Portillo's Launches Breakfast Menu at Select Chicago Area Locations

New Offering: Portillo's is launching a breakfast menu available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Limited Test: The breakfast menu is a limited-time trial running through the summer of 2025.

Select Locations: Only five locations are participating initially: South Loop (520 W Taylor St, Chicago), Niles (8832 W Dempster St), Shorewood (1155 Brook Forest Ave), Elmhurst (155 S Route 83), and Tinley Park (15900 S Harlem Ave).

Unique Menu Items: The menu features signature items like a Polish Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich with Giardiniera sauce, a collaboration Chocolate Cake Donut with Stan's Donuts, and coffee from Chicago's Metropolis Coffee Company, including a Chocolate Cake Iced Coffee. Even the classic Italian Beef sandwich is available during breakfast hours.

Why this matters: This move signifies Portillo's exploration into a new daypart, potentially expanding its customer base and competing with established breakfast players. Success could lead to a significant rollout across more locations.

Polish Sausage, Egg & Cheese: Char-grilled Polish sausage, scrambled eggs, American cheese, and Giardiniera sauce on toasted French bread.

Pepper, Egg & Cheese: A vegetarian option with scrambled eggs, sweet peppers, American cheese, and Giardiniera sauce on toasted French bread.

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant: Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and American cheese on a croissant.

Q: Is Italian Beef really available during breakfast hours?

A: Yes, according to reports, the classic Italian Beef sandwich will be available for purchase during the breakfast hours (6:30 AM - 10:30 AM) at the participating locations.

Q: Will this breakfast menu expand to other Portillo's locations?

A: Portillo's is currently testing the menu at five locations through the summer. They have indicated that if the breakfast menu proves popular, they will consider expanding it to other restaurants.

Q: Is the Chocolate Cake Donut the same as their famous Chocolate Cake?

A: It's inspired by it! It's a chocolate old-fashioned donut created in collaboration with Stan's Donuts, dipped in chocolate glaze and drizzled with Portillo's chocolate cake frosting.

Try it Soon: If you're near one of the five test locations (South Loop, Niles, Shorewood, Elmhurst, Tinley Park), you have a limited time this summer to experience Portillo's breakfast.

Unique Flavors: Expect classic breakfast items alongside unique Portillo's twists like Polish sausage sandwiches and chocolate cake-inspired donuts and coffee.

Check Hours: Breakfast is only served from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM daily.

Potential Expansion: Your participation could influence whether Portillo's breakfast becomes available more widely.

Source 1: Portillo's launches breakfast menu at locations in Chicago's South Loop, Niles, Shorewood, Elmhurst and Tinley Park - ABC7 Chicago target="_blank"

Source 2: Italian beef for breakfast? Portillo’s offering morning menu at select locations this summer - Daily Herald target="_blank"

Source 3: Iconic Restaurant Chain Makes Historic Menu Change - Yahoo News target="_blank"