Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Starbucks
160 W 87th StEarly Morning Coffee
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StOne of President Obama's breakfast locations.
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StApple pancakes, omelettes and other breakfast food.
Stop in to check out their Sunday through Wednesday specials. Keep in mind it is a neighborhood hot spot. Expect long lines.
27 locals recommend
Harold's Chicken Shack Fish & Pizza
1208 E 53rd StStop in to check out their Sunday through Wednesday specials. Keep in mind it is a neighborhood hot spot. Expect long lines.
They also have live music and spoken word events. Check their website for more information.
46 locals recommend
Chant Restaurant In Hyde Park
1509 E 53rd StThey also have live music and spoken word events. Check their website for more information.
A10
1462 East 53rd StreetHyde Park Taco Station
5300 S Dorchester AveCafe Corea
1603 E 55th StKorean restaurant
Thai 55 Restaurant
1607 E 55th StThai restaurant
Pho 55 Vietnamese Noodle & Grill
1611 E 55th StVietnamese restaurant
Arts & Culture
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveWalk to see the latest movie
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S Cornell AveFree admission to a neighborhood cultural site.
Everything Else
Kimbark Plaza
East 53rd StreetSpecialty/Organic Food Market, Wine and Spirits, CVS Pharmacy
They offer a variety of yoga classes to including hot yoga (steam) sessions.
73 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StThey offer a variety of yoga classes to including hot yoga (steam) sessions.
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StLarger grocery market
This is a small scale Target (Yes, the one with the bullseye) with items that cater to UC and Hyde Park neighborhood.
There is a Starbucks inside as well.
75 locals recommend
Target
1346 E 53rd StThis is a small scale Target (Yes, the one with the bullseye) with items that cater to UC and Hyde Park neighborhood.
There is a Starbucks inside as well.
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveSightseeing
The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveUniversity of Chicago Main Address on the campus
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrMuseum of Science and Industry
Garden of the Phoenix
6300 S Cornell AveBeautiful garden space. Free admission.
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrExplore the area on 53rd at Harper across from the movie theater. You will find many unique restaurants and local shops.
150 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Explore the area on 53rd at Harper across from the movie theater. You will find many unique restaurants and local shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
They offer lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Check their website for music and spoken word events.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WThey offer lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Check their website for music and spoken word events.
Shopping
Name brand and designer clothing, household items and other essentials at discount prices.
16 locals recommend
Marshalls
112 W 87th StName brand and designer clothing, household items and other essentials at discount prices.