Reviews for Cafe 53 in Chicago, IL
Great spot in Hyde Park, they have an awesome courtyard and good coffee, pastries and food
i am obsessed with this place. the vegan sandwiches are AMAZING. the coffee is great. the vibes are lovely, with art on the... walls and a nice community bulletin board the PATIO way in back is the most pleasant place to work or hang out in the summer.they have GELATO which is freaking delicious. the staff are kind and always wearing masks as far as ive seen which i reallyappreciate. im also a fan of their scones and various pastries. theyve for real got it all so please go here, appreciate it, andtip!! Read more
I’ve now been to Cafe 53 twice in 7 days, so I feel like I should share. In short, what a gem on 53rd Street. There aren’t... many options for great sandwiches in the area, but this place is it. Last week, I got the acclaimed sumac chicken. It was tasty,and it was especially nice to enjoy it on their hidden back patio. This week, I got the Buffalo chicken sandwich on Dutch crunchbread. Sooo delicious. I was in search of a good sandwich and I definitely found what I was looking for when I gave this place ashot. They have a friend in me! Read more
Cafe 53 has some of the best sandwiches in Chicago! The key is to get the Dutch Crunch bread, which is crispy on the outside but... thick and doughy on the inside. My favorite sandwich is the Garlic Chicken on Dutch Crunch, and I think it's one of the bestsandwiches I've had in the city. The mix of garlic and hot giardiniera peppers is fantastic. I wouldn't get too close to anyoneafter eating it, but the flavor is worth the garlic breath. Highly recommend Read more
When you first walk in, you’re greeted with a sweet aroma..as the first food item I noticed was pastries. What I ordered... though was the Vegan ???? Chicken Pesto & I must say, it was amazing! Perfectly seasoned soy based protein on a Dutch Crunchbaguette. Super good. ???? I will be back. Read more
If you are around the hyde park area (Univ of Chicago), you should try Cafe 53 - their coffees, sweets and sandwiches are really... good. The service is superb - very friendly staff. I will definitely come back to enjoy their coffee and sandwiches. Read more
I recently started a plant-based lifestyle and was looking for a good vegan restaurant in the Hyde Park area while running... errands...and boy did I find it! Cafe 53 is amazing! I tried the falafel and hummus sandwich and it was delicious! The pitabread it came with had the PERFECT amount of crisp (all of their breads are vegan) and did not fall apart. The falafel andhummus are both seasoned well and very flavorful. And the sandwiches are HUGH (submarine-sized). I also grabbed a coffee (theyoffer almond, oat, and coconut flavors) and chips. My meal was reasonably-priced for the amount of food offered (it's a lot, youwill leave full). If you're in the area, Cafe 53 is definitely a great place for lunch for anyone vegan (and non-vegans too) oranyone looking for a great meal. Read more
Very mellow with friendly employees. Good music and the Gelato is the most popular thing here too!!! Great place for locals and... college students Read more