Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told pairs English pub fare with a bright, inviting neighborhood atmosphere inside The Study Hotel, making it a convenient Hyde Park choice for hotel guests, families, celebrations, and University of Chicago visitors. Regulars rave about the burger, ricotta cheese, Scotch pancakes, salmon, strawberry mojito, and coconut-pineapple cake, plus warm service from Andrea and O’Shea. Portions can feel small for the price, and some guests report very slow service.
What 348 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great place that serves English pub fare. Attached to the hotel so open on holidays.”
“We visit the truth be told today for Father’s Day and we decided to celebrate among ourselves. Andrea was our server. She outdid herself. The food was delicious and evermore. Thank you so much for the great service and good food.”
“Andrea was truly outstanding during my visit to Truth Be Told. She was holding everything down on her own with grace and efficiency, creating a calm, welcoming energy that made the entire experience feel seamless. Despite managing the space solo, she was attentive, warm, and made every guest feel genuinely cared for. As a first-time visitor and someone new to the neighborhood, I felt so happy to have discovered this place. The ambiance is beautiful and inviting, and it feels like such a wonderful addition to the community. The dessert was absolutely delicious and the perfect finishing touch.”
“Good food good service. I believe our waitress was Roxanne she was great.”
“Took my mother out yesterday for a pre Mother’s Day celebration along with my sister. We all enjoyed it as a whole a from the drinks(highly recommend the strawberry mojito)to the food and service everything was stellar ☺️!”
“$13 for 2 eggs is Hella insane!!!! Then your bartender wants to be snarky are not fill my beer.. tourist be warned.. this is not the place. 4 thumbs down 👎 👎👎👎”
“Truth be told... this place needs some work. The food needs work. The taste profile is not it. The workers could use some customer service experience. Especially the girl manager. They don't care about customer experience. I don't recommend.... Not coming back. 1st and last time here. I never even got a water refill. The service is very very very very slow. Cesar was my server.”
“Great atmosphere and excellent food and service! We had the pleasure of being served by Andrea and she was terrific! Would come back next time we are in town!”
“I have to say andrew was fabulous, as was the entire staff as I was in town for a big event.And she, and along with her coworkers, made all of us feel like v I p!”
“Andrea was exceptional and suggestive, food was wonderful but service was beyond fantastic”
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