Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Robust Coffee Lounge
6300 S Woodlawn AvePlein Air Cafe
5751 S Woodlawn AveNext to the Rovie House, A Frank Lloyd Wright house.
There is also a bakery attached with great milkshakes! American/Miscellaneous Fare (Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, etc)
99 locals recommend
Medici On 57th
1327 E 57th StThere is also a bakery attached with great milkshakes! American/Miscellaneous Fare (Pizza, Burgers, Pasta, etc)
Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th StPan-asian/Thai, noodle and rice dishes. Decent prices
Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen
1164 E 55th StStudent discounts, delicious specials, and overall pretty inexpensive.
Sightseeing
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn AveParks & Nature
Midway Plaisance
Midway PlaisanceJackson Park
Washington Park
Arts & Culture
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E 58th StSmart Museum of Art
5550 S Greenwood AveDrinks & Nightlife
Interesting drink specials and good food (though a little on the over-priced side, in my opinion).
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave W Interesting drink specials and good food (though a little on the over-priced side, in my opinion).
Formerly known as Jimmy's; this dive bar has great beer specials and cheap (limited) food. Open at 11.30AM
58 locals recommend
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StFormerly known as Jimmy's; this dive bar has great beer specials and cheap (limited) food. Open at 11.30AM
Essentials
Inexpensive produce and wide variety, but most other items are over-priced.
81 locals recommend
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StInexpensive produce and wide variety, but most other items are over-priced.
Treasure Island Foods
1639 N Wells StA bit on the pricey-side, but a good variety.
Walgreens
1554 E 55th St