Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

Had my eye on this cafe for a while but never stepped in. Finally did and it was worth it. It's…read morepretty small inside but they make it work with enough seating in the front and back. Downside to sitting in is the music is loud so if you need a quiet space this probably isn't it. The service is good. Very swift and to the point. I ordered an iced coffee that I wouldn't get again but not a harsh judge on that. Don't think drinks are their strong-suit. Naturally, best part is the sandwiches. I had a corned beef breakfast sandwich on croissant and it was fantastic. Will definitely be back!

Went to Virtue for the first time 2 weeks ago. Our son had gone with his girlfriend in the fall and…read morefound the food to be terribly salty, but he wanted to give it another try. Service was very slow, but the place was busy so we understood. Kitchen was extremely slow. Again we understood. Our food was very good. After watching desserts pass by our table all night we flagged down our waiter to order. We were told that we'd have to leave without dessert or coffee because our 90 minutes was almost up. We told him that most of that 90 minutes was spent waiting to order and waiting for our food. He spoke to his manager who confirmed that we'd have to leave. Terrible business model. With so many restaurant choices in Chicago, we won't be returning.

Food was DELICIOUS!!!! First time here, and I'm so glad my brother made reservations since it was…read moregetting busy. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two friendly greeters. We arrived 20 minutes before our scheduled reservation, but we were seated within five minutes of arriving. The server, David, greeted us promptly when we were seated. He mentioned that if you're ordering appetizers, they should be ordered with the main meal. While we looked over the menu, water was offered. I ordered Blackened Catfish over brown rice and carrots. The catfish was tender and perfectly seasoned. My brother had grilled flounder with creamed corn. Like the catfish, the trout was tender and well-seasoned. The corn had a slight sweetness. Roger had Short ribs and mashed potatoes. The ribs were tender and did not need any sauce because they were seasoned well. We also ordered a side dish of Macaroni and Cheese. It was delicious! A mixture of Gouda cheese and other cheeses. Very creamy! The top layer cheese was baked perfectly! If you know, you know, it's all about the top layer of cheese The APPETIZERS: The Gumbo was spicy but delicious! You only taste the spice at the end . It's not overly spicy; it's just right. The fried chicken gizzards were tender but could have used a bit more seasoning. It was served over brown rice and gravy. If I'm not mistaken, there were maybe 8 or 9 gizzards. The fried green tomatoes were perfect! From the seasoning to the grilled shrimp on top. Oh yes, grilled shrimp with this delicious sauce drizzled over the tomatoes. 3 or 4 shrimp. They were delicious! I've never had fried green tomatoes served w/grilled shrimp--definitely a must-try if you've never had it. For dessert, pineapple upside-down cake with coconut cream on the side. It was soooo good! They could have removed the coconut cream, as it was not needed. And it was a shareable portion for 2-3 ppl. There were other desserts, such as Blueberry Cobbler, Key Lime Pie, and Vanilla Ice Cream. If you're in the Hyde Park area, give these folks a try Oh yeah, the Manager, Louis, was walking the floor. I spoke with him briefly From what I observed, it's a very casual dress code--jeans, shorts, blazers, etc. And I loved the quotes on the outside window of those who were killed, like George Floyd and Sandra Bland. This place was nice! The dining area was clean and decorated nicely. The choice of decor fit the overall scheme I look forward to visiting again, possibly next Spring.

I've been to plenty of Sweetgreen locations and this one happens to be one of my favorites…read more The customer service is immaculate especially when I ask questions or ask for modifications with my order. The staff always reminds me to scan my app before checking out so I can collect points and ask how I would like my order packaged (to go box only or accompanied by a paper bag). The last entree I ordered was the chicken Caesar wrap and it was made to perfection. Instead of including the Romain lettuce, I was allowed to switch to kale.

First time at sweetgreen! It was a great experience! Hubby and I were in Woodlawn visiting family…read moreso we opted to hit Hyde Park for a bite to eat. He's been before but I hadn't. It's nice, clean and bright inside! We checked out the menu and I got the KBBQ Chicken Bowl and he had the Caesar Salad with tofu. Both were delicious! The young man who made our salads was real cool! Gave us great service!

