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Cafe 53

4.4 (375 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Tuna Avocado
karina k.

Tasty sandwiches and amazing bread I would say the Dutch crunch baguette was one of the best sandwich breads I've ever had. It was perfect for my tuna, avocado sandwich. The only problem was I didn't really taste the avocado. I would've loved to have more lettuce, tomato, and onion in there, but I didn't ask so that's not their fault. The sandwich was very tasty especially because the bread was so good. This is on a strip of lots of restaurants on 53rd St. near you Chicago so you're gonna get a lot of fun eateries here. Parking on the street and you have to pay.

Agnes D.

OMGosh! One of the BEST deli i've had. I love that they have several bread option and a lettuce wrap for GF folks. Sandwiches and drinks were phenomenal. I also tried their lemon bar and it was heavenly. So were the brownies, per my Hubby!

Sandwich larger than two of my hands
Jocelyn H.

I got their sumac chicken sandwich at a catered event and was surprised by how large their sandwiches were. The chicken in the sumac chicken sandwich was tender and the homemade cream sauce was very flavorful. The bread seems like it was made fresh which makes the sandwich feel fresh and not too heavy. I highly recommend the sumac chicken sandwich.

Sumac Chicken
Cheyenne G.

WOW -- if you're looking for a true Chicago gem, this is it. Easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. For just $12, I ordered the sumac chicken sandwich on Dutch bread (trust me -- you have to get it on Dutch bread), and it was incredible. The sandwich was huge, easily enough for two people to share. The chicken was bursting with flavor and piled generously, and the bread itself was flaky, freshly baked, and honestly some of the best sandwich bread I've ever had. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and it's also a great spot to get some work done or study. Such an amazing find in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

Kufta Sandwich - really good flavor
Tyga M.

Shout out to Yelpers for letting me know of this gem! Wanted a sandwich spot that wasn't crazy expensive, had a variety of sandwiches and most importantly, had GOOD, hearty sandwiches. Cafe 53 checks all of those boxes. If you don't want a sandwich per se, you can opt for a wrap for almost any sandwich offering. I enjoyed the turkey avocado with the Dutch crunch bread, and it fills me up every time, to the point to where I don't need any sides to accompany the sandwich. The meat is plentiful for any given sandwich, and the additional ingredients don't overwhelm it. They also offer Italian sodas that are made very well; I recommend the lavender, but they have other, popular flavors The cafe itself is on the smaller side and can be cramped if it's a full house, but the employees are very friendly.

Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Dalia H.

If you need a good sandwich in the area, this is the place. I love their twist on some of their sandwiches like the chicken sumac sandwich, it's delicious. The seating inside is small, but they have an outdoor seating area outside. The owners are so friendly and the service is quick.

Sumac Chicken Sandwich
Angela Y.

This's my first time coming here for lunch. It's a small little cafe in Hyde park which had indoor and outside patio seatings!! It does get busy during lunch time and students from U of Chicago coming in to study. You order through the counter, and they will call your number to pick it up. I opted in for the sumac chicken sandwich on Dutch bread with extra onions. The bread was good, but I found the chicken to be a bit dry and tough to chew. The seasoning is subtle, but adds a good flavor to it. The price is very reasonable !!! You can customize it with the type of bread you want, and add in any extras ingredients you would like. It's a great spot if you want a quick lunch. I've heard my friend said that they have great coffee, I didn't get to try it. Will be going back again to try out their other items.

Bakery case
Talena H.

Nice small place the have tons of sandwiches options vegan and non vegan. I got the vegan pineapple chicken teriyaki. I ordered online so I didn't have to wait in line but the lines inside of here go pretty quickly. They have great local artist on the wall was around $11 and it was really good. It's also a great place to come and work out of. They have Wi-Fi but if. It was a little bit busy in there, but it was still nice and quiet.

Garlic Chicken Sandwich
Katie K.

Garlic chicken sandwich was good but missing a little flavor or hot sauce. The French bread was fresh and delicious. The patio outside is perfect to sit at on a nice day.

Sumac Chicken Sandwich

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10 years ago

Great place to study or meet with friends! Delicious food and great coffee. Overall great place.

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11 years ago

A cute little coffee shop. I've only been there once, but the coffee was good. There's Wi-Fi, students!

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11 years ago

Loved the sandwich with the strange name that I got - it was fantstic. I want to go back and get the ice cream/gelato!

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11 years ago

sandwiches here are excellent. delivery is fast. hummus was very good but portion was a little on the small side. Great place for lunch

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Do they have parking?

Park Chicago street parking, and if you want to walk a few blocks. There's free parking further down

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