University of Chicago - Off-Campus Dining - Off-Campus Dining

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Student Favorites		Medici on 57th (aka "the Med") Pizza Capri Rajun Cajun
24-Hour Dining		None
Best Asian		The Snail Thai Cuisine
Best Breakfast		Valois Restaurant
Best Coffee		Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop Starbucks
Best Dessert		Medici on 57th
Best Healthy		Pockets Subway
Best Late-Night		Ribs N' Bibs
Best Mexican		Maravillas Restaurant
Best Pizza		Giordano's Medici on 57th
Best Wings		Harold's Chicken
Best Place to Take a Date		Medici on 57th
Best Place to Take Your Parents		Medici on 57th
Other Places to Check Out		Atino's Pizza Café Café Corea Domino's Pizza Five Guys Burger & Fries Gino's East of Chicago Grounds of Being: The Divinity School Coffee Shop Irazu Restaurant Istria Kikuya Japanese Restaurant Little Wok McDonald's Noodles Etc. Potbelly Sandwich Shop Shinju Sushi University of Chicago Pub

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There are a number of off-campus restaurants that are incredibly convenient for students. You only have to walk a couple of blocks from the main quad before you are in the Hyde Park restaurant Mecca. The main concentrations of places are on 53rd and 57th streets. A lot of restaurants around Hyde Park will also give students discounts. They deliver anywhere on campus and also cater student events. The best part about off-campus dining is the variety. No matter what your favorite kind of food is, there is a place for you. There is Ethiopian, Thai, Chinese, American, barbecue, Italian, sushi, Greek, and on and on. There are also multiple options for each group, so you won’t get stuck going to one restaurant for your entire four years.

The prices are also incredibly reasonable. Local restaurant owners understand that their main customers are students, so they price their food with that in mind. If you are trying to go to a nice place, there are also fancier sit-down restaurants; they run a little pricier, but they are great locations for a parents' visit or a date. And if you’re ever bored of Hyde Park, you have the entire city of Chicago as your restaurant playground. Head downtown and explore because Chicago boasts some of the best restaurants in the world.

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Mathematics '15

B

Not a Huge Variety...

There are a few good restaurants in the area, but not much fast food etc. that's super accessible. But the dining hall is pretty good and if you go downtown then the food is great so it's not really a problem.

Jan 15, 2012

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tianni

Economics and Econometrics '12

B

Diverse

You can get anything around Hyde Park, and almost every restaurant has deals for students. Thai food's really popular around here, with 3 Thai restaurants along 55th street. Also check out Obama's favourite, Medici Bakery and Restaurant!

Dec 13, 2011

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Robbins0350

Astrophysics '14

B

Okay

Harold's Chichen is the best, but there's Wok 'N Roll, Thai 55, The Med, and The Big Easy Just opened up. There's also a Five-Guys that just opened up. Honestly if you want good food just go into the city.

Dec 12, 2011

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There are farmers' markets in the Hyde Park area.

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Bonne Santé Health Food Market
1512 E. 53rd St.
(773) 667-5700
www.bonnesantehealthfoods.com
Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hyde Park Produce
1226 E. 53rd St.
(773) 324-7100
www.hydeparkproduce.com
Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Michael's Fresh Market
1300 E. 47th St.
(773) 624-9870
www.michaelsfreshmarket.net

Treasure Island
1526 E. 55th St.
(773) 358-6400
tifoods.com
Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Bonjour Café
Food: Bread and sandwiches
1550 E. 55th St.
(773) 241-5300
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Outdoor seating

Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
Food: Mediterranean
1206 E. 53rd St.
(773) 324-6227
eatcedars.com
Price: $8–$15

Cholie's Pizza
Food: Pizza
1601 E. 53rd St.
(773) 684-8688
Price: $5–$10

Edwardo's Natural Pizza
Food: Chicago-style pizza
1321 E. 57th St.
(773) 241-7960
www.edwardos.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Student discounts with ID

Giordano's
Food: Pizza
5309 S. Blackstone Ave.
(773) 947-0200
www.giordanos.com
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Giordano's was featured in Chicago Magazine as well as in the New York Times.

