Paul’s Family Restaurant
1300 Lawrence Ave, Elgin, IL, 60123
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Address :
1300 Lawrence Ave
Elgin, IL, 60123 - Phone (847) 695-8687
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:30 am - 11:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Zhong Y.
This is our local breakfast place, all the Greek diner standards can be found here. But the surprise is the Friday fish fry, two pieces of lightly battered haddock with steak fries, slaw, tartar sauce, and buttered rye bread. It is like the fish fry at the Hickory Stick at the Highlands of Elgin, but more moist IMHO. The creamy soups are a little more starchy than creamy, but generally that's the only complaint I have.
(4)Amanda R.
The Greek salad is my favorite.
(5)Rhonda G.
Quick service, friendly staff, pretty decent food. It definitely has an old school feel to it but the menu is pretty extensive with all sorts of sandwiches and salads, dinners, and desserts. Nothing extra special but the food was ok for a quick meal before a train ride (in my case) or even if you're looking to take the family out for some bonding time on a budget. check it out...
(3)Janet B.
Should've left when I had to tell the waitress that halfway of our silverware was dirty, not like a smudge but actual dried food. I ordered sirloin and eggs, description said something like chopped steak but in reality it was ground beef shaped as a steak and flavorless. I told the waitress and she said she needed a manager to approve it. Most managers would've come up and apologized and would asked if there something she can replace it with but no that didn't happen, the waitress came back and took the steak and I didn't see the manager at all. I ended not leaving a tip I figured that her tip would be the outrageous amount they charged for me for eating the eggs and toast. Before walking out I noticed the manager greeting others and checking how there meal was, which I thought how rude she couldn't do that with us. I'm not from around the neighborhood and Im always looking for something different from IHOP at this point IHOP is much better place.
(1)Jessica T.
To die for. I 've been coming here since I was really young. The staff is all friendly, and there is always a familiar face at the door. The food is divine. There salads have the best Ranch, and they grow their own tomatoes and the like. I only ever want to go on Thursdays for their Cream of Chicken Wild Rice soup. That and a side salad are enough, though I love their hot turkey sandwich too. My Pom Squad used to go for breakfast all the time in high school, and they were accommodating and not upset by the huge group of us. I vote pancakes or biscuits and gravy! Overall it's a fantastic family eatery with good food, food people, and a really nice set up.
(4)amy j.
This is a very good family restaurant. Friendly, polite servers, generous portions of home-cooked food. Particularly good during the summer when they use the produce they grow in the lot right next door. Hard to beat that!
(3)JAN W.
First time visit, just moving to the area. Very pleased!!!! There were 4 of us, each ordering 4 different items and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The service was great, but the hostesses were dolls. We will be happy to go again and again
(4)Laura A.
I was very pleasantly surprised at my experience at this place! I was expecting an IHOP-like experience where the place is dingy and sad, and the food inedible, but not so at Paul's. first, I was there with my blind/deaf grandma who is in a wheelchair, and they were more than accommodating and patient when I had to clarify in sign language what kind of eggs she wanted. the service is fast and extremely friendly and helpful. the food isn't the most amazing food on the planet, but I don't know what the other reviewers are expecting...if you want a greek diner type experience, then take yourself on the metra to greek town. if you are offended at american cheese, then go someplace fancier. I ate crepes with a side of hash browns, and both were good. my grandma had eggs, bacon, and toast and was very happy with her meal. the coffee was hot and regularly refilled, which is all that I ask from a busy breakfast restaurant. would definitely go back! also very reasonable prices.
(5)Delilia H.
Very relaxing place. Well kept and everyone is nice. I am a regular there for breakfast. The coffee is the best here. Food comes out fast so no need to wait too long.
(5)Lore L.
