Hello, glad to meet you! Welcome to Hyde Park Chicago. Our interactive map and business search page will help you find local businesses for shopping, eating and drinking, entertainment, health and beauty, sports and leisure, hospitality, and services – as well as our neighborhood landmarks. You’ll also find a full calendar of Hyde Park events and links to event websites. Come on in and take a look – and contact us if any of your favorite businesses or events are missing.

It’s easy to understand why Hyde Parkers fiercely love their little piece of the city on Chicago’s lakefront. Streets shaded by towering trees; a textbook of architectural styles; independent businesses, both new and established; an involved, diverse community of residents and a proud history of creative expression – all combining to form a passionate pull on the people who call it home. It’s unlike any other Chicago neighborhood – and this is your guide from the inside.

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  • Repost from @southsidechicagojobs
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APPLICATION DEADLINE 3/31 at 5PM CST⁠
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The Shedd Aquarium has 10+ exciting paid internship opportunities available - in everything from marketing/public relations to finance to veterinary care, sustainable gardening, and more.⁠
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"We welcome applications from all levels of experience, including those seeking career exploration or changes, gap year students, freshmen, sophomores, and those seeking first internships. ⁠
⁠
 We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, Veterans and active duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team."⁠
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Click link in bio to apply to these positions and more at South Side Chicago Jobs - the job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers.⁠
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    8 hours ago
  • Repost from @southsidechicagojobs
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The Obama Foundation is hiring an Events Coordinator, Public Engagement & My Brother's Keeper Alliance.⁠
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"The Events Coordinator will be an integral part of the Public Engagement team. You will work very closely and collaboratively with the Senior Events Associate to ensure all Public Engagement events are designed and executed at the highest caliber, on budget, and in a way that is aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values."⁠
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South Side Chicago Jobs is a free job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers. Click link in bio to view this job and others on South Side Chicago Jobs⁠
⁠
📸 from @mbk_alliance
    9 hours ago
  • Congratulations to Damarr Brown at Virtue, just named by the James Beard Foundation as a finalist in the Emerging Chef category.⁠
⁠
"Damarr Brown, chef de cuisine at Virtue, is a nominee in the Emerging Chef category. This continues a great run for Virtue, as Erick Williams, the chef and owner, picked up Best Chef: Great Lakes award last year. Joining him are Rashida Holmes (Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles), Serigne Mbaye (Dakar NOLA, New Orleans), Charlie Mitchell (Clover Hill, New York City) and Amanda Shulman (Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia)."⁠
⁠
Click link in bio for full story.
    11 hours ago
  • Wow! Don't miss the South Side Fireflies free early childhood music classes offered through Old Town School of Folk Music in partnership with the Rebuild Foundation at the Dorchester Art & Housing Collective - 1456 E. 70th Street.⁠
⁠
The 45-minute classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from April 3-May 25 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The program is free, but space is limited, so click link in bio to sign up now.
    1 day ago
  • Block Club Chicago reports "Three creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in L1, the University of Chicago business accelerator and retail store on the university’s 'Arts Block.'⁠
⁠
The new group of small business owners is Red Elephant Candle Co.’s Jamica Harper, Balm Yard founder Samantha Jo, and Hyde & Park’s Keyon Huggins. All three have been part of the community for years, so it made sense to set up shop in a place that felt home, they said. And as an added bonus, the three have become fast friends.⁠
⁠
L1 at 319 E. Garfield Blvd. offers training and support for local entrepreneurs looking to get brick-and-mortar experience before striking out on their own. Launched in 2020, the program offers selected participants a 10-month fellowship in which they receive discounted rental space to set up their business, as well as mentoring."⁠
⁠
📸 Jamie Nesbitt Golden/Block Club Chicago⁠
(From left) Samantha Jo, Keyon Huggins, and Jamica Harper are the newest entrepreneurs to join UChicago's L1 business incubator.⁠
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Click link in bio for full story.
    1 day ago
  • Hyde Park's Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern, located at 5215 S. Harper Avenue, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠
⁠
"This tone-perfect ode to New Orleans comes from the fertile mind of Erick Williams, who has become the preeminent South Side restaurateur of our generation. Decidedly more downscale than Virtue, his flagship restaurant just around the corner, Daisy’s starts with the counter-service format of fast-casual dining and then overdelivers in every way possible. Think frozen Hurricane cocktails, platters of fried chicken, and a catfish po’ boy with rémoulade sauce that counts as one of the best sandwiches in the city. Also on hand are gloriously messy Voodoo Wings and a seafood gumbo that keeps getting better. On any given day, the colorful dining room will be lively with local luminaries like Theaster Gates and neighbors of every stripe enjoying the way the bon temps roll."⁠
⁠
📸 Jeff Marini⁠
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Click link in bio to read the full list.
