Some of the best pierogies I've ever had (though I've only had them a few times in California, at St Jacobs market, and Mrs. Ts). The dough is handmade, thick and chewy, which is my preference. We tried all four savory pierogies and the meat pierogi was my favorite, and potato/cheese was my second favorite. The dumpling skins absorbed the flavor of the fillings and were very savory, not just floury. On the other hand, the dessert blueberry dumpling skins seemed a little thinner and did not absorb any filling flavor, so were a little plain. You should put them whole into your mouth or else you will lose a lot of the berry juice! My partner really liked the tomato sauce on the cabbage rolls and said those rolls were some of the best he's had. I thought they were tender and standard, good. The mustard was slightly sweet and I liked it a lot. The sour cream was thick and tangy, perfect for the pierogies. The sauerkraut was good, though I personally prefer a slightly sweet and less tangy sauerkraut. And the kielbasa was also standard but good. I really liked my mocha, which tasted like how I think mochas should be made: more of a hot chocolate with some coffee added to it. We also tried a prune or date paczki. It was good as a thick glazed donut, though there was hardly any filling. Would definitely come back for savory pierogies! read more

Stopped by with a friend post-workout and came hungry! We ordered the 12-piece homemade pierogies (cheddar & potatoes), the pork schnitzel meal, and meat cabbage roll. Everything was delicious, with my favourite being the schnitzel which was crispy and flavourful, served with several accompaniments including coleslaw, pickles, sauerkraut, beets, and a delicious mash potatoes with caramelized onions. Although I'm typically not a fan of sauerkraut due to the tartness from the pickling, this one was not sour at all and was quite good. Similarly, I usually find cabbage rolls just okay but had to try this one due to the reviews. Hastings has changed my view of cabbage rolls with the spices and herbs in the meat, along with the tangy sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. The pierogies were good, but we definitely ordered too much food as we were having trouble finishing at the end of it. The service was friendly and quick. We came during the warmer weather so we opted for outdoor seating, but there are limited seats indoor where you can enjoy the quaint decor of the mom & pop shop. read more

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Finally I had donuts from this place. It costs $2.75 for each. It was good. They have seats and tables outside and inside there is a counter and chairs. Their foods are not so expensive. I am going to try breakfast next time. read more

Hasting Snack Bar is a small restaurant in Leslieville located at Hastings Ave and Queen St E. (closest big street would be Greenwood). The small eatery serves a variety of Polish comfort food for breakfast and lunch. They have a small menu where you can order things like perogies as well as cabbage rolls. They also have a variety of daily specials as well. Lastly, they also serve coffee. I dropped by Hasting Snack Bar on a Friday for lunch. Currently, due to the pandemic restrictions, they are takeout only. I was able to call in ahead to put in my order where my food took about 15 min to prepare. I opted to try the Hungry Tata Lunch which contained a mixture of items including a kielbasa sausage, perogies, sauerkraut, half a pickle and a cabbage roll. The meal overall was very filling that I could not finish the whole thing! The food reminded me of my travels in Poland and I was happy with the meal. Overall, good service and delicious food. Would definitely recommend checking them out if you are around the area! read more

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You will not leave hungry. At all. Gignormous schnitzel sandwiches and hearty cabbage rolls filled with rice and vegetables. The bartender is chatty and friendly. Both dishes we had at Hastings had an incredible home cooked comfort but were plated in an indie restaurant way. We heard that the donuts sell out at 9am on the weekend. Depending on whether they have a brunch rush, service may be faster or slower. If you sit at the bar you can see them cooking and making everything in front of you. Families with dogs, couples, solo diners all like to frequent this Eastern European diner joint. read more

Compared to the huge bun the meat was about 1/4 inch thick. Breading was overcooked and no seasoning. Definitely not worth $17.00 read more

I've passed by this place many times during my walks but haven't had the chance to stop in during their openings hours (only during the day) until today. So glad to have finally try this neighborhood gem! It's a small polish eatery that has rotating daily specials. Today I picked up some pierogies (meat ones & cottage cheese) and they were delish! Will be coming back soon for the cabbage rolls & soup...and everything else ! :) read more

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Great Polish breakfast. Add the sauerkraut for the real deal. The latkes are just like Oma used to make.