Went to breakfast here last Saturday with my husband and cousin. We saw good reviews on here, so we decided to try. Service was so-so.....had to wait longer than necessary for soft drinks and coffee. Nothing unbearable though. I had the breakfast burrito, which was tasty. Wasn't outrageously good, pretty much what you would expect. Came with salsa and hash browns - which were cooked PERFECTLY. My husband had the chicken breast skillet, which he enjoyed. My cousin had the biscuits and gravy - his biggest complaint was that the biscuits did not come in the gravy, but on the side. Portion size is average. I would come back again, but only if I was in the area - I wouldn't go out of my way. This place is very Colonial Cafe-like....but dare I say a tad better? =)
(3)Jim S.
Very good food. Usually quite crowded, but not so bad that you have a long wait. Very good Pork Tenderloin. Fresh vegetables, often grown in their own garden. Friendly service. I have also had sandwiches here that were excellent. Good bang for the buck.
(4)Jason T.
For me, Diners come in two categories: Paul's and everyone else. It is the level by which I judge all other diners by. I've been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and don't think I've ever had a bad meal. It's homemade food, made right at a decent price. This is definitely comfort food at it's best. The star of the menu (in my humble opinion) is the breaded pork-tendorloin... a generous portion that includes a potato, soup and salad. Wait staff is always friendly if a bit harried as Paul's can get REALLY busy. On Sunday mornings it is the place to be, so if you're planning a post-church breakfast or late brunch - be prepared to wait. The soups here are also outstanding, in particular the cream of chicken with rice and navy bean.
(5)Craig M.
An Elgin establishment - Top quality food great service. A bit pricier than my favorite Elgin diner (The Golden Gkillet), but the menu is vast, and the dessert is delicious and very difficult to resist as a result of the giant display of enticing cakes you see as soon as you walk in. My grampa goes here 6 days/week for coffee with his buddies at 7am. Hearing old people talk about auto repair and driving directions is enough to make me go. Although I expect the food to be enough for you.
(4)Jeff J.
If your looking for real home cooked American style food, and great service, come here. It's a bit busy at times, but well worth the wait.
(5)Karl O.
I've just moved up here from the south and I pride myself in biscuits and gravy, grits and other southern dishes. While the gravy here is a pretty basic white gravy, the skillets they offer rival other chain breakfast sit-downs, for sure! Price is reasonable, service is fast and they open at 5am so you can drop in for a quick breakfast on the way to work. IHOP is expensive in comparison and maybe on par so, if it's near by, I'd recommend it highly!
(5)Angela P.
This is my favorite place ever! When I lived in Elgin, it was a once a week dinner go-to! Even now that I live a half hour away, it's still something I occasionally seek out. The menu is huge, so you will always find something good to eat. If your looking for a great family restaurant with friendly staff and large portioned good food, this is your place to go. The place is a little outdated, but it just makes it feel like grandmas kitchen so I am ok with that.
(5)Justus F.
First of all DO NOT LISTEN to what anybody on here says about this place..."full of regulars"?? You mean full of senior citizens jam crammed in this place for a discount...this place needs serious renovation, ..it's dirty, grimy and stuck in the 80s ..the service is really bad sometimes people don't get served due to over capacity of old people.. not to mention the food is very bland and over priced..it's comparable to hospital food..they might even have the same vendor as the hospitals..this place is very stuffy and everybody is in close quarters...it's very claustrophobic ..and just an all around bad place to enjoy a dining experience ....YOU BEEN WARNED!!
(1)Caoilfhionn J.
Paul's Family Restaurant is a fixture in Elgin, and for good reason; they make their food fresh, and incorporate vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli to name a few) and greens they grow in their very own garden. Don't believe me? Check out their wall photos on their facebook page. Their beef stew is out of this world, but so are most of their entrees like their swedish meatballs and lamb. They have great soup, too-delicious cream of chicken and rice or rosa marina soups, depending on what the soup du jour is, you're bound to find something you'll like. They have reliably great food, good service, and a personable staff. My mother goes there so often, she has favorite servers and knows their specials. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, and we have engaged in conversation with people at other tables. They also have wonderful deserts like eclairs, and cheesecake, which are visible in a display case when you walk in the door. Great place to go with the family for breakfast lunch or dinner!