Hello Everyone today I had the mango jerk salmon bowl with an extra piece of salmon ( nice size…read moreportion) and an extra side of mango vinaigrette dressing . The bowl included shredded romaine lettuce, corn, rice, great spices, pico de Mayo, which added freshness to your palette, also it had melted mozzarella on top. The salmon was a tad bit overcooked but still had a great taste to it and the mango vinaigrette dressing added a delightful touch to the bowl itself, but overall I would recommend. I ordered Uber Eats

I ordered a lot of food for a lot of people and I really expected them to mess up something but…read morethey did great! Everyone's bowl came with all the extra bells and whistles that we all asked for. My one qualm about this place is that all the bowls taste pretty similar and what's keeping them different is the sauces they add and the meat. However that's basically what all the fast casual slop bowl restaurants do so I'm not mad. Will continue to come support this Black owned business!

Wow!!! Hands down the best vegan food I've had since I've been in Chicago! After leaving the Obama…read moreCenter we were hungry. It's a place in Hyde Park I'd been looking to try another spot but of course it was closed. Back to searching and we found this spot and what a gem! Sammy, greeted us and she was absolutely lovely! It's a local spot in Hyde Park and the decor is amazing! I had a special, jerk mushroom taco plate with beans, rice, plantains and pico de gallo. Hubby had the Mediterranean plate with oyster mushrooms. Amazing! We were given complimentary lemonade in celebration of Juneteenth, thank you so much! They have vegan cookies and we enjoyed a lemon blueberry cookie and it was delicious! We truly enjoyed our meal and the chance to trying out a new spot! Support local businesses!

Ok. Finally, a gem found!!!! THIS place thru me for a…read moreloop. I saw a review on TikTok and decided to try for myself. Oh my goodness. The burger is sooo juicy and everything is full of spice and flavor. My girl had the vegan option for the burger which is made from a mushroom. THAT was great too!!! I can't wait to come back to try the many other dishes. The prices are very fair compared to what you get. There are NO "surprise" hidden fees or service charges on your check. Sammy at the counter was most helpful. She also told me to my surprise that the current location has been there for 17 years!. I've told 3 of my friends last week and they all have since been there and are now big fans. ENJOY!!!!

This was an amazing meal! Despite a huge rainstorm that pelted us in the outdoor tent at the end of…read moreour meal, we loved our dinner and everything was delicious and service was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back again! - insalata di Bietole - 5*/5 so yummy - with beets, ricotta salata, honey, toasted almonds, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Wish I knew how to recreate this! - brussels sprouts - 5*/5 these are hands down the best brussels sprouts my dining partner and I have ever had, and we've both had a lot of brussels sprouts. We asked and they said they deep fry them (!) - pappardelle al Sugo di Cinghiale - 5*/5, delicious pasta dish, and a huge portion, I was so sad I was in town for work and leaving the next day so couldn't take it to go :( My dining partner had the fish of the day and she really enjoyed it too - we both agreed this was one of the best Italian restaurants we'd ever been to and would come back again if we could!

Recently came there for brunch after doing some shopping with my sister. The restaurant is located…read morein a small shopping plaza on 55th St (near the University of Chicago). It was packed with ppl during ~1:30pm, but we were lucky enough to get a seat at patio. We tried the following dishes: 1. Caesar Salad with Chicken: A huge plate of salad. The greens were quite fresh, and the seasoning was just standard Caesar salad style. We added a side of grilled chicken (about 6oz raw weight), and the meat wasn't dry at all. 2. Rigatoni alla Vodka with Meatball: A very large plate of pasta. The sauce is tomato and cream-based, and the flavor profile is quite mild. The pasta was perfectly al dente. It came with some Parmesan sprinkled on top, and I later asked the food runner to grate a bit more cheese for me. I also added one huge meatball and it was good as well. There were also some dark leafy greens in the pasta, but I wasn't entirely sure what they were. 3. Side of Bagel: We originally wanted a basket of complimentary starter bread, like sourdough, ciabatta, or focaccia. To our surprise, the restaurant didn't have any, so we had to order a side of bagel for $4... Overall, the food we ordered was delicious, and the portion size was quite geneous. The service, however, was mediocre. We waited a long time to order and to pay the bill, which almost made me miss my flight... I tried to make eye contact with our server, useless. But what really made me annoyed was that, when I was about to pay the bill he tried to select the tipping percentage for me?? So I ended up with only 10% tip. This then made him angry and said to us "We are in America you should behave well". Due to this, I may not dine in again -- after all, Chicago does not lack good Italian restaurants!

