The first time I was ever here, it was freezing outside and I had just sung Bach's B-Minor Mass for at least 4 hours. I wanted to see if my pleasant memories of this place held up over three years,…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on October 12, 2008.

Always packed, never boring. I wish I was still in Hyde Park just so I can live off of the Med's burgers.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by nick a. at Yelp.com on October 11, 2008.

I totally did an embarrassingly public, but amazingly satisfying three-way with two hot croissants in my car in front of the bakery. But I'll start at the beginning. It was about 6 or so in the…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Tina B. at Yelp.com on October 11, 2008.

The shirts have written on the back "Obama eats here" let's just hope he wins in a few weeks. We sat on the outside deck and enjoyed a small pizza, a fresh salad and chicken noodle soup. The deep…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Shayna C. at Yelp.com on October 11, 2008.

Hate to have to write this but Medici is Hyde Park's Lehman Brothers. It has fallen off dramatically to the point that it's bankrupt of much of the charm, service, atmosphere and delicious food that I…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michael W. at Yelp.com on October 10, 2008.

I had really high hope for Open Produce, and still do...sort of. I rode my bike over there to buy a loaf of bread, and to check it out in general. It is a small store, even smaller than Newleaf in…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on October 10, 2008.

I was here just a few weeks ago and had a good time overall. My 1 year old daughter did as well. I think her favorite exhibit was the one that showed how the water is drained from a home. You can…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Frida G. at Yelp.com on October 9, 2008.

I just had dinner there tonight and I was so dissapointed. First, I'd checked the website and the menu was inconsistent with the restaurant menu. Then I got there and the waitress, never told us her…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Michelle S. at Yelp.com on October 9, 2008.

As "the" primary destination for college students and other folks in Hyde Park, Jimmy's (now simply called "Woodlawn Tap after Jimmy passed away some years ago) can be pretty crowded at times.…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by John S. at Yelp.com on October 9, 2008.

WARNING: This is going to be a TMI review so get ready... I have a long history of tummy problems. So I finally decided to see a gastroenterologist. After much research and a 3 month waiting period I…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kori M. at Yelp.com on October 8, 2008.

I just want to know... Does three sentences really qualify as a review? Is'nt that more like a quip, or a dis? I see quite a few reviews that are not wo*thy...

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by David P. at Yelp.com on October 8, 2008.

Some of the pieces there were awesome, the HUGE statues of Eygpt artifacts, but most of it just seemed like little vases and knick-knacks. I felt like we wasted an hour..

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Cindy D. at Yelp.com on October 8, 2008.

I've willingly given my head of hairs over to the able and amiable AMY here for over 5 years now. She is the best!!!! I usually have no prerequisites and allow her to mold and manage my unruly hair.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Janelle M. at Yelp.com on October 7, 2008.

Best Thai food I have had in the entire city, and it's in Hyde Park, hiding next to the unfortunately more popular Snail. I make everyone I can come with me here at least once. It's a rather…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Elizabeth M. at Yelp.com on October 7, 2008.

This is a very cool new produce shop that opened in Hyde Park, inside of what used to be a jewelery store. Their concept is interesting: open communication. They will willingly share their financal…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by John S. at Yelp.com on October 6, 2008.

Frank Lloyd Wright considered Robie House "the finest example of Prairie Style architecture." While people might disagree with his opinion of his own work, it's definitely the best local example of…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Azulina N. at Yelp.com on October 6, 2008.

I wasn't crazy about the now-defunct Hyde Park Co-op, but I've been disappointed by Treasure Island. The claim that TI is the most "European" supermarket in America is ridiculous; having lived in…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Lili K. at Yelp.com on October 4, 2008.

I'm not what you'd call an architecture nut so I was surprised how much I liked this tour. Our tour guide Dan, was very friendly and knowledgeable. A definite must for anyone visiting the city and…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Tom S. at Yelp.com on October 2, 2008.

Powells is fine. Yes, they're a bit on the pricey side for used books and no, their fiction selection can be a bit narrow, but I enjoy the place nonetheless. Their selection of books on Soviet…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Gregory S. at Yelp.com on September 29, 2008.

The way a hookah bar should be. We come here to relax, listen to some arabic music, talk about anything, drink some tea or coffee, but really what sets this place apart is the attitude of the owners.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Constantinos M. at Yelp.com on September 29, 2008.

This museum is amazing. Yes, it is different than what I remembered as a child but different is not necessarily bad. I have to say it is much, much better. No, it is not cheap if you are…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Carla L. at Yelp.com on September 28, 2008.

This is a good place to bring your recyclables as they keep paper, different colored bottles, steel and aluminum cans separate as opposed to Allied Waste which mixes and often ends up dumping…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Southside S. at Yelp.com on September 28, 2008.

Visiting from Austin, Tx. Good food, we ate there 3 times on the roof top. Just gorgeous summer weather and the food was pretty good. I had several of the hamburgers (Garbage burger is very good)…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Greg H. at Yelp.com on September 27, 2008.

My daughter has narrow but long feet and I took her to Wesley's to be fitted. The salesperson was kind and patient and able to guide me to several choices that fit her feet. I appreciated that he also…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marley W. at Yelp.com on September 27, 2008.

