We had just crossed the border and came here for lunch based on the reviews. This place is located…read morein a strip mall and there were plenty of parking. The restaurant is small, but vast enough that you won't feel squashed. The "buffet" is situated to the side, with menu items framed behind it on mounted shelves and a mural painted next to the shelves. You tell them what you want and they scoop it for you. A TV plays in the very back and the drink cooler sits across from the buffet as well. We ordered the following: Cabbage rolls combo with buckwheat and cabbage on the side. It was basically stuffed cabbage. Hubs & daughter thought this was good, but it was no big deal. It was ok. Mushrooms and cabbage pierogi and cheese and potatoes pierogi - Overall these were good but we've had better. Hubs only had the mushrooms and cabbage pierogi and he said that he enjoyed this better than the entrees. Somehow, he didn't get to try the cheese and potatoes pierogi. Schnitzel with green beans and potato pancake- Daughter liked the schnitzel and thought that the sides were ok. Hubs thought the schnitzel and the potato pancakes could've used a little more crisp and that it should be fried a little bit longer. Taste wise was ok. The string beans were overcooked and reminded him of school cafeteria. He always wanted to try it but felt disappointed. Tripe soup - We over got to eat this while there, so Hubs had it a few days later. He said that this was pretty good. It was beefy and the tripe was nice and soft. This was one of the better tripes he's had in his lifetime. Daughter is diabetic and wanted diet soda but they didn't have any, so she ended up getting water. The restaurant was cute but it was cold. All the patrons were wearing coats. Place could use some heat. Service was friendly and quick, though. Glad we got to try it, though.

The food here is definitely homemade, you can tell that a lot of love is put into making the food…read more Everything was fresh, and tasty; portion sizes were large however, the temperature wasn't as hot as I would have liked it. The restaurant itself looks a bit old, and may need a renovation in the near future. Service is wonderful, with the cashier giving us the food quickly, along with a smile. A great experience overall, and would recommend to someone who wants authentic Polish food!

Drove by, saw the sign, and knew that I had to stop in 'cause of the name!…read more Small stand-up freezer serves as this "Store Outlet". Stephania's Pierogies offers at least a dozen flavours - BOTH savoury and sweet! A bag of approx. 2 dozen pierogies is $6. The Polish lady who was working there was proud to say that they use real cheese, no jams are in the sweet dumplings, just crushed fruits. On my way out, another Polish customer was walking in, so that definitely added to the authenticity! Pierogies were really good! Much better than the run-of-the-mill pierogies available at your grocer's freezer. Starsky's carries these pierogies for $6.99, so it's slightly cheaper at the "outlet". Will stop by again and maybe try the sweet ones? They sort of freak me out tho.

My go to for pierogies. Lots of different flavours. Authentic easy to prepare homemade comfort…read morefood. I love the traditional sauerkraut series, but also the sour cherry and strawberry and blueberry look nice. Even the generic potato, cheese, and bacon pierogies which are common throughout Canada are taken to the next level by Stephania's. Good price and the women are always nice. Worth the stop, stock your freezer with a few bags and have European comfort food on your table in 15 minutes. I like to serve savoury ones with caramelised onion, bacon, and sour cream but good enough to enjoy plain or with butter. I serve sweet ones with powdered sugar and a sweet sour cream and cream cheese topping. I even bring these when I visit my grandmother in America and it's a nostalgic experience like she and her mother used to make. Cash Only!

Stopped by this place and it honestly felt like a hidden gem. The whole vibe is very warm and…read morewelcoming, almost like stepping into someone's home for a homemade meal. The food is simple but really comforting. You can tell it's based on traditional recipes, everything tastes hearty and satisfying. The schnitzel and potato dishes were definitely highlights for me. Portions are generous and the service feels genuine and personal, which makes a big difference. It's not a fancy place, but that's exactly what makes it special. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving something cozy and authentic.

The chicken is excellent Same for the mashed potatoes…read more And I like beets a couple times a year Interior needs modernizing Great food! I like the old exterior

The food here was very delicious! The place is in a really good location beside burnhamthorpe…read morelibrary in a plaza. Everything was cooked perfectly and they had a lot of options! The ambiance was also very welcoming. My favourite was the perogies and the patty as well as potatoes. Definitely recommend trying the potatoes and patty.

Great place for a bite. I use it for quick meetings. I've seen some people complain about the…read moreservice, that is typical Eastern/Central European service, which is where they're from. Deal with it. The food is bit bland. Typical of that region. But the desserts are excellent.