    6 days ago
  • Hyde Park's Roux, located at 1055 E. 55th Street, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠
⁠
"There’s no breakfast like Southern breakfast, and no kitchen in town prepares it as well as chef Charlie McKenna’s sunny fast-casual spot. If fried-to-order beignets aren’t your thing, try the country ham steak with red-eye gravy, fried eggs, and stone-ground grits so good you’ll want to kiss a gristmill. Pastry chef Monica Sachnoff has a selection of daily offerings, including a laminated biscuit that lends its charms to a two-hander breakfast sandwich and a warm, shareable cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting that has become the neighborhood’s favorite splurge. Lunch and early supper are strong as well, when a weekly quiche special and shrimp with more of those amazing grits beckon."⁠
⁠
📸 Jeff Marini⁠
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Click link in bio to read the full list.
    6 days ago
  • Repost from @eatbobspizza
•
Hyde Park & Evanston locations alert!
🚨🚨🚨
Bob's Happy Hour from 4pm to 5pm Monday - Thursday = 50% off all beer and all wines by the glass.
🍻🥂
Come visit us, thirsty friends!
    6 days ago
  • Easter weekend is Friday-Sunday, April 7-9 and local Hyde Park stores, organizations, and restaurants have everything you need to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.⁠
⁠
We've listed offerings from Ascione Bistro, Kilwins, Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, The Quadrangle Club, Stan's Donuts, Truth Be Told, and Vineyard Church of Hyde Park.⁠
⁠
If we've missed any Easter-related activities in the area, please comment and let us know!⁠
⁠
Click link in bio for more information.
    6 days ago
Repost from @southsidechicagojobs
•
APPLICATION DEADLINE 3/31 at 5PM CST⁠
⁠
The Shedd Aquarium has 10+ exciting paid internship opportunities available - in everything from marketing/public relations to finance to veterinary care, sustainable gardening, and more.⁠
⁠
"We welcome applications from all levels of experience, including those seeking career exploration or changes, gap year students, freshmen, sophomores, and those seeking first internships. ⁠
⁠
 We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, Veterans and active duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team."⁠
⁠
Click link in bio to apply to these positions and more at South Side Chicago Jobs - the job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers.⁠
⁠
Repost from @southsidechicagojobs • APPLICATION DEADLINE 3/31 at 5PM CST⁠ ⁠ The Shedd Aquarium has 10+ exciting paid internship opportunities available - in everything from marketing/public relations to finance to veterinary care, sustainable gardening, and more.⁠ ⁠ "We welcome applications from all levels of experience, including those seeking career exploration or changes, gap year students, freshmen, sophomores, and those seeking first internships. ⁠ ⁠ We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, Veterans and active duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team."⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio to apply to these positions and more at South Side Chicago Jobs - the job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers.⁠ ⁠
13 hours ago
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1/9
Repost from @southsidechicagojobs
•
The Obama Foundation is hiring an Events Coordinator, Public Engagement & My Brother's Keeper Alliance.⁠
⁠
"The Events Coordinator will be an integral part of the Public Engagement team. You will work very closely and collaboratively with the Senior Events Associate to ensure all Public Engagement events are designed and executed at the highest caliber, on budget, and in a way that is aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values."⁠
⁠
South Side Chicago Jobs is a free job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers. Click link in bio to view this job and others on South Side Chicago Jobs⁠
⁠
📸 from @mbk_alliance
Repost from @southsidechicagojobs • The Obama Foundation is hiring an Events Coordinator, Public Engagement & My Brother's Keeper Alliance.⁠ ⁠ "The Events Coordinator will be an integral part of the Public Engagement team. You will work very closely and collaboratively with the Senior Events Associate to ensure all Public Engagement events are designed and executed at the highest caliber, on budget, and in a way that is aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values."⁠ ⁠ South Side Chicago Jobs is a free job board dedicated to Chicago's South Side business owners and job seekers. Click link in bio to view this job and others on South Side Chicago Jobs⁠ ⁠ 📸 from @mbk_alliance
14 hours ago
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2/9
Congratulations to Damarr Brown at Virtue, just named by the James Beard Foundation as a finalist in the Emerging Chef category.⁠
⁠
"Damarr Brown, chef de cuisine at Virtue, is a nominee in the Emerging Chef category. This continues a great run for Virtue, as Erick Williams, the chef and owner, picked up Best Chef: Great Lakes award last year. Joining him are Rashida Holmes (Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles), Serigne Mbaye (Dakar NOLA, New Orleans), Charlie Mitchell (Clover Hill, New York City) and Amanda Shulman (Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia)."⁠
⁠
Click link in bio for full story.
