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!

Some friends and I visited Chicago recently and were looking for restaurants to have dinner. When I…read moresaw that Virtue was Black owned and operated, I made a reservation. I'm glad that I did. We were greeted upon arrival, and seated shortly thereafter. Our server, David came over and spoke to us about the menu selections. We were extremely satisfied with his service. I was truly impressed with Lou, who I assume was operating in a managerial capacity. He went from table to table checking in with the guests to find out if anything was needed. He removed plates of finished food from tables, and even explained the desert options to us. Well done. The food was delicious! I usually have to add salt to my food. I did not have to add anything here. The food was perfectly seasoned. We all enjoyed our choices. I would highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation.

Simply incredible!…read more Wow, everyone is talking about this restaurant for a reason. The food is absolutely incredible. I wish I could have tried more dishes because everything was so flavorful. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Food arrived timely considering how busy it was in a Saturday night. The dishes were well seasoned. Great restaurants, great ambiance. We will be back!

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!

Food was amazing, music was a vibe, service was great. Ordered the Mediterranean bowl with chicken,…read moretop 3 chicken I've had in my life.

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!

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!

Was hopeful about this spot given its ambiance and convenient location right near the Obama…read morePresidential Center, but overall, it fell pretty flat on value and execution. The menu is quite overpriced for what you actually get - the portion sizes are relatively tiny, and left me hungry after finishing. The bangers and mash, while having a good flavor, could have really used something crunchy, like warm crusty bread, crackers, or breadsticks, to contrast with the wateriness of the sauce. The service was really nice and attentive however. Between the light portions, steep check, and lack of dish balance though, the experience just didn't deliver.

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.

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.

This is my first time having roti. I'm usually not a fan of Mediterranean food but this place…read morechanged it all for me. I got the skirt steak and brussels sprouts bowl. They ran out of the steamed brussels sprouts so they substituted it for the crispy brussels sprouts. It was a great choice! I substituted the white sauce for the green sauce. It added a whole different flavor to this meal. I'm sure it would've been better the other way too. The rice was cooked perfectly. The tomatoes complimented the skirt steak very well. The steak was nice juicy tender flavorful. The falafel was delicious as well. That was my first time having it. The flavor blew my mind. It tasted like a chicken tender. The service was good, very nice lady that took care of us. This establishment was very clean on the inside. Great area to walk to to get a quick bite to eat. I will definitely be coming back!

Nando's is a surprisingly good place for vegetarians: both the veggie burger and sweet potato and…read morehalloumi wrap are excellent, as are a variety of sides such as the red skin mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, Portuguese rice, fries etc. I particularly enjoyed the tomato and cucumber salad, especially in the hot weather! The Hyde Park Nando's is usually clean and the bathrooms are spotless. You order at the counter or on the app and the server brings the food to you. The service tends to be pretty brusque on the whole, so it's not always a purely enjoyable experience. Prices are fair, and it's one of the nicer sit-down, casual dining spots in Hyde Park. Will return!

I've been going to Nando's a bit more often because my business partner is a fan. Got the rainbow…read moreBowl for the first time. Very solid and filling bowl that's ideal for lunch . The is is the location in Hyde Park right on/ just off U Chicago campus .really wanted to compliment the staff their particularly. Welcomed as we walked in, came by multiple times to ask how we were doing , and wished us well when we left. Restaurant is very clean and modern and very easy to have conversations .