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    Polka Dot

    4.2 (128 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carrot slaw with horseradish and sausage
    Matthew H.

    Polka Dot is incredible. It is located in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City. We were craving pierogis and ended up dining here. The menu features an assortment of different types of pierogis, including sauerkraut and mushroom. You can also purchase fried fish, pork cutlet, and homemade sausages. We ordered quite the spread. They also have homemade iced tea and kombucha. The prices are reasonable, and the staff could not have been any friendlier.

    Klaudia W.

    I haven't had food like this since last time I was in Poland! The woman at the counter was very nice she told me she wasn't from Poland, but her Polish was perfect! Pierogi we're soon good with the onions, and i've missed pyzy so much! I brought my friends here to try polish food and it didn't disappoint! The place inside was so cute felt like I was in Zakopane!

    It was my first time eating Polish food. It was delicious. I was surprised and happy that the fried fish was similar to Korean fish pancakes. The kuwing pukki and pierogi were delicious. Next time I go to Greenpoint, I definitely want to stop by and try other menus.

    Pierogies Carrot Salad goulash
    Leemor Y.

    Came in for an early dinner stop. So many tasty items on display but we ordered: - 2 types of super authentic Polish Pierogies (potato and sauerkraut- I liked the sauerkraut a bit more) - Carrot Salad with raisins (so simple, so good. My aunt made this salad growing up and although it wasn't quite as good as hers (no biases whatsoever :P), it was definitely up there) - vegan goulash - so hard to find a vegan version and it was super hearty and tasty. Ambiance is casual and set up for a quick bite, and the man running the counter was very nice. Can definitely tell it's a family owned business. Would definitely be down to come back and try more veggie dishes.

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    Chunjai K.

    Trendy Polish Cafe in Hipster Greenpoint area. I never have polish food before but it was good. You can pick what you want to try. There are all line up for you to choose. Service was easy and friendly. I'm glad there is still local place who still keep their identity of Polish town in Greenpoint.

    Jaclyn C.

    When walking around Greenpoint, you expect certain things. Finding good Polish food is one of them. I literally stumbled upon Polka Dot, when I was walking to my car from a nail appointment. I thought from the outside, it was a kid's store for some reason, but then the menu posted on the window got my attention. This is a really cute place to grab something hot and savory and get your fill of some good home Polish cooking! I was really a bit overwhelmed at first what to get, and was a little panicked since I only heard Polish being spoken. How will I order?! I did just fine - nothing beats the power of pointing and head nodding. I settled for two servings of red borscht that I helped myself to from the fridge in the back of the place. I had originally asked for sauerkraut and mushroom pieorgis (my absolute FAVORITE) but got potato and cheese instead. They were pretty good, and were YUM when I added them into my borscht. Hubby LOVED them; zero complaints from him. The borscht was pretty good as well, but I can't say this is the BEST I've ever had; pretty close though. Looking forward to coming back and giving the stuffed cabbage or the kielbasa a go!

    4 perogies for ~$5
    Sia B.

    Cheese and potato perogies are delicious! They also have sauerkraut mushroom, and meat filled options

    Pork Pierogi Cheese and Potato Pierogi
    Vicki W.

    This adorable little Polish restaurant and take out counter has some of the most delicious food in NY. Polka Dot has been in business for 25 years, and the family run business has really taken Polish cuisine to the next level by adding Vegan options such as goulash, stuffed cabbage, soups, Pierogis. Never fear, you can find all the sausages you want as well!

    Win C.

    Super cute polish cafe in Brooklyn. Great variety of food! Everything was tasty and the staff were really helpful for giving us first-timers a taste of their more popular dishes.

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    Super delicious. Definitely get the meat stuff cabbage and the potato and cheese pierogi.

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    BEST polish deli that I've run into. Different Borscht's, great sausages, blueberry pierogis! incredible!

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    Karczma

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    We were walking around in Greenpoint and suddenly the neighborhood turned Polish, which is super…read morebecause I love Polish things...especially stuffed cabbage. I saw a couple pointing and nodding, so I asked, is this place amazing? They said yes. We were sold. We were wanting a drink and conveniently, they had a bar. Polish beer and incredible Polish cabbage on the way to meet friends for dinner at another restaurant? Duh!! Im Jewish - not religious - but it's important because beef/rice is the norm in my world. Karczma makes a pork version which was so so good. Big fat pieces. Thick, perfectly wrapped cabbage. Juicy, flavorful filling. The sauce was bright with tomato flavor. The wagon wheel decor was a curveball, but the warm and comfy vibe in the restaurant is what mattered most. We loved it.

    Well, it has been 11 years since I first reviewed this place. Time flies! I have not been here in…read moremaybe 6 years and I can tell you the food is very sad now. I got the schnitzel (breaded chicken cutlet) and it came with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. You used to be able to pick two sides, but anyway... There was zero seasoning in the whole dish. The coleslaw tasty like nothing. It was full of mayo but tasted like nothing. The chicken was super dry and tasted like it had been fried yesterday and then heated in the microwave. The mashed potatoes had an annoying amount of chopped dill on top, but no salt. The biggest sadness came when I tasted the pickle soup. It is a shadow of its former self. It is light on pickles and full of under-cooked potato cubes. It was badder than bad. What is going on here? SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH!

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    Polonica Restaurant

    4.3
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    This is a great place. Food is home made. Had borscht and pierogi. Light and flavorful. Transports…read moreyou to Poland. The addition of sour cream makes everything better. Bliniz with cheese and blueberries are incredible. It is worth the trip. Am coming back for sure Apologies for not having taken photos As for the decor, exposed brick, simple and elegant.

