Incredible food, amazing atmosphere. If you're looking for grandma's kitchen and old world cooking, this is it! Potato pancakes are to die for! Great service, beautiful selection of foods and drinks. Love this place! read more

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Cozy & authentic ambiance, friendly service, and the Polish Plate was out of this world. Will for sure be coming back!

Awesome food. Being born and raised in Poland I can say the food is authentic and really good. The service was great, the beer was cold. Will be definitely coming back. Thanks read more

I was skeptical about this place because I was thinking sauerkraut and kielbasa and thought back to my time in Germany where the cuisine was very similar. But boy was I surprised! The decor is cute - not the flashy modern style of almost every restaurant nowadays but a charming little area - almost like I walked into someone's home. The service was quick and friendly and our host made some suggestions - we went with the sampler plate to share since it had a little of everything and it did not disappoint! Everything on the plate tasted amazing - even the veggie base (forgot to ask exactly what it was) just tasted so yummy! Wasn't overly seasoned and you would think there would be so many taste profiles but it all flowed together very well. At that point we were all looking at each other and nodding our heads in approval - excited for our main. One of my friends and I went with the Vienna Pork Chops - I asked for spicy on mine and our other two went with the Gypsy pancakes and the pork loin in mushroom sauce. The pancakes was interestingly delicious - it was recommended by our waiter and it did not disappoint! Loaded with flavors - just never had pancakes like this before. The pork loin in mushroom sauce was also good - sauce was just slightly different from the Vienna dish and the meat was cooked well - not dry which is usually what can happen with pork chops. Overall I was very surprised with this place and would love to come back again! read more

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I highly recommend this little restaurant. Gave all the feels like being at grandma's for dinner. The restaurant is in a little neighborhood and is on the first floor of a three decker. The dining room is very small and quaint. The FOOD.. AMAZING!!! We had the pierogi's - cabbage and mushroom, potato and cheese, sweet cheese, blueberry, a meat one I can't remember what it was. We also had a delicious caprese salad and golumpki's (stuffed cabbage) with red sauce. They also served nice fresh bread slices with butter- complimentary. There was only one server but service was great! We can't wait to go back and try more items off the menu. read more

Atmosphere 4.5/5 - inviting, cozy, and lively. 90s hits and musical classics over the speakers, and hospitable staff! Only downside it is a bit out of the way for visitors in Boston. Food 3.5/5 - smoked salmon with potato pancake was my favorite, they do a nice job making the edges crispy for potato and fries. Pork chop and fries left me very thirsty but was very filling! Need some adjusting to appreciate the vegetables, but overall very happy with my meal. The family energy is strong here, I'd come back again read more

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I come here all the time. It's soooooooo good! The best and authentic Polish food. I love this place, and it's always fantastic.

I love this place. It's exactly what I wanted in an authentic Polish cuisine and a cheery intimate setting. We've been back twice, and each time been really pleased with the quality and quantity of the dishes. This time I couldn't decide between two options, and our engaging server suggested the Polish Plate, a sampling of a stuffed cabbage roll, kielbasa with sauerkraut, and potato pancakes. Delicious! The stuffed cabbage roll was the best I've ever had in a restaurant, the tomato sauce was fresh and complex. Our server was very helpful, knowledgeable, and personable - she really added to our delightful experience. Give Cafe Polonia a try. Maybe I'll see you there, because we'll be back! read more

Cafe Polonia - The Polish Plate - a wonderful sampler! - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Most important tip: Make a reservation ahead of time if you plan to go to Cafe Polonia on a weekend evening! We watched so many groups gets turned away and they all looked so disappointed. For good reason, because the food at this Polish restaurant is excellent. The blood sausage starter was rich and flavorful, served with pickles and white bread and butter. The potato pancakes with lox and sour cream were also delicious! Finally, I highly recommend the Polish platter so that you can try all the specialties - pierogies, hunter stew, kielbasa and stuffed cabbage. The only dish I didn't love was the borscht not because it wasn't good but because it just is not the kind of borscht I am used to - their version was light beet broth whereas I typically eat this soup with sour cream or more body to it. Overall, I highly recommend a trip!! read more

