It is a great option if you are looking for a place that does not have a wait in downtown Chicago which is difficult to find. However, we had to wait a while for our order to be taken. It does look a little creepy inside as there are no windows to be seen, but it is a hidden gem. The taste is very bland overall but would be willing to go again to try other items. They have a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes. read more

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Pittsfield Cafe is located in the lobby of the Pittsfield building. Even though the lobby is elegant, there is also a feeling that the building has been deserted. The cafe is a standard diner. They don't make substitutions and the food isn't anything you can't get somewhere else. The servers are attentive and food came out quickly. read more

I have zero tolerance for food served luke-warm, which is how my breakfast arrived to my table. I kindly asked the server to put the plate in the microwave because "I like my food HOT: I emphasized HOT." In about a minute the dish was returned and the meal was a tad "warmer" in some places and now less than warm in others. Nothing was hot. No steam coming from the eggs, hash browns, or onions and this was a "skillet" dish. When available, I usually order "skillets" because the meal is almost always hot!' This experience was a bust. I ate less than half of my meal; the temperature yielded a tasteless experience. The establishment includes the tip and a credit card charge on the tab. I am visiting from Michigan and frequently visit Chicago. I enjoy my visits to the Windy City, but will find it difficult to return to the Pittsfield Cafe. read more

Direct your steps away from the scaffolded passage-way that Wabash Ave. has turned into and find yourself in a soaring space within a building paneled in marble in the 1920s. The glory days have left the Pittsfield Building; all the nicer then to receive a warm welcome from Delfina and co.--fast and friendly service; hearty diner fare. read more

Found this breakfast place before taking a free walking tour of Chicago. This place is in a beautiful old building. There's a menu out front on the building. At first I wasn't sure if I was in the right place because it was dark in the building, but the lighting must be original. You'll see Pittsfield Cafe, tucked away in the lobby area. Really nice staff. Food came out really quick. I ordered a coffee and a Denver omelet. The omelet comes with hash browns and toast. Prices are reasonable. I recommend this place if you want a quick and satisfying breakfast. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was amazing. Large portions and not expensive. The restaurant was clean and the staff were wonderful. Great start to the day. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Greek Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great diner inside an antique building. It brings nice character to the diner. The service and food are also top notch! Great value.

We stopped by the Pittsfield Cafe this morning for breakfast. Located on the ground floor of the old Pittsfield building. The were very busy this morning and we got to sit at the counter which was a cool experience with the kids. Our server and service was great. The coffee was screaming hot and the food was excellent. The only drawback was the weird restroom situation . They were very hard to find, down in the basement, down a corridor, and you get there only to find that they're locked. read more

Classic breakfast. So good. Service was quick and friendly too. Would come back again!

Nice waitress, good breakfast food, quick service, definitely would go back if I'm in the area. They had some seats inside and also an extension of tables in front of the place. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Pancakes, sausage, eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I would give this place four stars for its ambiance and service: It's a really cute simple diner in the middle of downtown. Food is super affordable for the area but it lacks flavor: I have tried the chili, polish, avocado benedict and the salmon lox Benedictine The chili soup & polish were very simple, but you can get better somewhere else in the area. The avocado benedict was too heavy and lacked flavor, but the salmon Benedictine was a better-balanced plate. (Only meal pictured. As you can see, not the fanciest place). My coworkers like some food from this place, so I'm assuming it's a hit or miss since it has such a big menu. Overall, I do hope they consider improving the flavor of their plates. I do find myself adding salt, which I rarely have to do for takeout. read more

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I was looking for a reasonably priced place to grab a bite and hide from the rain, so my brother and I found ourselves in the ornate lobby of the building where Pittsfield Cafe is located. I love the setup, with the diner itself being quite small and tables spilling out into the lobby as if you're dining al fresco. We were sat "inside," which was almost unbearably warm due to the lack of ventilation and the kitchen exposed to the dining area, and promptly handed menus with expansive breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I opted for the Santa Fe skillet, which has a hash brown base followed by grilled peppers, onions, fresh jalapeños, sausage, and pepper jack cheese. Skillets are served with three eggs of your choosing on top. Overall the food was just...bad. My sunny side up eggs still had raw whites on them. The hash browns were totally white and had no crisp to them. The whole dish lacked any sort of seasoning whatsoever--not even salt and pepper. My brother wasn't impressed by his sandwich, either. The service was polite and attentive, but they desperately need to find a cook who enjoys breakfast and knows their way around a spice rack. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Santa Fe Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was really tasty. Had the velvet French toast. Just really good light red believer cake they dipped in egg and cooked up. Also had a couple eggs scrambled with jalapeños. Yum. Service. Was the best part. Waitress was really cool and a bit sassy and quick. Cool diner vibe. Just a small town diner vibe. Clean and quick. read more

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I live nearby - go there for breakfast periodically - always great! I do omelettes usually.