Hastings used to be my go to for authentic Polish home cooking. Not anymore. The prices are out of touch with the product. $17 for a dozen pierogies. I ordered that today with a kielbasa sausage, sets u back $26. The sour cream side has a weird consistency, it's mixed with something else (it's snotty). The schnitzel isn't cooked fresh, they take it out of the fridge and re/heat. I went in to get the frozen ones as well. $17 for a dozen uncooked plus tax. Tax is not charged on frozen, uncooked food. I mentioned that to the server. She said if I paid cash no tax. I didn't buy them. Drove up to Vlads bakery on the Danforth $5 a dozen (homemade in house as well) no tax. I know times have been tough, but come on. Foods just ok. Needs salt. Styrofoam packing too. Soups of the day Luke warm & way over priced. read more

You are forced to tip or give them a present. Otherwise, you better check your food. It was probably tampered with what kind of service is that? Why should I tip you if you provide poor service? The ambiance here basically is watch your back. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Better tip if you want your food to be edible. - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Polish comfort food. Cute little diner with bar seating, where the little bell rings as you open the door. Friendly servers chat with you just like an old friend. Or they sometimes thunderously run downstairs to grab some fresh perogies just for you. Had the hungry Tata's lunch $15 which consists of 4 perogies of any kind, cabbage roll, kielbasa, sauerkraut and pickle. Very filling as soft music blare through the speakers. Also 1 bite of the Polish donut (between 4 people) of the raspberry kind. There is also plum and custard flavour. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is the place to be if you want good ol' Polish comfort food. Only about a dozen seats inside which are all counter seating. Friendly staff that treat you like regulars. My friends and I all ordered the Hungry Tata's lunch which had an assortment of pierogies (traditional, Canadian, Sauerkraut &Mushrooms, meat), cabbage roll, kielbasa sausage, sauerkraut and pickle. The food gives you a warm feeling inside and brings back nostalgic memories of me eating this in Europe a few years ago. It's nothing fancy, just comforting. Sometimes simplicity and authenticity is all that is needed for a great meal. The server was also a little baffled when my friends and I shared one raspberry Polish donut between 4 people. If we were not going around the city eating all day I would have gotten a whole donut for myself (trying the custard next time). Very affordable food. Good place to go to whatever mood you're in. The food gives you a warm welcoming hug either way. =) read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Hungry Tata's Lunch - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very good service, asked for a polish breakfast and got served in 10-15 mins. atmosphere was ok thou the seating was comfortable. Food was delicious recommend this place read more

Be transported to a old school polish kitchen in Leslieville (ya, convenient!) Get the big lunch, has your choice of 4 periogies, keibasa, a cabbage roll, slaw, you'll be stuffed trust me. Owners are delightful and seriously just want to stuff your face. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing homemade perogies Amazing cabbage rolls All so authentic Great service Small and quaint and cool Modern retro interior renovation Super cute and hip Original Best cappuccino! And not overpriced I could keep going lol Can't wait to return read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Adorable polish diner - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service is a bit slow but good place for comfort food! All the seats are bar stools and you sit along the bar table. You can also watch your food being made at the stove top behind the bar. Polish food is not known to be vegetarian-friendly but glad they had veg option for most of their food options. Had the vegetarian pierogis and vegetarian cabbage roll which were both filling and delicious. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I must admit, I was a little disappointed, when, after reading Kat F's review, the owner asked me what I wanted. Eggs and bacon, of course! This place is a total throwback - the lunch counter conversation was all about how computers are taking over the world and how kids don't even know about typewriters. I guess working on a laptop while waiting might have flagged me. All in all, though, pretty welcoming and friendly. Builders were popping in regularly for takeout fried egg sandwiches, so that's always an option if you're in a rush. To the food - not the cheapest breakfast, but a good one. Eggs cooked perfectly, a big helping of peameal, potatoes, and toast. Coffee good, too. I hope you like milk in your coffee, because you'll get it without asking. I wouldn't bring little-little kids here - all the seating is fixed stools with no back and no way to attach a high chair/booster without a visit to family services/ER in your future. read more

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Friendly staff and cozy space. The we had was amazing!! Polish Breakfast (only $8) and it comes with two eggs, parowka (polish weenie), two potato pancakes, polish bread. It was really good and filling, especially the potato pancakes. Hungry Tata's Lunch Plate comes with one cabbage roll, one kielbasa, four perogies, sauerkraut, pickle and polish bread. It screams comfort food and it's super delicious. You can taste the home made goodness! We will be back for sure!! Welcome to the hood!! read more

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This is one of those neighbourhood gems. That little place that flies under the radar from the outside - the place that most people don't now about. Unless they live nearby - and even then... I love these types of places. Small, friendly, family-run, filled with ingredients & recipes from their heritage, and completely unpretentious. Bonus: There are counter seats! The service is friendly. The prices are more than reasonable. The food is yummy and comforting. Oh - and they give you a delicious Polish caramel/toffee candy with your bill :) Heads-up: It's cash only! (Though there's an ATM on-site in case you forget.) Food details: I ordered Tata's Lunch Plate - which includes a mix of pierogies, a Kielbasa sausage, a huge cabbage roll, coleslaw, and a pickle. A huge plate of food! I really enjoyed the pierogies and the Kielbasa sausage in particular. I'm not a big fan of Polish cabbage rolls - this was was tasty, but just not in my wheelhouse. Overall, a super filling and tasty lunch. Great value too. I think the lunch plate was $14-$15 only! read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Tara's Lunch Plate: Mix of Pierogies (your choice), Kielbasa sausage with sautéed onions, Cabbage roll (huge!), Coleslaw, and Pickle - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

