This restaurant is hands down the best polish food I've had in years. The ambiance is of a diner or the small mom and pop Italian joints, and you bus your own tables, but they bring your food to the table even if you are outside. I cannot say enough about the pierogi, potato pancakes, and apple cake. read more

Funny how you get 100 people that love the place and one that has to write a crappy review, (Marc) you can do us all a favor and stay home, been here many times and food was great, as I was a cook in a restaurant also and as the saying goes you can't please everyone and judging by his reviews, apparently mark is still one of those. read more

We vacationed in Traverse City and Petoskey a couple of weeks ago primarily to once again see the color season. Amongst our highlites during this fun trip was a couple of meals at the Polish Kitchen on M119 just outside of Petoskey. (The other location in town was closed for a few days so we didn't get to try it). We tried several different items each time. and while everything was very good, our favorites were the golumki, pierogi, and kielbasa. We each ordered the daily special for $8 per plate - which gives you a choice of 2 items off a list of several tasty dishes, plus self-serve pops. Each food item was prepared very well, served promptly and warm, along with the traditional basket of seedless rye bread and real butter - yum! The owners were very friendly and rightfully proud of the food they prepared. As a pretty serious foodie, and one who appreciates well-prepared authentic cuisine, I highly recommend this place for really good food at a good price. If you stop by, please tell Ziggy hello for me - his new friend from Chi-Town! read more

Being 50% polish I had to try this polish food. I went with a large group and there was more than enough room for us even though they had a really small area. We had the pirogis and stuffed cabbage. I do not think we waited ten minutes to get our food it was so fast. Everything was really good! read more

Have passed by this place for years and always wanted to eat there. Today was the day and it couldn't have been better. I had the stuffed cabbage and kielbasa. They were both off the charts. There is another location in Petoskey. Try it, I'm sure you'll love it! read more

Their Reuben is out of the world and pirogies were delicious. I had the polish sausage sandwich with sauerkraut which was alright. I only wish they had more options besides regular potatoes chips as a side. The interior is charming and the place was clean. read more

The Latkes and Pierogies were absolutely amazing. We had two entrees and desert for $25. My boyfriend and I have been coming here for years and it has been great quality every time. read more

Made it in after a long day on the beach, service was quick and the food tasted absolutely amazing. If you're a fan of Polish I recommend eating here! read more

Passing through and after reading reviews, thought we'd give it a try! Soooooo good! Yum! I had pierogis which were so good. My boyfriend had the hunters stew and how i wish i had gotten that! Delicious! read more

Food is amazing! Family go-to for comfort food. Also, they list allergen info on their menu. (Yes, some form of this should be standard, but our society is ableist, so businesses that do the right thing deserve praise.) read more

The food was great and very authentic! The only unsettling thing was that no employee was wearing a mask with guest interaction. I'm guessing the back of house does not either. read more

This was a pleasant stop at the end of our vacation. The gentleman serving us was delightful, witty and knowledgeable about the menu and foods. The owners are from Poland as of 1996 according to the information inside the restaurant. My husband ordered the polish platter and I ordered the Kings feast sampler. Both consisted of kielbasa, sauerkraut, 4 pierogis, and golabka (stuffed cabbage). The pierogis came with the option of being potato, pork, cheese sauerkraut, my husband and I asked for 1 each. We liked them all but probably cheese being the favorite. The golabka was cabbage stuffed with pork and rice, it came with the option of tomato sauce or mushroom sauce. I got tomato and my husband got mushroom. We liked them both but I preferred the tomato. The Kings feast came with Kings stew that had sauerkraut and various meats. While this was good, it got to be a little overwhelming as a meal with all the sausage and sauerkraut. You may want to order separately. My husband tried the beet borscht, it was delicious, served warm. I ordered potato dumplings which were very similar to gnocchi. We both loved the flavor of the kielbasa mixed with the hot mustard that was offered with it. I asked "what is the difference between German mustard and polish mustard?" The man laughed and said, "this one is made in Canada." Little known fact for all you, yelpers, Poland is 3rd in the world for Apple producers (don't believe me, stop right here and google it), so being in Michigan which is Apple country and eating at a polish restaurant, getting the apple cake to go was a must! I asked where the apples came from and they got them locally at the farmers' market. The cake was very flavorful, but in my limited mind, a cross between pie and coffee cake. Definitely worth it! The curb appeal outside is a bit sterile but inside is decorated very interestingly. I recommend this as must stop if you're in the area! read more

