What do you get when you fuse a South American Country's food with a well known Central European Country's food? You get Polombia, one of the only (that I know of) restaurants that brings together Poland and Colombian cuisine. I had gone to their former location in the now closed Washington Food Hall and enjoyed the cuisine immensely....but a couple weeks ago, I went to their current location in the Ogilvie Train Station within their food court. This time around, I decided to play it safe and try their paczki burger that of course has a Colombian twist. The bun itself was the paczki part but the inside it had an angus patty with melted cheese, sofrito, pickled slaw, and a garlic and tomato Aioli. It also had pickles in it too. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty and satisfying the burger was. It was neither too sweet nor too savory....something that I'd try again in a heartbeat. Check this location out. But note that its towards the back of the food court and could be easily missed. They also have a stand at Rate Field, Home of the Chicago White Sox. read more

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I had been hearing about this fusion restaurant for a while and when I finally had a Chicago trip coming up, on my last day, I decided to go for lunch. I checked their IG and website for their hours and headed off to explore. When I arrived at the food court, I found the location shuttered. I sent a message on IG letting them know to update their opening hours and mentioned how disappointed I was. I got a response right away and after chatting for a bit, they offered to come in, open up the location and prepare food for me! This is exemplary customer service and ensures that I will recommend this place to anyone visiting Chicago. Also, the food was delicious! read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had the kielbasa perro, golden fried potatoes and apricot kolaczki and everything was great. Friendly counter staff, such a unique fusion of cuisines! I will be back to try more. read more

Polombia - Fun decor at the counter. - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was curious about this spot mostly because it confused me. After eating there, it still confuses me. I got the empierogis (what a cute portmanteau). I thought it would be like a pierogi with Colombian spiced filling. After waiting for some time, I got a plate of pierogis topped with braised beef. What I got what very meaty and good, but not all what I was expecting. The portion was ample and the pierogis themselves were quite good. I don't love huge portions of just meat, but for someone who does, this spot delivers in spades. While the service was friendly and helpful, they were quite slow, especially for a lunch spot in a food hall. read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I gave it another try and it was better this time. To compare to my previous review I tried the Kielbasa Perro again. It was pretty much the same but a bit warmer. Mainly the service was a lot faster this time around. I'm planning to go again and try something more exotic. read more

Awesome combination of Polish and American food. The dish that I had was a combination of Polish Sausage, Potato, and Columbian Spices/Sauce. This was clearly freshly prepared gourmet food. The menu prices are from January 2026. read more

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I was at Union Station looking for something to eat and found this gem. Loved their food fusion of different cultures and their sweet treats. read more

I was so excited to try this spot - but when I got there, was underwhelmed by the menu and only ordered the emperogis. This + a $3 water + tax + and a tip bc I was in a good mood = $22!!!!!!!! LOL Like it could have been served on plate...anywho. The price is what threw us for a loop - $14 for this!? LoL that's almost $3 for each of these tiny munchie food things! The filling was mush and didn't taste any meat (short ribs? Lol also WTF at some pic posted 9 months ago with actual beef chunks on top of these?). It was tasty don't get me wrong (enjoyed the sauce too), but as someone who lives in LA - no way this item would be that expensive. We didn't order any other item due to this being just ok. 1 star for innovation + 1 star for friendly service + 1 star for being edible. read more

Polombia - Hot pocket vibes - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first visit to Polombia and will definitely be back here the next time I'm in Chicago. First off, let me say that Cynthia was amazingly helpful in trying to decide what to get and explain everything superbly. And then there's the food... soooo good! The picture does not do it justice! So much flavor! The only problem I had was not being able to try one of everything from the menu but that's why I'll have to come back! . Kudos to Phillipe and Cynthia on creating a unique fusion cuisine! read more

Polombia - Kielbasa Perro - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a Polish-Colombian place located within a downtown food court called Urban Space. I had Sal-CHI-Papa. Although it's advertised to have tomato, garlic, pineapple etc. it's mainly loads of potatoes and sausages with sauce. The flavor was great, and it's a good portion for the price. The food presentation also looked nice. Wish they had more items on their menu. Would re-visit this interesting cultural place! read more

