Restaurants

Most of this information (including the commentary) comes from chicagolife.uchicago.edu. There are several groupings of restaurants in Hyde Park. The list below is not inclusive, there are many other restaurants.

On campus (for lunch):
  • Hutchinson Commons 1st floor of Reynolds Club (SW corner of 57th and University) Cafeteria, 10:30am-3pm.
  • Coffee shops: Basements of Stuart, Swift and Cobb Hall, others locations also; see the map provided at the dorm. Sandwiches, catered ethnic dishes, varies by location. Not open in the evening.


    Closest to Dorm:
  • Lucky Strike 1055 East 55th Street 347-2695 Burgers, also bowling lanes, billiards, and arcades.


    On 57th street 2-3 blocks east of campus:
    Three more restaraunts are located 5-6 blocks east of campus.
  • Edwardo's of Hyde Park, 1321 East 57th Street 241-7960 Pizza.
  • Medici on 57th 1327 East 57th Street 667-7394 Popular off-campus hangout.
  • Noodles Etc. 1333 East 57th Street 684-2801 Large servings, good prices.
  • University Market 1323 East 57th Street Sandwiches, wraps, small grocery.


    On 55th street 6-8 blocks east of campus:
  • Thai 55, Siam, Snail 1607, 1639—43, 1649 55th Street Three restaurants on "Thai" row.
  • Also on 55th street are Japanese, Korean and Mediterranean restaurants.


    At 53rd and Woodlawn (Kimbark Plaza):
  • Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen 324-6227 Falafel, shwarma, hummus; moderate prices.
  • Leona's 363-2600 Part of a local chain of Italian restaurants.
  • Co-op Market large grocery store, an even larger one is at 55th and Lake Park.


    Many other restaurants are scattered along 53rd, several are near the intersection with Harper.

    Starbucks Coffee 1174 East 55th Street (corner of Woodlawn) 324-1241 Coffee, baked goods.