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Dawn A.M. Eatery
Hyde Park · $$
Hyde Park · $$
Dawn A.M. Eatery“in Hyde Park Chicago was a phenomenal treat to enjoy for the start of restaurant week” — Manuel B
4.4 ★1,052 reviews·Opens at 8AM tomorrow
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The SoulFood Lounge 2
Far South Side
Far South Side
The SoulFood Lounge 2“I had the BBQ beef brisket quesadillas with the street corn (which was not on the menu)” — Evangilene Adaja
4.4 ★482 reviews·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
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Friistyle Chicago
Bronzeville
Bronzeville
Friistyle Chicago“I love lamb and hand cut fries so I was delighted when my order arrived with a bit of tziki sauce and a few greens topping the lamb nestled on a bed of hand cut fries” — Chrystal Lee
4.4 ★583 reviews·Opens at 12 tomorrow
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