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Cash Only in Hyde Park & South Side
Hit the ATM first — these cash-only spots are worth the extra step for authentic, no-frills dining.
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Valois Restaurant
Hyde Park · $
Hyde Park · $
Valois Restaurant“It’s also known as Obama’s favorite diner in Chicago, and they even have a section of the menu dedicated to dishes he liked” — Jea Kim
4.5 ★2,660 reviews·Opens at 6AM
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Calumet Fisheries
South Side · $$ · BYOB
South Side · $$ · BYOB
Calumet Fisheries“We love smoked fish & no better place to get it than here” — Dee Dee Martin
4.5 ★2,405 reviews·Opens at 10AM
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Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
South Side · $
South Side · $
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria“The toppings were all very fresh and tasted amazing, very high quality, as was the cheese” — Ryan Fitzgerald
4.4 ★3,201 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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