Outstanding food, quick service. Felt like eating a taste of home. Not only good for Americans also for other Europeans, like Germans who appreciate good food! read more

Polish for dinner, I landed in this lovely little restaurant on a weeknight and was surprised to be the only customer for most of my meal. It is a very small place, with room for maybe 30 or so diners at a time. Nicely decorated and rustic with the finished wood chairs and tables. I couldn't decide so I ordered the borscht to start and the "Polish Plate" for main course. I don't know that I've ever had borscht before. This was a hot red soup, not creamy, with a strong beet flavor and a few small pelminis in there. Very tasty and a super starter. Main course arrived, a combo plate featuring three pierogies, a slice of spicy sausage, a "hunter stew" that was mostly shredded cabbage (with bacon?) and then a stuffed sausage in a tomato sauce. It was a lot of food, especially on top of the soup to start. Great flavors and I enjoyed it much. Bottled Polish beers available, I had a Tatra lager that quite good. read more

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Excellent food at a great price. Went out of their way to accommodate. Would definitely go back next time I'm in Boston.

I rarely leave reviews but this place has been 10/10 every single time. Outstanding food and always feels like a home cooked meal. One of my favorite restaurants in Boston. read more

I got a wonderful Polish plate here and enjoyed catching up with some friends. What made the Polish plate so awesome was that it allowed me to try different foods (Hunter's stew, stuffed cabbage, pierogis, and Polish sausage) for less than $20. The serving size was huge and the flavors incredibly unique. All the food hit the spot, and I look forward to returning to this small, charming, restaurant again the next time I'm in the area. read more

Cute little neighborhood restaurant. Food was simple yet tasty. Excellent service. Hope to get to come back.

The best? Potato salad, and the mashed potato pierogi is very good. The kielbasa was lean and well prepared with peppers and onions and mushrooms. The borscht was just ok - differently prepared with dumplings versus beet chunks and sour cream. Prices a little high for the amount of food. read more

Amazing amazing amazing! Definitely brings back amazing memories of my time in Poland! The Polish Plate & Meat Pierogis were so so good. The Beet Soup is also so unique- would definitely recommend for those to try (and the mushroom dumplings are great!). Also the Chocolate Babka Cake is the most perfect dessert! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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My Polish sausage and hunter's stew were delicious. I was surprised that the hunter's stew was not more liquid but the taste exceeded my expectations. The restroom was clean. My Polish is very limited but it seemed that the server spoke Polish so I would say the food was authentic. The menu is limited but what they have is good read more

Cafe Polonia - Polish sausage and Hunter's stew - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First time at this cozy little spot in an unassuming area by the Andrew T stop. Good service and was able to be seated immediately! Had the kielbasa sandwich which lived up to my expectations (but I had to take a good chunk of it home because I was so full). Table bread was sub par. Would definitely stop by again. read more

We really enjoyed the fresh sausages! Order and pick up was super easy. Will be back!

Delicious food! Great service... Cute lil restaurant with authentic Polish food... Highly recommend read more

Cafe Polonia - Menu - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A piece of Poland right in Boston :) Very much a hole in the wall but cozy. Was seated immediately and served quickly. I ordered the piece of poland i believe it's called? it's three pierogis, kielbasa, hunters stew and halupki. Incredible. I couldn't stop smiling and telling my mom how amazing the food was. Will definitely be back! read more

Cafe Polonia - Menu - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went here with my boyfriend recently. We wanted some authentic Polish food and knew this was the place to go. The restaurant is very small but looks pretty traditional. For our dinner, we ordered two kinds of pierogi (meat, and the cheese one), as well as stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, and hunter's stew (most of this was part of the Polish Plate on the menu). The pierogi were great. Personally I like the fried more than the boiled (we got fried and boiled) because my Polish mom always used to make them fried, but they were both good. The kielbasa was delish, and the stuffed cabbage was great. I had actually never had hunter's stew so it was a new experience for me, but I liked it. My boyfriend loved everything we ordered! It was his first (or second??) time eating traditional Polish food, and I hadn't had some real Polish food in years myself. So we both loved this place! read more

