Virtue Restaurant & Bar
Chef Erick Williams’s Michelin-recognized ode to Southern and diaspora cooking, one of Hyde Park’s marquee dining rooms
Plein Air Cafe & Eatery
A light-filled coffee shop and bakery beside Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, pairing careful espresso with pastries and savory pies
Powell’s Books
A Hyde Park used-and-rare bookstore beloved by University of Chicago readers for its deep, sprawling stacks.
Seminary Co-op Bookstore
A renowned Hyde Park bookstore near the University of Chicago, so celebrated it was designated a literary landmark.
Valois Restaurant
A cash-only Hyde Park cafeteria running since 1921, famous for hearty breakfasts and its ‘See Your Food’ motto.