You cannot get more neighbourhood, more authentic or more delicious. It's very hard to argue with the concept of Polish comfort food. The perfect collection of all the right ingredients in all the right proportions. And here's it's executed perfectly. A row of a dozen bar seats encircling a kitchen where every item you can see being prepared by hand. Directly connected to the barbershop, so you can conceivably get your hair done and get your perogie fix during the exact same visit. Yum yum yum yum yum. The lovely people who run the pace are the lovely people cooking your food. The kind of place that hipsters would love to try to create for themselves but are incapable of because they are missing the magic spirit orbs of authenticity. This is the real deal. read more

I kinda loved this place. The potato and cheese perogies are amazing. (that said, I've never had a bad perogy) The veggie cabbage rolls were huge and flavorful. My only complaint was the tomato sauce on top. Didn't really like the creamy tomato sauce, reminded me of my moms tomato soup. Yuck. But will definitely be back. read more

Everything about this place reminds me of my childhood. With every bite of the delicious food, memories of family and my great grandmothers cooking come flooding back. If you're looking for authentic polish food in the city, this is it! read more

Best perogies in Leslieville! My husband goes to the Hastings Barber Shop for his haircuts and I always walk over with him just so I can go get some hand made perogies at the snack bar. My favourite ones are the mushroom and sauerkraut and the blueberry dessert perogies. So good! read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best homemade polish food in the city. Such a cozy environment. Great place to hang out and have some lunch with a coffee.

My family goes regularly for the donuts,they are clouds of heaven. The pirogies are my favourite,especially the beef and pork.

Eastern European deliciousness! Reminds me of Lithuanian cuisine. The Polish weenies, plum donuts, and pirogies are top notch.

This place is so delicious. Homemade authentic polish food in a casual old school setting. I always have the mixed lunch place so I get a bit of everything. Never disappoints. I'm almost worried it will become too trendy and I'll have to start waiting in line. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing authentic Polish food! Always left happy with every choice on the menu. Will keep coming back again and again!

A fun sit at the counter restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the food was so good. I had the "Hungary Tata's" lunch. The cabbage roll was awesome and the piergolis were very flavorful. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Most amazing and cheap place for great breakfast. Used to come here over 12 years ago when I was introduced to it as a TDSB student employee. The food has never left my mind. The western peameal omelette has been the same price and same great taste, even after 12 yrs of not tasting it! I was glad I was able to find this place again after forgetting it's location. Yeah, the place looks run down, but it's been around for 52 years with the humble and generous John leaving his doors open for the community. Hours are 6-10 am so get in before the doors shut. Rumour has it this may be his last year. Would be sad to see him go. $6 for a triple decker peameal and egg sandwich! Still blows my mind. Hiiiiiighly recommended and I'm extremely critical of food joints. read more

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Comfort food for Eastern Europeans. The borscht was thin on vegetables for my taste. Everything else we tried was great. We didn't get the schnitzel but it looked like it would feed two and with some leftovers to pack. Busy on a weekend afternoon; counter space only, so it's a really tiny and unpretentious place. Just how I like it. Will go back for breakfast :-) read more

Only tried the ham and cheese sandwich. It was fine. Nothing special. It was panini pressed. But it was really just luncheon deli meat. They weren't serving their famous perogies or cabbage rolls on a Tuesday. Will have to return to try their other food! read more

Very intimate and friendly. David does the drinks. Great tea! Brilliant personality. The lady who served me was from Poland as was the chef. Both wonderful. I had breakfast, two eggs polish sausage potato patties(homemade) and rye bread. Fantastic. I shall be going here very often! read more

Hastings Snack Bar perfectly met my expectations, even though they were pretty high after reading the rave reviews. Everything in the Hungry Tata Lunch was delicious, the staff were so friendly we felt like regulars, and the surroundings were like the set of an old TV show. There should be more places like this. read more

Food is great! I had the polish breakfast and was delicious. It very nice and friendly and they make you feel as family. read more

Hastings Snack Bar - Polish Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yummy filling Polish style breakfasts. You can get eggs and sausage or bacon. Perogies and cabbage rolls or sandwiches. Fun and cozy atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Hastings snack bar is a haven for wonderful food in the middle of the wasteland that is the queen and greenwood area. Excellent food, very reasonably priced, excellent service. High recommend. read more

So happy to find this little place. The bigos is delicious and the staff were friendly enough. The hours are pretty tight and the selection of perogies was limited that day. The price is reasonable based on the size. I would love to see some stuffed crepes, or a nice pickle soup. read more

I had a Flat White while waiting to get a haircut next door (the barber shop belongs to the same owner). Excellent coffee!

Excellent food. Excellent staff. Staff always greets you with a smile. The menu is small but all the food is delicious. I've had breakfast here upwards of 10 times and it's always great. Today I'm trying a new item on the menu - Pork Schnitzel - excellent! read more