Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StIts one block away and serves a great breakfast
Hyde Park legend, always consistent and affordable. Endorsed by many Chicago legends.
90 locals recommend
Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StHyde Park legend, always consistent and affordable. Endorsed by many Chicago legends.
Kilwins
5226 S Harper AveLocally owned in house made chocolates
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtLong standing Caribbean restaurant, good reviews.
Home Run Inn
4254 W 31st StMy favorite pizza
Great corned beef sandwiches. Soup is great too but get there early, it sells out fast.
7 locals recommend
Morry's Deli
5500 S Cornell AveGreat corned beef sandwiches. Soup is great too but get there early, it sells out fast.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Falcon Inn
1601 E 53rd StNeighborhood dive with cheap drinks
Live music and dj venue with full outdoor patio in walking distance. House, Reggae, AfroBeat, indie artists, etc.
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WLive music and dj venue with full outdoor patio in walking distance. House, Reggae, AfroBeat, indie artists, etc.
Parks & Nature
Softball games, great for bar-be-ques, UniverSoul Circus, DuSable Museum
23 locals recommend
Washington Park
Softball games, great for bar-be-ques, UniverSoul Circus, DuSable Museum
Sightseeing
Museum Campus
Lovely scenery and all the major museums in walking distance
Downtown Chicago
cleanest downtownn, beautiful architecture, art everywhere!
Shopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Most popular shopping district.
Essentials
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StFreshest market in the area, great staff
Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveI don't shop there but you know, its popular
Entertainment & Activities
Grant Park
337 E Randolph StFree concerts and movies in the park
Ice skating, plenty free events, worth visiting at least once (check out the Big Bean)
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StIce skating, plenty free events, worth visiting at least once (check out the Big Bean)
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper Avecurrent movies in walking distance