Dawn AM Eatery

When this place first opened up, they would accept reservations. As of recently they no longer accept reservations, first come first serve only. We decided to give this place a try and did not have a problem getting a table on a late Saturday morning. I will say, parking can definitely be a challenge. Customer service was great. Very friendly and professional. My wife ordered their Chicken & Cornbread French Toast and I ordered their Shrimp & Grits. The French toast were really good. The fried chicken was very delicious. Perfectly fried and seasoned. Best part of this dish was the spiced peach compote that it was served with. Seems like a dish that I would eat in Atlanta. My shrimp and grits were all tasty. You get 5 perfectly Cajun seasoned shrimp on top southern style grits. And chopped green onion. A very flavorful and filling dish. I can definitely see myself returning in the near future.

The food was amazing and great service The salmon croquettes were outstanding The bacon flight was delicious, with hot honey being my favorite

Regretfully, came for a quick lunch on my birthday. Since we had a bad experience the manager decided to give us $1.80 discount. That's not a typo. The place looks cute. The food was terrible. They don't use real eggs. The catfish seemed to be reheated from yesterday and taste like grease. Maybe they think hot sauce is a seasoning to cover the bland taste.. Also, ordered sweet and savory hash browns that were neither sweet nor savory. Again, not even seasoned with a dash of salt. I asked if they had fresh juice. I was told "Yes, lemonade and tea" The only people that could possibly think this is even half decent must've grew up on sandwiches. The server said the manager gave us a discount to compensate for the bad food. It w was $1.80 off. It was so offensive I asked her to add it back. They will never see me again

Before we headed back to Indiana, we had the pleasure of enjoying Brunch at Dawn. The location is extremely nice and peaceful. Located tucked in the neighborhood in Hyde Park, Dawn is a must. We were greeted immediately upon entering. We decided because it was so nice out we would enjoy the outside patio area. The service was great and the food delicious. We started out with the Chicken and Waffle Bites. I Enjoyed the waffle with the chicken cooked in the waffle. Not a fan of chicken thighs but I still enjoyed it. We moved over to the main course of Fried Catfish, Greens and Sweet Potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly. We also had the Jambalaya Skillet. It too was delicious. There are so many items I would like to try on the menu. We will for sure be back the next time we're in Chicago.

One friend wanted bottomless mimosas. The other friend wanted to support a Black-owned business. And I've had this place on my "Must Try" list for a while. So, we all won with Dawn!No reservations, but can add yourself to their wait list in advance, which I would highly recommend. We did that as we drove to the restaurant, but it was still about an hour wait on a recent summer Sunday morning. Their check-in process at the host stand could use a little more organization, as the entry area is small and gets a bit crowded.But, let's talk about the food! Everything was delicious! The cake-like biscuits are massively large! The fried green tomatoes were perfectly fried (not overly greasy), sliced with the right amount of thickness so the tomatoes were hearty. The salmon in the Niçoise salad was lightly seasoned to perfection and cooked to the perfect temperature (nothing worse than dry fish). The bottomless mimosa, at $30 per person, is a good deal, especially since you can mix and match your base: orange, cranberry, peach, mango, strawberry, etc. Busy as it was, our server was attentive and was able to make a warm connection with us. Definitely adding this place into my brunch rotation.

My friend and I came here one weekend for brunch. They don't accept reservations for parties under 7 people, so at 2pm on a Saturday, our expected wait time was 45 minutes. We ended up only waiting about 25 minutes for a table. The restaurant is bright, open, chic, but on the smaller side. We did bottomless mimosas for $30 and started off with appetizers: I had fried green tomatoes and my friend had the chicken biscuit sandwich. Both were delicious, hot and fresh. My friend's entree was shrimp and grits and I got the Southern plate which consists of 3 pieces of fried chicken and 2 sides. Everything on the menu looks good, so it was difficult to make up my mind. I will say that I loved everything I tasted! Their biscuits are top 2 biscuits I've ever had. They are huge, fluffy, buttery and don't need anything. The food came out promptly and our waiter was so sweet!The meal was so good, I went back the next week to try more items. I ordered the pot roast and grits as well as the bacon trio and more biscuits. The pot roast was tender, flavorful and filling. I would ask for gravy on the side next time. For $18, you can skip the bacon. My serving was burned, but I can still taste the 3 flavors distinctively. It's labeled as 1/2 lb, but the strips that I received did not equal half a pound of bacon, even though the slices were thick cut.

