Boston Market is definitely a quick release valve when you don't feel like cooking. The Carver sandwiches are pretty good and the chicken offers a nice diversion over fried stuff, though still quite heavy on the calorie side. The side dishes are pretty average, just wish we could see behind that wall where these guys cook all these side dishes. They are quite misleading with their advertising, like the big sign they post in the window that reads: Whole Chicken - $1.99, only to have "when purchased with a family meal" in the smallest font imaginable.
(3)
Lonniece B.
Totally addicted to the creamed spinach, I can literally eat it everyday. Its a clean and friendly environment, and the staff is fast. I think someone's Grandma is in the back cooking because I have yet to taste a bad dish.
(5)
Robert A.
The chicken is always hot and fresh. Staff is usually attentive, they get you in and out. Location is clean which sometimes can be bad since it's considered fast food. You can never go wrong with an extra piece of corn bread.
(5)
Dianne C.
The food is great. The people are horrible!!! Idk how they even got the job! I mean it's not that hard to serve some food. I came here with my boyfriend and they were so rude to us. No manners what so ever. They don't know what customer service is.
(2)
Claudette H.
Clean environment, not so bad when it comes to having side items available, checkout is speedy; however I'm never informed about the Saturday buy one meal get one free coupon option on the bottom of the receipt. This is the only location that I go to that does not emphasize this. I have to ask if they will accept my receipt, and when I do they look surprised as if they never heard of the promotion. Also, the cornbread is always cold, not even room temperature, just cold. I would have given five stars but the cornbread is always cold and I'm never informed about the meal promotion on Saturday's prevented me from doing so.
(4)
Meg S.
This rating is more like 3 1/2 stars but I rounded up. Probably the closest you'll get to a "home-cooked" meal on the go in Hyde Park without breaking the bank. This place has a high turnover rate so complaining about the service is nonsensical-- c'mon, you come in you get out. But as for the food, it's always fresh. They're almost always refreshing the sides when I come in, and the chicken is usually moist and flavorful. I usually get the half chicken because it's the most economical, but they do have an a la carte option that's pretty legit. The ambience is...ehhh. I've eaten in a handful of times and I'll admit it wasn't the greatest. But hey, this is a fast food joint, don't let the plates and silverware fool ya. There's nothing fancy about Boston Market.
(4)
Naomi M.
I actually enjoyed my dinner! I have intentionally avoided this place because I as a child my daddy would always treat us to Boston Market for every occasion to the point where I could not stand it. It took me a ridiculously long time to order once I got in but it was so good. I will be going back. The chicken was great. Better than I've tried to make at home and my veggies, which normally don't taste well at restaurants, were also great. My mom got the chicken enchilada soup and it was so flavorful. This place now alright with me.
(4)
Brian S.
Never been to Boston market in this area. But I ordered online and everything was ready ontime and very good. Will come back again. My entire family loves the food here.
(4)
Lanita T.
The size of the 1/4 dark was unacceptable! I had to get a1/4 white so that it would be enough me to fill up my son. Everything else was great!
(3)
Leslie W.
Would give this place zero stars if i could. Tell me why i have to wait 25 minutes for a qtr. white at a Boston Market? No excuses. You specialize in rotisserie chicken!! Keep rotisserie chicken in rotation, if not anything else!! Management at this place needs to be replaced. Asap. That tis all.
(1)
Nathan M.
Sure, if you're into hot greasy food with decent impersonations of your southern grandma's cooking. This is the place to be. Although I recently had a breakfast sandwich from here and it wasn't bad. I was surprised by it being a decent option. Hence the three stars. I'd try it again if I were in a rush walking by.
(3)
Laura H.
I have been to this location several times. The food is always good. The dark chicken is always so yummy and tender. We usually do take out, but today we decided to eat at the restaurant. There was a 15 min wait for the dark chicken and we decided to wait ( I love my dark meat) the manager , I think his name is Malbert. Was so courteous and offer us to have a drink ( soda ;) ) while we waited. I'm writing this review mainly for him. His customer service was top notch. Welcomed us with a smile and acknowledged everyone at the restaurant. Overall, very good hommie food with great customer service !
(4)
Jasmine N.
