- 1236 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
With innovative dishes and a contemporary Mediterranean design, Pizza Capri offers upscale Italian food at a price that won't empty your pockets. Appetizers inc... READ MORE
The traditional Lebanese menu at Cedars offers a broad variety of choices including shish te-wook, a chicken and veggie kebab and fatet makdoos, sauteed eggplan... READ MORE
This Hyde Park institution warms patrons with its old-fashioned decor. Diners eating alone get the same friendly service as everyone else. The menu offers faves... READ MORE
This Hyde Park family-owned restaurant has been serving up Thai favorites since 1993. The menu offers multiple noodle dishes running the gamut from pad Thai and... READ MORE
This quirky Hyde Park spot specializes in Indian food and soul food. Indian combo meals feature your choice of entree (tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and a h... READ MORE
This Hyde Park Italian eatery features salads, pasta and panini. Selections include linguine with clams, chicken Marsala, whitefish limone and ravioli with meat... READ MORE
Low-key Hyde Park Mexican spot offers sopes, tostadas, tacos, burritos, tortas and more. There are also a handful of American choices, like burgers, dogs and pi... READ MORE
Brothers Paul and Marc Pribaz, who also own the Istria Café in the 55th-56th-57th Street Metra station, are behind this coffee shop in the Hyde Park Art Center.... READ MORE
This Hyde Park coffee shop features free-trade coffee, organic hot and iced teas, a variety of pastries and vegetarian fare, plus free wireless access. The brea... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas. Imported from all over the world, the teas all have one th... READ MORE
Choose from pastries, cookies, cupcakes, tarts and more at this Hyde Park cafe. Savory fare includes made-to-order sandwiches. READ MORE
You won't find any frozen food or microwaved patties at this Hyde Park outpost of the made-to-order burger chain out of Arlington, Va., set to open in mid-Septe... READ MORE
Tucked under the Metra tracks in Hyde Park, this coffee, sandwich and ice cream shop, formerly an outpost of Cafe Istria, aims to be a hub for the local communi... READ MORE
When it opens on Feb. 13, the Hyde Park version of this Chicago burger, sandwich and breakfast spot will serve the same baked omelets, oversized pancakes and ot... READ MORE
Empty Bottle's Bruce Finkelman (also of Logan Square's Longman & Eagle) and Craig Golden, of Space in Evanston, are currently prepping their newest venture. Tho... READ MORE
Cozy up with a cup of well-brewed coffee and morning treats like "Time Out" oatmeal with chocolate, coconut and peanut butter at this much-needed Hyde Park newc... READ MORE
Vegetarians and vegans have plenty of options at this "whole food" grill, from jerk tofu bowls and green tomato pizzas to grilled salmon salad and veggie-friend... READ MORE