Dawn A.M. Eatery – American
Dawn A.M. Eatery captures the soul of Southern comfort, where the morning air is thick with the scent of buttery, golden-brown biscuits and slow-simmered gumbo. Diners tuck into hearty plates of tender pot roast paired with zesty jalapeño cheddar grits or savor the unexpected harmony of crispy catfish served alongside savory spaghetti. Whether sharing a generous box of flaky pastries or indulging in a fall-off-the-bone smoked turkey leg, every bite feels like a warm, rustic embrace that celebrates the art of a slow-cooked meal.
1642, East 56th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637 https://www.dawnchi.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Halal at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Spaghetti and Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including South Cider, 9 Count Biscuit Box and 16 Count Biscuit Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Golden Chai Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Peach Cobbler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 6 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Peach Cobbler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Smoked Turkey Legs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 16 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Spaghetti and Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Plant-Based at Dawn A.M. Eatery
Dawn A.M. Eatery in Chicago has 3 plant-based-tagged dishes on its current menu, including South Cider, 9 Count Biscuit Box and 16 Count Biscuit Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dawn A.M. Eatery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Fried Chicken | 14.4 g | 10.6 g |
| South Cider | 21.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Plain Croissant | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Cornbread | 39.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Southern Gumbo | 7.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Honey Lavender Latte | 123.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 39 g | 3.3 g |
| Cheese Danish | 19.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Walnut Brownie | 53.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Chai Latte | 5.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Hot Chocolate | 16.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Peach Cobbler | 12.8 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Pot Roast & Jalapeno Cheddar Grits - $22: Slow cooked pot roast served over creamy jalapeno cheddar grits
- Spaghetti and Catfish - $24: In-house made spaghetti paired with crispy seasoned fried catfish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Smoked Turkey Legs - $18: Richly flavored smoked turkey legs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Fried Chicken - $16: Chicken seasoned with a blend of southern spices and fried until crispy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Gumbo - $15: Traditional southern style gumbo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Breakfast Bites
- Build Your Own Oatmeal - $8: Customizable oatmeal bowl Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 16 Count Biscuit Box - $32: Box of sixteen fresh southern style biscuits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- 9 Count Biscuit Box - $18: Box of nine fresh southern style biscuits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Pastries & Sweets
- Signature Muffin - $4.5: Freshly baked signature muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Plain Croissant - $4: Buttery, flaky plain croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- ButterScotch Blondie - $5: Sweet butterscotch flavored blondie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Walnut Brownie - $5: Rich chocolate brownie with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Roll - $6: Freshly baked cinnamon roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cheese Danish - $5.5: Flaky pastry with cheese filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Peach Cobbler - $8: Traditional southern peach cobbler Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Sides
- Cornbread - $4: Golden and flaky cornbread made fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Hot Chocolate - $4.5: Rich hot cocoa
- The Yams Latte - $6.5: Specialty yam-flavored latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Golden Chai Latte - $6: Turmeric infused chai latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chai Latte - $5.5: Spiced tea with steamed milk
- South Cider - $5: Southern style apple cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Match-a-bout You - $6.5: Premium matcha green tea latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Honey Lavender Latte - $6.5: Espresso with honey and lavender notes
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawn A.M. Eatery
- Is Dawn A.M. Eatery halal-friendly?
- Yes. Dawn A.M. Eatery has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Spaghetti and Catfish.
- What can I eat at Dawn A.M. Eatery on a halal diet?
- Cheese Danish, Cornbread and Spaghetti and Catfish carry the halal tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dawn A.M. Eatery have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including South Cider and 9 Count Biscuit Box.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dawn A.M. Eatery?
- Crispy Fried Chicken, at roughly 10.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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