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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.5
4.5
200 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
Everyday begins at Dawn and we invite you to begin yours with us! At Dawn A.M. Eatery we offer an array of southern inspired dishes, cocktails, and bakery items that will delight the senses. Our goal is to bridge generations through recipes in our vibrant yet comfortable space nestled in the historic Hyde Park Neighborhood. Just steps from the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th street beach, and the new Obama Presidential Center let Dawn become your next favorite dining destination!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Breakfast, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 966-6522
  • Website
    http://www.dawnchi.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Friends Giving 🍁 Holiday Event 🦃

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 23, 2024 only
    7:00 PM
    Celebrate the warmth of the season with friends and family at Dawn. Enjoy an evening filled with delicious Southern-inspired dishes, specialty cocktails, and live music. This exclusive, ticketed event is designed to be a memorable dining experience with a curated Pre-Fixe Menu, special drink offerings curated by Remy Martin, and vibrant autumnal decor.
    Friends Giving 🍁 Holiday Event 🦃 Photo

  • ❄️High Tea : Winter Wonderland 🫖

    $35.00 - $80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 21, 2024 only
    Join us for an elegant High Tea experience, perfect for sharing. Each ticket includes a tiered selection of treats that serves two, with children’s tickets available separately. Please note that tax and gratuity are included in the ticket price, and refunds will not be given for no-shows. Guests are encouraged to preview the menu online and call the restaurant at least two weeks in advance to request any special accommodations. Treat yourself to a refined afternoon steeped in tradition—reserve your table today!
    ❄️High Tea : Winter Wonderland 🫖 Photo

  • Bridgerton❄️High Tea: Regency Wear 👑

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 18, 2025 only
    Join us for a Bridgerton-inspired High Tea, where elegance meets indulgence! Each ticket includes a tiered selection for two, perfect for sharing in Regency style. Children’s tickets must be purchased separately, with tax and gratuity included. Please note, there are no refunds for no-shows. Guests are encouraged to preview the menu online and call the restaurant at least two weeks in advance to request special accommodations. Embrace the era's charm and attire for a refined afternoon in the world of Bridgerton! This event is 21+ only.
    Bridgerton❄️High Tea: Regency Wear 👑 Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with "excellent service" and a delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "amazing food," especially the pot roast and grits, and the attentive staff. While some reviews mention inconsistent seasoning, most highlight the "great vibe," prompt service, and "delicious menu options." Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, reservations are highly recommended for peak times.

200 Reviews

  1. Rosemary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. The food was good. I would return.

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  2. LAMARIA

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time coming to the Dawn and it was much better this time. It was pretty empty in there today. I ordered smoked salmon deviled eggs, bacon flight, jalapeño grits and pot roast and the lemon raspberry waffle. Everything was good. I also ordered a mezcal tequila drink with avocado which was a bit weird but I did like it. The service was decent as well. Overall, I’d definitely come back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant. My food was good a had the jambalaya skillet and banana pudding pancakes. Was really good I’d go back. My sister didn’t like her food she had the cornbread chicken pancakes and the chicken was very dry and her pancakes she didn’t like at all. Our waitress we saw her about 3 times and when I need something is was like I could never find her.

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  4. Ramona

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic, the food was amazing - we had a wonderful dining experience!

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  5. Jamila

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! They did sell out of one of the main things I wanted to try, but everything that I did order was phenomenal. I will be back again & again!

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  6. Wanice

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cashier was friendly and approachable. The food was YUMMY. French toast and deviled eggs .. and the GRITS .. go Get some and thank me later. Lots of quick wins for this place .. Train your waitstaff a few tweaks and it’s stellar. We had a young girl she never told us her name and she never checked back on us and it took her 30 minutes to acknowledge us once we sat down. She needs training, interpersonal skills needed, keep straws in your apron, be efficient teach her how to be save time .. I will go back
    Dawn EateryResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Wanice. My name is Quentin, a manager here at Dawn. Firstly, thanks for your kind words about our menu. I'm glad to hear your appetite was satisfied. Secondly, we had several call offs that day, preventing our 2 servers at the time from providing the best service, which is a very unfortunate shortcoming. I apologize that your service wasn't as stellar as we'd like to present and if you could email me at the domain that I have sent privately, I'd love to make it up to you. Thank you for your review and your patronage and continue to be blessed.

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  7. Helen

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit. The food and service was still AMAZING.

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  8. Phyllis

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my third time dining at Dawn. The food had always been consistently good. The service however always is lackluster and can use some major tweaking. It takes a while for the to greet you when you arrive. This even if there are 3 people working up front. I got better service this time from Jasmine who seemed a little older and more professional than the typical servers. She came back several times to see if we needed anything which did not happen on my prior two visits. If they had excellent customer service I would have rated them higher. Overall go for the food but don’t expect warm and fuzzy service.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good! The only thing was my greens were a little salty but everything else was delicious

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  10. Irene

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    All in all, the food was terrific and would def go back again. The service is spotty and just depends on who your server is. It's not inexpensive but again, the food is quite good. Dawn is a terrific addition to Hyde Park and the fact that it's black-owned is a bonus! Be prepared for a bit of a wait even with reservations.

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FAQs

Dawn Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dawn Eatery

1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Breakfast, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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