Crema's Take
“This Hyde Park institution pulls double duty as both a serious coffee spot and a full-service restaurant that's equally beloved for its beef chili soup and deep-dish pizza, making it the kind of place where you can legitimately spend hours without feeling rushed. The vibe is genuinely relaxed and eclectic—part neighborhood hangout, part destination—with solid outdoor seating if you want to linger over pastries and espresso drinks. Fair warning: it's inconsistent (some regulars swear by it, others find the food underwhelming), but when it hits, it hits hard, especially if you go in with low expectations and an appetite.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Medici on 57th is one of those neighborhood classics in Chicago’s Hyde Park that feels familiar from the first bite — a relaxed, eclectic spot where you can pop in for everything from comfort food classics to laid-back pizza and sandwiches. It’s been around for decades and has…
Really cool place with some great vibes. Our first time trying deep dish pizza. its not easy to pick up 😅
Went to the self service desk and ate outside. The high-crust Spinach Pizza was tasty, a bit too cheesy. Size medium weighed almost too heavy afterwards. Would go smaller and for thin-crust next time. Price/Value very good. Thumbs Up!
Bland food, 20% service charge, waste of money, dont go to this restaraunt unless you dont care a lot about quality I got the garbage burger medium rare and it was below average. The fries were quite cold and stale, even mcdonalds is much better, and tasted not fresh or good.…
We just came in for a small bite and were honestly really impressed. The beef chili soup might be the best I’ve had in years. It was rich, flavorful, and hit the spot. The calamari was crispy and delicious, and the chili cheese fries were loaded and super satisfying. We also had…
Crema Reviews
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