I was a loyal Co-op shopper and anxious about what was going to replace the Co-op. This Treasure Island does some of the things that were best about the CoOp--carrying a very wide range of foods, and…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marley W. at Yelp.com on September 27, 2008.

The last time I actually went in this museum was 12 years ago, during spring, but I really liked it. A smaller collection, but they had both older and newer art. Ancient and modern, I guess one could…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Isla E. at Yelp.com on September 25, 2008.

This is an outstanding bookstore. Prices are about on par with what you'd expect from the big guys (Borders, etc.), but the ambiance is better and the selection contains more unique and unusual stuff.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Gregory S. at Yelp.com on September 25, 2008.

I've been going to Amy for ten years, but I clearly recall my first appointment. I was neurotically worried about anything too drastic and rambled vaguely about my likes and fears. She listened…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Maureen A. at Yelp.com on September 24, 2008.

I love the Med. From the atmosphere to the food, it's a great place to go and hang out. However, I spent a couple months in Europe during the spring and early summer, and I came back to find a new…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Stephanie F. at Yelp.com on September 23, 2008.

I try to come(or order) every Sunday with my housemates. We love the thin-crust pizza with half peperoni and half tomato. They have family night specials on Sunday so there is a deal on a large…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by nina D. at Yelp.com on September 21, 2008.

I love the U boat exhibit. The museum has also recently put in a cute I Spy exhibit for younger children.

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by nina D. at Yelp.com on September 21, 2008.

yummy gelato

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by nina D. at Yelp.com on September 21, 2008.

Just a note to all the adults out there........sleepovers are not just for kids. They have them twice a year and it is a great time. I did this a few years ago with my kids and it was great for all of…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by John H. at Yelp.com on September 20, 2008.

OK if you like books and there is ever a nuclear winter, this is the place where you want to be ... This is by far one of the coolest places I have been to in Chicago. A sort of…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Andres G. at Yelp.com on September 19, 2008.

Every time I eat there my noodles come in a HUGE bowl of broth, no matter what I order it seems the same. Even after I eat all the noodles, tons of broth is left and I feel bad wasting it. THE…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Ekay K. at Yelp.com on September 18, 2008.

Very old world French style cafe. The treats are amazing and baked daily. my favorite has to be any of their sweet filled croissants or their bread pudding! coffee is also quite delicious. only…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by David K. at Yelp.com on September 18, 2008.

Just want to give credit when and where deserved. Over the months I have seen continual improvement with MAC property management and am now inclined to believe that perhaps my earlier trouble with…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kayce C. at Yelp.com on September 16, 2008.

My parents and I were caught in a downpour of rain (thanks, Hurricane Ike) looking for a place to eat lunch when we stopped in at Orly's Cafe. We were promptly seated and our waiter, Adrian, told us…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Heidi M. at Yelp.com on September 13, 2008.

I ordered espresso "for here", but it was served in a paper cup. Who would like to sip espresso from a party cup?? I was sitting inside by the window. Amazingly, windows were so dusty and dirty.…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Janet T. at Yelp.com on September 12, 2008.

I would go here once a week if It was in my neighborhood. I first saw the Body Worlds exhibit here. I will never forget seeing the cross-section of a human cadaver sliced in multiple sections and…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Nick S. at Yelp.com on September 11, 2008.

Okay, so I've written about Backstory twice now, accidentally calling it Back Story, so it has a different Yelp page. To get people up to speed, I, like Backstory, am located south of the Midway in…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Meg O. at Yelp.com on September 11, 2008.

MAC Realty is the epitome of incompetence and good intentions gone awry. I will say that they have become aware that they are despised around the neighborhood and are attempting to rehabilitate their…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by John A. at Yelp.com on September 11, 2008.

If it weren't for my persistent boyfriend, I'd never go here. He insists on going back for the drinks (and the food, sometimes), but the service is always disappointingly slow. Once we waited nearly…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Sarah L. at Yelp.com on September 10, 2008.

If you are an aspiring Egyptologist or a Middle Eastern fanatic, this is the place for you. Amazing collection of artifacts. You must go there.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Anna B. at Yelp.com on September 9, 2008.

Frederick Law Olmsted (who designed this park as well as NYC's Central Park) is an f'n genius. When first recruited to design this park in preparation for the Columbian Exposition, he was offended.…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Rob R. at Yelp.com on September 8, 2008.

medici or 'the med' as my coworkers fondly refer to it is pretty darn good. went here for my first day of work at uchicago and ordered the bacon blue cheese burger...and i was definitely WOWed. i…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by andrea c. at Yelp.com on September 8, 2008.

Found this place while running on the lake path, so I decided to bring my parents here for a brunch. M.H.C. boasts a $22 buffet brunch complimented by live jazz performances. There was a bit of a…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Shaun G. at Yelp.com on September 8, 2008.

This place is probably the best food deal in Hyde Park - if you like Korean food, that is. Bring on the spice and garlic-laden kim chee varieties and the crunchy seasoned bean sprouts for me, please -…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Dhara M. at Yelp.com on September 7, 2008.

Good Thai food and reasonable prices. Their Bangkok chicken is good, nice and fatty, but so good. Come on over!

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Debra G. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Yummy salmon teriyaki! The dinner portion was larger than expected. I've never tried sushi so can't rate that part, but I sure do love me some salmon. Try it!

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Debra G. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.