Find the perfect spot for a pre-or post-concert cup of tea, glass of wine, snack, or feast. Drop us a line at chicagopresents@uchicago.edu to let us know a favorite of yours we might have missed.
Casual
Medici: UChicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers, quesadillas & sandwiches figure among the American eats. President Barack Obama and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan were once regular patrons!
1321 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Salonica: Corner diner serving American and Greek comfort food.
1440 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
TrueNorth Cafe: Independent cafe serving salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and top-notch coffee.
1323 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Small Cheval–Hyde Park: A casual, fast-paced joint serving a stripped down menu of the essentials–cheeseburgers, hamburgers, and fries. Guests can swig shakes, shots, beer and draft cocktails, and enjoy a spacious patio during warmer months.
1307 E 53rd St 1st FL, Chicago, IL 60615
Coffee and Tea
Cafe 53: Coffee house in the heart of Hyde Park. Also offers sandwiches, salads, and gelato.
1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Cafe Logan: Café Logan’s menu includes wraps, sandwiches, and salads. They also serve coffee, wine, and craft beer.
915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
C-shop (Prét a Manger): Sandwiches, soups, and bakery items. In the Reynold's club, the same building as Mandel Hall.
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Hallowed Grounds: On the second floor of the Reynold's club, the same building as Mandel Hall, this student run coffee shop is a great place to get coffee and play a game of billiards before a concert.
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Drinks and Music
Chant: Trendy late-night eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.
1509 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Woodlawn Tap: Neighborhood cash-only watering hole that's a hangout for the University of Chicago community.
1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Promontory: Stylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.
5311 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Global Cuisine
Kikuya: No frills Japanese nook serving sushi and other hot Japanese dishes. BYOB.
1601 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
The Nile: Middle Eastern standards including falafel, shawarma & shish kebab served in low-key digs.
1162 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Rajun Cajun: Small neighborhood spot serving Indian and Cajun soul food in a no-frills setting.
1459 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Upscale
Promontory: Stylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.
5311 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Virtue: Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Ascione Bistro: Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.
1500 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Nella: Neapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.
1125 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
SPECIAL DEAL: The members-only Quadrangle Club is open to UChicago Presents patrons before Friday concerts from 5-8 PM. Reservations requested
1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Late Brunch
Plein Air Cafe: Bright cafe & coffeehouse serving its java with French specialties in a cheerful setting.
5751 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Valois: A counter-service smorgasbord of American comfort food served in a casual, muraled space. Cash only.
1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Roux: Roux is Chef Charlie McKenna’s New Orleans-inspired, all day breakfast spot. Southern staples from beignets to shrimp-&-grits served in a stylish setting with retro accents.
1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Medici: Omelets, benedicts, and French toast.
1321 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637