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Biscuit & Gravy

Southern Food in Bronzeville, Chicago

Enjoy Southern food from Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL, with convenient pickup for a meal featuring familiar favorites.

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Grits

Side of Grits

$6.24

Creamy grits prepared either savory or maple.

“OMG the grits with cheese are delicious.”

Cajun Crawfish and Grits

$21.00

Grits topped with crawfish and Cajun garlic-herb sauce.

“I’ve been coming to truth for past four years and I must say this is my favorite breakfast spot in the chi, I’m very big on flavor and truth never disappoints. I get the caramel French toast, eggs, grilled salmon and its very well seasoned, I recently just tried the crawfish and grits and they were really good as well, as a simple guy I appreciate the taste and quality of the food here! I definitely recommend this spot my bros and I come thru and vibe here.”

Soul Food

Seafood

Catfish Executive

$22.00

Catfish Executive has catfish, vegetables, eggs, and cheese hash browns.

“My first time here and I love the experience. Black own and the owner was there helping out. I order catfish executive fried and it was so delicious. Also got mimosas flight and it was good definitely for the price. My mom had steak that cook perfectly. So juicy and tender. My aunt had jerk shrimp Alfredo omelette(chef kiss) also she had French toast flight they were so soft and good. Definitely will be coming back”

Salmon Croquettes

$22.00

Salmon croquettes with garlic butter, two eggs, and cheesy hash browns.

“This restaurant has been around for some years now and it is because the food is delicious and the customer service is Toptier. They had just closed and sent the chefs home for the day…but the owner was sweet enough to make me my request. I’m glad she did because I was then able to share those amazing salmon croquettes with my family. And they are a Hit. I will continue spread the word and support this pillar in the community. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK #TRUTH”

Side of Grits

A Taste of Truth Restaurant

At Truth Restaurant, you can explore Southern food in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL, with breakfast plates, savory specials, grits, seafood, chicken, waffles, biscuits, and eggs among the choices.

Choose Biscuit & Gravy with an egg and coleslaw, Catfish Executive with vegetables, eggs, and cheese hash browns, or Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles), pairing a Belgian buttermilk waffle with fried chicken.

Visit us in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL, for dine-in, or choose pickup or delivery when you want to enjoy Jerk Shrimp & Grits, Lobster & Grits, or Salmon Croquettes for your next meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Southern food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Jerk Shrimp & Grits — This breakfast combines three jumbo shrimp with creamy grits and the assertive spice of jerk seasoning.
  • Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles) — A Belgian buttermilk waffle is topped with a hand-battered fried chicken breast for a sweet-savory breakfast.
  • Side of Grits — This breakfast side lets you choose savory grits or a maple-sweetened preparation to match your meal.
  • Lobster & Grits — This seafood breakfast features grits with lobster meat and lobster sauce as its defining components.
  • Catfish Executive — It includes two eggs and requires your choice of egg preparation and catfish preparation.
Do you offer delivery and takeout?
Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for southern food throughout the Bronzeville, Chicago area. Order your southern food online for convenient pickup or delivery.
Is there a kids menu?

Truth Restaurant offers kid-friendly options, including Shorty Stack of Buttermilk Flatcakes and French Toast.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.