While visiting my parents here in NY I somehow ended up at yalls Polish Festival with my friend Kelly who is very proud of her polish heritage. I honestly wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when she told me that she had ordered us squirt guns and that the girls were supposed to spray they boys and a supposed to get the girls with pussy willows. Sadly, the squirt guns did not arrive from Amazon before we left the house for the event bc no one else had squirt gums when we're got there a little after 5:00pm, I did however see some people with pussy willows. The set and flow to order and pick up food went very smoothly. My friend got a platter and I opted for 6 pirogies and a side of kielbasa and a ticket for water or soda. If they had listed the beer/wine options in the tent where we purchased the food tickets, I may have spent the money on an alcoholic drink. I did like that they had the schedule posted and for the most part they stuck to it. There was a decent amount of people there but it didn't feel too crowded. We got our food and sat at a high top table right on the front porch which allowed for conversation while still people watching. The food was really good, probably the best pirogies I e ever had to be honest! We listened to a few songs from the band but the pirogi eating contest was quite the sight! I do wish that the women running/coordinating the contest didn't use a microphone. I think it would have been a bit more polished if they were able to announce the rules and then learn about each of the participants and then announce, honor and present the prizes to the winners. I had a prime view and captured a number of photos of the pirogi eating contest. read more

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Really 4.5 stars, very cute store downstairs, dinning upstairs. Nice pierogies, stuffed cabagge just ok. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options. I wanted to try the vegan goulash but they were out so I'll have to come back. Service was attentive and everything came out quickly. read more

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So, I've been to Polska Chata before but never wrote a review. Let's fix that, shall we? It's located off Ridge Road in a converted house, giving it a warm, homey vibe. Inside, it's part deli, part restaurant--you can grab pierogies, deli items, or menu orders to go. When you arrive, wait to be seated don't just pick a table. The dining area is upstairs, and once you're seated, you'll notice it's bright and welcoming. The wood floors and tables add to the cozy charm. Also lots of beautiful stained glass. Our server was pleasant and helpful the whole time. I ordered the cabbage rolls with tomato sauce and mashed potatoes, and added the daily pierogi potato and cheese. Everything was flavorful and was homemade. My friend had the Schabowy & Schnitzel, a breaded pork cutlet served over salad. It looked great, and he enjoyed every bite. We tried dessert, but to be honest... I'd skip it next time. The cheesecake was a bit odd-tasting. Stick with the savory dishes, and you'll be happy. Bonus: they serve Polish beer. My only real complaint? I wish my food had been a touch hotter. Not cold, just not quite hot enough. Still, I'd absolutely go back. And when it's warmer, they have outdoor seating available. Also a Fish Fry! Parking is either on the street or in a shared lot nearby. Enjoy! read more

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I got the Vegan Platter. It was take-out so I can't say what the restaurant's atmosphere is like. It came with a cabbage roll, marinated (beet) salad, vegan bigos, and 4 delicious pierogi. The food was still warm which was impressive considering the distance. I didn't get any bread which I was a little bummed about. It was packed with care and not haphazardly thrown together. It was tasty & very filling! read more

Polska Chata - Vegan Platter - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

I came for the Schnitzel, and was not disappointed. A plate of Salad topped by a large schnitzel was the perfect lunch. A Trio of Pierogi(potato & cheddar) to accompany a generous portion that became also dinner. Polish Juice, Black Currant, was the perfect drink for this meal. I've found a new favorite place. The setting is a family run business, a house. The lower part grocery and kitchen, and the upper floor the dinning room. Walls filled with memories and photographs, nice stained glass panels on the windows. Service friendly and homey. read more

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Great food and great service! Highly recommended. Polish food at its finest. Always happy with our meals

I just moved to upstate NY and I have been craving Eastern European food for a while. My friends took me to Polska Chata and we had a blast. The place is very welcoming and cozy. We ordered their Polish platter, three appetizer combo and schnitzel. The Polish platter was great, I enjoyed all of the items. My favorite was definitely the schnitzel and it's a huge portion. Make sure you ask for dessert because they have lots of Polish cakes! Service was very attentive and pleasant. The place is super affordable! read more

