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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

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

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2 people
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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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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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 374 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery in Hyde Park delights diners with its "delicious, fresh, generous servings" and "amazing" Southern-inspired dishes like shrimp and grits, deviled eggs with salmon, and pot roast. The "beautiful decor" adds to its vibrant atmosphere. While service can be slow during busy times, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensure an enjoyable experience.
374 Reviews
  1. Taliah

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good! It came hot and fresh. There was a wait but other than that the food was good. They say us right across from two screaming kids so I did take a star away because I couldn’t even hear the person across from me.

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  2. Judy

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time with my closes friends. The meals were outstanding.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was a 5/5. Food was really good. I recommend the basket of buttermilk biscuits. Fried green tomatoes, French toast, Chicken & Waffle Bites. Just to name a few items. The service was very good. We did have to wait a moment to be seated even though we had reservations but the staff was very pleasant and apologetic. Our waitress was on top of everything. The Ambiance was everything. The price of food was top tier even with some things being a la carte. Which is great since nowadays it's hard to get great food for what you pay for it. I recommend this place 100 percent. And me & the girls will definitely be back.

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  4. C

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my time with best friend and we had a wonderful conversation.

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  5. Nicole

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was great however, the food coming out of the kitchen was a bit slow.

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  6. Chanelle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time for my first time visit. The bartender was extremely friendly and attentive and amazing

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  7. Deja

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party had a little bit of everything: fried chicken, fried catfish, macaroni, yams, greens, chik’n waffles, specialty cocktails and more. Nothing disappointed from the food, service, and ambiance. Looking forward to returning!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There was too much sodium in couple of the dishes.

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  9. Chrisstin

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though the service could've been a little better, the food is always top tier. I ordered the Southern Plate once again, and it was delicious and had a great presentation. I also ordered the Biscuit Basket again, and the Biscuits are always so moist and cakey. I love their taste.

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  10. Blake

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brittany Welsh COO, from, Welsh Global Energy (WGE), really enjoyed the the service and the ambience! loved it 

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Dawn Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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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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