We were walking around in Greenpoint and suddenly the neighborhood turned Polish, which is super…read morebecause I love Polish things...especially stuffed cabbage. I saw a couple pointing and nodding, so I asked, is this place amazing? They said yes. We were sold. We were wanting a drink and conveniently, they had a bar. Polish beer and incredible Polish cabbage on the way to meet friends for dinner at another restaurant? Duh!! Im Jewish - not religious - but it's important because beef/rice is the norm in my world. Karczma makes a pork version which was so so good. Big fat pieces. Thick, perfectly wrapped cabbage. Juicy, flavorful filling. The sauce was bright with tomato flavor. The wagon wheel decor was a curveball, but the warm and comfy vibe in the restaurant is what mattered most. We loved it.

Well, it has been 11 years since I first reviewed this place. Time flies! I have not been here in…read moremaybe 6 years and I can tell you the food is very sad now. I got the schnitzel (breaded chicken cutlet) and it came with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. You used to be able to pick two sides, but anyway... There was zero seasoning in the whole dish. The coleslaw tasty like nothing. It was full of mayo but tasted like nothing. The chicken was super dry and tasted like it had been fried yesterday and then heated in the microwave. The mashed potatoes had an annoying amount of chopped dill on top, but no salt. The biggest sadness came when I tasted the pickle soup. It is a shadow of its former self. It is light on pickles and full of under-cooked potato cubes. It was badder than bad. What is going on here? SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH!

Delicious pierogis! We tried the tatar and meat versions and both were fantastic. We wish we had…read moretime to go back for more. We also tried every shot and highly recommend the raspberry vodka.

Cute pierogi shop right in hipster Greenpoint. The prices are fair, the service is reasonable, and…read moreof course, the food is good, real good. The Kielbasa sausage with three pierogis is the ideal dish to order here, especially for those not all that familiar with Polish cuisine (like myself). The sausage is just smoky enough without it being too overwhelming, and the pierogi (get the raspberry and sweet cheese one to balance out your palette) are a great point/counterpoint to the meal. Afterwards, I debated between getting the waffle, or walking up the street and getting donuts at nearby Peter Pan. I decided on the former as I never met a waffle I did not like. This continues to be the case. The waffle is cake-like but not overly indulgent, and just the right size. Unfortunately the fruit is more on the tart side, but balances out the waffle well. Next time I will be better prepared. And oh yeah, I still made it out to Peter Pan and got my donuts afterwards.

My friend and I went to Polonica around 2pm on a Saturday. I was getting my nails done across the…read morestreet, and the restaurant had decent reviews, so we decided to check it out. We were the only people in the restaurant the entire time, though there were a few delivery orders. The restaurant has a homey interior, with callouts to their historic presence in Bay Ridge. We ordered the chicken klopsiki ($15.65) and the Hungarian pancakes ($20). Each dish comes with a house salad, which consists of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets, shredded carrots, and lettuce. The salad had nice flavors and tasted fresh! I really enjoyed the chicken klopsiki, which is a chicken meatball. The meatball was moist, and the sauce had a nice flavor, like chicken soup. The only downside was that the mashed potatoes had no flavor and tasted like powdered mashed potatoes. I liked the flavor of the Hungarian pancakes, but the ratio of pancake to filling was heavily skewed toward the pancake, which was just fried potato with minimal flavor. Therefore, I would pass on the pancakes and just get the goulash if I decided to return. Service was okay. When I asked the server for recommendations, she wasn't enthusiastic, but I was asking generally, and I could have been more specific. She left during our meal, and we had to call someone to give us the check. So after giving us the food, service was nonexistent. Overall, I liked some parts of the dishes, but nothing was so amazing that I would be itching to return again!

This is a great place. Food is home made. Had borscht and pierogi. Light and flavorful. Transports…read moreyou to Poland. The addition of sour cream makes everything better. Bliniz with cheese and blueberries are incredible. It is worth the trip. Am coming back for sure Apologies for not having taken photos As for the decor, exposed brick, simple and elegant.

Great old school polish food in Greenpoint ! Great great great 85 85…read moreCome on with these 85 words

OMG. There are no better pierogis in New York. Of this I am…read morecertain. The mushroom and sauerkraut and meat pierogis are truly the best. Tender, flavorful, just perfect. I have no issue driving more than an hour to enjoy these. I can't wait to return and have a full meal. The service is warm, friendly and very welcoming to even those who don't speak Polish, like me. The restaurant is unpretentious, but still warm and inviting, so everyone seems to be having a good time. Pyza is a gem!

Baba's Pierogies is a cozy establishment with a warm and clean first impression. There is only a…read morehandful of tables, but when I visited on a Sunday evening around 7:30pm, I was seated immediately without a wait. The server was friendly and helpful with my questions on the menu. I got the Bryndzové which is their traditional Pierogi. I got it prepared as recommended, which is boiled and with bacon. It was tasty! The bacon definitely adds a salty bite to mellow out the richness of the pierogi. I was worried the sheep cheese would be too pungent, but it wasn't. The filling I chose only comes as a full order of 9. If you are torn between a couple choices, I would do two half orders of 5. On the side I got their Fresh Cut Fries. These were excellent. I love a fry, and these checked every box for me. They were well salted though. If you have any aversion to salt, I would ask for light salt. Hoping to return again before my Brooklyn trip is over - there's several more I want to try!