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Authentic polish cuisine!! The food portions were large! They are known for Theo pierogi and Friday fish fry's! The restaurant part of the bldg is upstairs in a house type bldg. The stairs can be a challenge. The service was good but I would have liked it if they took the time to explain some things on the menu. We went on a Friday evening and there was a person playing the accordion and piano. It was very nice however extremely difficult to hear in such a small area. We loved all the polish decorations and ambiance. We also ordered desserts that were all amazing!! In the front of the restaurant is a deli type store and you can purchase the pierogi's, meats, cabbage rolls desserts and much more! Great comfort food. They owner was working the deli counter and was extremely kind, warm and welcoming. We will be back to try the fish fry! read more

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If you go to Rochester you have to plan to eat here! This is the absolute best authentic polish food you will ever taste. Every time we are in Rochester we always pick up Potatoe pancakes by the dozen but you better get there early because they sell out daily! You eat upstairs in what seems like a historic polish restaurant with really cool old historic photos and polish heritage memorabilia and are met with a extremely friendly waitstaff which you can tell it's a very nice family business. The flavor and quality of food is just excellent - the dough of the perogis was extremely light and airy and the filling was creamy and seasoned very well. Go here you won't regret it! read more

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Your pierogies are fantastic. Your fish fry's are great. Your cabbage rolls lack so much flavor. You need to add mint and lemon juice. And the tomato sauce on the cabbage rolls is also watery and bland. Your service is wonderful. The restaurant is decorated very nicely. read more

Looking for a new food experience, we tried Polish food at Polska Chata! What a treat! Not only is the food delicious, but the restaurant is super charming, decorated in a traditional Polish theme! We went on a Friday evening and got to enjoy live accordion music to really help set the mood! Service was exceptional, and the staff was friendly and professional. Their signature potato pancakes, perogis, and fish fry were amazing! But just between you and me, their pickled beets were the real stars! We went early and got a table straight away. By the time we left, the place was filling up fast. Making a reservation might be a good idea during the weekend. The best part? The market on the first floor! Grab some pierogis to make at home or enjoy a sweet treat! We will definitely be returning! read more

Polska Chata - Traditional potato pancakes served with hearty pork and gravy sauce, sourcream, and pickled beets. - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

This is my experience. Take it or leave it. How have I never found this place before? Finding a great Polish restaurant isn't easy, but it looks like I found one! I was surprised walking into a deli as the website did not give that impression at all. Not that I mind a good deli, but I was expecting a nice sit down. What is this? I was looking around at the frozen periogies and whatnot when I discovered a back staircase that took me up to an adorable little seating area above the deli. I was quickly greeted by a very nice server who told me to sit anywhere I would like. There was one other couple having lunch, but they soon left, and I had the entire area to myself. The walls are full of polish memorabilia, including a sign for the first Dingus Day in Rochester (iykyk). I ordered a cold Kozlak and a hot bowl of borscht to start my meal. I always enjoy nice Bock but this one paired perfectly with my meal so I recommend it. The borscht was piping hot and full of shredded beats. I needed to add a touch of salt, but otherwise, it was some of the best I have had. I followed with the polish platter because what else would you get when trying a polish restaurant for the first time (don't judge me). The server suggested I swap the mashed for the pancakes but quickly came back and informed me they were sold out. I was there about 30 minutes before they closed the restaurant, so at least I know they are fresh each day. I will be back to try them for sure. The food is excellent, the cabbage rolls were very good and the tomato sauce worked perfectly. The farmers' stew is delicious, and it might be the best I've ever had. The kielbasa is smokey and moist, and the pierogie dough is as soft and delicate as I've ever had. Potato and cheese was pierogie of the day, so yay for me! What a hidden gem! If you are in the rochester area and want some fantastic home made polish food, you cant skip this place. I highly recommend! read more

Customer Service and food are amazing. It doesn't lack for variety. The restaurant is upstairs and is jampacked with all kinds of pictures of Polish things. The atmosphere is relaxed. read more

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oh. my. gosh -- i cannot believe i hadn't been to Polska Chata until today, RUN do not walk. 1st impressions: the deli/restaurant is inside a very beautiful old house, entry is on a welcoming porch with comfortable seating. you walk into a deli area with stuffed full dessert/meat case & pierogi/veg coolers. decor is dark, earthy, warm but also open, clean & well organized. we were greeted immediately & with genuine hospitality. we sat outside but the seating upstairs looked super cool & cozy as well. our server was awesome. potato pancakes w/ pork meat sauce, beet soup, pierogis, pickled salads, real farmer cheesecake were all OUT OF THIS WORLD. i cannot wait to bring more of my friends here (especially the vegan ones!) & am so happy to have found a restaurant with authentic ancestral food - such a gem!! read more

