"Pancakes are the specialty at Stax Cafe, which offers variations including lavender lemon, cookie butter and oatmeal coconut banana along with monthly specials. With locations in Little Italy and River West, the family-owned restaurant offers fun spins on diner classics such as cinnamon roll waffles and an adult grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, avocado and blueberry lemon jam. A kids menu includes pancakes cut into cute shapes while adults can enjoy a bloody mary or bellini." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff
