Hyde Park Dining

Cafe Florian - This is the only restaurant besides Subway that is open until midnight on weekends. Great sandwiches, salads and desserts for vegetarians. The bean and rice dish is vegan and delicious. 1450 E 57th St

Cedars - Great authentic Middle Eastern fare in a sleek-looking restaurant. There is a whole vegetarian menu with plenty of vegan options, including falafel, beryani and the best hummus around. 1206 E 53rd St

Leona’s - Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, including amazing soy cheese pizza and an all-vegan burger. You can also “build” your own pasta dish with your choice of sauces, veggies and noodles. 1236 E 53rd St

The Medici - This place is known as a student hangout and has a great selection of drinks. “The Med” has a delicious lentil soup that is vegan, plus a ton of vegetarian options. 1327 E 57th St

Mellow Yellow - This eclectic restaurant started out as a creperie. Although it still serves crepes, the menu has expanded significantly. Plenty of vegetarian options, but vegan menu items are scarce. 1508 E 53rd St

The Nile - Another fabulous Middle Eastern restaurant, although this one is closer to Shoreland and Broadview. The Mojadara vegetables come highly recommended. Vegans cannot eat the pita. 1611 E 55th St

Noodles, Etc. - You can get a lot of food for a good price here. Almost all of their dishes can be made with tofu instead of meat, and many dishes are vegetarian on their own. Great PanAsian cuisine. 1333 E 57th St

Orly’s - This Mexican-Italian-Asian fusion restaurant is conveniently close to the Shoreland and Broadview. Great quesadillas and desserts for you vegetarians out there. Not as many vegan options. 1660 E 55th St

Pizza Capri - There are plenty of vegetarian pasta dishes in this pizza joint. Pizza Capri also makes amazing vegan pizza, with tons of toppings to choose from. 1501 E 53rd St

Rajun Cajun - A strange but delicious combination of Indian food and Soul food. There are tons of options for vegetarians and vegans, mostly from the Indian side. Great place for a student budget. 1459 E 53rd St

Hyde Park Groceries

Bonne Sante - Hyde Park’s health food store. Has some of the less-mainstream ingredients like nutritional yeast and flax seed meal. Also has vitamins for any ailment imaginable and a great juice bar. 1512 E 53rd St

Coop Supermarkets - The main grocery store in Hyde Park. Has most of your grocery needs, although it tends to be pricey. 1526 E 55th St

Hyde Park Produce - Fresh produce at good prices, Gimme LeanTM fake meats, tofu, soy milk and a great selection of spices. 1312 E 53rd St

University Market - Carries food from Soul Vegetarian and Cedars, as well as lunch-sized bottles of flavored soy milk. 1323 E 57th St