Dining Options

The University of Chicago Medicine offers many dining options at our Hyde Park campus for patients and visitors, from freshly prepared, hot meals to grab-and-go snacks and drinks. Masks must be worn unless eating or drinking.
Food Options by Location
Learn more about the restaurants and other food services in the different buildings and locations on our Hyde Park campus.
Sky Café – Open 24/7
- REV Culinary Studio (Rotating food concept)
- SVK (or Sous Vide Kitchen) is a Top-Rated Virtual Food Hall offering “craveable” selections from various fast-casual concepts.
- Picadeli (Self-serve salad bar)
- Picadeli isn’t just another lineup of lettuce. Sink your fork into a whole new experience where every detail has been redesigned for a fresher, safer, tastier meal – all at a value that won’t ruin your appetite.
- We Proudly Brew Starbucks (Coffee)
- To be the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world, inspiring and nurturing the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. Our mission statement defines what sets Starbucks apart – our identity and our responsibility in the world.
- Bento (Sushi):
- Bento is North America’s second largest sushi company providing the highest quality packed sushi, ready to heat and made to order hot Asian Food.
Made-from-scratch food that combines traditional Mexican street fare with creative California touches. The restaurant serves bowls, burritos, salads, smoothies/soft serve and tacos. Burrito Beach serves breakfast and lunch.
Self-serve Nourishment
- First floor
- Farmer's Fridge: healthier meals, on the go
- Seventh floor
- Pear Chef: Smart fridge with fresh, local and seasonally inspired menu
- Zenblen: Tech enabled healthy smoothie kiosk
Root & Sprig
Selling sandwiches, salads, and bowls with a seasonal menu that features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items.
Sip of Hope Coffee
Coffee, tea and pastries and originated in Logan Square. All proceeds from the coffee shop support proactive suicide prevention and mental health education.
Hydra Health Gift Kiosk
- CCD 7th Floor Sky Lobby
- Hours: Monday through Friday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed
MyCha
Self-service fridge with a variety of bubble tea, fruit tea, and coffee selections
Hydra Health Gift Shop
Hydra Health turns onsite retail into a true amenity for healthcare employees, patients and visitors. We pair the modern conveniences people expect with extra touches like fresh coffee, grab-and-go food, and locally made products so that each visit is a pick-me-up.
Location:
- Mitchell 2nd Floor Lobby
- Monday through Friday: 8 am – 7 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The Kitchen at Billings
Serves freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches. Features comfort and healthy favorites, including made-to-order sandwiches and salads, burgers, home-style entrees, pizza and Mr. Pak’s sushi.
Located in the basement, near the “D” elevators
Hours: Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 2 pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Panera Bread - 24/7
Located on the second floor. Offers a wide variety of dine-in, to-go and Rapid Pick-Up® options.
Café Central - Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 4 pm
Offers a variety of entrees, pizza, made-to order deli selections and salads, artisan soups as well as your favorite grill selections and fresh grab and go items. Designed to appeal to all of our patrons, Cafe Central meets the demand between healthier options, comfort-style offerings and Starbucks Coffee and beverages, that will allow consumers to experience a new dining experience with price points to fit every budget.
Farmers Fridge Vending Machine
First floor lobby
Panera Bread
Located on the first floor. Offers a wide variety of dine-in, to-go and Rapid Pick-Up® options.
Farmers Fridge Vending Machine
Third floor
Chicago French Press
The bookstore, located at 58th Street and Ellis Avenue, has Chicago French Press, which serves fresh roasted coffee, house blended teas and food.
Patient Meals
Most patients receive restaurant-style room service. Patients and their visitors can order meals from a menu any time between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Vending Machines
Vending machines are located throughout the UChicago Medicine campus.