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Called one day to check how long they were open only to get a message they were closed because something needed repairs. Next day they said they were open until 7. But failed to mention only for take out. Didn't order anything. Not happy. read more

First time here ?? Order the King's Feast Sampler - $15. Gives you a taste of everything - includes Hunters stew which is awesome. You'll be hard pressed to find a single favorite item off the platter - it's all amazing !!! Even the rye bread is homemade !!! The Polish Kitchen in Petoskey or Harbor Springs - same great food - two different locations. Brought my Dad here for the first time - tough customer - his been to many polish restaurants from Ann Arbor to Cross Village - this is his favorite place ( mine too !!! ) read more

After living in a Polish home for many years, and experiencing my Polish Grandmother's excellent food. I missed excellent Polish food after moving away. I found fond memories here. You order your food at the counter, find a table and they deliver your food to your table hot and tasty. Outside of a limited menu the place is GREAT. We will be back. In fact it is a place to drive to from Lansing Mi. just for the food and no other reason. read more

The absolute best Polish food! This place is our must go place for every time we have trip to the north.

Very good Polish food! Perogies were awesome and my husband e joyed the hunter's stew.

Totally amazing Perogis. Can't wait to bring my Perogi loving Bestie !!! The mushroom sauce with them was so good.

On a recent vacation we stopped in for lunch. Ordered the schnitzel dinner and the pierogies sampler. Yum! The food was authentic and delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. (We sat outside because we were traveling with our dog and they even brought her out a bowl of water ) Wish we lived nearby, we would definitely be regulars here. It's not fancy, it's awesome Polish food at a fair price. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. read more

Polish Kitchen - Polish Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

Good cheap polish food, but not the best I've had. Pierogi were thick with dough and barley any filling. Cherry crepes were made with cherry pie filling, the stuff you find in a can. But the golabki were legit, and Kielbada was good! read more

My husband and I were vacationing in Bay Harbor and found this restaurant online and since we're both 100% Polish, we knew we had to give it a shot. We've traveled to Poland many times, have studied in Poland, and our family members live in Poland so we know authentic Polish food well and THIS IS IT. We ordered many different dishes to try and each of them tasted EXACTLY like our homemade Polish food or any food you find at an authentic restaurant in Poland. What a gem. If we didn't live so far away, we would visit often! In the meantime we're looking forward to the next time we're in the surrounding area to have another wonderful meal here and we're telling all our friends and family that it is a MUST try! read more

Great little family run restaurant! Great food and friendly people. Try the Zurek, (polish rye soup).

Good food, a lil heavy sitting BUT, ya kinda expect it to be! Make a point NOT to go to the petoskey location, as it's not there any longer! read more

It felt like I just ate at someone's home. We ordered pastys, pierogis, an appetizer, grilled cheese, and an apple cake. It was all great. The pierogis were cooked perfectly and the filling was very tasty. My only complaint is that I was too full to eat more. read more

Anyone going to the Petoskey area and like Polish or Eastern European food definitely should stop at the Polish Kitchen. Excellent in every respect. read more

Our family loves this place. Everyone is so nice and extremely helpful. The potato pierogi are flavorful and satisfying. My 3 year old niece thought they were too peppery, but everyone else polished off about 10 each. The sides we've tried are great. The grated beets are mixed with horseradish and have a nice bite. The applesauce is chunky and goes perfectly with the pierogi. They even helped us figure out a good way to take pierogis for 10 on a hike, packed them up, and gave us directions for reheating in the morning. We have also picked up from here when no one wanted to leave Petoskey Beach at lunch time. Everyone who works there has been friendly and helpful. read more

