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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.5
4.5
221 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • New Year's Eve: Southern Brunch

    US$20.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    ✨ Kick off your New Year's Eve with a Southern-style brunch at Dawn A.M. Eatery! 🎉 Gather your friends and family for a delicious start to the festivities. 🌟 📅 When: Dec. 31 | 7AM - 3PM 💵 $20 reservation hold required (No-show policy applies) Secure your spot and savor every bite before ringing in 2025! 🍳✨
    New Year's Eve: Southern Brunch photo

  • Bridgerton❄️High Tea: Regency Wear 👑

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Jan 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. 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 221 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for brunch

  • Chicago

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery is a vibrant addition to Hyde Park, celebrated for its "amazing food" and inviting ambiance. Guests rave about "phenomenal" service and diverse menu options, including standout biscuits and pot roast. While some note wait times and service inconsistencies, the overall experience, highlighted by a welcoming staff and delicious dishes, promises a memorable visit.

222 Reviews

  1. Truth

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! We enjoyed the food. The fried green tomatoes and the chicken skin we didn't care for. The chicken & cornbread French Toast with peach compote was divine. Catfish, greens, and mac were great! The different lemonade were delicious.

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  2. Monica

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very Tasty. Ambience suits the neighborhood and the type of food served. A little noisy. Need more Servers. Overall a great Restaurant!!!

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  3. MJ

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute little spot right around the corner to eat at.

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  4. Curastine

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a great place to eat at all the workers are so nice including the manger I really enjoy the guy that work at the bar this is a very nice laid back place

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  5. Stacey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From entry to exit .. phenomenal; from amazing food to gracious staff. 10/10 or 100/100.

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  6. Felicia

    VIP

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was second time at this restaurant and we enjoyed the food immensely. The service was a bit lacking this time around, but not enough to keep me from supporting the restaurant. The girls and I had a great time!

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  7. ValerieD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a great choice for brunch with my family.

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  8. Carla

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I chose Dawn to celebrate my birthday with a friend. I was disappointed that the food was basic and the coffee was bitter. The noise level was so high that we really couldn't talk to each other without yelling. Our waitress seemed frustrated for whatever reason. Especially after I told her the coffee was bitter and, I requested a fresh brew. Which was also bitter. Overall, I was very disappointed and, I wasted $75. Wish we had gone to a pancake house.

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  9. Marnita

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing breakfast!!!! Those Grits with Pot Roast! Omg!

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  10. K.

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was extremely slow. Took food over an hour to come out. Server should have apologized and continued to update table. Server also took a long time to bring to go containers and bags as well as take the check. On a bright note, the food was good and well seasoned.
    Dawn EateryResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hello, K. My name is Quentin, a manager here at Dawn. I'm sorry to hear about your experience, as we always want to provide not just good service, but great and personable service. Although we had a Christmas event this day, that shouldn't be a reason as to why your food took as long as it did, so I apologize and will for sure provide further training to our kitchen staff on managing special events. If you could send me an email (I have sent to you privately) detailing anything about your service for me to evaluate and correct with our staff, I'd appreciate that, and hopefully we can get you back through our doors. Thanks again for your time and patronage.

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FAQs

Dawn Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 84 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dawn Eatery

1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Additional information

  • Area
    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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