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Cafe 53

Cafe 53

Café and Halal Restaurant$$$$
Hyde Park, Chicago
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7.5/10
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    Darius B.
    "Loves the Gelato and back patio."(9 Tips)
    Syeda Faiza A.
    "I loved loved the garlic chicken."(2 Tips)
    ᴡ B.
    "The oven baked sandwiches are awesome..."(6 Tips)
    Sonnie K.
    "The vegan options are awesome!"(3 Tips)
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  • Syeda Faiza A.heart icon on user image
    great 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 B.
    ᴡ BeckhamJuly 17, 2013
    The 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...!
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    КNovember 27, 2013
    Baked 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!
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    XAugust 22, 2012
    Plenty 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
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The gelato is great! Seating is a bit tight, but there's extra toward the back.
  • Anamaria H.heart icon on user image
    Anamaria HernandezAugust 17, 2014
    Gelato is delicious! They have a combination that tastes like Nutella!
  • Connie P.
    Connie PraterOctober 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    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.
  • Mheart icon on user image
    MApril 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Demetrius B.
    Demetrius BagleyAugust 6, 2016
    Robert G. let me know there are 16 different vegan sandwich options here :)
  • Sham S.heart icon on user image
    Sham SNovember 13, 2019
    Great sandwiches of many kinds. Everything is also halal which is a great bonus.
  • Candidina
    CandidinaJune 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Chris N.
    Chris NatoliJune 30, 2015
    Good gelato, cute atmosphere, backyard sometimes open.
  • ryan m.
    ryan mortonApril 18, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    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.
  • Michael "NaS" M.heart icon on user image
    Michael "NaS" Moody 💵November 8, 2013
    Try the vegan banana brownie. So good!
  • Sonnie K.
    Sonnie KiretaJuly 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The vegan options are awesome! Try the Garlic Chicken Sandwich.
  • Serena M.
    Serena MayApril 16, 2011
    I'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.
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael StaggFebruary 21, 2014
    A good cup of Chai, free WiFi & a friendly staff make visiting worthwhile.
  • Josh B.
    Josh BeaversAugust 17, 2014
    Groovy back patio, psychedelic gelato
  • Darius B.heart icon on user image
    Darius BrightAugust 30, 2014
    Loves the Gelato and back patio.
  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WeathersbyOctober 15, 2014
    Very nice coffee shop
  • Serena M.
    Serena MayApril 16, 2011
    this place is no istria in terms of food quality (the savory pie crust is disappointing) music and vibe, but the cheaper prices are attractive :)
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MeaseJune 9, 2013
    Best patio space in Hyde Park!
  • Makaela M.
    Makaela ManningSeptember 5, 2011
    Decent pastries. Good coffee. I did find a lipstick stain on my cup, though. :-/
  • David L.
    David Le RoyMay 25, 2012
    Tiramisu gelato is really good.
  • ryan m.
    ryan mortonMay 3, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    They make my T-buds want more.
  • Nicole L.
    Nicole LarkinAugust 13, 2012
    Best chai ever.
  • Stephanieheart icon on user image
    StephanieMay 2, 2015
    Save 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.
  • Lauras
    LaurasDecember 28, 2011
    Terrible service.
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