Harold's Chicken
Food: Chicken
1208 E. 53rd St.
(773) 752-9270
Price: $3–$8

La Petite Folie
Food: French
1504 E. 55th St.
(773) 493-1394
lapetitefolie.com
Price: $15–$25
Cool Features: Two UC alums operate this continental eatery with an all-French wine list. It received a very favorable review in the Chicago Tribune.

Leona's
Food: Italian
1236 E. 53rd St.
(773) 363-2600
www.leonas.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: This family-owned chain is city-specific to Chicago.

Maravillas Restaurant
Food: Mexican
5211 S. Harper Ave.
(773) 643-3155
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Dine and watch Mexican cable television.

Medici on 57th
Food: Italian, bakery
1327 E. 57th St.
(773) 667-7394
www.medici57.com
Price: $5–$10

Mellow Yellow
Food: American
1508 E. 53rd St.
(773) 667-2000
www.mellowyellowrestaurant.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Laid-back atmosphere, ‘70s décor

Morry's Deli
Food: Sandwiches, breakfast
5500 S. Cornell Ave.
(773) 363-3800
www.morrysdeli.com
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: New York Bagel Company bagels on Saturdays and Sundays

Nicky's Chinese Food
Food: Chinese
5231 S. Woodlawn Ave.
(773) 324-5340
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Delivery

Nile Restaurant
Food: Mediterranean
1611 E. 55th St.
(773) 324-9499
nilerestaurantofhydepark.com
Price: $8–$15

Nu Mecca
Food: Healthy
235 E. 51st St.
(773) 285-9221
www.nu-mecca.com
Price: $10–$15

Original Pancake House
Food: Breakfast
1517 E. Hyde Park Blvd.
(773) 288-2322
www.originalpancakehouse.com
Price: $5–$10

Piccolo Mondo
Food: Italian
1642 E. 56th St.
(773) 643-1106
www.piccolomondo.us
Price: $15–$20

Pizza Capri
Food: Italian
1501 E. 53rd St.
(773) 324-7777
www.pizzacapri.com
Price: $10–$20

Pockets
Food: Healthy (pitas, calzones, potatoes, salads)
1307 E. 53rd St.
(773) 667-1313
www.pocketsonline.com
Price: $8–$15

Rajun Cajun
Food: Cajun, Indian
1459 E. 53rd St.
(773) 955-1145
Price: $5–$10

Ribs 'n' Bibs
Food: Ribs (delivery and takeout only)
5300 S. Dorchester Ave.
(773) 493-0400
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Delivery ($1.50). The famous, very strong hot sauce is available for purchase.

Salonica Restaurant
Food: American, Greek
1440 E. 57th St.
(773) 752-3899
Price: $5–$10
Cool Features: Breakfast is served all day.

Sammy's Touch
Food: American, Greek
5659 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
(773) 288-2645
Price: $5–$10

The Sit Down Café & Sushi Bar
Food: Sushi, Italian
1312 E. 53rd St.
(773) 324-3700
www.thesitdown53.com
Price: $10–$20
Cool Features: Outdoor dining patio

The Snail Thai Cuisine
Food: Thai
1649 E. 55th St.
(773) 667-5423
www.snailthai.com
Price: $8–$15
Cool Features: Food from the Snail is also available on campus at the Cobb and Swift coffee shops and the Bio Café.

Starbucks
Food: Coffee, tea
1174 E. 55th St.
(773) 256-1930
www.starbucks.com
Price: $3–$8

Subway
Food: Sandwiches
5706 S. University Ave.
(773) 834-1018
www.subway.com
Price: $3–$8

Thai 55
Food: Thai
1607 E. 55th St.
(773) 363-7119
www.thai55restaurant.com
Price: $8–$15

Valois Restaurant
Food: Assorted
1518 E. 53rd St.
(773) 667-0647
www.valoisrestaurant.com
Price: $3–$8
Cool Features: Pronounced “vuh-loys”; you get to “see your food,” which is served fast.

Wok 'n' Roll
Food: Asian, smoothies
1408 E. 53rd St.
(773) 643-3500
www.woknrollonline.com
Price: $3–$8

Z & H Market Café
Food: Sandwiches
1323 E. 57th St.
(773) 538-7372
www.zhmarketcafe.com
Price: $10–$15

Zberry
Food: Frozen yogurt
1368 1/2 E. 53rd St.
(773) 855-8754
www.myzberry.com
Price: $3–$8

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