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Chant

1509 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615

A fusion of contemporary and traditional Asian fare.

Cuisine: Asian, Fusion | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

La petite folie

1504 E. 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615

White walls house this tucked away French treasure! Situated in the courtyard of the Hyde Park Shopping Center, at the corner of East 55th Street and Lake Park Boulevard, la petite folie offers a classic French food and wine for lunch and dinner.

Cuisine: French | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

The Nile

1611 E. 55th Street
Chicago, IL 60615

A family owned Mediterranean Middle-Eastern restaurant that provides flavorful dishes at a great price. Classic menu offerings include hummus, falafel, schwarma, and kefta, along with more interesting fare in large portions. The chicken schwarma is a perfected family recipe. The juice is fresh squeezed and Middle Eastern coffees are brewed. Alcohol is BYOB.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

Valois

1518 E. 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615

A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual, classic space. Valois serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cuisine: American | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

Virtue

1462 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615

Modern Southern cuisine and craft cocktails in a chic, welcoming space.

Cuisine: Southern | Neighborhood: Hyde Park / University Of Chicago

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