Polska Chata - three pickled salads - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

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If you want quality authentic Polish cuisine then this is the place. My polish side of the family gather here whenever we have a visitor in town or we have something to celebrate. It's super casual with the deli downstairs. The restaurant upstairs reminds me of my babcia's home with all the classic polish decor . - You'll never go wrong ordering the schabowy/schnitzel, Friday fish fry or the Pierogi meals. Every dish is fit for a Polish king, they're massive and savory. - if you like pickled herring then you'll love it here. - get the potato pancakes before they sell out! - always family friendly service. This place is a gem! read more

Found this hidden jem! Wonderful cozy small restaurant Had the broil fish and it was delicious as well as the dessert The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu I gave it a 4 start because the Cabbage i ordered with rice/beef had no flavor at all but everything else was amazing! read more

Polska Chata - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

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Great authentic Polish food. Service was friendly & fast. The fish fry was tasty & served hot. The upstairs dining was inviting & roomy. I will be back in to sample more of their menus. read more

Please start making Gluten Free pierogi! But family really enjoys their food. I give gift baskets to my neighbors for Christmas. They also have a great Dyngus Day party! read more

On a bitter cold Rochester March Saturday afternoon, we met up with a friend for this polish fare and left 2 hours later warmed and carefree as if we escaped to a European cafe. Delicious authentic polish dishes and old world charm inspired the soul, satisfied tastebuds and fueled me to see Rochester in March is more than the persistent grey skies that dampen the area. Taking the stairs up to the second floor that opens to charming polish decor dining hall brought a huge smile both inside and out. Service was terrific and inviting. It begs you to want to stay awhile and the place clear your mind and satisfy your stomach. Cabbage rolls were classic with just right amount of sweetness. Real good with cooked cabbage. Smoked garlic kielbasa was delicious and the kielbasa comes in a few flavors. I really liked the pirogies. Potato pancakes were a slightly oily but still tasty good. Love the Borsch soup. Purchasing menu or food items from the first floor mini grocery foodie shop is simply charming. read more

This place looks unassuming from outside, I assumed it was a small grocery, but then upstairs is an amazing dining area. The food and portions are all wonderful. Pierogis were excellent - and I've been eating pierogi my entirely life as my grandma used to make them. I cannot wait to go back. read more

Polska Chata - Potato and cheese pierogi, bean and bacon soup - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

I absolutly love Polska Chata! Everyone who works there is so friendly and welcoming. They are one of my all-time favorite Rochester restaurants. They are an Easter staple for us. We love to get Easter bread and painted eggs during the season. Outside of Easter, my favorite things to get are the pierogi of the day and their White Borscht when they have it. Their food is always so flavorful and delicious. My family and I love to sit in their upstairs restaurant whenever we can. It is so nicely decorated and cozy! read more

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You can't just window shop at the deli case. Everything looks good and tastes delicious when you get it home. The kraut has meat in it and itself is worth a trip. read more

Polska Chata - A little of everything! - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

Great food and atmosphere!! We will be back! From Chicago relocated NY and happy we found this taste of home!

Omg. I've been traveling for 15 months and just got back to Rochester. Decided to order some vegan pierogis because I remember them being sooooo delicious from here. Well they were just as I remember. Maybe even better ! Staff is always so friendly and go out of their way to help you. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Polska Chata - 12 vegan pierogies + my hungry dog - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

Well last night was at Polska Chata was Dyngus day the celebration of polish people which is the day after Easter. It's such a fun time with boys liking girls and pouring water over the girls they like. Fabulous polish traditional foods were served and who wouldn't want to be a contestant in the perogi eating contest or the polish eating contest, it's not for the weak let's just say! Plenty of polish beers served in the big tent out back and polka dancing the night away! This brought me back to my polish roots, what a Super time. Don't forget to wear your red and white tshirts that honor the Poland flag. If you don't have one you can buy one here! Hope you all come out to celebrate with us next year read more

