We were headed to the Pasta Bowl a few doors down, but when you see a place that says "Pierogi Kitchen," you must pivot. Our group had to, anyway. We don't often have the opportunity to get pierogi. Or is it pierogis? I ordered the beet and goat cheese pierogi. These 2 ingredients were blended rather than layered. The pierogi(s?) came out looking like undercooked meat... but tasting like yum! Another of my companions had the brisket and she loved it. There were no leftovers to take home. The restaurant is also a bar, and in spite of it being daytime and not full of people, the music was a little loud for us. Maybe this is a Chicago thing; it kept happening on our trip. I'd certainly return here and maybe try one of the dessert options then. read more

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excellent can't wait to go back the chicken (schnitzel?) was outstanding I thought it came with the mushroom sauce , it doesn't I ordered a side of the sauce and it was delicious also did the rolled cabbage, better than my moms we did the mushroom truffle Pierogis they might have been a bit on the doughy side but were very good dunking them in the mushroom sauce put them over the top Next time might do the ones that are also panned fried read more

Amazing, authentic Polish food. Went with a native Polish woman, and she confirmed "this place is legit!" Pierogis were great...crispy on outside, bursting with flavor on the inside. But the rest of the menu really shines. The mushroom soup was one of the best soups I've ever had. But the Brisket Gulasz was magnifient. A pot of rich flavor to scoop on crusty hot bread...sublime! Also got the bratwurst plate because it came with 3 pierogis...helpful hint to save you a full pierogi order which is 6. Kudos to our waiter for pointing this out. Went at 11am on a Monday and had the place to ourself....filled up a bit by lunchtime. Bursting with flavor and legitimacy....don't sleep on this place. read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Okay hear me out...it wasn't bad but it wasn't good. We stopped in for a quick appetizer/bite and were seated right away. The service was great and our waiter was very nice. We ordered the chipotle pierogis and the beets and cheese pierogi. We thought they'd be fried but they were boiled and very soft. They were ok. Both flavors tasted the same honestly. We added some salt and that helped but they just weren't it. Maybe if you're a fan of pierogis, then this is the spot for you read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Pierogi - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pierogi Kitchen is such a great spot to grab an authentic Polish meal! Vika was our server and she was fantastic! She gave us the perfect amount of time for ordering and made our visit even more enjoyable. It's a smaller restaurant, but it makes it feel more homey and comfortable like your babcia's kitchen. We wanted to have my family experience classic Polish food and they did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and came out pretty quickly. We make it a necessary stop every time we visit Chicago! read more

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Ambiance - casual, homey, great for small and large groups Service - slow, only 2 people as servers/bartenders Food - the truffle pierogi was cooked to perfection, mushroom sauce paired really well with the pork tenderloin read more

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First time trying Polish food, and I was so excited!! We walked in on a Saturday around 12pm and it wasn't crowded yet, but by the time we left around 1pm, every table was filled! You get to pick your own seat which is nice! The interior is super cute and the tables are spacious. What's Pierogi Kitchen without pierogis right? I'd only had pierogis once at a random cafe in Wisconsin, but I thought they were absolutely delicious!! We tried the brisket pierogi, which came with a generous portion of brisket, and they were quite big in size too!! They're sautéed in butter and onions by default, and we added $1.50 for bacon (which makes a huge difference in flavor)! I wanted to try the stuffed cabbage so badly (golabki) mainly because I just LOVE cabbage so much. It was stuffed with rice and pork shoulder! The tomato sauce helped the dish lighten up with some tangy flavor. The zurek was a smoky tangy broth with kielbasa sausage, a hard boiled egg, and onions. This was sour and quite salty, but I really enjoyed it! LOVED the fact that there was an egg in there - it makes everything better!!! The kielbasa platter comes with 3 potato and cheese pierogis, smoked kielbasa, sauerkraut, and mustard. While I wish the toast was buttered, I did love the kielbasa!! Overall, I loved how light everything tasted, and I didn't feel like I was walking around super stuffed afterwards like I do with most restaurants! read more

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We had a quick lunch. And place is nice and cozy. The food was okay overall. We ordered the cabbage wraps, but they weren't great. The soup was good, though. Unfortunately, the food was served almost cold, which was disappointing. Overall, it's one of the better Polish places, but there's definitely room for improvement. Server was kind, but staff in general not welcoming. read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was very cute with decent seating and lots of windows to let in the natural light. Staff was nice. I got the breakfast skillet with "scallions, corn, bacon, cheddar, potatoes, & sunny eggs" (per the website menu). It came with 3 potato & cheese pierogis which were delicious but I didn't see any individual potatoes, perhaps it was just a reference to the pierogi filling. It came with bread that wasn't my cup of tea. The skillet was good but if I come back, I'd probably get the pierogis alone. read more

