☀️ New — Limited Locations

Portillo’s
Breakfast

Chicago’s boldest breakfast is here. Polish Sausage Egg & Cheese, Chocolate Cake Donuts, Metropolis Coffee — and a $7.99 meal deal. Available 6:30–10:30 AM at select Chicagoland locations.

⏰ 6:30 – 10:30 AM 5 Locations Only In-Person Only

Where to Find Portillo’s Breakfast

Portillo’s breakfast is part of a limited summer test rollout. As previewed on ABC 7 Chicago, Garrett Kern from Portillo’s noted that customers were already pulling up before 10 AM hoping for food — so the brand listened. The test is live at five Chicagoland spots.

If the breakfast test performs well, Portillo’s may expand it to more locations nationwide. Show up, try it, and let them know what you think — your feedback directly influences whether breakfast becomes permanent.

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Niles, IL

Participating breakfast location

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Chicago – South Loop (Taylor St.)

Participating breakfast location

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Shorewood, IL

Participating breakfast location

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Elmhurst, IL

Participating breakfast location

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Tinley Park, IL

Participating breakfast location

Full Breakfast Menu 2026

All Items

🥪 Breakfast Sandwiches

Portillo's Polish Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on toasted French bread

⭐ Most Chicago

Polish Sausage, Egg & Cheese

Char-grilled Polish sausage with a fresh egg and melted cheese on toasted French bread, finished with Giardiniera sauce. Garrett Kern himself called this “the most Chicago sandwich of all three” — and he’s not wrong. Smoky, spicy, cheesy, and completely unexpected for breakfast in the best way possible.

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Portillo's Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

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Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant

The classic comfort pick. Crispy, salty bacon strips with a fluffy egg and melted cheese on a warm, buttery croissant. The “safe bet” on the breakfast menu — but safe at Portillo’s still means seriously satisfying. Great for those who want something familiar done really well.

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Pepper, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

No meat, all flavour. Sweet roasted peppers paired with Giardiniera sauce, egg, and cheese — a bold vegetarian breakfast sandwich that hits like a morning wake-up. Available only on Fridays until Easter at some locations, so check with your nearest Portillo’s. Don’t underestimate this one.

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🍳 Sides & Bites

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Loaded Breakfast Scramble

A full breakfast in a bowl. Fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, smoky bacon bits, and a flood of warm, melty cheese sauce poured over the top. Hearty, filling, and absolutely no fork required if you don’t want one. This is comfort food at its most unapologetic.

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Hash Brown Bites

Golden, crispy, bite-size hash browns — dangerously addictive on their own and even better paired with Portillo’s cheese sauce on the side. Part of the $7.99 breakfast meal deal. These are the kind of side that quietly becomes the highlight of your order.

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Bacon (3 Pieces)

Three strips of crispy, salty, perfectly cooked bacon. Sometimes simplicity wins. Pair it with a coffee and hash brown bites for a light morning that still hits. Available as a standalone side for when you just need a little extra protein on the side.

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Fresh Fruit Cup

A refreshing mix of cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple — cool, juicy, and the perfect reset after all that cheese, bacon, and sausage. The lightest option on the breakfast menu and a great pick for vegetarians or anyone wanting a bright start to the morning.

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🍩 Portillo’s × Stan’s Donuts Collab

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Double Chocolate Old-Fashioned Donut

Portillo’s and Stan’s Donuts — two Chicago legends, one legendary donut. A thick, dense old-fashioned donut soaked in rich chocolate glaze and finished with Portillo’s signature chocolate cake frosting drizzled on top. As Garrett Kern joked on ABC 7: “This is an excuse to eat chocolate cake in the morning.” He had chocolate all over his face. Worth it.

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The Portillo’s
Breakfast Deal

For the first time ever, Portillo’s is offering a breakfast combo — and at $7.99, it’s one of the best value breakfast meals in Chicagoland. Available during the summer test period only at participating locations.

Any breakfast sandwich (Polish Sausage, Bacon Croissant, or Pepper Egg)
Small classic Metropolis Coffee (hot or iced)
Hash Brown Bites

$7.99

Complete Breakfast Combo

Coffee by Metropolis

Portillo’s has partnered with Metropolis Coffee — one of Chicago’s most loved local roasters — to bring serious coffee to the breakfast menu.

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Classic Hot Coffee

Metropolis Skyway Blend. Fair Trade, Organic, with deep toffee and chocolate notes. Add vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, half & half, or almond milk.

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Classic Iced Coffee

Same premium Skyway Blend served over ice. Fully customizable with your choice of sweetener and milk. Part of the $7.99 breakfast meal deal.

