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Pauline's

Address
1754 W Balmoral Ave Chicago IL 60640
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(773) 561-8573
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Cafe

Pauline’s is an authentic neighborhood diner serving American comfort food classics. Enjoy our five-egg omelettes, pancakes, benedicts, biscuits & gravy, burgers, soup, sandwiches, and salads. Satisfy that hunger at Pauline’s!

Pauline's is a great place for brunching on a lazy summer's day. Breakfast is king on the menu, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Among the entrée options are five-egg omelet concoctions filled with a variety of fresh ingredients ranging from salmon to white asparagus. For those with cholesterol on the brain, egg whites or egg beaters can be substituted for a small additional...

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Editorial reviews from the web (1)

Neighborhood cafe serves up filling breakfast food in a light, sunny atmosphere.

Average Rating
80

The Scene
This nostalgic, long-standing spot has red vinyl booths, a long counter covered with photos of film stars and movie posters, and naturally, diner-food favorites. It's an... Pros + great foodfun atmosphere Cons - long weekend waits

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80

Cozy neighborhood brunch place without eye-gouging prices. Delicious reuben served with addictive, crunchy fries. This has been a repeat order for us :) Yummy lentil soup. Omelette was...

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100

I've lived in the neighborhood for just about a year and live to frequent this diner for a nice affordable brunch or breakfast. Warm and cozy staff and delicious corned beef hash--available in...

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60

The settings is very run down. However, the food was really good. I had the steak with eggs and it was okay and spiced up to my likings. My friend recommend the egg Benedict and since he come here...

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80

So as far as diners go, I really gotta give Pauline's a shout out. For years, this has been a well kept secret with a solid reputation with my friends on the north side. I have come here on...

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80

You know, if home cooking is what you're looking for, this is your place. Is it fancy? No. Does it have a red carpet and crystal chandeliers? Nope and nope. Do they make yummy home cooked meals?...

Business description (6) view all

Paulines can be found at W Balmoral Ave 1754. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 8, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Chicago there are 2306 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Pauline's was founded in 1996. Pauline's specializes in Retail - American Restaurant.

This popular, no-frills diner is bedecked with photos of Elvis and Marilyn on the walls, and old jukeboxes are at every booth. Classic breakfast items include huge pancakes and 5-egg omelettes. Lunch items include meat loaf, soups, spaghetti, and roasted chicken. Open daily for breakfast and lunch; cash only; vegetarian-friendly. -

Alotta, 05/01/2006

Pauline's is a great place for brunching on a lazy summer's day. Breakfast is king on the menu, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Among the entrée options are five-egg omelet concoctions filled with a variety of fresh ingredients ranging from salmon to white asparagus. For those with cholesterol on the brain, egg whites or egg beaters can be substituted for a small additional...

The Profile Page for this restaurant is brought to you by the DiningGuide.com service. Pauline's is located in Chicago.

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Look for $4.95 lunch specials like roast pork or beef stew, available Monday through Friday.

The Extras

Dog can sit with their owners on the outdoor patio and enjoy a free bowl of water.

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