Polombia - Sal-CHI-Papa $13 - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered: 1. Emparogis - Empanada x Pierogi - Potato, Short Rib, Caramelized Onions, Sofrito, Chives, Aji Crema 2. Sal-CHI-Papa - classic Columbian street food with Polish twist - Golden Fried Potato, Polish Sausage, Scallions, Polombia Aioli, Garlic Aioli, Pineapple Glaze 3. Kielbasa Perro - Polish Sausage, Muenster, Polombia Aioli, Garlic Aioli, Pineapple Glaze, Crushed Kettle Chips 4. Kolaczki - Marmalade filled Buttery Pastry - I tried guava! I'm not the biggest fan of fusion cuisine but Polombia nails it! I loved the flavors of the polish sausage, sauces, and the short rib filling in the emparogis. Portions were excellent. Kielbasa dog is enormous and the sal chi papa box is enough for 2 people. Kolaczki were tasty little treats. Manny was knowledgeable and fun to talk to! Plenty of seating in the urban space food hall. read more

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If there was a 3.5 stars, I would give it that. The empanadas = 5 star. The rest of the food = a little bland for my taste. But it could just be my spoiled palate that looks for an extra kick from seasoning. Location = 5 star if you're looking for a quick meal before catching the train... read more

I can honestly say I didn't know if I ever had Polish or Columbian food, but I definitely knew I hadn't had them combined. :) I can now say I am a fan of both. The Flavors drew me in! I was a huge fan of the following: Veg Emparogis Sal-CHI-Papa Kielbasa Perro Honey Ricotta Arepa-Ski Golden Fried Yukon Potatoes Nutella Kolaczki Imported Apple Flavored Soda Such a great spot to come to for lunch in the Loop! read more

I don't know what I was expecting from polish Columbian fusion. I was more curious than anything of how the mismash of these different countries would taste. I got the emperogis - empanada perogies. They were good. It was more like a perogie than an empanada (basically it had a bit crispier shell and had some beef in the filling), but still worth it. Go again? Yes but I'd probably try something else, this menu has a lot of creative options. read more

Polombia - Emperogis - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love a good fusion restaurant, so this was right up my alley. I also like this location in Urbanspace, near all the shopping on State Street, making it super convenient to pop in for a quick bite. After perusing some interesting menu options, I decided to try the emparogis. I'm no stranger to empanadas or pierogis and thought this was a pretty good mashup - very tasty! After about 3 though, I'd had my fill and wished they offered these as a smaller portion or a side so I could've sampled more of the menu. I'll definitely be back to try the salt-chi-papa and kielbasa perro! read more

Polombia - Polombia food stall within Urbanspace - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has been on my list for the last few months and I'm beyond excited that I finally got to try polish-Colombian fusion! Ordered La Zapiekanka which was a great twist on a classic Polish street food. I haven't had one of these since I last visited Krakow and it brought me happiness and nostalgia. The additional of salsa and meat was spectacular, super delicious! My husband ordered the pączki burger which was QUICKLY devoured. Everything was outstanding from ordering, the customer service we pleasantly received in Polish, wait time for food, quality, presentation, and taste of food. We will happily be back! You definitely need to check this place out! read more

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Food- kielbasa petti hot dog was not that great. It has pineapple sauce and crispy flakes. Taste is meh 3/10. Sausage is pretty huge. This site features they are 50% off 3pm-5pm (see pic) however once you order they will tell you that it's not for their location. Very misleading! read more

Polombia - Happy hour sale that they feature but is not applicable at this location smh - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Polombia is one of the fine outlets at Time Out Market on Fulton Market. The foods are sort of a fusion mashup between Polish and Colombian cuisine, as the proprietors are representative of those two countries. You get a buzzer that will tell you when your food is ready. They do take a few minutes to prepare the food, so you know it's all made fresh for you. Still, I stared impatiently at that buzzer, waiting for it to light up... My love and I tried a couple of their dishes. We enjoyed the Kielbasa Perro, a gourmet Polish sausage topped with pickle slices and stacked atop a toasty roll. The Arepa-Ski consists of two arepas, and you can get different toppings if you wish. I liked the roasted chicken better than the short rib, which was a surprise to me as usually I love short rib. The two arepas are like a couple of little open-faced sandwiches, chewy and gooey and messy and tasty. read more

The kids got a burger , some cheesy chicken bread and guava pastry ... everything was okay nothing wow worthy. I had meaning to try this place for a while . Will come back to try arepas sometime. read more

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Poor quality and quantity of food. Service was poor and the store looked cheap. Will not return.