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Chocolate Cake Iced Coffee

Rich, creamy iced coffee inspired by Portillo’s legendary chocolate cake. Dessert in a cup. Zero morning guilt. One of the most talked-about items on the breakfast menu.

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Vanilla Iced Coffee

Smooth, mellow vanilla iced coffee. Available sweetened or sugar-free. The lighter specialty option for those who want flavour without the intensity of chocolate.

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Other Drink Options

🟠 Orange Juice 🍎 Apple Juice ⚡ Monster Energy 🥛 Milk (Regular/Chocolate) 🍵 Iced Tea (Sweet/Unsweet) 💧 San Pellegrino 🫗 Bottled Water 🥤 Soft Drinks

Why Portillo’s Breakfast is Different

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Only Portillo’s Does This

A char-grilled Polish sausage breakfast sandwich with Giardiniera? Nobody else is doing this. It’s 100% Portillo’s — bold, Chicago, and unapologetically different.

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Metropolis Coffee

Not generic coffee. Metropolis is one of Chicago’s most respected local roasters. Fair Trade, Organic beans with rich toffee and chocolate flavor notes.

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Stan’s Donuts Collab

Two Chicago legends in one donut. The Chocolate Old-Fashioned with Portillo’s cake frosting is a genuinely exclusive item you can’t get anywhere else.

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$7.99 Meal Deal

Sandwich + coffee + hash browns for $7.99. That’s a full, satisfying breakfast at a price that makes sense — especially compared to what most fast food charges for less.

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Italian Beef at Breakfast

Yes, really. Italian Beef is available during breakfast hours. Because at Portillo’s, there’s never a wrong time for Italian beef.

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Your Feedback Matters

This is a test. Portillo’s is actively listening. Show up, eat, and tell them what you think — you could help make breakfast a permanent part of the menu.

Set the Alarm. It’s Worth It.

Limited locations. Limited time. Show up before 10:30 AM and taste the most Chicago breakfast in town.

Find a Breakfast Location →

Portillo’s Breakfast FAQs

Is Portillo’s serving breakfast at all locations?

No. Portillo’s breakfast is currently a limited test at 5 Chicagoland locations only: Niles IL, Chicago South Loop (Taylor St.) IL, Shorewood IL, Elmhurst IL, and Tinley Park IL. It is not available at all Portillo’s restaurants nationwide.

What are Portillo’s breakfast hours?

Breakfast is available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM at participating locations, every day of the week. After 10:30 AM, the regular Portillo’s menu resumes.

Can I order Portillo’s breakfast online or for delivery?

No. Portillo’s breakfast is currently available in-person only. This includes both dine-in and drive-thru at participating locations, but it is not available via delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub, and it cannot be ordered through the website or app.

What is the Portillo’s breakfast meal deal?

The breakfast combo includes any breakfast sandwich (Polish Sausage Egg & Cheese, Bacon Egg & Cheese Croissant, or Pepper Egg & Cheese) + a small classic Metropolis Coffee (hot or iced) + Hash Brown Bites — all for $7.99. This deal is available during the summer test period only.

Can I order from the regular menu during breakfast hours?

During breakfast hours (6:30–10:30 AM), only the breakfast menu is served. However, Portillo’s Italian Beef is also available during breakfast hours — because there’s no such thing as too early for Italian beef at Portillo’s.

What is the Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Donut?

It’s an exclusive collaboration between Portillo’s and Stan’s Donuts — a thick chocolate old-fashioned donut dipped in rich chocolate glaze and topped with Portillo’s signature chocolate cake frosting. As Garrett Kern described it on ABC 7: it’s an excuse to eat chocolate cake in the morning. Only available at the 5 participating breakfast locations.

Are there vegetarian options on the Portillo’s breakfast menu?

Yes. The Pepper, Egg & Cheese Sandwich is a vegetarian-friendly option — roasted sweet peppers with Giardiniera, egg, and cheese. The Fresh Fruit Cup (cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple) is also vegetarian. Note the Pepper & Egg Sandwich may only be available on Fridays at some locations — confirm with your nearest Portillo’s.

What coffee does Portillo’s serve at breakfast?

Portillo’s serves Metropolis Coffee’s Skyway Blend — Fair Trade, Organic coffee with deep toffee and chocolate flavor notes. Available hot or iced. Specialty options include the Chocolate Cake Iced Coffee (inspired by the legendary Portillo’s cake) and Vanilla Iced Coffee (sweetened or sugar-free). You can customize with vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, half & half, or almond milk.

Is the Portillo’s breakfast menu permanent?

Not yet. It’s a limited summer test. Portillo’s is gathering customer feedback to decide whether to expand the breakfast program to more locations. If the response is strong, breakfast could roll out nationwide. Your visit and feedback genuinely influence this decision.