We stumbled upon this place after leaving the Museum of Science and Industry. We saw people eating something that looked delicious in the window, it was about lunchtime and we were hungry, so we stopped in. Super good spot! The inside is has the cutest decor and color palette with lots of pastels, bright colors, and cool/funky light fixtures. The service was really good. Everyone was nice. When we asked for suggestions our waitress definitely has helpful opinions. The menu is full of southern foods and twists on classics. We ended up ordering the smoked salmon deviled eggs, a couple drinks, the Benedict (fried green tomatoes with smoked salmon), and the cornbread French toast with fried chicken (this was super moist, the peach compote was delicious, and the chicken was juice and crisp). Everything was delicious! The portions are smaller, like any fancier restaurant. The price crawled up there quick. Over $100 for the two of us if you treat yourself to all the extras, which I would recommend.

Listen up! Is this mic on? Haha!As a Southerner in the Midwest, this place is the closest I've ever gotten to authentic Southern food, even compared to spots in the South! Many reviews mention slow service and long waits, sometimes up to two hours, depending on the time of day. But let me tell you, I'd wait all over again...or just come after brunch hours.Once we were seated, our server Camille was fantastic. She had great recommendations for this indecisive eater (I get major FOMO with dishes haha). The fried chicken was crunchy and flavorful, served with hot sauce. The biscuit wasn't included, but I wasn't leaving without one, especially with the 6+ butters to choose from. I wanted the honey butter, but they were out. Camille hooked me up with the next best thing: cinnamon butter, and it did not disappoint. The greens tasted like they came straight from grandma's kitchen, and the yams were an excellent pairing.The drinks were delicious, and after waiting for so long, they were the perfect way to start our meal. I do wish the restaurant was a bit bigger, but it's an excellent place to bring out-of-towners and meet with friends. While there isn't a lot of room for large parties, we did see that they accommodated them. Overall, a fantastic experience!

I'll be happy when restaurants focus on taste and portions more than presentation. I was disappointed with everything except the lemon lavender tea. Check my photos for everything I describe below. Green tomatoes: A SLIVER OF TOMATO. 3/$11. The tomato was non existent and breaded too heavily! We couldn't cut the tomato in half because the skin was tough. The remoulade was good but the feta didn't add anything. Total disappointment. Chicken & Cornbread French Toast: Boneless chicken thigh breaded and fried nicely with good seasoning. The "cornbread" french toast was more like plain cake and peaches on top. $19. I should've ordered regular french toast because those had BIG pieces of challah bread and toppings. This was a rip off. Clee's Rich Lad: Dry and too much egg. $17. There was more egg than meat. The aioli was thinly spread. I recommend the egg being sunny side to add some moisture and make the sandwich easier to eat. The coleslaw is flavorless but a nice portion. I don't have a review on the pancakes because I didn't try them but they were nice sized. Having your guests check in at the same counter as to go orders is chaotic especially because the waiting area is tiny and you don't know who's waiting to be seated, who's waiting to check in or who's picking up an order. There were PLENTY of seats so I expected to be seated immediately. The hostess was skipping my group of 3 to seat parties of 2 who came after us. I made my way to the stand to remind them my party was here then we were seated. Service needs major work. Our waitress took our order, brought our drinks and we never seen her again until she brought the bill. There were other staff members floating around asking if we needed anything, etc.

I was nervous the cornbread waffle would be a gritty texture but it wasn't! Flavor was really good too. I also had the Sweet Tea mixed drink, definitely worth a try!