This Boston Market consistently turns out great well done, juicy chicken. I always get the same thing, half chicken, garlic spinach, and loaded mash/roasted potatoes. I always ask for the chicken with the darker skin as it is the most flavorful. The cream spinach is also good according to my son. He once got the stuffing and did not like it. I can only review the items I mentioned as those are the only ones I have tried. I have experienced great customer service here as one time I ordered chocolate cake and did not receive it in my bag. The manager was very accommodating and told me that I would get one free of charge on next visit.
(5)
Tonisa J.
Usually when I visit the Hyde Park location I am very pleased and feel secure with my food. TODAY Amy was the one I dealt with. I placed an order...Once I told her my meats she informed the "carver". She asked me for my sides and then WALKED away to put a box away or something.(no gloves)... Then I had to ask her if I could place another order. (I've never had to do that, usually I am ASKED would I like anything else). She made my food again no gloves. She then TOSSED MY food and biscuit to the cashier. While ringing me out the cashier was leaning on the counter. She had to keep asking the girl what I ordered so I just answered for her. The whole experience was not welcoming and looking at the staff I have never seen any of them. The carver had on a pink shirt usually there is a guy there and he is dressed for business. The entire staff on 7/29/2014 around 830pm was a hot mess and ghetto. Their appearance was not what I am use to seeing when I visit this location. From their demeanor I can tell they just have this a job for a paycheck. They don't take pride in their branch. Other days I would rate a 5 star but today a 1 only because I am forced. When I visit again and I have a better experience I will post again. Now to top it off I asked for gravy on the chicken and that was not done.
(1)
Patrick J.
chicken
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Christopher V.
Not many Boston Markets around Chicago. I wish they had more locations. I always order the half chicken, creamed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes and a large Green Peak tea. This is my go-to when I want to pretend that I'm eating healthy.
(4)
Tom H.
As far as I can recall, the only item I've ever eaten at Boston Market is the sirloin sandwich. It is good enough that if other people want to eat at Boston Market, I'm totally fine with doing so. It is not good enough that I would ever go to Boston Market of my own free will. Doubly so for this one, since it is in Hyde Park and I try not to be there as much as possible. That said, if you find yourself on 53rd and wanting a sandwich, and you have some sort of problem with Subway, you might as well go to Boston Market.
(3)
Cindy J.
This location is just OK. That being said, I've only been to a couple other Boston Markets in my life. The food is fine, I would even call it quite tasty. It's just the customer service needs some polishing and so does the restaurant. It just feels a bit dark and dusty in the dining room area. There also always seems to be something broken or dirty near the soda machine area. Sometimes there's quite a line of people waiting. I guess I feel the line could move faster if the employees had a better system for fulfilling orders. Sometimes it seems the cook is trying to take an order from the back of the kitchen, but the person actually filling the orders doesn't say a word. Not sure how that's efficient? Whatever. Other than that, we've had no problem. My husband actually recommends this place sometimes when we are looking for a quick meal. The corn bread is delicious and so are the pot pies. That's usually what I get. I've also had the quarter and half chicken meals in both dark and white meat. They were good.Cinnamon apples are also a guilty, occassional pleasure for me. Only thing I don't like here is the mac and cheese. It's a little on the nursing home, bland side. They recently changed their drink sizes and the medium/large size is absolutely huge. Come thirsty! The Tribune's Sunday paper usually has coupons for Boston Market and they are accepted at this location.
(3)
Carlos M.
I really like this place when I want to have something fast and not fried, kinda "healthy" (at least compared to the other fast food restaurants around). I have definitely gone to better places, but this has great prices. For the amount it costs, (around $8 per meal, which includes two sides and corn bread) it's totally recommendable.
(4)
Gwen Barnes R.
I'm such a fan of their rotisserie chicken. It's juicy, flavorful, and a really good size. The sides are very good also, except for the mac and cheese which I don't care for. It's a great alternative to the usual fast food. You can get good food fast that's not fried.
(4)
Cathy H.
Love Boston Market, and when I loved in Hyde Park, loved being able to drop by this one after hitting up Hyde Park Produce on deathily cold winter afternoon to get a hot tasty meal. Remember: always get extra gravy for the chicken. Cornbread has real corn in it--I love it, you might not.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Jeremy W.
