Tempo Cafe

Full Service, breakfast diner in the heart of the Gold Coast. On the corner of State and Chestnut streets. Five minute walk from Michigan Ave.

Validated discount parking with us when you dine in. Approximatly $9 dollars for 12 hours. We never miss a beat! Tempo Cafe has been proudly serving Chicago with the best since 1983. We've been at our 6 East Chestnut location since 2000.

10/21/2024

We regret to inform you that Tempo will be closed on Thursday, October 24th due to the recent passing of Jimmy Kontos, the owner. We will be attending the funeral services and will resume our normal business hours on Friday. Thank you for your patience and support. The Kontos family.

03/16/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Corn beef, and cabbage choice of soup or salad .
$17.95

02/23/2024

Today we mourn the loss of our beloved family member, Nitsa. She will be missed by us dearly.

02/23/2024

Carolina with our Nitsa with mask

02/08/2024
10/08/2023

Today, Chicken Aphrodite, baked chicken breast, stuffed with spinach and feta topped with mozzarella cheese and avgolemono sauce, served with Greek baked lemon potatoes. Comes with Avgolemono (egg lemon) soup. 19.95

Timeline photos 05/29/2023

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. Join us as we remember and honor our heroes this Memorial Day. ❤️

Timeline photos 05/26/2023

Do you prefer foam or no foam when it comes to your coffee? ☕ Let us know in the comments below! 💬

Timeline photos 05/23/2023

When you come to Tempo Cafe, don't forget to bring your appetite. 😋

Timeline photos 05/18/2023

Pancakes on the patio -- it doesn't get much better than that! 🥞😋

📸: joana_barth

Timeline photos 05/14/2023

🌸💐🌼 Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms, aunts, grandmothers, godmothers, and mother figures out there! 😍🤗 Today, we celebrate YOU and the love, care, and strength you share with us every day. We are open and ready to serve you at Tempo Cafe! 🍾

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Who's excited now that it's finally strawberry season 🙋🍓 It's the perfect waffle topping! 😋

Timeline photos 05/09/2023

It's all about that homemade marmalade! 😋 Come taste the difference at Tempo Cafe 🙌

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Mother's Day is right around the corner! 💐 Make plans to treat the mother figure in your life to breakfast at Tempo Cafe 🍳💗

📸: 3girlseatinggood

Timeline photos 04/30/2023

Easy like Sunday morning. 🥰 Get to Tempo for breakfast! 🍳

Timeline photos 04/28/2023

In search of the perfect poached egg? Look no further than Tempo Cafe! 🍳😋

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An eggcellent way to start off your morning -- Breakfast at Tempo Cafe! 🍳☕

📸: yourcravings365

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Lunch dates at Tempo >> 😍😋

Timeline photos 04/18/2023

Good morning early risers, and happy Tuesday! 🌞 Our waffles are waiting for you 🧇

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Address


6 E Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 12am
Thursday 6:30am - 9pm
Friday 6:30am - 9pm
Saturday 6:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 6:30am - 8:30pm

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