Solid local spot! Came here with my pierogi pals to share a bunch of bites. My thoughts:…read more - Mac and cheese pierogies weren't for me, but my friend loved them so would say comes down to personal preference... next time I'd try jalapeno I think! - mamas fave were freaking fantastic - potato pancakes good but not particularly noteworthy - sliders I wish had more meat, the roll and onion really overpowered in my opinion - didn't get to try the schnitzel bites since they were out, but definitely want to come back to give them a try - chocolate pierogies were fun! served with housemade whipped cream - friendly service, didn't feel rushed at all - a little pricey but would gladly pay extra to support family/local biz All in all, would recommend!

Went there about a year ago and was very satisfied. Had the Hungarian golash which was absolutely…read morec. Recommend this place to everyone. Nice cozy place.

Once upon a time I was obsessed with Chris's white borscht. But prior to 2025, it'd been nearly a…read moredecade since my last visit, so I was hesitant. Would it hold up, or was the disappointment inevitable? I'm happy to report that I've returned twice this year, and the white borscht is still as delicious as I remembered. It's warm, comforting, and a little tart, with slices of smoky, meaty kielbasa and hard-boiled eggs. You can get a 12-ounce "cup" or 16-ounce "bowl," and I like opting for the latter so I can bring the rest home and make it last a little longer. For other standouts on the menu, their fried cheese and potato pierogis are great, with a decent amount of filling and perfectly caramelized onions on top. The sour cream's a must, though I hate that it was an extra 75 cents. Their platters are also hearty and can easily be split into two portions. You can't go wrong with the flavorful Polish platter, which features stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, hot sauerkraut with meat (my mouth is watering just thinking about this), and three pierogis. My partner's enjoyed both the Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and the stuffed cabbage with mushroom sauce.

The people who work at Varenyk House are nice and not chatty. There isn't seating available. I was…read morejust in the other day and it looks like they got a bunch of new freezers and offer hot food to go now, too, not just fresh frozen! I bought a bag of frozen potato and cheese varenyk (pirogies), and they were delicious. Attaching a photo of what they looked like after I cooked them at home (boiled and then sautéed in butter with diced onion and spices).

Came on a Thursday night a few minutes before closing and they had such a large selection of…read moreUkrainian goodies! the staff were still hard away making dumplings in the back. Once stepping into the store, you are met with large freezers and fridges stuffed to the brim with all things Ukrainian. Many of their dumpling items are in large packages (2-3lbs a pack) and range from $8-$15 per lb depending on the filling. $15 a pound for their lamb and short rib Pierogis. Price-wise, it's very fair! And you can taste to quality and heart they put into these Pierogis. Can't go wrong with any flavor. I got the lamb and it was stuffed with tender lamb pieces, no filler. And they make for great quick meals! I also snagged a box of cabbage rolls stuffed with a pork and rice filling. Simple home-y flavor and better than rolls I've gotten from restaurants. Just reheat and it's ready to go! $15 for 5 large cabbage rolls was a great deal as well! Would get again. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their soup dumplings, as it was a bit difficult to cook and was a little too doughy near the top of the dumpling. Flavor wise, it was delicious and had a nice broth (assuming you didn't pop them. Only 1 didn't pop). But it was a difficult item to cook right in boiling water, like the instructions mention. Perhaps, user error. Every item is sold by weight and labeled after selecting your items. But they're happy to check the weight/explain price before purchasing.

Visited Relax and Pyza (a few blocks away) on the same day. Pyza was the better spot, though they…read moredo have amazing pierogis here! Came for lunch on a Saturday at 2:15 PM and there was no wait. I tried the fried potato and cheese pierogis (fave), the fried meat pierogis, and the stuffed cabbage. The cabbage came with sides and sadly they were out of all of our first choices, but the carrots with horseradish and coleslaw were fine.

Absolutely wonderful! A cozy but spacious dining room with nearly endless menu choice. $16 for a…read moredinner of meat, potatoes, and 2 other veggies is unheard of in NYC these days except here. Can't wait to go back.

One of my last meals on my first trip to NYC and it perfectly captured the culinary variety the…read morecity has to offer. We found Pierogi Boys tucked inside the underground Dekalb Market Hall food hall in Brooklyn. It's a small stall specializing in Polish comfort food. We decided to split their sampler platter for two. - Pierogi Sampler Platter -- included potato & cheese, sauerkraut & mushroom, and meat pierogi, all served with sour cream, caramelized onions, Polish bacon cubes, and fresh herbs. Super flavorful and comforting bites; loved the fragrant dill, savory bacon topping, and juicy dumpling fillings The ambience is modern food hall energy with lots of different vendors surrounding the space, though it wasn't too crowded on a Friday afternoon. Service was fast and our pierogi came out quickly. Definitely a memorable food hall find, I'll have to track this spot down again next time I'm in NYC.

Quality/Quantity - A simple menu done well. Ukrainian…read moreBorscht - My wife craved this and enjoyed it. Pieragi Sampler Platter - My order, a good sample of all their options. Decent drink options, see pictures. Two beers on draft. Happy hour available. Ambiance - Small kiosk here in City Point Brooklyn. Convenient for us, as we just walked from our hotel. Counter seating, and shared mall seating. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 10pm. Service - Counter service. Overall good. Price - $28 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2017 and with your two locations.

Very nice little Polish deli with a lot of delicious deli meats, cheeses, breads, spices, beers,…read moreand other various Polish snacks.