Third World Cafe
3.6
- Neighborhood: Hyde Park/University Of Chicago
- 1301 E. 53rd St.
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-288-3882
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 breakfast menu includes choices like house-baked muffins and breads, plus bagels, oatmeal and breakfast sandwiches. Lunch offerings include options like a chopped garden salad, a garden burger on muli-grain bread, and a Mediterranean vegetable panini. Those in need of a sugar buzz will love sweet treats like house-made brownies and cookies, plus gourmet ice cream. The earth-toned décor offers both lounge chair and table seating, rotating art-for-sale courtesy of local artists, and a variety of background beats from the owner's collection.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 53rd St. and Kimbark Ave.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Metra Train: Electric Line, Hyde Park/53rd St. Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bagels and Vegetarian
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Only for parties of 10 or more.
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Cafe and Snack Shop
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Most Saturday nights (call for schedule and start times), no cover charge.
- Features:
- Catering. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Wifi. No on-site store. Free with purchase.
- Specialties:
- Organic hot and iced teas, free-trade coffee, espresso drinks, baked goods.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 10
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 30
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"Great Cafe, Bad Management"
lamasnaca from Hyde Park - July 21, 2008
I live a few feet away from Third World Cafe and sometimes have a hard time making myself go. While I really like the place, the management is horr...
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"Good food!"
cl81 from Hyde Park - February 28, 2008
Good food, all made fresh! Friendly folks work there. They've changed management and staff in the last year. Decent atmosphere but could use more "...
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"Decent food/drinks. Nice atmosphere...."
Tony Spumoni from Chicago, IL - October 4, 2006
Decent food/drinks. Nice atmosphere. Good "alternative" scene. One problem..the service behind the counter..from the cashiers to the kitchen sta...
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