UPDATE - 9/6/2009
Stopped in a couple of weeks ago and had the 7 Minute Burger. I'd been hearing about this over and over and finally decided to branch out from my normal hot pastrami sandwich.
The burger was cooked perfectly - but it was extremely messy. Strangely enough - messier than Terry's and I get goat cheese on that burger! It completely fell apart. The tomatoes were just too slippery in the middle of the burger. I ate most of it open-faced in pieces.
The flavors were enjoyable and for a downtown burger - it was really good. But next time - no tomatoes.
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It's Paula's Cafe!
I don't have any pics to share and time is short - so this will be too!
Paula's Rocks!!!!
I've been 3-4 times now and every time it's quality and excellence. The service is great - even drink refills - the guys do a great job! The food - so tasty! I've sampled a varitey of things - tuna melt, rueben, blt - all EXCELLENT! The price - not bad!
Recommendations:
*Get a 1/2 sandwich and cup of soup - a full sandwich with soup is a LOT of food!
* TRY THE SOUP - I don't care what day it is - try it! The chili is great - it comes with taco ships, cheese and sour cream. BUT...
* GO ON TUESDAY!!!! The chicken & wild rice soup is the best soup I've had in forever! It's slightly creamy but not a CREAM soup. There are a ton of mushrooms in it! It was just soooo good. The chicken was tender and tasty. Really - I can't wait to go back on a Tuesday and next time I'm getting a BOWL!
You do need to get there early or prepare to wait - on a nice day - if you go at noon - they're PACKED! They do have seats at the counter and tables turn over quickly.
So check out Paula's on 4th! They get the 4 star = Oh my...um...wow...I need a minute here...cuz that is amazing!
(I had cup of soup, 1/2 rueben and soda for $8.95)
513-381-3354
41 E. 4th (between Vine & Walnut)
I haven't been here yet but I've heard about it a few times... sounds like I need to check it out!
ReplyDeletejust make sure you go on tuesday!
ReplyDeletei also like that you can get any of their sandwiches in a half sandwich! that's really nice...
cost: expensive
ReplyDeletequantity: low (esp for the price)
taste: average
bottom line: this place serves small amonuts of very average food lik it was gourmet - which it ain't.
Sorry - I disagree - I don't think $8.95 for lunch is bad at a sit-down restaurant and I came away very full! My friend got the full sandwich and soup and hers was $11.95. So yeah - it's more than Quiznos (which I love) but it's better food and service with a smile!
ReplyDeleteThe soup was my favorite part and I can't wait to go back!