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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.6
4.6
341 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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What 341 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." The menu is filled with Southern-style delights, including "pot roast and grits," "biscuits," and "shrimp and grits." While service can be slow, the "friendly" staff and "excellent" drinks make it a must-visit spot. Reservations recommended.

341 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is great, the service was okay, the noise level was uncomfortably loud.

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  2. Chris VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at Dawn! Love the food and the staff!

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  3. Linda

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food,service and atmosphere was great The only problem is seating and reservations As a first time customer with a reservation my party of 10 still had to wait 45 minutes to be seated Also on the abb it asked was was the occasion and I replied Engagement brunch and I asked if there's a special dessert that was offered and the responds was was not Appealing. You could tell that the owner was not ready for that request . Need to work on reservations and turning tables Put some thought in special occasions complementary dessert

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  4. Kaylin

    Cleveland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We order the chicken skins and you could taste the grease that they were cooked in and they didn’t have any flavor. Our other food was good but not great.

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  5. Rochelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the food to the service. I would definitely return.

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  6. TaylorW

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great.We had a party of 18 people and our orders were taken immediately and our food was delivered in a timely, organized fashion. The food was delicious and artistically plated. Everyone enjoyed their food. The owner came out , greeted and introduced himself to each table. It was a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be back !!

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  7. Bridgett VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was vibrant with kind and courteous staff. Our food was delish.

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  8. Shawn VIP

    Chicago31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was attempting to eat healthy, my chicken Cobb salad was amazing!

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  9. LevadaG

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first but definitely not my last time going to Dawn Eatery. The food had a delicious along with the pleasant ambiance. The waiter Ciera was kind attentive. I couldn’t decide what entree I wanted as I wanted to try them all. My guest and I really had a good time.

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  10. Pamela

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was pleasantly surprised that the father of the owner came by our table twice to check on us. It was a very nice gesture.

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Dawn Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Dawn Eatery

1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

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