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Very disappointed in this place. No one greeted us. Service was slow & painful to get anyone to acknowledge us. Only 1 of the pierogi options came pan seared. It was the potato & onion, we assumed the onions would be caramelized. Instead the were raw chopped onions. They brought out meat filled for me when I ordered potato jalapeno. I'm a vegetarian, when I bit into it, I was shocked. The waiter was like, do you want me to get potato ones instead. Um, yes. The jalapeños weren't inside of the pierogi. Only chopped as garnish. Flavorless & the dough fell apart. My brother in law said his sausage was pretty decent. We asked for the check, didn't come. About 20 minutes later, we went up to the bar to say we want to leave. It's like we had to beg to pay for mediocre food. Didn't seem like they cared at all. read more

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While searching for restaurants at which to dine while I am in Chicago, I discovered a 5-star review for Pierogi Kitchen by a good friend who was there last year. Since he was coming in to town again for the same event we were attending, a group of us agreed to meet him on his way in. He ran late, so we had an opportunity to order additional drinks and appetizers. The whole evening was a fantastic experience. They have a nice assortment of beers available. The cocktails are well made and reasonably priced. I was pleasantly surprised to find some with Krupnik; their PK Old Fashioned, featuring it, was one of the more interesting Old Fashioned's I've had. Not a single bad thing about any of the foods we ordered. Of course the Pierogis lived up to expectations. But oh those wings!!! The stuffed cabbage was also large for an appetizer portion. We ordered everything to have family style. All was eaten and appreciated. The guys working here were friendly, quick on service, and fun to chat with. It was good, casual, service. I have not yet stopped thanking my friend for having found this place last year. read more

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I really liked it. It felt family operated and crisp -- like they really care about quality but also the space was intentionally designed. Food came out fast but it looked crafted with care. I'm a huge polish food fan and the options were so across the board authentic-- like my mother in law would make. I mean Zurek, c'mon. I had the kielbasa plate in house (my mother in law did not make kielbasa btw but my German Wisconsin household did!). I ordered the borscht and the zurek to go. They have dill pickle soup too folks! I was tempted to go three for three, but practiced restraint. Next time! read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Kielbasa Platter - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Polish Cuisine!! Our group of five adults came for dinner and got an assortment of dishes including brisket pierogis, Polish sausage sandwich on a baguette, Polish sausage dinner, potato pancakes, and sweet cream pierogis for dessert. They had quite a nice assortment of beers on tap including a coffee stout called Deschutes Obsidian Nitro Stout. Everything tasted great and not a crumb was left. The atmosphere was comfortable. The service was friendly but not intrusive. Some of us are from out of town, but I'm told this place is fairly new. We all recommend it and we all plan to come back again. read more

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Literally everything we ordered was incredible. The pierogis are SO tasty and cooked perfectly. The food is so hearty and tastes super authentic. Very chill spot with quick service. Will definitely be back for brunch! read more

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Went here last night with two friends specifically for the pierogis. We were seated around 8:15, ordered drinks and appetizers right away, and asked to keep our menus because we planned to order more food. We ordered the Hunter's Stew and Golabki. Drinks came out quickly, but our apps order was mixed up when we were brought potato pancakes we didn't order. After pointing it out to the server, we received the Hunter's Stew which was delicious. To their credit, they didn't charge us for the potato pancakes. Then our server disappeared for about 20 minutes. Around 9:00 he finally came back, asked how everything was, and we told him we were ready to put in two orders of pierogis. That's when he informed us the kitchen had just closed. Really frustrating... we had specifically kept our menus, and at no point did anyone mention the kitchen was closing. If our server had checked on us even once during that time, we easily could have gotten our order in. He apologized and offered to comp pierogis "next time." Not much consolation when we came for pierogis and left hungry. Despite the poor service, I left a $5 tip. As we were leaving, the server made a snarky comment that he didn't want the $2 tip that I left.... The food we did have was actually very good, which made the experience even more disappointing. Ended up getting a slice at Jet's afterward, which never disappoints. read more

I grew up in a polish household and always disliked polish food until I discovered pierogi kitchen. The Brisket and Chipotle cheddar pierogis are the best I have ever had! Other highlights were the Schabowy, potato pancakes and the kielbasa. read more

We came here for lunch on a Thursday around 1 PM. It was previously a BBQ joint and the interior still reminds me of it. A few Polish movie posters and album covers decorate the walls and a good Polish beer selection is on draft. We were promptly seated by the kind wait staff. We put in our food order a few minutes after being seated. It took a short while for the dishes to come out, but it wasn't too long. Coming from a Polish person, this food was good (not great), however it is somewhat unfair for me to judge it against home cooked meals. I would say if you've never had home cooked Polish cuisine, then this place does a great job of introducing you into a variety of Polish culinary staples. Recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area and want to try Polish food for the first time! read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! We had the cheese pierogis and they were amazing. Beet salad was perfectly dressed. Wait staff was great! Cute cafe ambiance on the corner. read more

Pickle people, this spot is for you! Ordered the sauerkraut pierogi and waiter checked to make sure I liked sauerkraut but I was thinking pshh you don't have to worry about that. This pierogi was properly sauerkrauted. Dont know much about pierogis so can't speak to how good this is in pierogi land but the outside was a little gummy. Perhaps that's how it's supposed to be. Also tried pickle soup for the first time and it was really yum. Come here for delish probiotics! read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Dill pickle soup - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely amazing, the food, the atmosphere, and the service. Highly recommend getting the pierogi for a true authentic polish experience.