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WOW! Polska Chata is delicious. This unassuming spot in Irondequoit boasts a full, beautifully decorated restaurant AND a well appointed downstairs market. This review is for the restaurant only, but I fully intend to go back for the market's homemade pierogi freezer of goodness. We ordered the potato pancakes, pierogis, and a sausage platter. Everything was absolutely wonderful and absolutely covered in butter! The night we were there, they had *just* renewed their liquor license, so they only had two polish beer varietals. We tried both and I can confidently say that polish beer is probably not for me. Anyways, I am hoping they might have some wine or other options by the next time we swing by. We were there on a Friday night and it wasn't overly crazy. Overall, I would say this is a top spot for a cozy, casual night out - so long as you don't have anything particularly active to do afterwards #bloat. read more

Food: Recommend Cabbage Rolls. Homemade Polish food made and cooked by friendly Polish family. Service: Relaxed and friendly family owned Mom and Pop place. Ambiance: Outstanding. Old school friendly classic place with lots of history. Highly Recommend!!! read more

Great little restaurant. Very cozy and super friendly team working there. Our fish dinners were large portions but overcooked.

The food was delicious the service was friendly and helpful with the menu. We enjoyed dinning outside. Highly recommend can't wait to go back and try another delicious meal. read more

Delicious fish fry. Not beer battered. Breaded and fried. Several combos yo choose from. We chose the pieroge combo. All was delicious. French fries, pierogies, and small coke slaw offering. $15. Husband was impressed Fish Fry Plates read more

Food is never consistent, sometimes good and sometimes not but always the same price (over priced).

This was the best restaurant meal I have had in Rochester. We moved here in early 2020 (I know, great timing) and by virtue of many factors, we eat lunch out a lot (its my main daily meal, and sometimes my only one as I will eat fruit in the evening). I have a thing for mom-and-pop pizzerias and especially Lebanese food, but after eating at Polska Chata ("Polish Cottage") today I now have a thing for Polish food, too. The food is amazing, gently flavored and seasoned, hearty, filling, delicious. And lots of it. And the beer...a big list of Polish beers, most considerately listed as to weight and color, from Pilsner to dark. We had two different beers and although my wife isn't really a beer or wine person she really, really liked the beers. I did, too! We intend to try them all. We ordered three entrees between the two of us as we like taking stuff home for a re-eat. Wife had the blood sausage plate and I had the pork cutlet (pork schnitzel), as well as the Polish sampler plate. Oh my God. What an amount of food. Massive. First, my schnitzel was bigger than the plate and effectively hid the mashed potatoes, the sauerkraut and the ramekin of sliced beets. THE SCHNITZEL WAS DELICIOUS. The mashed potatoes were delightfully lumpy and gently seasoned (nothing had "too much salt" in it) and the kraut is hard to adequately describe: cabbage not too sour but full of meaty flavor since it is obviously cooked with chunks of pork and sausage therein. You could make a whole meal of it alone. The blood sausage plate comes as a mound of what would otherwise be probably called sausage filling. Resembling hash, it is astonishingly dark and full of flavors that don't really make you think you are eating something with the word "blood" in it, since blood can leave a metallic, saline aftertaste that not everyone likes. It is accompanied by bread that is probably baked on the premises or somewhere close. Fresh and flavorful. The sampler plate astonished me, and as a veteran diner I am hard to impress (see some of my negative reviews). This overflowing plate of almost everything they make was more than I could finish (oh, and I took home half the Schnitzel, too, and a bunch of the sides; wife ate half her mound of blood sausage). It comes with a piece of kielbasa that resembles a baseball bat more than a sausage, 3 or 4 pierogis, a giant leaf of stuffed cabbage filled with about a cup or more of meat and rice, a big ladle of mashed potatoes and a mound of sauerkraut. Since I'm running out of superlatives, I will add one more: the most personable and engaging server/waitperson (probably part owner and operator!) I've had the pleasure of being hosted by in a long time, Poland-born and Polish-fluent. Thank you! We didn't have any room for dessert, but stopping at the fridge case in the front as we paid my wife bought and took home a section of heavy garlic sausage and I a piece of blueberry and cheese strudel. Folks, this is really great food. They also have a unique take on Friday Fish Fry Night: a bunch of different fried fish treatments, each with a Polish flair. My Polish consists solely of "Jedno piwo, proszę" which means "one beer please" and I have been to Poland myself, many years ago, visiting Krakow, and, alas, also Oswiecim, a town which is unfortunately famous for the Auschwitz extermination camp. This was my first time having what one can only believe is authentic Polish food served generously and flavorfully. Go eat at Polska Chata. We plan to, again, and often. read more

