While in a food desert, the South Side of Chicago has many delicious eats. As a part one of a two-part article. We will look at some of the best greasy spoons and quick eats in an underrated part of the city

1. Medici's.

While there are many solid pizza places in Hyde Park alone, this pizzeria has embraced its artsy side by letting customers draw on walls and carve up the tables. My recommended has and will be a garbage pizza with a Mexicana milkshake

2. Peach's

This 47th Street breakfast spot is in the middle of Bronzeville is serving as the cornerstone to an underdeveloped downtown district. Surrounded by beautiful graystone homes, the peached infused menu is always a delight to go through. My recommended meal is duck bacon and a short order of pancakes with peaches and cream coffee.

3. Taurus

This sub shop off Stony Island is the definition of true Chicago. You can see all of the diversity of the city in one line to get a hoagie supreme with a strawberry shake. My recommended meal is just that. Beware, your stomach might regret it later, but your taste buds won't.

4. 5 Loaves

Nestled away on 75th street this popular breakfast and southern eatery is something straight out of my nana's kitchen. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the pancakes are soft enough to sleep on. My recommended meal is a four piece wings combo.

5. Abundance Bakery

A long-standing bakery on 47th street in Bronzeville features donuts bigger than your head and sweet potato squares that should be illegal. My recommended meal is a cup of coffee and 3 donuts.