Everything was great; the service, breakfast, price. You can't go wrong with Pittsfield Cafe. We will be back the next time we stay in Chicago. read more

This place is awesome! The view from the "outside" is awesome. Such a cool old building. The waitress was super nice and sat us down right away. Our drinks came out quick. Lots of options and decent prices. I just had a regular breakfast with eggs, toast,hash browns, and bacon. All were fabulous. My scrambled eggs were cooked just as I like them. My other half's French toast was also good according to him. Overall, great place, would definitely recommend! read more

Great atmosphere, inside the art deco style building. The food was great and the servers were polite and fast.

My recent visit to Pittsfield Cafe left me with mixed feelings. The aura of Pittsfield Cafe is one of an endearing old-school diner, taking you back in time with its mid-century modern decor. The space even seems to have its own ventilation system, with the heat from the kitchen. I ordered steak and eggs, and they were fine, decent enough that I wasn't tempted to send them back but not good enough that I'd order them again. The coffee was very bad, unfortunately, and the prices were what I would describe as steep for what I received. In terms of the speed of service, though, my hat is off to the staff. My food came out at a pace that you might describe as "breakneck," only without any of the attendant chaos that you might associate with a term like that. On the other hand, the quality of service left a lot to be desired. I would describe my experience as average, and for that only provided 3 stars. read more

I had the best hash browns here. The service was awesome and the place has that old school feel that I love. read more

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I wanted a simple reasonably priced breakfast and this place delivered. Pancakes, extra crispy hash browns and coffee. Good customer remove and located blocks from the park on a mild sunny day. In happy. Only annoyance is a couple sitting close by video chatting on speaker. I wish the staff asked the woman to take it off speaker...it was annoying AF! I was on a budget and was happy with the price $20.00 (including tip). This place is located inside an older building lobby for atmosphere. This place is fine for a decent breakfast. read more

Good Afternoon familia! Heads up! There is construction around the outsides so this gem may be a little hard to find! Let me start off by sayin once inside tho! U get this super vintage vive, small dinner by inside n a few tables & chairs you can sit in n enjoy a pretty good breakfast! I personally gave this beauty a 4 star because food overall LACKED In seasoning, n service was just not there 100% Overall nice spot tho! :) read more

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Great location, inside the Pittsfield, a historic building with beautiful untouched original features! Sadly the interior was the highlight of the visit. Service was slow, food as cold when it finally got to us, and not that great. Everything had a taste of a stale greasy grill. 3.5% service charge automatically added to your bill for assumed credit card use. NO WAY! With breakfast costing $50+!?! Not coming back and telling others to stay away! read more

A piece of history that i cherish. Food is good, people are nice, love that they are bringing this gorgeous art deco gem back to life. read more

Pittsfield Cafe is a quaint diner located in the lobby of the Pittsfield Building. Keep an eye out for the signs outside or you'll miss it! The setting is worth the visit. The atmosphere is very 50s-6-s diner, with great decor. Staff were friendly and professional. The food we ate (breakfast) was what you'd expect--standard breakfast fare. Nothing exceptional, but if you want a big city diner, this is your place. Recommend. read more

Overall: 3.3 Service: 5 Food: 2 Value: 3 Entree(s): midwestern scramble Our server was great. Attentive, friendly and even brought us over an extra iced latte that he made by accident. The food came out really quick so we were in and out in less than 30 minutes. However, I don't think I'll be coming back here. The quality of the food was pretty poor; no flavor and not very healthy. $20 is average for a breakfast in the city but you can find places that are much better for the same price. read more

Food was tasty, but very overpriced for what it was. My fiancé and I ordered a ruben sandwich , yogurt, and a Greek salad, but the total (with tip) was $56! read more

Wanted to have breakfast near The Bean and Pittsfield Cafe showed up. It was on my list to try too so win-win! We sat on the in front of the restaurant so I could enjoy the view of the interior of the building. Loved the historic ambiance, the service was great, and the food was good! Definitely will be back to try more next time I'm in town. read more