One of my favorite places to eat. Come here every time we come to Boston. Beautiful little restaurant with great service and a nice ambiance. Food is incredible. Polish cuisine is definitely unappreciated (in most parts of the country where I have lived). They do an amazing job here. The food is so fresh and delicious. You cannot beat (beet?) the barshch or the pickle soup, both incredible. Also the smoked cheese appetizer is another favorite. Check them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Picked up an order of the pierogi today and they were spectacular! great service! i would only note that it is pricey for the portion size.

Cafe Polonia broke the stereotype that European foods were bland for me. I got a Polish plate and was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. I also did not expect the pierogis to be so huge! I was so full (read: food coma) at the end of the meal, but Cafe Polonia was so out of the way for me that I felt like I had to try a dessert while I was there. I ordered a chocolate babka, and I did not regret my decision. That was hands down the best dessert I had had in years! The chocolate cake was hot and molten like a lava cake, and it was perfect with the melting ice cream and whipped cream. I would make the trek to go back just for the chocolate babka! read more

Cafe Polonia - Polish plate: pierogies, kielbasa, hunter's stew, and stuffed cabbage - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What an incredible place in South Boston. The food is excellent. The Polish plate is a great option for people who may not know what Polish food to get and want to try it all. read more

Cafe Polonia - Pickle Soup - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My friends and I went to Cafe Polonia for lunch one weekend, and the food was great! We tried pickle soup, pierogis, stuffed cabbage, and polish sausage, all of which was really good. I think yhe highlight was the stuffed cabbage though, which was very hearty and perfect for a rainy afternoon. The service was also great! The staff noticed that there were four of us and that we were sharing food, and made all the food so that it was easily dividable by fours. read more

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This is my favorite place to eat in Boston. The food is incredible in a small quiet environment with excellent service. I had the borscht with mushroom dumplings and the smoked cheese with jelly. The borscht was incredibly tasty and the smokiness of the cheese mixed with the sweetness of the jelly was an great combination. read more

Cafe Polonia - Borscht and smoked cheese - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was great. Everything tasted great. We ordered food online, it was ready pretty fast. We did not wait for so long. I like the way they serve food. Great place to try Polish food. read more

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We had a very good meal out at Cafe Polonia. I have been wanting to come here now for years and finally made it. Parking can be tough to find on the street but a few loops around the block we scored and walked a few minutes. It was smaller than expected, but well lit and decorated. Service was very attentive and we got a window seat. We ordered some soup du jour- Sour pickle soup which was fantastic. A light creamed broth that was very fresh and full of carrot, potato, small pickle pieces and topped with fresh dill. For dinner I had the Polish plate- with came with kielbasa, cooked crout with smokey bacon, stuffed cabbage, and 3 perogies. Hubby has kielbasa plate which came with a milder keilbasa and potato salad. (see photos). I also had a Polish beer ($7.00) to tie it all together. $60 includes tip for 2 people. read more

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Oh my goodness! What a hidden treasure in Boston! Great food and service. I was so happy to have enjoyed such wonderful food with my family!

We stopped in for a late lunch on a Sunday and had a great meal. We got a table right away. I would say there are about 8 tables in the place, most of which fit 4 people. We skipped the drinks and ordered food right away. I got a kielbasa plate and I am pretty sure my wife got the Polish plate, which had an assortment of foods. I actually liked her kielbasa better! Mine was a little bland but paired quite well with the sauteed peppers and onions it came with. I had a choice between fries and potato salad as my side. I chose wisely - fries! Wow they tasted great, crispy with full flavor. We took home some chocolate babka. For some reason I expected a chocolate bread. I was pleasantly surprised with a rich, chocolaty cake with a dense chocolate top. Well worth it but I recommend sharing! read more