Congratulations to Damarr Brown at Virtue, just named by the James Beard Foundation as a finalist in the Emerging Chef category.⁠ ⁠ "Damarr Brown, chef de cuisine at Virtue, is a nominee in the Emerging Chef category. This continues a great run for Virtue, as Erick Williams, the chef and owner, picked up Best Chef: Great Lakes award last year. Joining him are Rashida Holmes (Bridgetown Roti, Los Angeles), Serigne Mbaye (Dakar NOLA, New Orleans), Charlie Mitchell (Clover Hill, New York City) and Amanda Shulman (Her Place Supper Club, Philadelphia)."⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio for full story.
16 hours ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
Wow! Don't miss the South Side Fireflies free early childhood music classes offered through Old Town School of Folk Music in partnership with the Rebuild Foundation at the Dorchester Art & Housing Collective - 1456 E. 70th Street.⁠
⁠
The 45-minute classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from April 3-May 25 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The program is free, but space is limited, so click link in bio to sign up now.
Wow! Don't miss the South Side Fireflies free early childhood music classes offered through Old Town School of Folk Music in partnership with the Rebuild Foundation at the Dorchester Art & Housing Collective - 1456 E. 70th Street.⁠ ⁠ The 45-minute classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from April 3-May 25 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The program is free, but space is limited, so click link in bio to sign up now.
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Block Club Chicago reports "Three creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in L1, the University of Chicago business accelerator and retail store on the university’s 'Arts Block.'⁠
⁠
The new group of small business owners is Red Elephant Candle Co.’s Jamica Harper, Balm Yard founder Samantha Jo, and Hyde & Park’s Keyon Huggins. All three have been part of the community for years, so it made sense to set up shop in a place that felt home, they said. And as an added bonus, the three have become fast friends.⁠
⁠
L1 at 319 E. Garfield Blvd. offers training and support for local entrepreneurs looking to get brick-and-mortar experience before striking out on their own. Launched in 2020, the program offers selected participants a 10-month fellowship in which they receive discounted rental space to set up their business, as well as mentoring."⁠
⁠
📸 Jamie Nesbitt Golden/Block Club Chicago⁠
(From left) Samantha Jo, Keyon Huggins, and Jamica Harper are the newest entrepreneurs to join UChicago's L1 business incubator.⁠
⁠
Click link in bio for full story.
Block Club Chicago reports "Three creative entrepreneurs have set up shop in L1, the University of Chicago business accelerator and retail store on the university’s 'Arts Block.'⁠ ⁠ The new group of small business owners is Red Elephant Candle Co.’s Jamica Harper, Balm Yard founder Samantha Jo, and Hyde & Park’s Keyon Huggins. All three have been part of the community for years, so it made sense to set up shop in a place that felt home, they said. And as an added bonus, the three have become fast friends.⁠ ⁠ L1 at 319 E. Garfield Blvd. offers training and support for local entrepreneurs looking to get brick-and-mortar experience before striking out on their own. Launched in 2020, the program offers selected participants a 10-month fellowship in which they receive discounted rental space to set up their business, as well as mentoring."⁠ ⁠ 📸 Jamie Nesbitt Golden/Block Club Chicago⁠ (From left) Samantha Jo, Keyon Huggins, and Jamica Harper are the newest entrepreneurs to join UChicago's L1 business incubator.⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio for full story.
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
Hyde Park's Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern, located at 5215 S. Harper Avenue, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠
⁠
"This tone-perfect ode to New Orleans comes from the fertile mind of Erick Williams, who has become the preeminent South Side restaurateur of our generation. Decidedly more downscale than Virtue, his flagship restaurant just around the corner, Daisy’s starts with the counter-service format of fast-casual dining and then overdelivers in every way possible. Think frozen Hurricane cocktails, platters of fried chicken, and a catfish po’ boy with rémoulade sauce that counts as one of the best sandwiches in the city. Also on hand are gloriously messy Voodoo Wings and a seafood gumbo that keeps getting better. On any given day, the colorful dining room will be lively with local luminaries like Theaster Gates and neighbors of every stripe enjoying the way the bon temps roll."⁠
⁠
📸 Jeff Marini⁠
⁠
Click link in bio to read the full list.
