Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Hyde Park, Chicago

Helena S. • November 30, 2018Get the macaroni and cheese, along with the biscuits. The wine is very good (Chardonnay) and the music is awesome.

Lucille F. • August 2, 2015Very good coffee & tea, delish pastries & savories. Perfect place after the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House tour.

Chicagoist • May 29, 2015Highlighted by an airy indoor-outdoor layout with two levels of spacious patios. Check out the sublimely tropical coconut tart with passionfruit, rum cream, pineapple, kiwi and lime gel.

Helen P. • August 12, 2015For those looking for an actual bakery (vs. Pastries shop) medici has amazing cranberry and walnut bread!

Elle • April 24, 2019Oh so amazing. Great vegan food made to order from scratch . . . enough said - just come and enjoy!

Nichole B. • March 26, 2012Great Service! Order the Volcano Roll, Shrimp & Rice and the Apple Blue Salad! Great Food @ a GREAT price!

Chris N. • August 23, 2014This place is so legit even Obama comes back. Omlettes and French toast are the best in Hyde Park. Mac and cheese is oily and not cheesy. Clientele and staff are also the best in Hyde Park.

Monique W. • September 15, 2019Great coffee and service. It will be hard to choose a favorite here. Each cup is handmade and delicious (without the use of syrup for flavoring!)

DinkyShop S. • October 21, 2018Short but decent brunch menu. Brunch cocktails too. Nice room & it has an outdoor space too.

Scott S. • September 5, 2018Large soups are easily enough for two. Try the paella with pulled pork. Sounds weird; tastes great.

Trish N. • August 6, 2014I love coming here to get chili with cheese! I also recommend either the dream bar or the oatmeal chocolate chip for a light snack.

David W. • February 9, 2023Great southern style restaurant. With a comfortable atmosphere.

David S. • February 2, 2017Best place for beer in the city. Good selection and Victor has good relationships with the brewery's in the area.

Lauren K. • June 25, 2012Zorba the Greek is phenomenal! Melty cheese on top of goat cheese with calamata olives and capers etc. the small is enough for two (girls)!

Mason A. • October 24, 2017Really good pasta and Neapolitan pizza. Service was very friendly and helpful. Cool decor.

Adam S. • July 24, 2016Best coffee on campus & the cheapest to boot. Quick service when in between classes or on-the-run. Large, vetted selection. Authentic setting.

Tommy S. • August 22, 2023Paula might make an old fashioned better than me! 🤯

Chicago magazine • April 26, 2012Well-priced French wines and a prix fixe menu for $32 (5 to 6:30 p.m.). Dishes we liked: Potato leek soup, foie gras with roasted pear, and hazelnut-crusted veal chop.

David W. • November 3, 2015Nice Starbucks in a great meeting location.

De'Mon W. • January 3, 2012I love that they pour an extra scoop of fries in your bag!!!

Big M. • March 3, 2017Get the #14 Combination plate. You can't go wrong (if you're a meat eater that is) It gives you a chance to taste everything and is well worth the money.

Romunda R. • August 7, 2016Portabello and sausage burger is super delicious! Watermelon Fresca drink is the bomb!!

X • August 22, 2012Plenty of outlets and a friendly staff make this a great spot to chill with a laptop. Free Wi-Fi is great, too. Wifi password: chocolate

Krist C. • October 22, 2011Sooooo much better than Gino's!!!! Don't forget to BYOB!

David W. • August 28, 2021Really enjoyed the hot honey chicken plate.

Wendy J. • September 22, 2013No matter what you try, you'll leave happy. I recommend the salted caramel ice cream and the gigantic chocolate turtle candy.

Benny K. • June 9, 2012Very vegan friendly! Although you're likely to leave in a chutney induced coma, as it is too delicious to stop eating.

David W. • February 27One of the best vegan cheeseburgers I've ever had.

Patti L. • March 9, 2013Pockets food is awesome and fresh! I am doing the calzone have eaten one in ages. My normal favorites are the chicken chili and the baked potatos and don't rule out the salads I get on rare occassions

Sixto M. • June 11, 2015The goat is amazing! $3 beers on Mondays, rum tasting on Tuesdays. Great atmosphere and a lot of beautiful people!