Time Out Market is a pretty cool spot in a cool part of town. I loved the vibe walking in and found Polombia immediately as my first stop here. The guy working the counter was extremely nice and patiently answered all our questions. I've never had Polish Colombian fusion cuisine before, so was pretty sold on getting something from here. We ended up getting the arepa-ski and sal-chi-papa. Aprepa-ski: Like a few others noted here, I think this is a pass. Nice concept, but I'm not a huge fan of the polenta texture for the base, and the chicken was kind of forgettable in terms of flavor. Sal-chi-papa: Definitely worth trying and what makes this place a 4-star. This was the recommendation and I'm glad I got it. It's really flavorful and the seasoning is on point. The potatoes were grilled perfectly, although I wish they gave more polish sausage. It's definitely filling though! read more

Polombia - Sal-chi-papa (basically potatoes and polish sausage) - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a unique food stall located inside the trendy Time Out Market in the Fulton Market District. I ordered the Kielbasa perro, which was tasty and which I enjoyed. My friend ordered the Arepaskis, which were just ok in our opinion, as the meat especially the beef, was quite tough. All of the vendors (10+ different food options) in the Time Out Market share the same seats with abundant communal seating on the first floor, and additional seats available on the 2nd floor of the building as well. read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've had this place under my radar since I moved to Chicago in late 2020 when they were still located in a different food hall (but everything was shut down due to COVID). Fortunately, I finally got the chance to try this last night at the TimeOut Market (which is really a cool place to be at in general). The entire place was packed, and finding seating was a bit difficult, but we decided to take our food up to the third floor and sit out on the outdoor patio. I will say, it did take a while for my food to come out, but I'm assuming they must've had a lot of orders in front of me. Anyways, the Kielbasa Perro was bomb, and by no means did it feel authentically Colombian to me, but we all knew this going in as it is a fusion restaurant, and that is perfectly ok. I did appreciate that this meal came with some sprinkled broken potato chips on top which is typical of a Colombian hot dog. I also ordered this vegetarian item that has lentils in it. It was ok, but I'd definitely like to try some of their other items like the emparogi. You're going to definitely be spending a bit more at this place, especially considering their location, but I was still fully content! read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Underrated favorite spot at Timeout Market. What a cool fusion! I've tried a few of their dishes and they are always fantastic. I know there's a lot of new options at Timeout, and more opening every day, but don't count this spot out! read more

I'm normally very skeptical about fusion cuisine, but I think Polombia is on to something. I stopped by their stand at Time Out Market and couldn't resist giving their short rib emparogis (empanada-pierogi fusion) a try. Delicious!!! An order came with five fairly good-sized emparogis, lightly seared and stuffed with short rib and sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes were a delightful surprise, and together with the beef and seasoning lent a nice sweet-savory touch to the dish. Although the emparogis are listed under mains, they were more suitable for a light dinner. If you're hungry, I'd recommend adding a side to fill out the meal. Shout out for friendly service here, too. Not only from the guy who took my order and cooked it, but also from the nice woman who answered when I called ahead to check on their hours. That definitely makes me inclined to return! read more

Polombia - To go order of beef short rib emparogis, aji crema on the side - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Only in Chicago are you going to have a Polish Colombian combination. I had the Kielbasa Perro. This is not your mother's is hot dog. The Polish sausage is deeply savory and juicy with its smokiness's very evident. You need the pickles to offset it. This is gourmet dogs. The emparogi is really more like a pirogi that looks like an empanada. The braised short rib on the inside is tender and full of flavor at the same time its contrasted and made a hole by the potato filling. My wife likes it a lot. This review is for the urban space location. They just opened yesterday 03/03/23 read more

