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#917 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
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  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Andersonville/Rogers Park
  • Special features: Breakfast/Brunch, Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Tel:  (773) 561-8573

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“My favorite sundried...”

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 14, 2008

My favorite sundried tomatoe and goat cheese omelette, especially after Saturday morning runs. Classic among the runners during the summer running season. You can show up in your sweaty running cloths no problem. They also allow dogs in the outside seating area.

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“I loved this place. IT...”

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Mar 28, 2008

I loved this place. IT is very friendly and great service.

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“The best service and...”

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Mar 26, 2008

The best service and food. Great family style place. The best breakfast I have ever had.

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“GREAT diner style...”

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3 of 5 stars
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Feb 2, 2008

GREAT diner style breakfast with delicious hashbrowns.

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“The worse experience ever!”

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WindyChicago   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 1, 2007
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I went to Pauline's in Balmoral with my husband, my two daughters (a 5 year-old and 19-month-old), and our neighbor on Palm Sunday. After waiting for approximately 30 minutes, the owner dediced to seat a table of ten young people who had just arrived. After asking the waitress why the table of ten was going to be seated right away, as opposed to us who were waiting for a much longer time, the owner (who was listening to my conversation with the waiter) said that if I was not happy I could leave. He then proceeded to yell at me (in front of my young daughters) saying that Pauline's was his place and "to go out." My family and I left, of course, since I will never spend any money there to support a psycho. Horrible experience at Pauline's in Balmora Ave. on Palm Sunday. I will urge people never to support that business and an owner who is so rude.

Sandra

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Pauline's Address

1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Tel: (773) 561-8573
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.