Paulina Market
Paulina Market is a beloved North Center butcher shop known for exceptional sausages, cold cuts, and specialty meats like Weißwurst, leberkäse, pork stultz, and smoked selections. Regulars rave about the deli sandwiches—especially the “1949”—knowledgeable butchers, and nostalgic, neighborhood feel, making it a favorite for families and serious grillers. Service is usually quick and helpful, though ordering can feel intimidating, parking is scarce, and one reviewer found prices high.
What 694 diners keep saying
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“The most selection at a butcher I’ve ever seen. Weißwurst, leberkäse and pork stultz are amazing. The 1949 from the deli was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had as well. Their turkey with mayo and pickles was also insanely delicious being so simple. Can’t wait to come back!”
“Man, that sandwich is crazy good. It’s Italian—real deal. You gotta come by and grab a bite.”
“Quality of their their meats and cold cuts are second to none. I remember it being a great place even as a small child when my parents shot here when it was still on Paulina Street. The butchers are knowledgeable and helpful. My favorite butcher is Yoshi who remembers many of the things that I typically buy. Given all of the people he takes care of on a daily and weekly basis, I find it amazing. When I travel to visit family out of state they always expect me to bring food from Paulina.”
“Lots of great items and meats. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Great "beef jerky" which, pro tip, throw it in a dehydrator for 2 to 3 hours and you got yourself real beef jerky. Can vacuum pack it and it lasts forever.”
“Paulinas is exactly what a meat market should be: filled with knowledgeable guys who know meat and, well, filled with meat! But or just any meat. The very BEST meat you'll ever find. Everytime I visit, I'm taken back to when I'd visit the local butcher with my Mom. I've been taking my kids to Paulina since they were little and they experience exactly what I did. The selection of other market items is extensive and impressive. When you are looking for the very best, Paulina's is your answer.”
“No parking, but everything else was great,prices, clean, warm reception, etc...”
“It's like an adult candy store! Just about any and all cuts of meat; high-quality and well priced!”
“I can’t recommend this place enough. Everything at the counter is delicious and all of their frozen items are top quality. The real kicker is the sandwiches just so tasty. If you have time to grab a sandwich for lunch, definitely do it. I will say know exactly what you want so you can tell the counter and not disrupt the fragile ecosystem of ordering. It’s not hostile but it is a bit Seinfeld soup Nazi intimidating”
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