Upon walking in the door we were greeted by the friendly polish immigrant owner. We ordered the pierogi sampler and the polish sampler to share. There were 4 kinds of pierogis on the platter: pork, sauerkraut, potato-cheddar, and potato-farmers cheese. All were delicious, but the potato and cheddar pierogis were especially good. We bought a dozen of those frozen to go. The sampler platter had stuffed cabbage, polish sausage, and more pierogis! Everything was great. Not a fancy restaurant-you order at the counter and then they bring the food out to you- but perfect for lunch or whenever pierogi cravings strike. read more

Almost all their vegetarian food is potato based; potato pancakes, potato dumplings, and potato pirogi. I do like them, though everything is a bit greasy. I really like the garlic sour cream. Their crepes and apple pie are also very good. read more

Some of the best polish food I have ever had, both here and their Petoskey location. Both are great little family run places with a passion for polish food and hospitality. read more

Excellent food and very affordable. I ordered the taste of Poland and would highly recommend it.

I have tried almost everything on the menu. I like most it, but for me, a disciplined seeker of value, there is no better quick serve lunch between Harbor and Petoskey than the Polish Kitchen off menu special of a half sandwich and cup of soup for 5.99. I get the Club and a cup of bean soup. The Club is excellent. The bean soup is more like a light chili made with a little ground sausage. It's very tasty and mildly hearty. The owners are always hospitable. Two thumbs up. read more

LOVE their food and the staff! Potato and cheese pierogis, bigos stew and $2 crepes are all favs! It's so good and so cheap. I highly recommend it all! Never had a bad meal or experience in all my years here. read more

Every time we're in the area we make a pilgrimmage to Polish Kitchen. It is quite simply the most delicious, home cooked Polish food in the area. I recommend the Polish sampler to get a flavor of everything, but if I had to pick a favorite dish it would have to be the stuffed cabbage. The meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly and both the tomato and mushroom sauces are an amazing choice. The fresh potato dumplings are to die for. read more

Great food! Kielbasa and perogis are delicious, and everything is very authentic. Counter service and nothing fancy inside, but absolutely worth a visit. Staff is very sweet and accommodating. We have loved everything we've tried there and our kids love the potato dumplings with sour cream. read more

Gave this place a try for the first time today and was stunned at the quality of the cuisine. I ordered the King's Feast Sampler Platter, which included a smoked kielbasa, sauerkraut, six Pierogi, a Golabki (stuffed cabbage), Bigos (Hunter's Stew), and light rye bread. Every entree was perfectly prepared, and simply bursting with flavor! Somehow delicate yet bold at the same time, the Pierogi--of which I opted to try all four varieties--and light rye bread were a fine counterpoint to the zesty Kiebasa, sauerkraut, and Bigos. Tying it all together nicely were the more nuanced tastes of the Golabki, which I elected to have served with a tomato sauce. Truly impressed with this meal, I ordered a dozen more assorted Pierogi to go, along with two more Golabki--this time with mushroom sauce--with dumplings and light rye bread on the side. The Golabski with the mushroom sauce were particularly delicious standouts. Service is very fast, and the dining room offers sparkling clean, casual, and relaxing surroundings. Sensible pricing makes The Polish Kitchen among the most outstanding dining values that you will find anywhere. Having grown up with this type of cuisine served by friends and extended family, I can tell you that this is as real as it gets. Enjoying my meal here brought back so many pleasant memories of good times spent with loved ones. I'm sure I'll bring at least a few of my favorite people with me when it's time once again to visit The Polish Kitchen. read more

Never had a bad meal or experience here. Crazy fast and always consistent. The food really is outstanding. The only drawback is the early closing times so get there early. They close too early for dinner so more of a lunch place. The Golabki is fantastic as are the perogies. Do not miss. read more

Great food. And great prices. First time there and definitely will be back. The Pierogi Platter is a must!

A must try when you visit Harbor Springs! The restaurant is not huge, but spacious (enough) and cozy! The food is GREAT, with very affordable prices! Highly recommend it! read more

Awesome authentic home cooked food! Loved the schnitzel, potato dumplings and kielbasa!!!!!

We really enjoyed our dinners and would recommend this restaurant for a casual traditional polish meal.