Pauline's
5 people recommendvia r/chicagofood5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People name Pauline's as a brunch option; one places it in Andersonville and another in Ravenswood. One diner rates the crab eggs Benedict excellent, and another says it is a bit out of the way but has sat outside there with a baby.
Address
Pauline's Restaurant, 1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Best for
- Brunch
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Other places on this map closest to Pauline's, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/stuesmagoose in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026
Replies with just the name Pauline's as the answer.
- Recommendsu/twillychicago in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024ambience
Notes it's a bit far away, but says they've sat outside there with their baby before.
- Recommendsu/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Named as a brunch option in a list of Lincoln Square-area picks.
- Recommendsu/Bec-o-Bec in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Calls the crab eggs Benedict at Pauline's excellent.
- Recommendsu/Yawny_shawny822 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2025
Names this Ravenswood place as a direct answer, with enthusiasm.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.