SouthWest Hyde Park Resources
Food Scene
Go 4 Food
212 W 23rd StExcellent Chinese and Asian fusion -- somewhat cramped space-- in Chinatown.
Re-incarnation of the famous Daley's South Side restaurant-- just moved to this location after reconstruction of the surrounding area. Local classic, somewhat pricey.
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Daley's Restaurant
6257 S Cottage Grove AveRe-incarnation of the famous Daley's South Side restaurant-- just moved to this location after reconstruction of the surrounding area. Local classic, somewhat pricey.
Nearest university-affiliated cafe (inside Logan Center near Law School). (Note: does not always have WiFi, if it does codes will be on placards on tables).
Café Logan
East 60th StreetNearest university-affiliated cafe (inside Logan Center near Law School). (Note: does not always have WiFi, if it does codes will be on placards on tables).
Local Soul Food joint; not for everyone given the area (some people consider 63rd and especially the area it is in a little rough), but many guests love this place and food.
The Choice Fish & Chicken
447 E 63rd StLocal Soul Food joint; not for everyone given the area (some people consider 63rd and especially the area it is in a little rough), but many guests love this place and food.
Local business focused on pasta dishes; okay. Note that some guests consider the surrounding area / western end of 63rd around King Drive to be "rough."
Rubianna Pasta & Things
6319 S King DrLocal business focused on pasta dishes; okay. Note that some guests consider the surrounding area / western end of 63rd around King Drive to be "rough."
Local hot chicken joint; note, this is on 65th/Cottage Grove, while Cottage Grove is much improved and well-lit, some visitors have found the area below 63rd increasingly "rougher" and there are definitely street people and panhandlers from 63rd/Cottage Grove and down.
Jamaican Jerk Spice
6500 S Cottage Grove AveLocal hot chicken joint; note, this is on 65th/Cottage Grove, while Cottage Grove is much improved and well-lit, some visitors have found the area below 63rd increasingly "rougher" and there are definitely street people and panhandlers from 63rd/Cottage Grove and down.
College Cafe open while UChicago is in session (check schedule on web); light food and coffee, student scene.
Grounds of Being
1025 E 58th StCollege Cafe open while UChicago is in session (check schedule on web); light food and coffee, student scene.
Student cafe open during UChicago terms (check schedule online): coffee and light / medium food items.
Harper Café
1116 E 59th StStudent cafe open during UChicago terms (check schedule online): coffee and light / medium food items.
Large student cafe in UChicago's Student Center: large selection of coffees, non-alcoholic drinks, various foods from local restaurants (sandwiches and meals).
Hallowed Grounds
1127 E 57th StLarge student cafe in UChicago's Student Center: large selection of coffees, non-alcoholic drinks, various foods from local restaurants (sandwiches and meals).
Another student hangout cafe at UChicago; irregular hours; coffee and light food options.
Ex Libris Cafe
1100 E 57th StAnother student hangout cafe at UChicago; irregular hours; coffee and light food options.
Student / professorial hangout just north of Frank Llyod Wright's Robie house, coffee, pastries and food.
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Plein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveStudent / professorial hangout just north of Frank Llyod Wright's Robie house, coffee, pastries and food.
Medicis has been a classic student and professor hangout for UChicago for 3/4ths of a century. Pizza and Chicago-style Italian with other options.
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Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StMedicis has been a classic student and professor hangout for UChicago for 3/4ths of a century. Pizza and Chicago-style Italian with other options.
Seoul Taco
738 N Clark StTacos Quesillillas Pho Burritos and Korean delights. Friendly service.
Noodle and Ramen with a hint of fusion-- very good.
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Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th StNoodle and Ramen with a hint of fusion-- very good.
Subway's chain restaurant, just south of the Cottage Grove CTA/EL station on 63rd.
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Subway
2352 W Cermak RdSubway's chain restaurant, just south of the Cottage Grove CTA/EL station on 63rd.
Southside Ken Chinese Cuisine
1611 East 55th StreetVery popular Chinese, delivery available through various apps
American comfort food -- a Hyde Park institution. Cash only.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StAmerican comfort food -- a Hyde Park institution. Cash only.
This is a local Mexican favorite-- warning, not my favorite-- but including because many people like and it is close for Mexican.
