Hyde Park Chicago Guide

Updated: October 29, 2008

Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side is home to the University of Chicago and such famous native sons as Muhammad Ali and President Barack Obama. Check out our guide to the best of Hyde Park in Chicago.

Hyde Park Chicago Guide

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
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    5225 S Harper Ave Ste A, Chicago, IL 60615 (map)

    Get reeled in by very good Southern food at this casual Hyde Park spot that Barack Obama has dubbed one of his favorite Chicago restaurants.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Museum of Science and Industry
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    57th St and Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)

    A hands-on behemoth that entertains and educates visitors about everything from genetics to space exploration.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Calypso Cafe
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    5211 S Harper Ave Ste C, Chicago, IL 60615 (map)

    Jerk-seasoned cuisine and colorful, kitschy decor transport South Siders to the tropics.

  4. 4 Hyde Park Medical Ctr
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    5307 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615 (map)

    At the forefront of Chicago's contemporary art scene for more than 60 years.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
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    1206 E 53RD St, Chicago, IL 60615 (map)

    Casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Hyde Park offers a huge menu to a diverse crowd of residents and college kids.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Morry's Deli
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    5500 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 (map)

    A hands-on behemoth that entertains and educates visitors about everything from genetics to space exploration.