Old world charm. Delicious food. Friendly service. Affordable and unassuming tiny restaurant. Flavors authentic and nice presentations. Really enjoyed our experience! read more

Absolutely fantastic food. I loved the polish plate which had small chunks of boiled meat in the sauerkraut, and the salmon pancakes were crunchy on the outside soft on the inside. The blood sausage also tasted very much like the blood sausage I used to eat in my hometown. Pretty much all the blood sausage I've had in Boston tastes like nothing but the grains. I could really taste the distinct savoriness of well seasoned blood sausage in this one. Maybe it's not for everyone, but I appreciate their aggressive stance on how blood sausage should taste. read more

Cafe Polonia - Polish Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great small business in Boston. Always love the pierogi, potato pancakes, and kapusta. Love to support local businesses and especially polish owned ones! read more

Stumbled into this quaint restaurant and loved every bite! This was the first time I had a potato pancake with Hungarian goulash and it was AMAZING! I seriously wish a restaurant near us had this fare. If you come, the gypsy pancake was the star of the show. Crispy potatoes sandwiching a very tender beef stew. Sooo good!! read more

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The food was so delicious! Our party of 2 came on a Thursday night at 7pm and was seated right away. This tiny restaurant sits 6-8 tables, and decors and music were spot on.The bread and spread was special. It's definitely not my favorite. We had two traditional polish beer as recommended by our server, who was knowledge about all the dishes in the restaurant. Entree: +Polish plate- must order in the restaurant. The sausage and hunter's stew were such good combinations! I don't even like sauerkraut but the combination was good. I don't like the pierogies.. The stuffed cabbage was filled with lots of meat and also delicious. A Very filling plate! +potato pancakes w/ beef goulash- 4 nicely made potato pancakes eaten alone with sour cream or with goulash was equally delicious. The goulash was rich and flavorful! For some reason I think they gave us cream cheese instead of sour cream for the potato pancake dish. the cream cheese and potato pancake combination were oddly good! Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

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My sister and I are in Boston for a sister trip and we had to venture out to try out some authentic Polish food. Since we are Polish natives, and our mother was a Polish chef we wanted to see how it measures up to what we were used to. It is a tad bit out of the downtown area, unfortunately it decided to rain, we tried to trust google maps, but the A$$HOLE took us to who knows where, ended up with an Uber. So just do yourself a favor and Uber if you don't have a car. Finally got to the restaurant and it is super cute and cozy. Reminded me of Polish Folk county. There were many yummy things on the menu but we had to start with the beer, Żywiec, it was cold and refreshing. We then had the beet soup (Barszcz) with mushroom ravioli. It was perfect to warm us up. I had the kopytka which are the potato dumplings topped with Hungarian goulash. It came with three chilled salads, one was a sauerkraut, the other was shredded beets and the last one was fresh cabbage with dill. All very refreshing. I loved my meal. It was really good and filling I couldn't finish it. My sister got the gypsy pancakes filled with Hungarian goulash. The Potato pancakes reminded her of home, and the goulash was spot on. Portions are very generous, we ended up taking half of our food back to the hotel with us. Wish we could eat more because we would have loved to try everything on the menu. But in our Polish nature, we can't waste food so we didn't order a smorgasbord of food. So if your in the area, or even a bit out of the area, Uber over for a great reasonably priced home cooked meal your Mama or Babcia would make for you. read more

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The owner was washing the windows right when we entered. He asked whether we were coming in as if he was surprised to have customers. We weren't sure the food was gonna be good. We found out later that the place was actually very busy. The owner was very kind and polite and even let us take the table that has been reserved the following 1.5 hrs. He politely asks if it's okay for us to leave at about 2pm before the reservation guests arrives. We were fine with it because it's enough time for lunch. We ordered the beet soup and the beef parley soup as our appetizer. Both soup were amazing esp. the mushroom ravioli in the beet soup! We also ordered the blood sausage that has no skins. It sounds gross but it's a healthier version! We also ordered the polish plate and the veal Lichtenstein entree. Overall, very delicious authentic polish food! Hasta la vista!! read more

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