Sorry the phone did not eat first such amazing food! We sat outside and shared a few traditional dishes. The service was quick and the vibes were high for a weeknight. read more

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Pierogi kitchen is a gem of a spot. Interior has bright lighting, a modern bar, and wooden booths along the wall. No wait on a Friday night. The cocktails were also delicious (albeit on the sweeter side) Left feeling adequately satisfied. Truffle Pierogi: 9/10; Stuffed with potato, Parmesan, and mushrooms. 6 per order and VERY FILLING. Super creamy texture too Jalapeño cheese pierogi: 8/10; couldn't find it on the online menu (potentially a special?). Good but I liked the truffle one more. Szprota Toast: 7/10; Baltic Sea sprat (similar to a sardine), lime onions, capers, dill, oil, sourdough. A bit too fishy for me but I appreciate the tartness *also pictured: peaches & cream cocktail, polonaise pirate cocktail read more

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Not too busy on a Monday. Very friendly and attentive server. He offered some great recommendations. However, the service was better than the food unfortunately. We order 3 different kinds of pierogis: meat, brisket, and truffle mushroom. The mushroom had good truffle flavor but they were cold/lukewarm on the inside which threw off the taste. The meat had light flavor. The brisket was the best tasting! Overall, the pierogis were just kind of sticky and flavorless. The potato pancakes were our favorite thing. read more

The pierogi were delicious. We enjoyed the beets as well. The kielbasa was too charred but still very tasty. The potato pancakes were also overdone, but delicious IMO. The service was great and everyone was friendly. We will return. read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Potato&Cheese pierogi, kielbasa and potato pancakes. - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with some friends for some polish food and wasn't disappointed! I love this little restaurant and its polish fare. I've had polish food dozens of times, so I decided to switch it up a bit. I ordered the brisket pierogis and they were delicious and filling! The brisket was a tad bit dry, but the pierogi overall was well made! For the drink, I had a krupnik sour. The mix of sweetness from the honey in the krupnik and the sour of the mix created a very nice, almost warm feeling. Having never had krupnik before, this was probably the best way to try it out for the first time! Service was great and they were all friendly. Definitely a fun spot to check out for some good polish food! read more

Pierogi Kitchen - 6 Piece Brisket Pierogi - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such good food and service. The staff was so chill and kind, especially bartender- i wish i would've gotten her name but she's the best! We all loved our food, plus the sweet cream dessert pierogis were delicious. I will be back for brunch! read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Potato & Cheese Pierogi - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Greeted at the door and sat down with no lunch rush. Service was quick and on point. Lots of space and easy to talk and hear everyone at the table. Food came out quick. We ordered the brisket filled pierogis and golumbki for appetizers. Both were flavor bombs and felt like my grandmothers cooking. The kielbasa platter was very good too. The sausage was garlic forward but I like it that way. Sauerkraut was tangy and light. There was a beet/horseradish filling sauce which just brought enough kick while the mustard was more mellow. Pan fried cheese pierogis were also very good. If you're in the area Pierogi Kitchen is def worth the visit! read more

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Food was very good! They were very accommodating for our large party and multiple orders. Small but spacious place on the corner.

Been so excited to try this place! I LOVE pierogis and these were just like the ones I had in Krakow. Super soft dough, great flavor, good size portions! We tried the brisket, potato and cheese and truffle. They were all really good but the potato and cheese stole the show! Since I have a newborn at home, I didn't get to eat inside the restaurant this time but would definitely return to do so another time! read more

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Stellar meal on an off day in Chicago! My partner and I split a kielbasa platter along with an order of brisket pierogies, and washed it down with authentic polish beer. The kielbasa was delicious, as were all the fixings in the platter. The pierogies were good too, though I found the brisket inside to be a little dry.. nothing the sour cream and butter couldn't fix! Really appreciated this spot for one of my favorite cuisines, and would absolutely recommend to others!! read more

