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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.6
4.6
396 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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

  • 🌸 Mother’s Day High Tea at Dawn A.M. Eatery 🌸

    $40.00 - $70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Sunday, May 11th | A Celebration of Grace, Gratitude & Generations This Mother’s Day, treat the women who mean the most to you to an elegant High Tea experience at Dawn A.M. Eatery. We’re honoring the beauty, strength, and legacy of motherhood with an afternoon designed to impress, indulge, and inspire. ✨ What’s Included: A curated high tea menu featuring sweet and savory bites, thoughtfully prepared with seasonal ingredients A selection of fine teas and blends that delight the senses and soothe the soul Optional tableside bouquets available for purchase — choose from small (10-stem), medium (15-stem), or large (20-stem) floral arrangements to gift the moms in your life something fresh and lasting Join us in a space filled with warmth, laughter, and intentional elegance. Whether you’re honoring a mother, grandmother, mother figure, or celebrating yourself—this is your moment to pause, connect, and create a memory she’ll treasure forever. Tax and Gratuity are not included, no-shows and late cancellations will not be refunded.
    🌸 Mother’s Day High Tea at Dawn A.M. Eatery 🌸 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 396 people are saying

Dawn Eatery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with "exceptional food" and "great vibes." Patrons rave about the flavorful dishes, such as shrimp and grits and pot roast with jalapeño grits. The friendly, attentive staff, including standout servers April and Jasmine, enhance the dining experience, making it a "must-visit" spot.
396 Reviews

  1. jacqueline

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always consistently good food and service. Pleasant atmosphere. Nice ambiance and vibe.

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  2. Princess

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good we were pleasantly surprised. We really enjoyed the vibe .The one down side was the wait we had reservations and still had to wait almost 45 mins to be seated. They were very apologetic and gave us a free appetizer for the wait. We will definitely go back there for their pot roast and jalapeño grits!

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  3. Yvonnie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service & food are always excellent at Dawn. I would recommend to anyone that enjoys southern cuisine.

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  4. marvin VIP

    Chicago94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    went for breakfast , had a biscuit basket, pot roast and grits, Food was very good, they also had a full bar open

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  5. Donna

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Always treated with the highest level of professionalism and hospitality. Never a bad moment.

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  6. Michelle

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The waffles were dry. Loved the cornbread French toast. The waitresses were good. The food took a little long to get there, but the overall experience was nice.

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  7. Caroline

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every experience I have had at Dawn has been amazing. The food is great, service is great, people are great, and location is great.

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  8. Shania

    New Orleans6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great! The staff seemed a bit under managed and unprofessional. Also the music was really loud! Great playlist, but I went to dinner with my family and we couldn’t hear each other from across the table. I wouldn’t dine in again, I may pick up an order and see how that goes.
    Dawn EateryResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Shania. Quentin here, a manager at Dawn AM Eatery. Firstly, thanks for dining with us. We greatly appreciate your patronage. I wanted to know if you had the time send me more details about your service in order to pinpoint exactly where the improvement needs to be. We take service very seriously and any lack of professionalism displayed by our team members is taken very seriously. I have messaged you privately with my email where you can send me details about this. Also, we are working on getting certain furniture and decor that'll help collapse sound in the dining room for a more personable dining experience for you and your friends/family. Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you.

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  9. Megan

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! But for some reason, it was extremely warm in the restaurant, and not much was being done to fix it. We were fanning ourselves for 2 hours, along with everyone else in the restaurant including the servers. We paid for bottomless mimosas for 8 people, and they definitely weren’t bottomless. We were waiting for refills every single time. I know it was hot and busy, so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. Otherwise the vibe was great, and so was the food. I’d definitely go back to give the overall “experience” another try.
    Dawn EateryResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, Megan. My name is Quentin and I'm a manager here at Dawn AM Eatery. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and coming to visit us. We appreciate it. Apologies about the heat, as we could not figure out why, even with the AC on, it was so hot. We are currently working on a solution to this issue and will be prepared for the summer ahead. If you could email me (sent in private message) more details about the bottomless mimosa situation, we may be able to rectify some things for you. Thanks again and have a great day.

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  10. Marsha VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was wonderful. How ever the salmon salad was not good at all there was to much oily dressing fries were old.

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FAQs

Dawn Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Hyde Park

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 80 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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