What a unique combination of cultures, Polish and Columbian! We had the Emparogi, very similar to a pierogi. We had the beef and it was absolutely delicious. They were made fresh and the meat was tender and the sweet potato dough was the perfect compliment. The sauce , a yogurtbased sauce was perfect for dipping. The Salchipapa was also very good. Potatoes, smoked polish sausage drizzled with two aiolis and a pineapple glaze. The sweet pineapple was the perfect pairing with garlic and onions. It is located in Timeout Market and the service was excellent. read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I got the lentil soup and it was delicious! Flavorful with a touch of heat. Nice firm carrots and a few potatoes. Come out piping hot. Great on a chilly day. Server was sweet and I was served in less than 5 minutes. read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Based on the other reviews, it seems like the consensus is that the arepa-ski is not the most impressive item on the menu. I can confirm that my vegetarian arepa-ski (with lentils rather than chicken) was nothing to write home about. There were several elements to the meal that I particularly enjoyed, such as the dense and slightly crispy arepa as well as the zippy aji sauce. However, I found the meal to be lacking cohesiveness: the arepas were slathered in honey and ricotta, which made the dish overpoweringly sweet even upon adding the lentils and pickled slaw (both of which were pleasant, but not strong enough to offset the ricotta/honey combo). Rather than combining all of the ingredients for the 2nd arepa, I decided to mix the lentils and aji together to make a stew and then eat the 2nd ricotta/honey arepa as a pseudo-dessert. This was far more enjoyable than adding all of the elements of the dish together, although it was not quite what I was looking for. Overall, I was not overly impressed with Polombia. The presentation of my food was excellent, and the price was actually quite reasonable for the amount of food I received. However, the ricotta and honey brought this meal into "breakfast/brunch" territory, and the other ingredients were not great complements. I would've given Polombia 3.5 stars, but decided to give 4 given that other people seem to agree that this dish is the weakest on the menu. I will likely return because I think this place has potential. read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an incredible combination of cuisines! The staff is super friendly and fast. Our friend accidentally got the meat Emparogi instead of the veggie option and they kindly made veggie Emparogi for her. The Kielbasa hot dog is massive and the menu is very unique so I would suggest giving it a try! read more

Polombia - Kielbasa Perro - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I chose Polombia for my lunch when we visited Time Out Market. I was super intrigued by the combination of cuisines/heritages (Polish + Colombian) and couldn't pass up a chance to try something so unique. I was sitting up on the rooftop with some friends and was able to order and pay on my phone after scanning a QR code and selecting Polombia as my restaurant/stall of choice. The process was easy and very straightforward and I received a message stating when my food would be ready. I headed down at the stated time and on my way I got an extra text message telling me my food was ready and to come get it. Yay for thoroughness and punctuality! The friendly employee at the register asked my name and had my food waiting for me. Easy as pie (although climbing back up a couple stories with a heaping tray of food was a little less easy, haha). I ordered the arepa-ski with roasted chicken and a side of potatoes. This was my first time trying an arepa and I enjoyed it. It reminds me a bit of sopes, but the cornmeal patty is a touch airier. The honey ricotta added a subtle sweetness and the chicken was tender. Texturally, it was a very fun dish, and beautifully plated, too. I thought it tasted good, but I will say I thought the flavors weren't quite as punchy/bold as I was really expecting. Not sure I tasted the aji sauce at all, but maybe they used a light hand. The potato side was delightfully buttery and salty, so all delicious there. My friend got a "la zapiekanka." I didn't get a chance to try a bite, but she said it was really good. Overall, Polombia is a super cool concept that offers fun and unique dishes that are accessible to newbies to both cuisines, like me. :) I would recommend this place for sure! read more