(5)Gaby F.
Sunday at 11 am: Very friendly staff and quick service. Shame the food was utterly without taste or imagination. Rubbery omelet. No fresh juice. Cappuccino from a hospital machine. Standard, dull decor. Full of locals who were enjoying themselves. It may not be local, but the owner should go to Meli Cafe in Greektown to see how it should be done.
(1)Lindsay B.
Our second restaurant trip in Elgin was a success- we drive by Paul's everyday, and decided to stop in on a Sunday morning. We knew the restaurant had to be good because the line was out the door when we arrived. The restaurant is set up perfectly to fit in very large crowds, so even though the line was out the door we only waited 5-10 minutes to be seated. The bf had his usual biscuts and gravy (what he uses to judge breakfast joints) and I enjoyed a skillet breakfast. Our food was definitely good- not the best I've ever had- but definitely good and our over easy eggs were cooked perfectly! The staff was wonderful- attentive and cheery- and the fresh flowers on the table were definitely a nice touch. I look forward to trying lunch at this place sometime in the near future- a fun neighborhood establishment.
(4)Sarah C.
Breakfast for dinner! Served quickly Priced reasonably :)
(3)Cat A.
I have been going to Paul's since I was in diapers. Literally. The food is always hands down amazing. And they always cater to my ridiculously picky alterations to my dish. All the waitresses have worked there since I was in pre-school (I'm a college graduate now), so they know how to give good service. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Paul's is a great choice. P.S. The chocolate mousse cake is the best thing you'll ever eat!
(5)Kaye D.
This place reminds me of the Dappers (Addison) and even the Bentley's Pancake House & Restaurant (Bloomingdale) - complete with family, home-style and diner feel. This place is Greek owned though. I believe that's what separates this place from the other 2 I've mentioned. As for the menu items, I feel like they are pretty simlar in comparison to these other 2 restaurants and the service felt the same too. When you order from their daily specials list, you receive soup, salad and then a choice of dessert along with your entree choice. That was quite a bit of food if you're into that sort of thing.
(3)Jennifer F.
Great food, Great prices, Great Staff! The chocolate mousse cake is pretty darn good too!
(5)Lily U.
Can't go wrong with Paul's. Nothing fancy just very good service and great home cooked food.
(5)Dan N.
I read an article about this place along time ago and finally got there. I loved seeing the huge garden right next door to the restaurant. Dont go expecting them to reinvent the casual dinner fair because you'll be disappointed. Its your run of time mill casual family restaurant just like the ones all over the burbs, similar menu some Greek specialities but the veggies are mostly fresh and the deserts are unique and there allot of choices. The food is good, the soups I have had were all very good. Go enjoy what it is and dont worry about what its not and you'll have a good time.
(4)TR M.
The food and service here are consistantly good. The menu has a good selection and there are always daily specials. The price is fair for what you get.
(4)Bob H.
I was looking forward to the Long Island duck at Paul's today. Two weeks ago I would have given it 4 stars. Serving then was a full half of a sizable duck all connected. Today most disappointing, it looked like the chef ran out of full ducks to halved and prepared a plate with canallballize duck parts. The giveaway was two wings and a free standing leg. The body part was placed on a mountain of dressing. Taste was ok, so I ate some since I was hungry. When paying at the register counter, I spoke to the hostess and wrote on the back of the credit stub. She showed it to one of the managers who said nothing. This experience has turned me off on this local establishment.
(1)Avinash K.
It's a really nice place, seemed a bit pricey when I saw the menu but the amount of food that I got I was really happy. The service and staff are really good. I got the Crab patties with cream sauce with beans (NOT GOOD) and Potato au gratin (baked potato with cheese), my friend got a chicken sandwich w/fries which was OK. I also got a side of soup and salad both for an extra 2.50 which both of us shared - clam chowder was good :).. We finished with a tiramisu and turtle brownie to go - both were really good :).. I think the cakes in this place are really worth-it..!!
(4)J D.
Great choice if you love "traditional" family-style restaurants. Can be busy -- and why do you think that might be? Right. It's a great choice for casual dining, that's why! Service, fine. Food, very good (for the genre). Ambiance, exactly as expected. Prices as you'd expect. It's like you can't go wrong -- IF you like the genre (I have to keep covering my behind as there are Yelpers who go to one type of restaurant then complain that it's not some other type of restaurant - silly Yelpers). Did I mention it can be busy? Yeah, I know people who would eat here more often, but the wait is not quite worth it for this ... genre. OK, I'm stuck on the word genre, but if you like this style of dining, are looking for this style of dining, this is a great choice.
(3)Lena S.
Best place in town for breakfast! Staff is on point every time without fail! Stacey J. Is the best server EVER! We request her every time we go. The food is delicious and the prices are more than reasonable! If you're looking for a bite to eat you can't go wrong at Paul's!
(5)Carly J.
One of Elgins finest resturaunts. I have been going to Paul's for ever and ever. It use to be my grandfathers favorite place to go. He loved sitting and eating at the breakfast bar. There are always familiar faces in Paul's, a lot of their servers have been there for years and years, and the meals never dissapoint. Just a nice and homey place to go! Love Paul's!
(5)Adam C.
I'm not a regular customer, as a matter of fact this was my first visit. I may never be back here again. But not because of the food or service, both of which were good. I was meeting a client just for coffee but arrived early and hungry. Service was prompt and friendly without being intrusive. My breakfast order was cooked properly and delivered to my table hot. The coffee was average, nothing remarkable, but was served hot. I really don't need much more than that. I did have to ask for a refill on my coffee as the waitress got caught up on events at a nearby table of apparent friends. But other than that I have no complaints. I will add this restaurant to my list of acceptable location to meet clients.
(4)Rick M.
I went back on a gift certificate from one of the owners as a result of my previous experience. This was a better experience, not top notch yet, sure you will get back to that. At least I was not treated rudely this time by the male manager.
(3)Chris J.
Paul's is your all American family restaurant that has been a staple in Elgin for decades. The food is good but not great. It's usually very crowded, people everywhere.
(3)Meg R.
Great restaurant. 24 hour breakfast served. Swift and courteous service. Reasonable pricing. Food is OKAY- kind of like your regular mom and pop type of diner.
(4)Nick S.
Everyone is super nice here full of regulars. It's a Greek diner greasy spoon that's been around forever. Genuinely like this type of place. The corned beef hash rocks. Paul needs to speed the kitchen up. not sure if they need to add a cook or get a computer system in this place.
(4)Kelly D.
I really like this place. I discovered it a few months ago while on a sales call in Elgin and really enjoyed my lunch. Today was my 2nd visit, and it was equally delicious. I don't remember what I ordered the first time I went, but this time I had the country fried steak, which was served with mashed potatoes & gravy, and a side of scrumptious green beans. I completely cleaned my plate, and I never do that. Next time I am going to save room for dessert. The dessert case near the door was full of mile-high layer cakes made with a variety of fresh fruit, and homemade custard cups. The servers are very friendly and attentive and I was out the door for $10, including tip. Check out Paul's next time you're in Elgin, and eat a giant piece of cake for me...
(4)Chris J.
My wife and I make Paul's a regular destination for breakfast and weekend dinners. There is a wide variety of menus selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as daily specials. Prices are reasonable, though perhaps a wee bit on the high side for some breakfast items. Quality is consistently good and portions are bountiful, however, which makes the price quite easy to accept. Vegetables are seasonally fresh from the spectacular garden adjacent to Paul's parking lot, which is a huge plus for me. The waitstaff is always friendly and attentive, and and mistakes on orders (there are bound to be some eventually) are always quickly addressed. The only complaint that I really have is that every breakfast skillet they offer comes automatically with peppers, onions and mushrooms...having grown up on country cooking, there's just something unsettling to me about the idea of a biscuit and gravy skillet full of peppers, onions, and mushrooms... If you're looking for a good meal in a casual atmosphere, Paul's is a good bet.
