Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge
1401 E 53rd StFine dining
Hyde Park Taco Station
5300 S Dorchester AveGreat Tacos
Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th StGreat Thai Food
Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtCasual sit down dining. Easy and great for large groups
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Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery
5215 S Harper AveCasual sit down dining. Easy and great for large groups
Drinks & Nightlife
Woodlawn Tap
1172 E 55th StCasual local bar
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WUpscale Restaurant and Bar
Sightseeing
Beautiful campus, great for a walk or a bike ride on a nice day
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The University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis AveBeautiful campus, great for a walk or a bike ride on a nice day
If it is a nice night this spot is great. There are four fire pits and usually you will find a lot of people out here on a summer evening.
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Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrIf it is a nice night this spot is great. There are four fire pits and usually you will find a lot of people out here on a summer evening.
Shopping
AKIRA
1539 E 53rd StClothing shop
Silver Room
1506 E 53rd StJewelry and clothing boutique
Modern Cooperative Hyde Park
1500 E 53rd StHome goods boutique
Essentials
Bonne Sante Health Foods
1512 E 53rd StGreat Health Food Store
Close grocery store but, as you may know, it is a bit pricey
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Whole Foods Market
5118 S Lake Park AveClose grocery store but, as you may know, it is a bit pricey
Large grocery store. Not as close as Hyde Park Produce but more selection. Also not as close as Whole Foods but it has better prices.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLarge grocery store. Not as close as Hyde Park Produce but more selection. Also not as close as Whole Foods but it has better prices.
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StVery close local grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Harper Theater
5238 S Harper AveSmall neighborhood movie theater
Local bowling alley. Also has bar and serves food.
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Seven Ten Lanes Hyde Park
1055 E 55th StLocal bowling alley. Also has bar and serves food.
The Revival
1160 E 55th StLocal Comedy Club
Getting Around
51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) station
East 52nd PlaceMetro Train Stop
Cottage Grove & Drexel Square Drive station
Bus stop for #2 and #4 buses
Closest Divvy bike rental. About a block away from the condo
Divvy Station: Cottage Grove Ave & 63rd St
Closest Divvy bike rental. About a block away from the condo