night spot. 24 hours and big portions. THEY NOW TAKE CARD so everyone, don't fret!
- Skillets! Eggs are cooked to perfection, great staff and fast service.
The Continental with egg whites. Best post-drinking meal by far!
Viktor GöhlinNovember 4, 2017Basic food, and for a reasonable price. Not more not less. If you want to fuel up quickly with real food, this is the place for you.
Emily Smith van BeekJune 24, 2012One Of the best breakfasts' in the history of time. You will leave with a food coma.
Honghui YuMay 12, 2013The hours on here are wrong. This place is open 24 hours!! Great for kate night breakfast.
Nikki SOctober 16, 2012Food is decent. Decent pricing. Service is great! Food came out really fast!!!!
Jenn KorduckiAugust 30, 2009Gotta have the omelettes (especially with spinach and feta) - they come in the pan with hash browns underneath! Had a great chat there with @SydneyOwen and @felska
Try the Michigan Apple / Cheddar Cheese omelette. So good!
- ISC ChicagoJuly 22, 2012The scrambler (supposedly new on the menu: 3 eggs scrambled with choice of three ingredients, hash brown, toast) was dry and bland, be prepared to drown it in hot sauce or ketchup
Judah RichardsonSeptember 24, 2012Check this off if you've had their really good cajun pork chop sandwich. Or if you've seen someone passed out at a table
Holly O'DonnellAugust 24, 2011Excellent breakfast! Make sure you are hungry! Corned beef and hash. Yum!
- ShopTRACY BURTONSeptember 6, 2010best egg white omelettes in the city....they will make it just the way u like - perfect every time
Dina PilnitsJune 13, 2010The Tuna Volcano is delicious! Make sure you have cash though, no debit/credit here!
Charlie VSeptember 5, 2013Crappy service. Never once asked how I was doing or if I needed anything else. Just brought my check with a thank you. Well I want more oj damnit!
Buenos rancheros comes with hash browns and toast! Hot sauce is good and hot.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(312) 943-4373
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No
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
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