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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.5
4.5
208 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 25 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Breakfast With Santa🎅🏽

    Dec 14, 2024 only
    Enjoy a festive brunch with Santa! Join us for a delightful meal, perfect for families, where guests can savor a delicious brunch and capture magical moments with Santa himself. Reserve your spot for a cheerful holiday photo with Santa today! Photos are not included with this reservation and do have an additional cost.
    Breakfast With Santa🎅🏽 Photo
  • ❄️Christmas Eve Brunch🥂

    $20.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Dawn is hosting a brunch on Christmas Eve between 7am - 3pm, perfect for family flying into town or gathering and looking for a decedent meal that reminds them of traditional recipes passed down generation to generation. Celebrate the holidays with bottomless mimosas and southern comfort food! A $20 hold will be placed on your card which will be charged in full if your reservation is marked as a no-show.
    ❄️Christmas Eve Brunch🥂 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. 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

What 208 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

208 Reviews
  1. Willam

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and table service. Don’t like the seating policy, waiting on the side for my guest to arrive when the entire restaurant is nearly empty. I was five minutes early, my guest was on time. The noise level is fine when the restaurant in not too busy. When business picks up the noise level from customer conversations gets to be more than I’m comfortable with. Yes, I would return. The restaurant is a good addition to the community. Did I say the food is great!

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  2. kenisha

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    French house is never done when I order it. Needs to switch to a thinner bread. 

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  3. Marilyn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing Jala served us well. Very attentive with 2 little guys sges 2and4 . We are from Texas and make it a point to visit each time we’re here. My husband is vegan and enjoys blueberry waffles.

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  4. Elmer

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to AM breakfast awesome phenomenal nice staff very attentive. I highly recommend this place DAWN.

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  5. Kate

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very popular spot. A bit loud. I had to strain to hear the person across the table from me and could barely hear our server.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! It’s kid friendly, a nice ambience and food is 10/10. I could live off of that pot roast and grits, delicious!

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  7. Amy

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting from Texas. The service & food was really good. Will be back next year!

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  8. Sherease

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food; and reheating leftovers were just as good.

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  9. Rosemary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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  10. LAMARIA

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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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FAQs

Dawn Eatery is rated 4.5 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 25 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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