Hyde Park is home to countless unique and local restaurants. Sometimes though, you’re looking for that familiar taste of a product that you can get anywhere and know it’s going to be just how you like it. Luckily, in addition to its brilliant original eateries, you can find most of your favorite chain restaurants in Hyde Park. Keep reading to discover our favorite chains in Hyde Park. 

chicken and other southern sides

BOSTON MARKET

1424 E 53rd St Unit 24

Once known as Boston Chicken, Boston Market is a fast casual restaurant chain that serves fresh rotisserie chicken meals, prime rib, cornbread and more. The restaurant says their chicken is marinated with a perfect blend of garlic, herbs, and spices, and is all-natural, never frozen, and never disappoints. For ease of access, it’s also located directly across from Ivy Residences office!

acai cups with toppings and fruit

DEEP PURPL

5229 S Harper Ct

Deep Purpl is an Ivy Residences office all time favorite! These superfood packed acai bowls are the perfect healthy summer treat. Choose from one of their delicious menu items such as smoothies, acai bowls or even vegan smoothies. You also have the option of customizing your own creation from scratch! If you’re looking for healthy, fresh and delicious food, Deep Purpl is a great chain in Hyde Park for you to choose.  

cheesy slice of giordanos pizza

GIORDANO’S

5311 S Blackstone Ave

Giordano’s is a classic Chicago chain, and luckily we have one right here in Hyde Park, only steps away from Ivy Blackstone. This decadent pizza pie is filled with all your favorite toppings. Stop by this famous Hyde Park chain restaurant so you can offer your opinion on the great debate: Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s? 

lamb salad bowl

ROTI

1526 E. 53rd Street 

Roti is a unique chain restaurant in Hyde Park, offering a Mediterranean flair on to-go dishes. Their mantra is serving food that loves you back, so you can expect fresh and healthy offerings in the form of wraps, bowls and pitas. Our go-to is the I Dream of Tahini Bowl, but the best part is that every bowl is customizable. You even have the option of creating your own!

workers making salad bowls at sweetgreen

SWEETGREEN

1500 E 53rd St 

Sweetgreen is one of those can’t-go-wrong classic chain restaurants in Hyde Park. This fast-casual salad chain is loved across the US. Don’t be discouraged by the word salad, because Sweetgreen diversifies the dish in every imaginable way. From a light an airy peach and goat cheese combination, to perfecting the classic caesar, there’s certainly an option for you. Sweetgreen also offers warm bowls, if raw veggies aren’t your thing! 

ramen bowl with chicken and veggies

STRINGS RAMEN

1453 E 53rd St 

Strings Ramen was voted Chicago’s best ramen restaurant, so how ideal that we have one right in our very own neighborhood?! Even though Strings Ramen is a chain, they don’t skip out on the authenticity. In fact, one of the major aspects of Strings Ramen is the noodles themselves. They make fresh noodles daily using their unique dough and noodle maker imported directly from Japan. This, along with their authentic broth is what sets Strings Ramen apart. 

While Hyde Park is home to some delicious, one-of-a-kind restaurants, it’s also home to a diverse set of classic spots. What’s your favorite chain restaurant in Hyde Park? Did we miss any?