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Hyde Park · Soul Food · $$

Roux

4.51,187 reviews ·Opens at 7AM tomorrow
The food is always so yummy and I love the setup of the place
MichelleMichelle · 214 Google reviews
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Roux — honest soul food in Hyde Park. Order the Shrimp And Grits. Modern space that photographs well but eats even better, and no long waits. Candace: "The shrimp was flavorful and the grits were very creamy (best I've had)" [$$, patio]

☀️Patio — a Hyde Park classic in summer.

What 1,187 diners keep saying

Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionCozyTrendyOld schoolOutdoor dining
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1055 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park
Today7AM-2:30PM
Sun–Wed7AM-2:30PM
Thu–Sat7AM-9PM
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What 1,187 diners keep saying

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Review photo by CJay Smith
Jul 2026

Outstanding breakfast before I left town to go back to Atl. I made sure I brought two cinnamon rolls home!

CJay Smith

CJay Smith

28 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rochelle
Jul 2026

If you haven’t tried the “Fried chicken salad” you are truly missing out! I think it may be one of the best salad I’ve ever had! It’s loaded with crispy fried chicken breast. I just wish they would offer more varieties of salad dressing, maybe a poppy seed or honey mustard. Other than that, it’s definitely a must try. Delicious!

Rochelle

Rochelle

23 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rocky Need
Jun 2026

Delicious 🤤 always tasty 😋

Rocky Need

Rocky Need

13 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mona smith
Jun 2026

I loved it here. The line was out the door but it went fast and gave us time to look at the menu. The food came out fast too. I had the best cinnamon roll and avocado toast and coffee. Everything was reasonably priced and delicious. Will definitely be coming back to try the grits.

Mona smith

Mona smith

9 reviews on Google

Review photo by Samriddhi Lamichhane
Jun 2026

The chicken and waffles were absolutely amazing.

Samriddhi Lamichhane

Samriddhi Lamichhane

38 reviews on Google

Review photo by Bill
Feb 2026

A modern and spacious place with delicious Southern flavors and an incredibly welcoming ambience. The beignet was warm and irresistibly fluffy, while the shrimp and grits were flavorful with a nice Cajun and garlic kick. For dessert, both the peanut butter cheesecake and the chocolate cookie were so yum. A lovely spot for enjoying Southern bites and either hanging out or getting some work done!

Bill

Bill

940 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eric Grover
Feb 2026

The brisket hash and cinnamon roll are so damn good...

Eric Grover

Eric Grover

299 reviews on Google

Review photo by Joshua Yuan
Feb 2026

Order at the front and get seated. Not super busy and good interior seating. Food came out fast. Quantity is okay, but food all tasted good.

Joshua Yuan

Joshua Yuan

486 reviews on Google

Review photo by Whitney P
Jan 2026

I come at least once a week. I love shrimp and grits

Whitney P

Whitney P

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eric Christian King
Dec 2025

Nice breakfast joint in a cool area

Eric Christian King

Eric Christian King

170 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tiff
Dec 2025

Fabulous breakfast and pastries! I especially loved the three egg omelette, I got it with egg whites and the little mushrooms were so delicious.

Tiff

Tiff

495 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jamyla Palamore
Jul 2026

We enjoyed the beautiful decor of the restaurant and its nice atmosphere. We ordered shrimp, bacon, biscuits, deviled eggs and baguette. For drinks we had mimosas the regular oranges juice and pineapple which both were delicious. Also the electric lemonade and a mai tai. Everything was great and exciting.

Jamyla Palamore

Jamyla Palamore

69 reviews on Google

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