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!
1754 W Balmoral Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave.) Chicago , IL 60640 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch |
Great neighborhood spot ; food diner typical but a great stop when walking dogs, they can sit outside (when the weather is good)!
a cute lil local spot for breakfast . tip: pancakes are HUGE. you can order the stack of 3 and split them between 2 people and be fully satisfied. we each got the egg special and split 3 pancakes .
I do wish that creativity of the bartenders be harnessed by putting their fantastic creations on a menu. One can have something excellent one time, but never be able to get it again...
Get here early. 2 tops are easy to sit. The French toast is delectable but there are plenty of other goodies. The red ad white checkered table clothes give this place a Paula D. feel.
Cutest breakfast place ever. Fresh squeezed orange juice is a must have. Love at first sip.
The portions are as big as the personality of this breakfast-and-lunch institution that’s packed with tchotchkes and mismatched chairs. Read more
Best neighborhood breakfast spot . Large portions of delicious food. Feels like you're having breakfast at grandma's house. Try every omelette . They're fantastic.
Come for breakfast , omelettes and Benedicts in particular are great.
Great neighborhood place . Always accomodating. Often serving free juice or coffee when there's a wait for tables. I almost always have Jackie as my waitress ...treats you like personal friends. Nice.
Total dive place for breakfast . Delicious. If you're debating breakfast meats , get the ham . Might be best in city .
Great little family owned business. The breakfast was great!
Pancakes are overly cakelike, but the f toast is delicious. At busy times the waitstaff is non existent and the owner is a tyrant, making the atmosphere unbearable. I suggest Tweet or Ann Sather.
Mexican omelette is one of my faves and add some jalapenos to it!
Try the veggie burger & fries . The lentil soup was pretty good too!
Food was delicious and staff was great
Love coming here after church on Sundays with my mom!
Huge omelettes and tasty pancakes .
If you are a tattooed mom, come by on Saturday mornings!
The food is good and well priced. The atmosphere is really welcoming.
Amazing eats in this cozy neighborhood place . French Toast is a delight.
Try everything... It's all good!
Fresh squeezed mango juice . Nice!
Your receipt from here gets you 10% off at necessary exTRAVagance on Sundays! 5416 N Clark St
Place is quirky and adorable.
Great food...hearty portions ...Small cosy New England-esque decor.
Humble but lovely.
Nice environment, but the food isn't that great.
Bring your dog onto the patio !
After being seated first four other parties were seated and got their food before us. Then I had to wait 20 minutes for just a cup of coffee . Horrible service.
ORANGE PAPAYA !
Say yes to bread pudding .
yummy apple cranberry french toast ...
Enjoy waiting and getting randomly yelled at by the owner for no particular reason. Service will likely suck. Not cozy , not fun. Not worth it. Avoid. Read more
Fried egg sandwich is delicious. Breakfast potatoes well-seasoned. Sweets are fab (esp. loukoumades). Coffee is strong and smooth La Colombe. - Alison K.
Pie is exquisite. Had classic apple (so good!) and the Pecan (would make any southerner proud). - Rob Freedman
Awesome place for a downtime coffee or early pick me up. Great selection and amazing helpful staff!!! - Juan Diaz