Cafe 53

Cafe 53 is a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago (Hyde Park), $$; open Mon–Sun 08:00–21:00.

A beloved Hyde Park café serving fresh sandwiches, vegan favorites, coffee, and mint lemonade with a shaded back patio. Cafe 53 is a warm, community-minded Hyde Park café known for oven-fresh sandwiches, generously portioned vegan options, and expertly prepared coffee. The menu ranges from sumac chicken and falafel to salads, paninis, breakfast, and light snacks, with halal and vegetarian choices throughout. A shaded back patio adds a relaxed place to linger, while friendly service and reasonable prices make it a dependable neighborhood favorite.

City
Chicago
Country
US
Currency
USD
Address
1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA, Chicago, US
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Phone
+1 773-493-1000
Neighbourhood
Hyde Park
Price band
$$
Timezone
America/Chicago
Booking
none
Status
operating
Not published
booking
Coordinates
41.799317, -87.592405

Hours

Monday
08:00–21:00
Tuesday
08:00–21:00
Wednesday
08:00–21:00
Thursday
08:00–21:00
Friday
08:00–21:00
Saturday
08:00–21:00
Sunday
08:00–21:00

Attributes

Vibe
laid-back, welcoming, hidden-gem
Good for
family
Not good for
late-night, alcohol
Feature
alcohol-free, coffee, outdoor-seating, desserts, reservations, delivery, takeout, kids-menu
Meal period
breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch
Cuisine
mediterranean, american
Dietary
vegetarian, halal
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible, accessible-restroom

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