Hyde Park's Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern, located at 5215 S. Harper Avenue, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠ ⁠ "This tone-perfect ode to New Orleans comes from the fertile mind of Erick Williams, who has become the preeminent South Side restaurateur of our generation. Decidedly more downscale than Virtue, his flagship restaurant just around the corner, Daisy’s starts with the counter-service format of fast-casual dining and then overdelivers in every way possible. Think frozen Hurricane cocktails, platters of fried chicken, and a catfish po’ boy with rémoulade sauce that counts as one of the best sandwiches in the city. Also on hand are gloriously messy Voodoo Wings and a seafood gumbo that keeps getting better. On any given day, the colorful dining room will be lively with local luminaries like Theaster Gates and neighbors of every stripe enjoying the way the bon temps roll."⁠ ⁠ 📸 Jeff Marini⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio to read the full list.
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Hyde Park's Roux, located at 1055 E. 55th Street, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠
⁠
"There’s no breakfast like Southern breakfast, and no kitchen in town prepares it as well as chef Charlie McKenna’s sunny fast-casual spot. If fried-to-order beignets aren’t your thing, try the country ham steak with red-eye gravy, fried eggs, and stone-ground grits so good you’ll want to kiss a gristmill. Pastry chef Monica Sachnoff has a selection of daily offerings, including a laminated biscuit that lends its charms to a two-hander breakfast sandwich and a warm, shareable cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting that has become the neighborhood’s favorite splurge. Lunch and early supper are strong as well, when a weekly quiche special and shrimp with more of those amazing grits beckon."⁠
⁠
📸 Jeff Marini⁠
⁠
Click link in bio to read the full list.
Hyde Park's Roux, located at 1055 E. 55th Street, was just named by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best new restaurants:⁠ ⁠ "There’s no breakfast like Southern breakfast, and no kitchen in town prepares it as well as chef Charlie McKenna’s sunny fast-casual spot. If fried-to-order beignets aren’t your thing, try the country ham steak with red-eye gravy, fried eggs, and stone-ground grits so good you’ll want to kiss a gristmill. Pastry chef Monica Sachnoff has a selection of daily offerings, including a laminated biscuit that lends its charms to a two-hander breakfast sandwich and a warm, shareable cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting that has become the neighborhood’s favorite splurge. Lunch and early supper are strong as well, when a weekly quiche special and shrimp with more of those amazing grits beckon."⁠ ⁠ 📸 Jeff Marini⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio to read the full list.
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
Repost from @eatbobspizza
•
Hyde Park & Evanston locations alert!
🚨🚨🚨
Bob's Happy Hour from 4pm to 5pm Monday - Thursday = 50% off all beer and all wines by the glass.
🍻🥂
Come visit us, thirsty friends!
Repost from @eatbobspizza • Hyde Park & Evanston locations alert! 🚨🚨🚨 Bob's Happy Hour from 4pm to 5pm Monday - Thursday = 50% off all beer and all wines by the glass. 🍻🥂 Come visit us, thirsty friends!
7 days ago
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8/9
Easter weekend is Friday-Sunday, April 7-9 and local Hyde Park stores, organizations, and restaurants have everything you need to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.⁠
⁠
We've listed offerings from Ascione Bistro, Kilwins, Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, The Quadrangle Club, Stan's Donuts, Truth Be Told, and Vineyard Church of Hyde Park.⁠
⁠
If we've missed any Easter-related activities in the area, please comment and let us know!⁠
⁠
Click link in bio for more information.
Easter weekend is Friday-Sunday, April 7-9 and local Hyde Park stores, organizations, and restaurants have everything you need to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.⁠ ⁠ We've listed offerings from Ascione Bistro, Kilwins, Mesler Kitchen | Bar | Lounge, The Quadrangle Club, Stan's Donuts, Truth Be Told, and Vineyard Church of Hyde Park.⁠ ⁠ If we've missed any Easter-related activities in the area, please comment and let us know!⁠ ⁠ Click link in bio for more information.
7 days ago
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9/9