I was working in Chicago from 13Aug-18Sep and fist-fought the Dan Ryan every chance I got so I…read morecould get my Soul Veg fix. Unfortunately, my appetite has fled, so I couldn't do my usual "try all the things." I loaded up at that hot bar and had food for the next 3-4 days. As previously mentioned, the food on the hot and cold bar rotates daily. But I was never disappointed with the offerings because there are always at least a few things that I like. Whenever they have anything with broccoli in it, I get that. It's usually a tofu + broccoli combo, and the broccoli is always seasoned to the gawds! Cabbage and sweet potatoes are two more of my favorites here. And it's so easy for me to eat gluten free with their offerings too. (Disclaimer: I avoid gluten due to sensitivity issues; non-celiac. So I do not know if it's safe for those with celiac disease.) The juices in the fridge are good too. I got several hibiscus and ginger bottles. I finally tried a smoothie from here, the Very Berry with agave. It was delicious. They have WiFi, so I could do some work and eat before I put back on my boxing gloves to fight my way back to my hotel in Orland Park. Of note, most employees are very nice. Don't allow the few with bad attitudes to keep you away from this long-standing local community gem.

The ambiance is sort of standard. The service is top…read morequality. You order cafeteria/buffet-style - the serving staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. The food is far-out fantastic. Can I give a score of 10?!!

TOO SLOW. TOO SLOW. Only one POS order line while the line of customers extends out the door!!!…read more Meanwhile, half of the seats in the restaurant are empty.

Oddly, our favorite place we ate in Chicago was this lil Southern-style eatery on the south side of…read moretown. The ordering setup is overwhelming: long ass line where you take a number. Luckily, the food comes out FAST. We got various very varied dishes: everything from Chicken and Waffles to salads...all were excellent, dare-I-say "best-in-class"! It took everything in us to not just keep coming back here for lunch...every damn time.

They said it would be an hour wait for food although tables and bar were empty . Vibe was cool, I…read moreordered a drink at the bar anyway and the old fashioned was great, bartender nice. After sometime the bartender said the kitchen was no longer backed up, so I ordered the shepherds pie- YUCK! Zero stars do NOT recommend!! Never saw a shepherds pie that had a tomato sauce base, seems very inauthentic to English pub- style. Tried the fish and chips also- good! Would give them another shot, just based on drink and service from bartender. I really wanted to rate higher, but authenticity and overall experience were mid.

Loved how quiet, comfortable, and relaxed our visit was on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and although there were only a few other parties, I was honestly surprised by how empty it stayed. We ordered the crab linguine and the steak sandwich, and both were delicious. The cocktails were fresh, flavorful, and definitely boozy! I'd come back for those alone. The space is cozy but roomy enough for both date night and larger groups. It's also connected to a hotel, which was news to me, and parking was easy. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Delicious food - our group had a steak skillet, salad, and sandwich. Outstanding biscuits…read more Fast and friendly service. Decor is mix of unfinished (exposed ductwork) + lux (chandeliers), but it works!

Food was good! I had the veggie skillet for breakfast, and my only complaint was the broccoli…read more Broccoli for breakfast just threw me off a little. Now those biscuits? They were DELICIOUS!! Just needed some apple butter. Ms. Lynn took great care of us, and every staff member we came across was friendly and welcoming. We did have to wait a little while to be seated, but once we got in, everything was smooth. Overall, I'd definitely come back and eat here again!

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....

We were in the area exploring for Open House Chicago and wound up near Dawn. My wife and I had…read moreboth been wanting to try this place for a while. This was the perfect time to stop in. There was plenty of seating and we walked in without a reservation and were sat in 5-10 minutes. This might not be the case at all times, but on a Saturday afternoon around 3:00 PM we were in there like swimwear. Our server was amazing and provided some great recommendations. The fried green tomatoes were outta this world. I was suspicious about the feta but it works! The sauce that went with it was amazing too. My wife ordered the catfish which was season really well. Her sides were decent. I order the chicken and cornbread French toast. This was truly a gem with the peaches on top. The chicken needed a little hot sauce but mixed with the syrup it was a nice sweet spicy combo. Let's not even get started on the drinks. I didn't realize it was a sister restaurant to 14 Parish so you know those drinks are going to hit. The peach cognac joint was chef's kiss. The interior was bright and lively and just truly a vibe. We definitely will be back. Check it out if you're in the area.

