Valois Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60615-4503
Phone: (773) 667-0647
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Harper Avenue
- Directions:
- Bus: 28 to 53rd
- Hours:
- Daily 5:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for Valois Restaurant – by J.P. Anderson
In Short
A mixed crowd of old-timers, families, and local workers grab trays and make their way through the fast-moving line at this friendly spot, where servers dish out plates of macaroni and cheese, fresh-cut roast beef sandwiches, and all-day breakfasts of omelets, pancakes, and bacon and eggs. The open room is bright and cheerful, with gleaming tile floors and colorful, South Side-themed wall murals; above the front windows hang clocks that tell time around the world.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitGrab a table near the tall front windows for pleasant views of the bustling 53rd Street scene.
User Reviews for Valois Restaurant
06/13/2003 Posted by mfreund
Valois has been in Hyde Park since the 1920s, when Mr. Valois worked the counter and Mrs. Valois baked the desserts. Over the years, Valois has become a true crossroads of the community, one of the few places in Hyde Park and the city where people of all races and walks of life can mix. From high school and U of C students, to young families, to elderly white and black widowers, the European-style rule to sit anywhere there's space during peak hours creates chances for unexpected conversations that can be truly magical. As for the food, the hearty cafeteria-style fare isn't gourmet but it's fast and an excellent value. Weekend brunches are especially yummy.
Pros: Friendly atmosphere, Diverse clientele, Great value
08/08/2002 Posted by mello001
Great place to grab a quick no waiting, always can find a table, bite to eat for a lite on the pocket feeling.
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