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"Loves the Gelato and back patio."(9 Tips)
"I loved loved the garlic chicken."(2 Tips)
"The oven baked sandwiches are awesome..."(6 Tips)
"The vegan options are awesome!"(3 Tips)
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Syeda Faiza Askari HussainJanuary 2, 2014great service! and amazing food. i LOVED that the food was Zabiha which opened up my options. I loved loved the garlic chicken. Cute place with soft music. Great atmosphere.- ᴡ BeckhamJuly 17, 2013The oven baked sandwiches are awesome... They are, in my opinion, the best thing on the menu. The tea selection is great too! Very solid Internet speeds and the place is very inviting...!
КNovember 27, 2013Baked goods as well as tea selection is as wide as it is good. Decoration and raggedy couches not the best, but the owner is beyond sweet. Hyde Park needs more down to earth places like this one!- XAugust 22, 2012Plenty of outlets and a friendly staff make this a great spot to chill with a laptop. Free Wi-Fi is great, too. Wifi password: chocolate
Anamaria HernandezAugust 17, 2014Gelato is delicious! They have a combination that tastes like Nutella!
the hazel-eyed blonde female staff has an attitude she wont hesitate to throw at you and the mexican guy will apologetically try to make it up to you. other than that, panini and gelatos are good.
The gelato is great! Seating is a bit tight, but there's extra toward the back.
Demetrius BagleyAugust 6, 2016Robert G. let me know there are 16 different vegan sandwich options here :)
The gelato is scrumdiddlyumtious! Love the variety of flavors offered which change daily. Not to mention the large portioned baked goods for a decent price.
Sham SNovember 13, 2019Great sandwiches of many kinds. Everything is also halal which is a great bonus.
Service can be a little slow, but the owner is really nice and apologetic. He gave us two free macaroons after our panini took a while to come out.
Michael StaggFebruary 21, 2014A good cup of Chai, free WiFi & a friendly staff make visiting worthwhile.
Give honest constructive feedback to the owner. He really wants the people of this area to feel as if its they are getting quality food and service.- The vegan options are awesome! Try the Garlic Chicken Sandwich.
Serena MayApril 16, 2011I'm a bit thrown off by the neon-colored gelato but the hazelnut one is actually quite tasty. You pay for what you get though, so the single scoop is v small.
- Serena MayApril 16, 2011this place is no istria in terms of food quality (the savory pie crust is disappointing) music and vibe, but the cheaper prices are attractive :)
Makaela ManningSeptember 5, 2011Decent pastries. Good coffee. I did find a lipstick stain on my cup, though. :-/
StephanieMay 2, 2015Save yourself the trouble and never order from this awful place. Terrible, terrible customer service! Very rude employees who say "it's not their problem" and won't correct the issue.
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Cafe 53, located in the heart of Hyde Park, Chicago, serves coffee, tea, pastries, and delicious oven-baked sandwiches.
Closed until 8:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
(773) 493-1000
View menu on http://www.cafe-53.com
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Dessert
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