(4)Pradeepa K.
Not bad
(3)I J.
This place probably has the best food in Elgin. I've gone many, many time in the past twenty years, but never again. Tonight, Sunday 8/25/2013 I went in for a late dinner. It was about 9pm. Sat down ordered. A good meal came as usual. As I ate, the place cleared out. I asked the waitress what time they closed. She said not till 10pm. It was around 9:25 at that point. I was alone, so while I wasn't hurrying, there was no one to talk to and I wasn't reading, just eating. Dessert came with the meal so I ordered my ice cream. The owner comes over and asks me if I want the ice cream to go. I said no, that I would eat it there. His response was that he was closed and I could take the ice cream with me or not have it. I told him the waitress just told me that they were open until t0pm. Well, he informed me he was closed. The waitress brought the to go ice cream. I gave her the tip as it was not her fault and left the money for the bill on the table. I informed the owner that his money was on the table and he could get it himself. He was all puffy and he would do that. I proceeded to tell him that I had never been treated so rudely in a business. He then tells me that who am I to tell him how to run his business after 40 years? Well he may have had his business for forty years, but he apparently has forgotten why he has a business. Obviously, his customers don't matter or at least not ALL of his customers don't matter. That is fine with me. My money spends elsewhere just fine. I have no need to be insulted in order to spend money. I urge anyone reading this to consider the way this man views people. While his food is good, he is in a service industry. This was the poorest excuse for service that I've ever seen, especially coming from the owner!! Pathetic!!
(1)Katie S.
The food was lukewarm and tasted like a nursing home the only people I would recommend to this place is people who have dentures
(1)Rose D.
While the service is friendly and prompt and they have a good-looking menu (not to mention a bakery case with HUGE mouth-watering cakes inside) it was the quality of my food which prompted the 2-stars. If you order something on the menu and it says it comes with "cheese" - it will be American cheese. I'm the type that unless I'm making a grilled cheese or entertaining a child there is no American cheese in my house. So the first time we came here I was dissappointed my Paul's Skillet -which has all my other favorite ingredients in a skillet - had American cheese. Oh well, my fault for not asking. We recently came here a second time and noted that other items on the menu do claim to come with "cheddar cheese" so I'm sure you could ask for a substition. This time I orded the Corned Beef Hash Skillet from the specials menu - no cheese listed as an ingredient, nor would I want any. When it came and I started to dig in, lo and behold, American cheese lurked within! Yuck! Totally ruined that skillet experience. My husband also ordered from the specials menu the Biscuits & Gravy Skillet - also no cheese listed. And his came with American Cheese in it too! WTH?? Double-yuck for both meals, which you really wouldn't want cheese on to begin with :-( The only plus I've found for food so far are their pancakes, which are quite tasty.
(2)Tanja S.
I love this place! Soup and food is delicious AND not expensive! It's a quiet family restaurant that has just about everything. Definitely one of my top choices! Francisco was our server and he was extremely professional and understanding! (We were difficult when it came to ordering) and He was very attentive! All the staff is hardworking and kind. I definitely say go to this restaurant!
(5)Brad A.
Always grab sandwiches to go when we come into town to visit family. Great corn beef and Rubens every time we go.
(4)Amanda M.
Best.Pancakes.Ever. Pricing is inexpensive! Service has been great! They serve breakfast all day which can be hard to find. And, did I mention the pancakes?? That's all I've had there because they're that good! And they're about $6 for 2 including eggs, bacon & toast!
(4)Michelle B.
Food is still excellent. They have a garden in back where they get their vegetables. Many of the servers and hosts have changed. Just not the same personable and friendly service I used to get though.
(4)Gerhard G.
I just moved to Elgin. Today I was the first time by Paul's. I have to say the food was pretty good, and I have to say I go back there .
(4)Keith W.
I have eaten there for the fourth time and everytime the same great food and great service
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