Spent a morning in Hyde Park and when asking locals about a good breakfast spot, Dawn AM came up a…read morefew times...so we made a reservation, which I highly recommend, and the rest was history! Even with a reservation we waited around 20 minutes, they were busy, even for a Friday morning. So again, highly recommend a reservation. The space is good size, featuring indoor and outdoor seating and even a bar if you want to belly up to it. We ended up in one of the two-seater booths not far from the entrance. Their menu features all the classic breakfast and brunch dishes plus a few twists or elevations of those dishes. We had our eye on several things, but ended up going with a classic breakfast croissant/sandwich, a side of jalapeno grits and sausage. Before we placed all that, we ordered the biscuit basket to start with. Unfortunately the biscuits made it out well after our main dishes did. The biscuits were tasty, but the butter they were served with was ice cold and still very much frozen, due to that, we could not get the full flavor of the strawberry butter. The honey was good, it had a nice kick to it. But we do wish the butter had been a bit more thawed. The other dishes were solid, sandwich was as expected, sausage was okay and the grits were smokey, creamy and cheesy. Service was good, our server was friendly and helpful, but a bit overwhelmed. They were busy, and we were not in a rush, but you could tell she was in deep. But even so, she was still polite and engaging throughout our meal. Overall, we enjoyed Dawn AM Eatery. We wouldn't rush back upon our next visit to Hyde Park, but we wouldn't completely avoid the spot. Solid 3.5 rounded to 4 stars.

We stopped in for brunch this Friday and everything about this place was great. What a fantastic…read moreaddition to the neighborhood. Service was quick and super friendly! The food was also fast and tasty! We saw they are byob so will definitely bring something to drink next time. If you're around the neighborhood definitely stop on. You won't be disappointed!

Oh yes its ladies nite ,well actually afternoon but you get my point…read moreListen, we had a blast here at The Woodlawn The ladies and l hail from the southside wanted to stay local , and visit a establishment that adhered to Covid restrictions that has nice decor and great food Ding ding ,plus black owned and operated, sign me up boo ! So ,we booked the party pod for one hr, its 75 but its private , you keep 2 apps on limited ordering menu and watch this its BYOB with ice bucket glasses and cooking fee included.. The pod was beautifully decorated with flat-screen TV that we used to play music on Now ,there was a mishap with menu ,I was in contact with Ebony back and forth she sent me the menu and said we could get 2 appetizers any 2 which was not case In the pods its hourly so my plan was know ahead ,what my order was and not waste time but Brittany came to the rescue with the correct info We order the jerk chicken fries, lemon pepper wings and additional mac and cheese and cabbage Everything was on point no complaints its hard to share 2 apps so will have to order more in addition to My fav was the jerk chicken fries the wings are small so be prepared All in all my company was great the spot was dope and we will be back

My co-workers and I stopped by this establishment today for lunch. Walked in to some really nice…read moredecor! Very clean also! Lunch time menu doesn't have a lot of options but the choice were definitely good ones! I went with the chicken tips! When I tell you this was the best bbq I've ever tasted! The chicken was seasoned so good! Some places put all the flavor into the sauce and forget to season the meat but not the Woodlawn! I was truly impressed! Cashier was very polite and food came out hot and in a timely fashion! There's also an amazing smoothie shop inside!

Our server was Ari and she was absolutely amazing! I would say that our food in general was fine…read moreBUT if you get Ari as your server, forget the food, you have won in life. She is one of the best servers I have had in a long time and honestly, it was 10/10. The pizza was dropped on the floor but like it was chill, everyone was real chill in the situation. No harm done, it was whatever and like we got a new pizza and it was taken off our bill no questions asked.

I ordered the margarita pizza. Sadly, the bus boy, who I will henceforth refer to as Leroy, dropped…read moremy pizza on the floor. Ari, our server, was very attentive to handling the Peter situation. However, I realized I am not a big fan of basil, but conceptually the pizza was pretty good. Instead I ate some of the fettuccine alfredo with cajun chicken that was pretty good. Ari was very considerate about the whole Ralph situation, which I think really turned the night around.

Not a bad establishment. My first time here and was amazed at the food variety and for a strip mall…read morerestaurant it is spacious and clean. Like I said, there's quite a variety. Not your basic cheese steaks, burgers and dogs. This place can do taco salads in three different sizes starting at $8 along with chicken sandwiches and some vegan options. I wanted to try the Philly steak since that's the name and I got an Italian beef for my husband. Everything was exceptional. The Italian beef was nice and hot and the cheese totally melted into the meat. The same for the Italian beef my husband said the bread was fresh and the meat was seasoned perfectly. I'll be back with my dog since I'm always walking her and I will grab me one of those frozen drinks.

I was not impressed...the service was not bad but not good. I ordered an Italian beef dip, hot…read morepepper and mozzarella it was bland and hardly any peppers. No matter what you get you will spend close to $20 this place is just okay...