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While we were spending the day at the Art Museum, we left and I found this spot for lunch on Yelp. It's a block off of Michigan Ave and located in the foyer of an older hotel. Weird vibe at first, but when you step inside the restaurant you immediate get a diner feel. We sat down toward the front and quickly ordered. I got the chicken Caesar wrap which was hearty and good. Opted for potato chips instead of fries and probably should have got the fries. All in all good quick lunch if you're not looking to spend a fortune on food at the museum! read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Chicken Caesar wrap with chips is good! Dressing isn't creamy more of an oil base which I liked. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really want to like this place, but I don't find myself coming back here soon. First there's nothing wrong with the food. It's great, the French toast and bacon for $9 rocks. I had the breakfast meat lovers omelet that came with two starches...the hash browns were pretty good, but they needed something (toppings, chili, cheese, etc.). The eggs with sausage, bacon, and diced ham were less than exciting, again, not bad - it is just not calling me back. The coffee was so so, the juice meh. The service was efficient and friendly, but what really killed it was the ambience. The Pittsfield building itself is pretty dark and in the morning when you're trying to wake up, intimacy or catacomb like wasn't the mood to start the day...and I went in a little later . I didn't bother taking images of the food, it was that dark in the outer dining area. There may be potential in the inner dining area or near the bar, but that's not where the majority of the folks were eating. It's a popular enough place as the ratings go, but I get the feeling it's still trying to get its post-pandemic legs back, maybe it's post WW2 feel back. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Outer dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'll probably stick to breakfast. Burger was not good and was underseasoned. Price was decent and online ordering was quick. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a simple man. If I see Reuben on the menu, I order Reuben. And let me tell you, this was one of the best Reuben sandwiches I've tried in awhile! Overall awesome place with only one annoyance that got me, "non-cash adjust" on the check which is essentially a 4% fee to use a credit card. I feel like in 2022 I should not be charged extra just to use a credit card. I understand the business has to pay transaction fees to the bank, but this just makes prices not transparent. What's next? "Electricity adjust"? "Rent adjust"? "Ketchup adjust"?? Cmon. This should be included in menu prices just like literally any other expense this business incurs. Anyway. Rueben sandwich was done just right, moist and not dry, on a perfect *dark* rye bread. None of that light rye bread nonsense some places serve you. Fries were also phenomenal and what amazed me not salty, something you don't see very often at cafes and restaurants. A pickle nicely finished the dish, crispy and flavorful. We also ordered West Coast scrambler and it was also top notch. (I was gonna say it's hard to screw up a scramble but that's actually not true lol.) The place itself is interesting too, it's located in the lobby of Pittsfield building and has inside area with bar, and "outside" area that's also inside/indoors in the lobby itself. Very echoey there but very pretty too. We left right at noon and place started getting very busy. Clearly they got some traffic for lunch time! read more

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If this is what Chicago considers four stars they are tasteless hacks, which is really starting to feel true; this is my fourth or fifth trip through various parts of this city and only the first trip did I think I had some good food apart from last time when I had a grease bomb burger spot that was exactly what it needed to be. This place reiterated the undertone of lame this entire city projects into my psyche. $35 for some dry af "croissant" with eggs and bland everything, two coffees and a couple thick slices of French toast served with another two eggs (this wasn't a bad dish) Not at all satisfied or happy; I have many other Chicago complaints brewing but they ain't as relative to "Pitifulds" just mirrored by their garbage food... please put this food in the garbage; I would have been better off with dunkin ariund the corner read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I and a guest returned to the Pittsfield Cafe for lunch today. The service was prompt and friendly and not too surprisingly they had a full house. Food was delicious and I am sure I will return. The building does seem to be occupied and I would love to see the units. The signage to the ADA restrooms is now well-lit as is the staircase to the downstairs. Thank you. read more

We stopped by as the other breakfast places had LONG lines. The line here was much shorter in comparison, but the cafe was still busy. My party and I arrived before 11AM, but by the time a waiter was able to attend to us, it was only minutes past the cut off for the specialty breakfast items. Despite the wait, our server was very friendly and welcoming. The food was good, but not amazing. I noticed my avocado was a little spotty, but that's just me nitpicking. Just a side note to anyone who is sensitive to loud noises - the staff cleaning and dumping the plates is near the seating areas, which means that you can hear the dishes clattering quite often. I was startled at first but eventually got used to it. read more

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Went here for breakfast & had a great experience! The server I had was so nice & attentive, the food came out fast & tasted very good, plus the location being slightly hidden made it even better. It wasn't busy at all when I went and would definitely come back again :) read more

Just a stone's throw from Millennium Station is the well kept secret that is Pittsfield Cafe! Tucked inside the historic Pittsfield building, you will feel like you have stepped back in time to an age where alcohol was illegal, Al Capone roamed the streets of Chicago, and you could fuel up your car for a few nickels... meanwhile, you can enjoy a surprisingly large menu for such a small establishment full of amazing food! I ordered the gourmet omelet with salmon and lox and was very pleased with that choice! Highly recommend this hidden gem just tucked away slightly off the path. read more

Pittsfield Cafe - Cafe and lobby - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Fabulous spot for breakfast; unexpected but very good food. We never would have found this place but so glad we did. Excellent!

Easy day after marathon food. Very home style cooking. Worth checking out. Omelets and pancakes were not bad

I love old architecture and it is great to see the building being renovated. Great diner inside the building, ample servings, great service, in a cool space. read more

Came for breakfast with a friend and was seated right away outside the restaurant in the indoor courtyard area. It was very nice and quiet. Our server was incredibly kind and our food came out quick. Great comfort food! Felt good to eat, nothing was too greasy, the eggs were fantastic! However, I wish the hash browns were cooked a little more as mine were still on the harder side- although looked like my friends were browned much more. Overall a great experience, what a great start to the day! read more