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Wow wow incredible food here! I was walking down the road and the smell caught my attention - gotta get the Kielbasa Platter - you get 3 potato/ cheese pierogi and home made juicy yet crispy skinned Kielbasa. Service was so awesome and knew the menu through and through. Great Rec def will be back read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Kielbasa Platter - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Chill morning vibe, friendly staff. Now let's get to the pierogi's.....oh my such deliciousness. I had the Benedict, the hubby has the skillet with a side of homemade polish sausage. The Benedict was yummy but dang it I was too full to try the other pierogi's read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Benedict and polish vinyl - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really loved Pierogi kitchen! The beef tartare really surprised me with how excellent it was. Would definitely order again. The pierogis were so well flavored and seasoned. The staff was the right amount of "on it" meaning they primarily left us to ourselves with little interruption, but were nearby if we did need anything. The restaurant itself is very cute and I would go back for a quick happy hour situation with friends or for another cute lunch date. read more

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Unassuming but will be your new favorite spot. Amazing beers and brunch. Dan is an amazing server. The vibes are always immaculate. Great patio on the side too. Everything on their menu is amazing. read more

3.5 Nice dining room combined with a serious bar. Kitchen turned out fully competent chow with flashes of interesting. The operation isn't smooth as silk but it works. It's in a cool spot. Parking is a bit of a challenge. read more

I've been on a Yelp hiatus, but my recent trip to Chicago forced me out of retirement to review some EXCELLENT establishments including Pierogi Kitchen. I was in town for a Conference, and had a free morning and afternoon downtown. I was on a mission to find some really good Polish food. It's been 7 years since I lived in Poland I've missed authentic dishes like Zurek and Bigos. Both of which I was able to find a Pierogi Kitchen and I was so happy! Upon arrival, I was greeted warmly by the server. I sat at the bar since I was dining by myself. I started things off with a walk down memory lane with a glass of Zywiec with raspberry syrup. Ahh the nostalgia. I ordered zurek and bigos because they are hard to come by in my hometown. Both were served in a cute little crock with some toasted rye on the side. Everything was sour and salty and perfectly delicious! I enjoyed the added micro greens as a garnish giving these tranditional dishes a little bit of modern flare. The ambiance of the restraunt is similar - like a little staropolska chata, but with a modern twist. It's easy to get to too - just a short ride on the blue line to Daemen and a short walk. The neighborhood is alive and filled with shops and restaurants and people. I could see this becoming a regular haunt if I lived in the area. read more

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Excellent food, service and a cute restaurant that you need to try. Best pierogis (next to mine lol) in Chicago. Just wish they were grilled/lightly fried/sauteed to add a little brown to them. The bacon added was a great touch. The baby kale salad was extremely good and a good portion size. Stuffed cabbage was also great. I'm so glad we tried this place. read more

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My boyfriend and I were randomly on a walk and stumbled across this place. We decided to give it a try even though we do not have much experience with polish food. I'm so glad we did! The flavors in the truffle pierogi were amazing accompanied by the butter and onion sauce. The flavor of the pork shoulder in the meat pierogi was so good too! I also got the polish sausage sandwich, which was massive. The staff was fast, and we had a lovely time sitting outside on their outdoor patio. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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The food was great but the service was bad! It seems as if my server couldn't have cared less about helping my table. Other tables that arrived after us were sat and had orders placed before our server came to take our order. I was told when I ordered the Pierogi Benedict, "that's not what it's called", but once the server found it on the toast tablet he said, "Oh i guess we do have that..." We were not given silverware nor were we checked on for our entire stay. Not even for a water refill. A bartender walking past noticed we didn't have silverware and got us some. I really didn't think anything of it until we noticed that he was tending to other tables frequently. It seemed intentional at that point. And of course I had to flag him down to pay the bill. Pretty disappointed. read more

Pierogi Kitchen - Polish Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Overall Thoughts: Pierogi Kitchen is a relatively new restaurant in Wicker Park that opened doors in January. The food is fantastic! I dream of having those pierogis again. The vibes were kind of random-- a strange mix of sports bar and sleek modern restaurant-- but it was still nice and the service was friendly and casual. The food was a lot more filling than I expected, so the prices are reasonable-- my friend and I split everything, spent ~$24 per person including tax/tip, and left stuffed. When we got there at around 7:30pm on Saturday, it was pretty crowded but we were seated immediately. Food I tried: - Brisket Pierogi (4.9/5): So delicious! The handmade skins were so fresh, elastic, and creamy. The brisket filling was incredible-- so rich in flavor and succulent--not dry at all. - Truffle Pierogi (4.9/5): This was another stellar pierogi option. Superbly creamy, rich, and decadent, the truffle flavor really shone through. - Hunter's Stew (4.5/5): Another excellent appetizer full of umami flavors. The sausage was delicious and aromatic, and the onions and mushrooms perfectly absorbed the savory flavors. The sourdough was also fresh and tasty. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.8/5 Ambience: 4.7/5 Service: 4.7/5 Overall Value: 4.7/5 read more

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