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Medici on 57th: a Hyde Park staple restaurant for nearly 60 years. Eclectic, American fare satisfying a variety of tastes throughout your day – from omelets & benedicts, to burgers & pizzas.
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Chicken Salad Croissant. our chicken salad made with red and...
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Chicken Salad Croissant. our chicken salad made with red and green bell peppers, red onion, and mayo, topped with mixed greens and tomato on our croissant. $ 9.50.
- 1327 East 57th Street Chicago, IL, 60637 United States
- medici@medici57.com
- (773) 667-7394
MEDICI ON 57TH, 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, 515 Photos, Mon - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Tue - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Wed - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Thu - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Fri - 8:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sat - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm.
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- Does That Statue Turn?
- Who Are The Gargoyles in The Façade?
- What Does The Name Come from?
- What’s Up with The Wood slabs?
- What Is The Medici?
On a platform high above the two story main restaurant stands an Indian temple guard purchased in Vienna by the late owner Hans Morsbach. She is made of wood and stands 6 six high. One of Hans’ many eccentric ideas was that she should rotate. So once every hour she makes a complete turn causing many customers to blink and say “is she moving?”
An early Medici customer was a young man by the name of Walter Arnold. A stone carver by trade he created the original Medici gargoyle. After training in Italy, Walter spent 5 years working on the Washington National Cathedral in DC, just the start of an illustrious career. When the Medici opened in its present location, Walter was called upon to d...
In 1962, Hans Morsbach brought the Medici Gallery and Coffeehouse, a small coffee shop in the back of the Green Door Bookstore, for the bargain price of $1400, We are often asked about the significance of the Medici name. At the time, Hans retained the Medici name because he could not afford to change the sign. For the record, the Medicis were lead...
The slabs are spalted maple from the Morsbach farm in Wisconsin where Hans planted thousands of trees. His experiences on the farm led him to write the book Common Sense Forestry.
The Medici has been in Hyde Park since, roughly, forever. It has been in its current location longer than the current crop of undergrads have been alive. And I’ve worked there longer than I care to admit. In my (let’s call it) illustrious Medici career, I’ve been asked thousands of questions. Some are common: Where is the Robie House? Some are less...
- 1327 East 57th Street Chicago, IL, 60637 United States
- medici@medici57.com
- (773) 667-7394
May 27, 2021 · Medici on 57th, Chicago: See 269 unbiased reviews of Medici on 57th, rated 4.0 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #262 of 4,929 restaurants in Chicago.
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- 1327 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637-1724
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Medici on 57th is a combination restaurant, delicatessen and bakery housed in two buildings on Chicago’s 57th Street. The restaurant at Medici on 57th has separate menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch/dinner, dessert and beverages.
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Delivery & Pickup Options - 974 reviews of Medici On 57th "When students need a break from the books at the University of Chicago, "The Med" is the local choice for having a great time. Everything is made from scratch, including the famous "garbage pizza" and the juicy half-pound Angus burgers, all for about $8.
