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Tempo Cafe


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3.5 of 5 stars 35 ratings
35 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
5
4.0 of 5 stars
7
3.0 of 5 stars
15
2.0 of 5 stars
7
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#553 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 6 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611-2012
  • Phone:  (312) 943-4373

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5 of 5 stars
hillsk8   3 contributions
Nashville, TN
Sep 1, 2009

My husband and I went to Tempo Cafe for breakfast on our last day in Chicago. This looks like a fancy diner when you walk in. I suppose it is. However, it's the best diner food I've ever had... and I've had a lot of diner food! I ordered the zucchini and tomato omelet. It came in a skillet over... more

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4 of 5 stars
KitDallas_TX   3 contributions
Dallas, TX
Aug 25, 2009

Fast, low cost, downtown cafe just a few steps from Sofitel Water Tower Hotel. No credit cards. Food very good. Portions are large, so my husband and I either share or don't plan to eat again until evening. more

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5 of 5 stars
pussicat4   3 contributions
bosto
Jul 7, 2009

amazing breakfast..... enjoy the special omelette, pancakes, waffles and fresh jam ... everyting home made.... If you see the line before enter doesn't metter.... You can't back home...... Really!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
20147   11 contributions
outside of DC
Apr 23, 2009

My wife and I recently visited Chicago and stayed at the Sofitel which is at the other end of the block. Instead of eating their high priced food we walked down each morning to Tempo and ate for at least half the price. Overall the experiences we had there each morning were quite good. The service is very attentive, and... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 11, 2008

The portions are pretty big...easy for someone to share. it's a bit pricy though. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Sep 24, 2008

It's fine, nothing special. Once or twice breakfast has been pretty bad. Not sure why there can be such a long line. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 20, 2008

your late night diner! more

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2 of 5 stars
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Jun 25, 2008

I've only been there for breakfast and it's just ok. more

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3 of 5 stars
Suburbanite05   70 contributions
Chicago
May 14, 2008

If you are staying on the Magnificent Mile and don't want to pay for an expensive hotel breakfast, try Tempo Cafe, 6 E Chestnut St. We were staying at The Conrad and I walked to Tempo for carryout. I ordered waffles w/strawberries, 3 eggs with bacon, hashbrown, toast, and 2 freshly squeezed orange juices. Total for this was $26. Everything... more

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2 of 5 stars
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Jan 31, 2008

Is just overrated, nothing special, just omelet... more

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Tempo Cafe Address

6 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611-2012
Tel: (312) 943-4373
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.