Boston Market is definitely a quick release valve when you don't feel like cooking. The Carver sandwiches are pretty good and the chicken offers a nice diversion over fried stuff, though still quite heavy on the calorie side. The side dishes are pretty average, just wish we could see behind that wall where these guys cook all these side dishes. They are quite misleading with their advertising, like the big sign they post in the window that reads: Whole Chicken - $1.99, only to have "when purchased with a family meal" in the smallest font imaginable.
(3)Lonniece B.
Totally addicted to the creamed spinach, I can literally eat it everyday. Its a clean and friendly environment, and the staff is fast. I think someone's Grandma is in the back cooking because I have yet to taste a bad dish.
(5)Robert A.
The chicken is always hot and fresh. Staff is usually attentive, they get you in and out. Location is clean which sometimes can be bad since it's considered fast food. You can never go wrong with an extra piece of corn bread.
(5)Dianne C.
The food is great. The people are horrible!!! Idk how they even got the job! I mean it's not that hard to serve some food. I came here with my boyfriend and they were so rude to us. No manners what so ever. They don't know what customer service is.
(2)Claudette H.
Clean environment, not so bad when it comes to having side items available, checkout is speedy; however I'm never informed about the Saturday buy one meal get one free coupon option on the bottom of the receipt. This is the only location that I go to that does not emphasize this. I have to ask if they will accept my receipt, and when I do they look surprised as if they never heard of the promotion. Also, the cornbread is always cold, not even room temperature, just cold. I would have given five stars but the cornbread is always cold and I'm never informed about the meal promotion on Saturday's prevented me from doing so.
(4)Meg S.
This rating is more like 3 1/2 stars but I rounded up. Probably the closest you'll get to a "home-cooked" meal on the go in Hyde Park without breaking the bank. This place has a high turnover rate so complaining about the service is nonsensical-- c'mon, you come in you get out. But as for the food, it's always fresh. They're almost always refreshing the sides when I come in, and the chicken is usually moist and flavorful. I usually get the half chicken because it's the most economical, but they do have an a la carte option that's pretty legit. The ambience is...ehhh. I've eaten in a handful of times and I'll admit it wasn't the greatest. But hey, this is a fast food joint, don't let the plates and silverware fool ya. There's nothing fancy about Boston Market.
(4)Naomi M.
I actually enjoyed my dinner! I have intentionally avoided this place because I as a child my daddy would always treat us to Boston Market for every occasion to the point where I could not stand it. It took me a ridiculously long time to order once I got in but it was so good. I will be going back. The chicken was great. Better than I've tried to make at home and my veggies, which normally don't taste well at restaurants, were also great. My mom got the chicken enchilada soup and it was so flavorful. This place now alright with me.
(4)Brian S.
Never been to Boston market in this area. But I ordered online and everything was ready ontime and very good. Will come back again. My entire family loves the food here.
(4)Lanita T.
The size of the 1/4 dark was unacceptable! I had to get a1/4 white so that it would be enough me to fill up my son. Everything else was great!
(3)Leslie W.
Would give this place zero stars if i could. Tell me why i have to wait 25 minutes for a qtr. white at a Boston Market? No excuses. You specialize in rotisserie chicken!! Keep rotisserie chicken in rotation, if not anything else!! Management at this place needs to be replaced. Asap. That tis all.
(1)Nathan M.
Sure, if you're into hot greasy food with decent impersonations of your southern grandma's cooking. This is the place to be. Although I recently had a breakfast sandwich from here and it wasn't bad. I was surprised by it being a decent option. Hence the three stars. I'd try it again if I were in a rush walking by.
(3)Laura H.
I have been to this location several times. The food is always good. The dark chicken is always so yummy and tender. We usually do take out, but today we decided to eat at the restaurant. There was a 15 min wait for the dark chicken and we decided to wait ( I love my dark meat) the manager , I think his name is Malbert. Was so courteous and offer us to have a drink ( soda ;) ) while we waited. I'm writing this review mainly for him. His customer service was top notch. Welcomed us with a smile and acknowledged everyone at the restaurant. Overall, very good hommie food with great customer service !
(4)Jasmine N.
