Where to Eat Near the Museum of Science and Industry

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry does have two main places to eat onsite. The Museum Kitchen on the Lower Level offers a range of food and rotating seasonal menus. Stan’s Donuts serves donuts, coffee and milkshakes for visitors on the go.

Both have the typical assortment and quality you might expect at a museum food court. They’ll do the trick, but aren’t really anything special. For something a step above, check out one of these restaurants near the museum in Hyde Park.

The Nile Restaurant (1162 East 55th, near Woodlawn)
What the Nile lacks in ambiance, it makes up for with inexpensive, quality, authentic food.  Lentil soup, schwarma, gyros, hummus, and kebabs are all filling and delicious. The Nile is BYOB (wine and beer) with no corkage fee.

Morry’s Deli (5500 S. Cornell, between 55th and 56th)
If an afternoon at the museum has worked up your appetite for corned beef, pastrami, or Rueben sandwiches, head to Morry’s, an old-school deli. Morry’s closes at 7:30pm Monday through Saturday and at 4pm on Sunday.

Siam Restaurant (1639 East 55th, at Cornell)
Located on “Thai row” near several other Thai options, Siam stands out for the authentic dishes and low prices. The atmosphere is bare bones, but the food attracts fanatic fans.

Photo by Amber Rhea