Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WLive music, good vibes, great cocktails
Parks & Nature
Free, great for rainy days!
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Conservatorio de Garfield Park
300 N Central Park AveFree, great for rainy days!
Everyone in Hyde Park goes here to BBQ, walk their dog, have a bonfire, and gossip :)
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Promontory Point
5491 S Shore DrEveryone in Hyde Park goes here to BBQ, walk their dog, have a bonfire, and gossip :)
Food Scene
Vegan soul food. DEF get the BBQ cauliflower.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Majani Restaurant
7167 S Exchange AveVegan soul food. DEF get the BBQ cauliflower.
Black owned vegan spot with great hot foods and smoothies. I like the smashed potato bowl and the chocolate smoothies :) Only open on Fridays and Saturdays right now.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B'Gabs - Vegan Scratch Kitchen
1450 E 57th StBlack owned vegan spot with great hot foods and smoothies. I like the smashed potato bowl and the chocolate smoothies :) Only open on Fridays and Saturdays right now.
Inventive espresso drinks and great soul-inspired dishes. People rave about the biscuits, but as a GF person I prefer anything with grits -- and of course their blackened Catfish Po'Boy sandwich.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield BlvdInventive espresso drinks and great soul-inspired dishes. People rave about the biscuits, but as a GF person I prefer anything with grits -- and of course their blackened Catfish Po'Boy sandwich.
Best fish in Chicago -- go grab anything off the menu but don't forget to leave with a hunk of smoked salmon. This place is literally ON A BRIDGE overlooking the lake!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calumet Fisheries
3259 E 95th StBest fish in Chicago -- go grab anything off the menu but don't forget to leave with a hunk of smoked salmon. This place is literally ON A BRIDGE overlooking the lake!
Some Like It Black Creative Arts Bar
810 E 43rd StLive music and open mics, incredible ginger mango smoothies.
I'm a regular here -- they have oat milk and actually pay their baristas a living wage. Try the Rosemary Latte and one of their famous doughnuts, or grab a $5 chili and hideout for a while to do work.
Sanctuary Cafe
5655 S University AveI'm a regular here -- they have oat milk and actually pay their baristas a living wage. Try the Rosemary Latte and one of their famous doughnuts, or grab a $5 chili and hideout for a while to do work.
Refectory Cafe
1100 E 55th StTry Taco Tuesdays -- these folks are so friendly and the prices are SO affordable.
Shopping
Really great locally made jewelry, art, and events.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silver Room
1506 E 53rd StReally great locally made jewelry, art, and events.
The best curated vintage stores and the most high-vibe interactions with the owner + namesake, Gilda. We recently celebrated her birthday with late-night wine!
GILDA Designer Thrift Boutique
1553 E Hyde Park BlvdThe best curated vintage stores and the most high-vibe interactions with the owner + namesake, Gilda. We recently celebrated her birthday with late-night wine!
Dive into the $1 bin! You won't regret it.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StDive into the $1 bin! You won't regret it.
Essentials
A good parking lot, affordable fruits + veggies, not too big.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hyde Park Produce Market
1226 E 53rd StA good parking lot, affordable fruits + veggies, not too big.
It's open till 2 am and it has everything you want + really great folks who work the register.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open Produce
1635 E 55th StIt's open till 2 am and it has everything you want + really great folks who work the register.
Everything Else
Bond Chapel
1050 East 59th StreetIt's really beautiful in here, next to a botany pond, and sometimes folks play the organ