Guidebook for Chicago 2
Food Scene
Just around the corner, if you have the time, this is the place to go in the morning before heading out-- anything from local craftspeople to UoC professors and students.
Now open to 7PM. Can't beat the waffles!
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Greenline Coffee
Just around the corner, if you have the time, this is the place to go in the morning before heading out-- anything from local craftspeople to UoC professors and students.
Now open to 7PM. Can't beat the waffles!
Classic diner where Mayor Daley was once known to hang out. Solid food, great service, but relatively pricey. $10 for sandwich platters, approx. $15-18 dinner entrees.
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Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove AveClassic diner where Mayor Daley was once known to hang out. Solid food, great service, but relatively pricey. $10 for sandwich platters, approx. $15-18 dinner entrees.
A bit far away in Chinatown, but rave reviews from Zagat and most local publications. Most dishes under $10, food quality is superb, service very good. Decor is basic, a bit of a hole-in-the wall. Be sure to make reservations Thurs-Fri-Sat, it's full.
Go 4 Food
212 W 23rd StA bit far away in Chinatown, but rave reviews from Zagat and most local publications. Most dishes under $10, food quality is superb, service very good. Decor is basic, a bit of a hole-in-the wall. Be sure to make reservations Thurs-Fri-Sat, it's full.
Parks & Nature
One of four intact Frederick Law Olmstead parks in the United States. Incredible, gorgeous, the ducks are usually in the pond a two block walk from our porch.
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Washington Park
One of four intact Frederick Law Olmstead parks in the United States. Incredible, gorgeous, the ducks are usually in the pond a two block walk from our porch.
Essentials
All basic foods nearby at quite reasonable prices-- if you need something we don't have on hand for you. You can take the 4 bus down Cottage Grove.
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ALDI
6621 S Cottage Grove AveAll basic foods nearby at quite reasonable prices-- if you need something we don't have on hand for you. You can take the 4 bus down Cottage Grove.
Small Target serving UofC community, with grocery, pharmacy and Starbucks inside. Generally open until 10pm.
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Target
1346 E 53rd StSmall Target serving UofC community, with grocery, pharmacy and Starbucks inside. Generally open until 10pm.
Open 7 days/week, has drop off as well as pick up and delivery (laundry) services. You will have to check about dry cleaning (sometimes they do, usually they haven't).
Kimbark Coin Laundry
7118 S Yates BlvdOpen 7 days/week, has drop off as well as pick up and delivery (laundry) services. You will have to check about dry cleaning (sometimes they do, usually they haven't).
Nearest reliable, well-rated dry cleaners. Not open Sunday. Costs a little more than Kenwood Cleaners.
Ivory Cleaners
1005 E 53rd StNearest reliable, well-rated dry cleaners. Not open Sunday. Costs a little more than Kenwood Cleaners.
WARNING: not reliable.
I'm listing them because they're close and central to U of Chicago. However their online ratings are half 5/5, half 1/5. Often late, sometimes they mess things up; they take clothing out for cleaning, sometimes it doesn't come back. But they are close and low cost, and fine when they work.
Kenwood Cleaners
WARNING: not reliable.
I'm listing them because they're close and central to U of Chicago. However their online ratings are half 5/5, half 1/5. Often late, sometimes they mess things up; they take clothing out for cleaning, sometimes it doesn't come back. But they are close and low cost, and fine when they work.
Another dry cleaners that is generally reliable, but a bit farther away and more expensive.
Cornell Dry Cleaners
1607 E 53rd StAnother dry cleaners that is generally reliable, but a bit farther away and more expensive.
Woodlawn Neighborhood Market
Local small grocery and market, has basics, black-owned.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest arts centers in the area, with Theatre, Symphony and other activities.
See arts.uchicago.edu
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Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th StOne of the largest arts centers in the area, with Theatre, Symphony and other activities.
See arts.uchicago.edu
Getting Around
Garfield Red Line Station
Cottage Grove station
800 E 63rd StDivvy Station: Eberhart Ave & 61st St
Closet station in Chicago's Divvy network.
Good station to Uber from-- you can also walk East to the 4 bus stop along King Drive.
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Garfield Green Line Station
Good station to Uber from-- you can also walk East to the 4 bus stop along King Drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StGreat mix of locals and university people.
The U of Chicago Pub is in the basement. More student and university people than locals.
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 East 59th StreetThe U of Chicago Pub is in the basement. More student and university people than locals.
Sightseeing
5046 S Greenwood Ave
5046 South Greenwood AvenueBarack and Michelle's house.