Dawn Eatery

4.5

208 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 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
Website
http://www.dawnchi.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Neighborhood
Hyde Park
Parking details
None

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.
❄️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.
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.

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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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

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Willam
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.dawnchi.com/
Phone number
(773) 966-6522

Dawn Eatery

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast With Santa🎅🏽

❄️Christmas Eve Brunch🥂

Bridgerton❄️High Tea: Regency Wear 👑

Menu

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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