Cute spot to grab lunch! Ended up here on a whim but were able to get seated immediately on their…read moreoutside patio at around 11am on a weekday. They have a large selection of sandwiches and salads and other items on the menu. I got a gin lemonade cocktail with blueberry gin and raspberry syrup which was nice but perhaps a touch too sweet for my taste. For my meal I went with the Han's favorite which was a very solid sandwich and got a side of chips as well. Our service was great and it was a pleasant experience overall sitting outside!

After many irritating visits to Medici with the most basic or lack for customer service care, and…read morethe most ridiculous wait times for basic bevy and dessert orders, this is the cherry on top! $3.25 to "make it a chocolate Sunday" on a $5 bowl of vanilla ice cream, only to get bowl of vanilla ice cream with pecans instead of peanuts and the lightest drizzle of chocolate I've ever seen. Why is this most basic ask so difficult to deliver on?

Loved how quiet, comfortable, and relaxed our visit was on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and although there were only a few other parties, I was honestly surprised by how empty it stayed. We ordered the crab linguine and the steak sandwich, and both were delicious. The cocktails were fresh, flavorful, and definitely boozy! I'd come back for those alone. The space is cozy but roomy enough for both date night and larger groups. It's also connected to a hotel, which was news to me, and parking was easy. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Excellent restaurant at the street level of the Study hotel. After a long day at the Obama…read morePresidential center, we stopped by on a Tuesday night for dinner without a reservation, and then on Wednesday morning to catch breakfast. Dinner was wonderful - a deliciousl crab pasta dish in a light lemon sauce, along with a very tasty dessert. Service from Simone was very good. Since we had such a good experience at dinner, we stopped by in the morning and got a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit - also quite tasty. The server that morning was (I believe) Andrea, who had an amazing energy and a wonderful attitude. She was quite confident in running the whole restaurant front of the house. When I return to the area, I will definitely be visiting Truth be Told.

Oddly, our favorite place we ate in Chicago was this lil Southern-style eatery on the south side of…read moretown. The ordering setup is overwhelming: long ass line where you take a number. Luckily, the food comes out FAST. We got various very varied dishes: everything from Chicken and Waffles to salads...all were excellent, dare-I-say "best-in-class"! It took everything in us to not just keep coming back here for lunch...every damn time.

The set up of the restaurant was quick and efficient. You order when you enter and your food is…read moredelivered to your table. Everything is pretty self service. The wait time for the food wasn't long, and the food was delicious. Shrimp and grits were hearty and savory. Breakfast potatoes were the perfect consistency. The beignets served as a nice cap on breakfast.

very goood no complaints! food good . service good i ordered this online so im not sure how the…read moreambiance is but im sure its good . food handled with care definitely safe to doordash or uber eats!

I spent $36 on this Grubhub order, and I feel like I got ripped off. I ordered the Skirt Steak &…read moreBrussels Bowl with extra steak and chicken, but the amount of steak I received was honestly laughable. I paid extra for steak and got just a few small pieces scattered throughout the bowl while it was mostly rice and chicken. They also didn't include any utensils, which is unacceptable for a delivery order when customers may not be eating at home. I understand mistakes happen, but for a $36 meal I expected much better quality control. Whether it was the kitchen or whoever packed the order, someone should have noticed that this didn't match what I paid for. I won't be ordering again unless they start making sure customers actually receive the portions they're charged for.