Great food! A hidden gem. Authentic Polish food. Definitely felt like eating at Grandma's house. Warm and cozy. We chose a platter and the pierogi's with bogus. We left full and are raving to everyone we know yo come back with us to find here. read more

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Great food and service The prices are moderate and the portions large A very friendly staff We will be returning

Polska Chata is under new ownership/management, and while some of the friendly faces from before are still there, you can sense a bit of the newness and change. The biggest change is their presence on facebook. Nearly daily updates advertise what food specialties are available on any given day. They are trying some new things too - like the latest Zupa Gołąbkowa (Cabbage Role Soup). Think along the lines of your grandma's traditional cabbage rolls in soup form. It's quite good with a red tomato base. I would definitely order it again. I also recently had Czerwony Barszcz (Red Beet Soup) with a dollop of sour cream. It was also delicious - with plenty of beet and beef bits too. But don't worry my vegetarian friends, Polska Chats is offering vegetarian options on some of their offerings. Bigos for example has a veg option. And for those of you who know me, I'm a big fan of bigos (search yelp for bigos and my reviews will probably pop up) so take my word for it that it's good. I'm hesitant to tell you this, but Tuesdays are when fresh bread comes in. (leave some for me). I think it's mainly from Syrena Bakery in Brooklyn. They are well known in the NYC area, and I would love to get my hands on that more often. And I was so happy to find Sok Porzeczkowy (Black Currant Juice/Nectar)! This is my favorite flavor and sorely missed here in the states. I still haven't been into the restaurant upstairs, but I enjoy taking food out and it continues to be tasty. It's also a bonus that I work much closer here and can visit more frequently. I hope to see you there sometime! Smacznego! read more

Friendly owners and delicious food! Plus, cool items from around the globe. I'd highly recommend this place!

Great traditional food with a homemade atmosphere and great service. Enough on the plate for another meal.

Family owned restaurant and store front. This is the second time I've been here over the past month, and I love it. The owners are very friendly. The food is fantastic. They have vegan perogies and the owner's wife makes vegan specials each week. They had vegan crepes today with were fantastic! When I was here a month ago she make vegan napoleons. read more

This restaurant is a true gem in the Irondequoit area! It's located in a house, the bottom floor is like a mini European market with things like pickles and sauerkraut and of course perogies. There's a fridge full of them! They also have desserts which I resisted trying but they look really yummies. The upstairs is where you can sit down and have a meal. I went during lunch hour and it wasn't very crowded. The waitress was a young girl and she's either very new or very incompetent. She was very confused for some reason when she brought out our plates (there were only four of us...), didn't really know the menu too well, and couldn't figure out how to refill our waters without struggle...try moving around the table to refill water instead of standing still is my advice. I couldn't care less about the service though because the food was delicious! I got the polish platter because I just couldn't decide. It includes a cabbage roll, a sausage, hunter's stew, mash and perogies. The cabbage roll was a good size and the filling had great savory flavor. The sausage was so deliciously meaty and I got a link, so it had a great crunch to it. The hunter's stew was my favorite. It was tangy and the sauerkraut was just to die for. The brightness of it was great on the palate and compliments the heavier things on the platter. The perogies were huge and they were so soft like fluffy pillows! The platter comes on a small plate but it's actually quite a bit of food. I also got the potato pancakes. I'm a little iffy on this one. Although it had great potato flavor, they were a bit oily and not as good as the polish place in geneseo. I wouldn't mind eating it again, but for $8 for 2 pancakes, it's not a great value. Plus I think they forgot my applesauce...but I don't care because everything else was delish! I will definitely be back to eat more fluffy perogies. read more

Polska Chata - Polish platter - Polish Near Me - Irondequoit, New York

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A group of retired teachers who meet out once a month for lunch selected Polska Chata for our lunch today (3/28/23). On arrival you are faced with a deli counter for ordering and taking out. We were directed up the stairs to a great little dining room. There are many photos depicting some of the history of the Polish Community in Rochester. It was almost like a museum. The dining room was not very full off and on and we browsed the photos. We had a wonderful waitress who answered all of our questions about the fare, and even brought us a taste of a couple of things we didn't know. Lunch was great! I had the pierogi with sausage gravy and a kielbasa with the spicy brown mustard. We finished with Polish donuts. Everything was delicious and our server was terrific. All 4 of us at the table ordered something different from the menu. Everything looked wonderful. If you have a chance, check out Polska Chata. We will be going back. read more