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Dawn Eatery, Chicago, IL

Dawn Eatery

4.6
4.6
315 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 82 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
    Regional American (Southern), Breakfast, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 966-6522
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 315 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Eatery in Hyde Park offers a welcoming atmosphere with "delicious" food and "great service." It's a popular spot for brunch and known for dishes like pot roast with jalapeño grits and salmon deviled eggs. While some diners note noise and occasional slow service, many praise the "friendly" staff and "excellent" dining experience.

315 Reviews
  1. Jorie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, I want to give kudos to the host, and our server, Kadijanette (sp?). It was VERY busy and we could see the team was doing their absolute best to accommodate everyone that walked through the door. We were grateful that we had reservations! We had a little bit of a wait after we were seated, but our server was a rockstar! She took our order and despite having a heavy load of tables, she handled each patron with efficiency and grace (even those that weren’t as patient or kind in return). The display of excellence under extreme pressure was evident today. As always, the food and drinks were top notch! This experience will keep us coming back for years to come.

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  2. sharon

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this place twice love the ambience and drink are awesome, I am not sure what the problem is with the services the waiter was great and tried to get to us as quickly as possible but with 7 table and two groups OMG! Not sure why, maybe they should charge a set gratuity. I hope that is the case with a group of more than 2. The grits have tooo much cheese, I will visit again because I like to support neighborhood business especially black owned. I am and was happy when my food finally arrive it was not hot but not cold either, I was satisfied and in oz because presentation is/was on point. Maybe the problem is they can not keep or get good help.

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  3. Michele

    VIP

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Shrimp and grits are excellent however it tends to be warm instead of hot. The operation tends to be slow in seating and serving if it’s a weekend. Beyond that, the location is open and airy and feels comfortable.

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  4. Kim

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first dinner here. Loved the catfish, greens and jalapeño grits. Perfect spice. Great service too.

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  5. Robin

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved my experience at Dawn. The server Jada was awesome. As for my meal, I had the pot roast with jalapeño grits...it was phenomenal. I will be back.

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  6. Darlene

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very nice. Our waiter was exceptional! Good food at a reasonable price!

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  7. KELLY

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dawn is a nice quaint spot in Hyde Park. A definite gem. This is a very laidback place to have a nice meal. Service is also very laidback. I will come back.

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  8. Tonya

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment is very welcoming and cozy. The food was delicious and our server was attentive and friendly. Definitely a spot to make a regular.

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  9. Myetta

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The food was great. We received our order in a timely manner.

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  10. Jeanette

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The smoked salmon deviled eggs were delicious and you can’t skip the homemade biscuit. Worth the extra calories!

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Dawn Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 315 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 82 times today
Google Map for Dawn Eatery

1642 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 8:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Breakfast, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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