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Biscuit & Gravy

Southern Food in Bronzeville, Chicago

Southern food at Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville, Chicago includes catfish with eggs and cheese hash browns, available for pickup.

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Breakfast

Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles)

$19.00

Belgian buttermilk waffle topped with hand-battered fried chicken breast.

“Them chicken and waffles were amazing!”

Grits

Jerk Shrimp & Grits

$22.00

Three jumbo shrimp over grits with jerk seasoning.

“Truth is a true neighborhood gem. The upgrades look amazing — modern touches but still that same Bronzeville soul. The energy’s warm, the music’s right, and it’s got that grown, laid-back vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The Cajun breakfast dishes are the star — shrimp and grits, that Cajun omelet, and the French toast flight all hit. You can tell the kitchen’s putting real love into it. Solid service, great music, and a space that just feels good. Truth’s always been a staple — now it’s on a whole new level.”

Fish

“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”

“Amazing breakfast. Had the catfish executive. Best catfish I've had in awhile.”

Side of Grits

Find Something Special at Truth Restaurant

Truth Restaurant serves Southern food with scratch-made buttermilk biscuits in house-made chicken country gravy and Belgian buttermilk waffles topped with hand-battered fried chicken breast.

Jerk Shrimp & Grits has three jumbo shrimp with jerk flavor. Lobster & Grits comes with lobster sauce. Cajun Crawfish and Grits tops its bowl with 3 oz of crawfish and Cajun garlic herb crawfish sauce.

Visit Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville, Chicago for dine-in, pickup, or delivery. Add a Side of Grits in savory or maple, or get Cheddar cheese and red onions in Cajun Crawfish Omelet (Deconstructed).

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 — Jumbo shrimp are served over grits with jerk flavoring, making this a savory breakfast plate.
  • Catfish Executive — Catfish fillet is prepared fried or sautéed, with cherry tomatoes, tricolor peppers, carrots, cheese hash browns, and two eggs cooked to your selected style.
  • Lobster & Grits — This dish combines grits with lobster meat and a lobster-based sauce for a seafood-forward breakfast.
  • Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles) — A Belgian buttermilk waffle is topped with a hand-battered, fried chicken breast for a savory waffle plate.
  • Cajun Crawfish and Grits — A bowl of grits comes topped with three ounces of crawfish and a Cajun-style garlic and herb sauce.

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.