Cafe Polonez is a really solid spot in Toronto for Polish food. I came with a few friends to try…read moresomething different, and it turned out to be a fun and very filling meal. The pierogi were the highlight for me. They're flatter than the dumplings I'm used to, and I was surprised by how potato-forward they were. We tried the potato and cheese as well as the potato and onion, and personally I thought the potato and onion had more flavor. We also tried the sausage and mushroom version, which was good too, but the potato fillings were definitely the more memorable ones. I would not recommend ordering 6 or 12 pierogi for one person unless you are very hungry, because it is a lot and you only get one flavor. The better choice is probably one of the larger combo plates, which gives you 3 pierogi plus a few classic sides and mains. The sampler-style plate was actually a great way to try more of the menu. It came with pierogi, hunter's stew, schnitzel, pickled vegetables, and condiments, and it was more than enough for one person. The hunter's stew had a strong sauerkraut flavor, and the schnitzel was thin, crispy, not too greasy, and very satisfying. We also ordered the cabbage rolls, which came in a big portion with tomato sauce. They were decent, but for me the filling was a little mild and the portion felt too large. We tried a Polish beer as well, though honestly I could not tell much of a difference. Overall, this is a family-run restaurant with a simple, homey atmosphere rather than a fancy one, but it is clearly popular for a reason. The food is hearty, comforting, and worth trying, especially if you want a casual place to explore Polish cuisine.

We visited Cafe Polonez with a big group (6 adults, 1 teen, 1 pre-teen) on a Friday evening and it…read morewas packed! The smallish restaurant was bustling and the ambience was cozy. Street parking was reasonably easy to find. We were seated way back in the restaurant and the seating was a little uncomfortable as our table was set up right next to the bar (but way too close to the bar, because our table was long) and other patrons had to constantly shimmy through a small gap between our table and the bar to get to the washrooms downstairs. Not great. We ordered a family style meals to share (combo for 2 and a combo for 4) and the amount of food that came out was probably enough to feed 10 very hungry adults. Definitely do not indulge on the bread basket that comes before the meal, because you will need to save room for the main event. The massive platters came loaded with pierogies, 2 different types of cabbage rolls (my favs!), schnitzels, and various condiments (?) of cooked beets, carrots, cabbages...etc. We were first served 1 different soups; white borscht and beet soup and both were tasty. The meat dumplings in the beet soup balanced out the sweetness of the broth and it worked well. I personally preferred the white borscht which was perfectly sour and a slightly over-powering sausage taste. The refreshing cucumber salad with dill in sour cream was a great accompaniment to somewhat heavy tasting meal. The hunters stew was a hearty bowl of tender morsels of meat, potato dumplings in a well balanced tomato based sauce. Although most of our food was great, we found the cabbage rolls (the traditional tomato version) and the schnitzels too dry. And along with the issue of having to deal with people constantly brushing by, I am taking away 2 stars. I may revisit Cafe Polonez if I'm back in the area, but not in a huge rush either.

Came here for lunch after a few Polish colleagues recommended the restaurant. And wow was i not…read moredisappointed. Their schnitzel was delicious, not oily, and portions were massive. For lunch they include two sides. The pirogies were filling and delicious. Their buckwheat was an acquired taste but i loved it. Definitely come here for lunch.

The restaurant was beautifully decorated to host our family of mourners from my mother's funeral…read more The owner was very accommodating to our needs and made everything so easy for us. The staff were incredibly attentive and the food was superb. Delicious Polish fare fit for a fond farewell for my mom. I strongly recommend Bravo Bistro to host your event, or if you should even be looking for some delicious home cooked Polish food. Wonderful friendly folks, fantastic food.

Very disappointed with the service. The waitress was unfriendly, and my ordered dish never arrived…read more Visitors were treated with poorly hidden disdain, which made the experience uncomfortable. I expected better communication and attention.

HORRIBLE!!! Too bad there isn't a zero star setting. We were the only ones eating in the dining…read morearea at 7 pm, a few men ere at the bar. Everything on the food menu is WAY OVERPRICED! I ordered the fish and chips (2 Pieces of cod, fries and coleslaw for $17.95). I looked forward to it but when it arrived the fish was soggy as heck, the coating was like a sponge when squeezed between two fingers and the coleslaw was smelly and oily. The fries were perfect. So I ate only them. The service was very poor. A female server who spoke Polish, Russian, Ukrainian or something gave my the iced tea I ordered and although my glass was empty before the food arrived and I was looking to order a refill, she never offered to provide a refill of the $2.95 glass of chemical "ice tea " (Nestea, sweet tea as no one around has unsweetened tea). I do NOT recommend this establishment at all!

Ordered online for pick up in Waterdown. Pick up was easy and very convenient…read more Beyond pleased with the purchase. The best handmade perogies I have ever tasted!!!! Tried their poutine perogy kit and cheddar perogies with their signature sauce and dill sauce. Bursts of flavour in every bite. Generously stuffed and yet somehow the perogies stay sealed. Amazing!!! So easy to heat up and serve. Will keep ordering from Stuffed Perogies. Looking forward to trying their other flavours of perogies and soups. Nice change from the usual food choices.

From the owner: We are a family owned and operated Perogy Team based in Waterdown, Ontario.  We specialize in…read moremaking delicious Handcrafted Perogies and other European Cuisine with classic dishes like Cabbage Rolls, Savoury Meat Pies, and Gourmet Soups (Dill Pickle and Borscht). Our Frozen Prepared Foods are available at local farmers' markets, or through free order pick-up in Downtown Waterdown or the East End of Burlington. Home delivery services are also available within the Greater Hamilton Area and Burlington. Visit our website to place an order or e-mail for special requests or catering inquiries. Our Mission Food is Love!  At stuffed., we specialize in preparing delicious handcrafted perogies and have enhanced our traditional family recipes with locally sourced ingredients.