Valois
4.6
from - Neighborhood: Back Of The Yards
- 1518 E. 53rd St.
- Chicago, IL 60609
- 773-667-0647
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
This classic Chicago cafeteria frequented by many University of Chicago students and other Hyde Park residents has been around since 1921 and at this location since the 1960s. Breakfast fare such as French toast, pancakes and eggs is available daily until 4 p.m. daily, while the substantially portioned dinner lineup features sandwiches, salads and home-style meat and potatoes. House specialties include short ribs, barbecued ribs, whitefish, Swiss steak, baked chicken and stuffed peppers. Leave your credit cards at home. Valois only accepts cash.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lake Park Avenue and 53rd Street
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. City lot located behind restaurant.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: U of Chicago/Hyde Park-171, Stony Island Local-28; Metra Electric station: 51st/53rd
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- American Regional, Pancakes, Soul Food, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch. Breakfast served 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Facilities:
- Cafeteria. Diner-style cafeteria.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago classic
- Specialties:
- Braised short ribs, whitefish, Swiss steak, prime rib, barbecued ribs, stuffed peppers.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 150
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"One of Hyde Park's Bright Spots"
By OhKrankheit from Hyde Park, November 11, 2009
Forget the Obama nonsense. Forget the age and history of the place. Those things have no bearing on whether, at this moment, Valois is a solid join...
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"VALOIS HAS THE BEST BREAKFAST..."
By Courtney Johnson from Chicago, IL, June 10, 2007
VALOIS HAS THE BEST BREAKFAST FOOD EVER!!!!!! I also like there lunch and dinner. I highly recommend this place to everyone who lives in the area a...
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"I went here for an..."
By sprite from Lake Forest, April 15, 2007
I went here for an early breakfast with two 11 year olds-they had trouble ordering, but the staff was fantastic in helping the boys out. The food w...
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