Calypso Cafe
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Hyde Park/University Of Chicago
- 5211 S. Harper Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60615
- 773-955-0229
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
With its cross-cultural mix of Caribbean cuisines, Calypso Cafe provides an affordable escape to the islands. The menu lists jerk chicken, oxtail stew and seafood cakes, among other dishes. Try the ropa vieja--a shredded beef sandwich on fresh-baked Cuban bread. Desserts include pineapple "jump-up" cake (an upside down cake) and key lime pie.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 53rd and Lake Park.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 28-Stony Island, 6-Jeffery. Metra Train: Electric Line, 53rd St.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday;11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Caribbean and Jamaican
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Calyp-NO! Cafe"
By yourstruly from downtown, February 3, 2009
After hearing so much about the restaurants in Hyde Park frequented by the Obamas and seeing Calypso Cafe on "Check, Please", my spouse and I went ...
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"Disappointing..."
By Soulstarr1922 from Gary, Indiana, July 11, 2008
The decor of the resturant is nice, but the food and service leaves a lot to be desired. When we were seated, there was already water on the table...
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"Disappointing 1st visit"
By Mr. C from Park Ridge, April 22, 2008
Visited Calypso Cafe today after seeing it on Check Please. Hoping for the best, as I love the oyster po-boy at Dixie Street Cafe (same owner). Pa...
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