Cash only for take-out, often cash only for dine-in.
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Maravillas Restaurant
5506 S Lake Park AveThis is a local Mexican favorite-- warning, not my favorite-- but including because many people like and it is close for Mexican.
Cash only for take-out, often cash only for dine-in.
Many people consider one of top Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Some people have complained it is too pricey-- I don't disagree.
Jade Court
1516 East Harper CourtMany people consider one of top Chinese restaurants in Chicago. Some people have complained it is too pricey-- I don't disagree.
The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
1312 East 53rd StreetLocal favorite.
Southern US cooking with wine and cocktails. Recently named one of top 10 places in Chicago by Chicago Tribune.
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Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StSouthern US cooking with wine and cocktails. Recently named one of top 10 places in Chicago by Chicago Tribune.
Lloyds Food
Local down home cooking just around the corner.
About 1/2 hour away by car, high quality.
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
1769 W Sunnyside AveAbout 1/2 hour away by car, high quality.
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StThe 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.
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.
Just a few blocks to the east of us, on the southern edge of UChicago's campus.
Midway Plaisance Park
Just a few blocks to the east of us, on the southern edge of UChicago's campus.
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
Approx. 15 minute walk north.
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Museo DuSable de Historia Afroamericana
740 E 56th PlApprox. 15 minute walk north.
About a 30 minute walk to the east, via the Midway Plaissance.
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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología
5700 S Lake Shore DrAbout a 30 minute walk to the east, via the Midway Plaissance.
Getting Around
Cottage Grove station
800 E 63rd StThis is the closest and preferable Green Line station.
Divvy Station: Eberhart Ave & 61st St
Closet station in Chicago's Divvy network.
Garfield Red Line Station
Divvy bike station at Cottage Grove CTA Green line (there are Divvy stations at most Elevated Line stops).
Divvy Station: Cottage Grove Ave & 63rd St
Divvy bike station at Cottage Grove CTA Green line (there are Divvy stations at most Elevated Line stops).
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.
Large medium-price supermarket with pharmacy, restaurants and other services inside enclosed mall.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge medium-price supermarket with pharmacy, restaurants and other services inside enclosed mall.
Local grocery and produce, only open until 8PM.
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Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StLocal grocery and produce, only open until 8PM.
Organic / high end / somewhat pricey supermarket, open until 10pm
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Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveOrganic / high end / somewhat pricey supermarket, open until 10pm
Local grocery, limited selections but larger than a convenience store. 10PM Mon-Sat, 8PM Sundays.
Harper Foods
1455 E 57th StLocal grocery, limited selections but larger than a convenience store. 10PM Mon-Sat, 8PM Sundays.
Nearest full-stocked convenience store, operated by UChicago targeted at students and staff; open until 1am but building requires card access after 11pm. (This is located in the lower level of the new South Campus Residence Hall).
Midway Market
6031 S Ellis AveNearest full-stocked convenience store, operated by UChicago targeted at students and staff; open until 1am but building requires card access after 11pm. (This is located in the lower level of the new South Campus Residence Hall).
Woodlawn Neighborhood Market
Local bodega/convenience store, open to 7-8PM.
Another UChicago operated convenience store, geared to students and staff, in the middle of campus. Open late; building is card-access after 11pm.
Maroon Market
Another UChicago operated convenience store, geared to students and staff, in the middle of campus. Open late; building is card-access after 11pm.
6014 S Cottage Grove Ave
Jewel-Osco: Nearest full-featured supermarket with deli, etc.
V`s Convenience Store
460 E 61st StCloset convenience store, good selection, friendly service.
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StThe local Trader Joe's.
Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveV`s Convenience Store
460 E 61st StNearest convenience store, well stocked, OK hours.
Shopping
Small department store with grocery, pharmacy and Starbucks inside. Open to 11 most days.
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Target
1346 E 53rd StSmall department store with grocery, pharmacy and Starbucks inside. Open to 11 most days.
Large selection new and used academic bookstore.
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Powell's Books Chicago
1501 E 57th StLarge selection new and used academic bookstore.
The Dial Bookshop
410 S Michigan AveClassic downtown Chicago bookstore with a view (and cats).