UChicago Medicine’s food hall delivers hospitality through inviting spaces and fresh dining options
The University of Chicago Medicine officially debuted its new food hall at the Center for Care and Discovery (CCD) during a grand opening celebration in late September.
Built in collaboration with HHP, a healthcare amenities company, the renovated ground-floor venue brings a trio of new eateries to UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park medical campus on the city’s South Side. The facility includes ample space for unwinding, meeting up, and eating while expanding the hospital campus’ dining options with two Chicago-based brands and a celebrity chef-founded eatery:
- Sip of Hope Coffee: Locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, tea and pastries with 100% of proceeds supporting proactive suicide prevention and mental health education.
- Burrito Beach: Locally owned restaurant with scratch-made dishes blending traditional Mexican street food with fresh California cuisine.
- Root & Sprig: Fast-casual concept designed for healthcare communities offering healthy options from acclaimed chef and television host Tom Colicchio.
“We collected feedback from employees as we planned this project and our staff wanted us to prioritize offering a variety of healthy food options while also supporting small and local businesses,” said Emily Chase, Chief Operating Officer for the University of Chicago Medicine Center.
The food hall's architecture and design team was comprised of Chicago-based DAAM and San Francisco-based Figure. BOWA Construction completed the build.
“We wanted the design to accommodate patients and neighbors coming to the space to recharge, as well as hospital employees looking to connect with one another,” said Elyse Agnello, Founding Principal of DAAM. “The timeless, natural palette provides a calm, inviting backdrop for both.”
“The special thing about this project is that it brings three truly unique restaurants under one roof,” said Dan Kodner, CEO & Founder of HHP. “Hospital communities deserve the same caliber of food, design and convenience on campus as they experience off campus, and we’re grateful to all our partners for helping us make that happen.”