Talk about living the dream! A polish husband and Colombian wife have crafted a surprisingly delicious fusion menu with dishes that you haven't seen anywhere else. We stopped at Time Out Market in the middle of a rainstorm, looking for a beer and some snacks while we waited out the storm. Nothing made us happier than to find a full-stacked craft beer bar with tons of restaurant stands. Among all the choices, Polombia was intriguing because of their unique menu with items like arepa-skis, emparogis and the kielbasa perro. They also had traditional Colombian and Polish sodas, which were a nice add. We ordered the sal-chi-papa, which is their take on kielbasa and potatoes with sauerkraut and scallions, and a special mix of fresh-made sauces. This dish was finger-licking-good. The Arepa-skis also caught our eye because of their cute name. We only tried the Coffee-Braised Short Rib and Mojo Roasted Chicken, but we'll be back to try the Smoked Kielbasa & Vegetarian Lentils. Polombia doesn't mess around. Definitely worth a try! read more

Polombia - Sal-CHI-papa - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went to Polombia earlier this week and the food was delicious and service was great. Highly recommend the salchipapas and paczki burger--so good! The fusion of flavors is unique and works so well together. read more

Polombia - Sal-CHI-Papa - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Overall: Drenched in sauce--mediocre Polish/Colombian fusion Pros: - Kielbasa was a quality sausage - The food was prepared quickly Cons: - Expensive; we ordered 3 things and it was $50 - Everything was drenched in sauce - La Zapiekanka was underwhelming, soggy and bland - The meat was chewy inside the short rib emparogis I need to respect my grading scale and give them a 3 but they were much closer to a 2 read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really interesting idea, just wish it was a little more reasonably priced. I got the La Zapiekanka which is kinda like an open-faced sandwich. It's a long baguette with cheese, tomatoes, ham, and a couple sauces (aiolis really) on top. It was great, awesome flavor. Go with the ham too, it definitely added something rather than just chicken. I would recommend it. I also got some golden potatoes which were a little bland to be honest. Fortunately I asked for a dipping sauce and the guys provided me some aioli but I'm not sure I'd recommend the potatoes again. Overall the food was great, would try other items on the menu too. But damn, it's not cheap. Nothing in Time Out Market is cheap.... read more

Had a few friends cater from Polombia this week and it was absolutely delicious. The fusion concept of polish and Colombian food is genius. We are vegetarian and they were able to accommodate our restrictive diet. We tried the patato emperogis, golden fried potatoes, lentils and of course the zapiekanka. Everything was made with fresh ingredients and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The portions are generous and the sauces and condiments were unique and tasty. We finished the meal with fruit and chocolate filled mini buttery pastries. I would highly recommend ordering polombia for your next takeout! read more

Polombia - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Polombia is without doubt one of the best places I have been to! The food was very flavorful, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the fusion of Colombian and Polish food tasted. We tried the Arepa-ski (Chicken and Beef options). The arepas were light and served with cheese and a drizzle of honey. The meat was perfectly spiced and had a roasted flavor. Next, we tried the Sal-chi-papa and this was the clear winner. Fried potatoes with Polish sausage and a drizzle or cheese and garlic aioli- 10/10!! Must try dish! The La Zapiekanka was delicious and so filling! A special shoutout to the owners! They are so warm, welcoming, patiently explained everything on the menu and provided great recommendations. The prices are completely on point for the quantity and quality. Absolutely loved everything we ordered. Highly recommended! read more

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[TimeOut Market] A food market in West Loop Fulton Market area featuring a variety of different restaurants and bars [Polombia] Ordered the La Zapiekanka Polish Ham. The sandwich was so soft with a hint of crunch and so good. Talked to the owner who is amazing person trying to create a twist of Polish and Columbian food read more

Polombia - La Zapiekanka Polish Ham - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such unique fusion food! Love empanadas and love pierogis and these were most definitely a fusion of both. Love that they have a vegetarian option and they're made fresh! the mashed potato filling was well spices and the outside nice and crispy. Came with a yogurt/herby sauce. Gotta say I was confused biting into this by all the flavors. But it was good! read more

Polombia - Emparogi (5) -vegetarian- - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I only ordered one dish: Emparogi - I got the beef one and it was delicious! The inside meat was juicy and flavored just enough to complement the (sweet?) potato outside. And the sour cream sauce went so well together. It was just enough for my lunch. read more

Polombia - Emparogi (5) -beef- - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois