Au Bon Pain

I suspect that the rent on this place (right at the entry of the hospital) has to be steep, which would explain the high prices. It seems that my biggest complaint, along with everyone else, is the cost. With that out of the way, I like visiting this Au Bon Pain because the employees are very nice; they remember my face and always say hello. When they make a latte or a sandwich for me and I say "thank you," I believe them when they say "my pleasure" in response.

The soups are good--I like the clam chowder the best. But what is truly spectacular about Au Bon Pain is that they have terrific lemonade and the absolute best cheese danish in the entire world.

I had that danish on Christmas Day and I've thought about that danish every day since.

Same as any Au Bon Pain - food is mediocre and overpriced for what you get. Notable only in that it's inside of the hospital and thus one of the few late-night dining options in Hyde Park besides Clarke's, and the only one located on the University of Chicago campus.

.        Hospital cafe
A refreshing change of smells...
    Tasty, expensive.

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Ok, it's nice to have something other than the cafeteria for patients/employees.  That said, I almost think letting a local cafe open up in the ABP space would allow for lower prices, better service and would reinvest in the community.  That being said...

Coffee is surprisingly good, if not always hot...

Bread is amazing, and any sandwich you order or get premade will without a doubt be on some delicious chewy-crusty masterpiece.

Have you ever had ABP apple-cinnamon oatmeal?  It's sort-of a big deal.  I recommend lots of almonds with it, and plenty of brown sugar!

In summary, if you are in the UofC hospital and are in need of some grub/coffee then you should at least consider the ABP.