Medici on 57th
- Neighborhood: Hyde Park/University Of Chicago
- 1327 E. 57th St.
- Chicago, IL 60637
- 773-667-7394
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
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 left song lyrics. Gargoyles frame stained-glass windows above the Medici's doors, which are painted with bright colors. An outdoor patio (upstairs) is popular in warm weather. House favorites include strawberry-banana and fudge-banana-nut milkshakes, the Hamburger Medici (a half-pound burger served on a Medici potato bun), a grilled tuna steak sandwich topped with ginger-sesame mayonnaise, and garbage pizza, which includes sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions and Canadian bacon. Make sure to bring your own wine. The Medici Bakery, which is just east of the restaurant, boasts an array of fresh artisan breads, croissants, rolls, pies and cakes.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Blackstone and 57th.
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Main floor only.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday; bakery opens 7 a.m. daily.
- Cuisine:
- Burgers, Pizza, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. No corkage fee.
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bakery
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The outdoor cafe is also available for private parties.
- Specialties:
- Fresh bread, croissants, garbage pizza, milkshakes, hamburgers.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For about 50. Closes at 10 p.m. nightly.
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Good Breakfast/Brunch"
By City Slicker from Hyde Park, November 17, 2008
A decent place to have Saturday or Sunday Breakfast/Brunch. The food is pretty good. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere is kind...
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"I love it, I love it and I want some more of it"
By Retro84 from Hyde Park, August 15, 2008
This place is nice, the food is great and I like the outdoor on the rooftop eatery. I will be back again and again. The pizza is very good and has ...
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"Another year goes by...came here..."
By Alice and Steve from Chicago, IL, August 31, 2007
Another year goes by...came here with our family August 29th fr our 26th anniversary...since my wife and I have been coming here for 32 year now..c...
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