This Boston Market consistently turns out great well done, juicy chicken. I always get the same thing, half chicken, garlic spinach, and loaded mash/roasted potatoes. I always ask for the chicken with the darker skin as it is the most flavorful. The cream spinach is also good according to my son. He once got the stuffing and did not like it. I can only review the items I mentioned as those are the only ones I have tried. I have experienced great customer service here as one time I ordered chocolate cake and did not receive it in my bag. The manager was very accommodating and told me that I would get one free of charge on next visit.
(5)Tonisa J.
Usually when I visit the Hyde Park location I am very pleased and feel secure with my food. TODAY Amy was the one I dealt with. I placed an order...Once I told her my meats she informed the "carver". She asked me for my sides and then WALKED away to put a box away or something.(no gloves)... Then I had to ask her if I could place another order. (I've never had to do that, usually I am ASKED would I like anything else). She made my food again no gloves. She then TOSSED MY food and biscuit to the cashier. While ringing me out the cashier was leaning on the counter. She had to keep asking the girl what I ordered so I just answered for her. The whole experience was not welcoming and looking at the staff I have never seen any of them. The carver had on a pink shirt usually there is a guy there and he is dressed for business. The entire staff on 7/29/2014 around 830pm was a hot mess and ghetto. Their appearance was not what I am use to seeing when I visit this location. From their demeanor I can tell they just have this a job for a paycheck. They don't take pride in their branch. Other days I would rate a 5 star but today a 1 only because I am forced. When I visit again and I have a better experience I will post again. Now to top it off I asked for gravy on the chicken and that was not done.
(1)Patrick J.
chicken
(3)Christopher V.
Not many Boston Markets around Chicago. I wish they had more locations. I always order the half chicken, creamed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes and a large Green Peak tea. This is my go-to when I want to pretend that I'm eating healthy.
(4)Tom H.
As far as I can recall, the only item I've ever eaten at Boston Market is the sirloin sandwich. It is good enough that if other people want to eat at Boston Market, I'm totally fine with doing so. It is not good enough that I would ever go to Boston Market of my own free will. Doubly so for this one, since it is in Hyde Park and I try not to be there as much as possible. That said, if you find yourself on 53rd and wanting a sandwich, and you have some sort of problem with Subway, you might as well go to Boston Market.
(3)Cindy J.
This location is just OK. That being said, I've only been to a couple other Boston Markets in my life. The food is fine, I would even call it quite tasty. It's just the customer service needs some polishing and so does the restaurant. It just feels a bit dark and dusty in the dining room area. There also always seems to be something broken or dirty near the soda machine area. Sometimes there's quite a line of people waiting. I guess I feel the line could move faster if the employees had a better system for fulfilling orders. Sometimes it seems the cook is trying to take an order from the back of the kitchen, but the person actually filling the orders doesn't say a word. Not sure how that's efficient? Whatever. Other than that, we've had no problem. My husband actually recommends this place sometimes when we are looking for a quick meal. The corn bread is delicious and so are the pot pies. That's usually what I get. I've also had the quarter and half chicken meals in both dark and white meat. They were good.Cinnamon apples are also a guilty, occassional pleasure for me. Only thing I don't like here is the mac and cheese. It's a little on the nursing home, bland side. They recently changed their drink sizes and the medium/large size is absolutely huge. Come thirsty! The Tribune's Sunday paper usually has coupons for Boston Market and they are accepted at this location.
(3)Carlos M.
I really like this place when I want to have something fast and not fried, kinda "healthy" (at least compared to the other fast food restaurants around). I have definitely gone to better places, but this has great prices. For the amount it costs, (around $8 per meal, which includes two sides and corn bread) it's totally recommendable.
(4)Gwen Barnes R.
I'm such a fan of their rotisserie chicken. It's juicy, flavorful, and a really good size. The sides are very good also, except for the mac and cheese which I don't care for. It's a great alternative to the usual fast food. You can get good food fast that's not fried.
(4)Cathy H.
Love Boston Market, and when I loved in Hyde Park, loved being able to drop by this one after hitting up Hyde Park Produce on deathily cold winter afternoon to get a hot tasty meal. Remember: always get extra gravy for the chicken. Cornbread has real corn in it--I love it, you might not.
(4)