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South Side Gems
If you're looking for things to do, places to go and eat on the South Side.
They usually have something fun going on! Definitely check them out if you're into music. Yummy drinks and the food is decent.
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The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WThey usually have something fun going on! Definitely check them out if you're into music. Yummy drinks and the food is decent.
Delicious vegan restaurant. Not super big, but their buffalo cauliflower is perfect.
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Majani Restaurant
7167 S Exchange AveDelicious vegan restaurant. Not super big, but their buffalo cauliflower is perfect.
Open Produce
1635 E 55th StTiny grocery store open till 2 am!
Build Coffee
6100 S Blackstone AveCute coffee shop tucked behind a nearby school. Great place to get some work done.
Their lobby is beautiful! And they have a spot called the "Game Room" for obvious reason! Food and drinks are available as well. You should definitely visit.
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Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan AveTheir lobby is beautiful! And they have a spot called the "Game Room" for obvious reason! Food and drinks are available as well. You should definitely visit.
If you are a YMCA member, you can enter for free and an "away member". Otherwise, it's $10/day. Steam room, sauna, whirlpool!
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South Side YMCA
6330 S Stony Island AveIf you are a YMCA member, you can enter for free and an "away member". Otherwise, it's $10/day. Steam room, sauna, whirlpool!
The Silver Umbrella
5305 S Hyde Park BlvdBoutique shop - quality + unique items, many made in Chicago.
Cafeteria style food. Quick and affordable. One of President Obama's favorite spots when he lived here.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StCafeteria style food. Quick and affordable. One of President Obama's favorite spots when he lived here.
This is not on the South Side! But, by far my favorite bar/lounge in the city at the moment.
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Blind Barber
948 W Fulton MarketThis is not on the South Side! But, by far my favorite bar/lounge in the city at the moment.
Another fun spot. Not on the South Side.
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Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StAnother fun spot. Not on the South Side.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center
1219 W 76th StDelicious jerk chicken + always a good time in there.
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Ja' Grill Hyde Park
1510 E Harper CtDelicious jerk chicken + always a good time in there.
Truffle Mushroom and goat cheese pizza is bomb.
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Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery
5215 S Harper AveTruffle Mushroom and goat cheese pizza is bomb.
This place is a big deal. Rather new and haven’t been yet, but everyone is talking about it. Kinda pricy.
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Virtue Restaurant
1462 E 53rd StThis place is a big deal. Rather new and haven’t been yet, but everyone is talking about it. Kinda pricy.
I-DuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlNeighborhoods
Woodlawn
True south side.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Historic Block
Woodlawn in a historic neighborhood! Highly recommend you google it, try “Raisin in the Sun” which is a book inspired by an event that occurred a block East.