    My friend and I went to Polonica around 2pm on a Saturday. I was getting my nails done across the…read morestreet, and the restaurant had decent reviews, so we decided to check it out. We were the only people in the restaurant the entire time, though there were a few delivery orders. The restaurant has a homey interior, with callouts to their historic presence in Bay Ridge. We ordered the chicken klopsiki ($15.65) and the Hungarian pancakes ($20). Each dish comes with a house salad, which consists of red cabbage, sauerkraut, cole slaw, beets, shredded carrots, and lettuce. The salad had nice flavors and tasted fresh! I really enjoyed the chicken klopsiki, which is a chicken meatball. The meatball was moist, and the sauce had a nice flavor, like chicken soup. The only downside was that the mashed potatoes had no flavor and tasted like powdered mashed potatoes. I liked the flavor of the Hungarian pancakes, but the ratio of pancake to filling was heavily skewed toward the pancake, which was just fried potato with minimal flavor. Therefore, I would pass on the pancakes and just get the goulash if I decided to return. Service was okay. When I asked the server for recommendations, she wasn't enthusiastic, but I was asking generally, and I could have been more specific. She left during our meal, and we had to call someone to give us the check. So after giving us the food, service was nonexistent. Overall, I liked some parts of the dishes, but nothing was so amazing that I would be itching to return again!

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    Baba's Pierogies

    Baba's Pierogies

    4.6
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    Baba's Pierogies is a cozy establishment with a warm and clean first impression. There is only a…read morehandful of tables, but when I visited on a Sunday evening around 7:30pm, I was seated immediately without a wait. The server was friendly and helpful with my questions on the menu. I got the Bryndzové which is their traditional Pierogi. I got it prepared as recommended, which is boiled and with bacon. It was tasty! The bacon definitely adds a salty bite to mellow out the richness of the pierogi. I was worried the sheep cheese would be too pungent, but it wasn't. The filling I chose only comes as a full order of 9. If you are torn between a couple choices, I would do two half orders of 5. On the side I got their Fresh Cut Fries. These were excellent. I love a fry, and these checked every box for me. They were well salted though. If you have any aversion to salt, I would ask for light salt. Hoping to return again before my Brooklyn trip is over - there's several more I want to try!

    Solid local spot! Came here with my pierogi pals to share a bunch of bites. My thoughts:…read more - Mac and cheese pierogies weren't for me, but my friend loved them so would say comes down to personal preference... next time I'd try jalapeno I think! - mamas fave were freaking fantastic - potato pancakes good but not particularly noteworthy - sliders I wish had more meat, the roll and onion really overpowered in my opinion - didn't get to try the schnitzel bites since they were out, but definitely want to come back to give them a try - chocolate pierogies were fun! served with housemade whipped cream - friendly service, didn't feel rushed at all - a little pricey but would gladly pay extra to support family/local biz All in all, would recommend!

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    Chris's Restaurant

    Chris's Restaurant

    4.0
    (122 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    Once upon a time I was obsessed with Chris's white borscht. But prior to 2025, it'd been nearly a…read moredecade since my last visit, so I was hesitant. Would it hold up, or was the disappointment inevitable? I'm happy to report that I've returned twice this year, and the white borscht is still as delicious as I remembered. It's warm, comforting, and a little tart, with slices of smoky, meaty kielbasa and hard-boiled eggs. You can get a 12-ounce "cup" or 16-ounce "bowl," and I like opting for the latter so I can bring the rest home and make it last a little longer. For other standouts on the menu, their fried cheese and potato pierogis are great, with a decent amount of filling and perfectly caramelized onions on top. The sour cream's a must, though I hate that it was an extra 75 cents. Their platters are also hearty and can easily be split into two portions. You can't go wrong with the flavorful Polish platter, which features stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, hot sauerkraut with meat (my mouth is watering just thinking about this), and three pierogis. My partner's enjoyed both the Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and the stuffed cabbage with mushroom sauce.

    I was craving pierogies and found this restaurant and they didn't disappoint! It wasn't packed at…read moreall but the food was good! The ambiance is classy and it also has a bar so it has a real authentic Polish vibe. Our waitress was very friendly and answered any question we had about their menu. The borscht soup was a pleasant surprise - it tastes better than it looks, i swear! I couldn't decide whether to do boiled or fried but tbh they're both good options- you can't do any wrong picking either. I would recommend this place if you like to eat good food in peace :)

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    Varenyk House

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    4.7
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    The people who work at Varenyk House are nice and not chatty. There isn't seating available. I was…read morejust in the other day and it looks like they got a bunch of new freezers and offer hot food to go now, too, not just fresh frozen! I bought a bag of frozen potato and cheese varenyk (pirogies), and they were delicious. Attaching a photo of what they looked like after I cooked them at home (boiled and then sautéed in butter with diced onion and spices).

    Came on a Thursday night a few minutes before closing and they had such a large selection of…read moreUkrainian goodies! the staff were still hard away making dumplings in the back. Once stepping into the store, you are met with large freezers and fridges stuffed to the brim with all things Ukrainian. Many of their dumpling items are in large packages (2-3lbs a pack) and range from $8-$15 per lb depending on the filling. $15 a pound for their lamb and short rib Pierogis. Price-wise, it's very fair! And you can taste to quality and heart they put into these Pierogis. Can't go wrong with any flavor. I got the lamb and it was stuffed with tender lamb pieces, no filler. And they make for great quick meals! I also snagged a box of cabbage rolls stuffed with a pork and rice filling. Simple home-y flavor and better than rolls I've gotten from restaurants. Just reheat and it's ready to go! $15 for 5 large cabbage rolls was a great deal as well! Would get again. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their soup dumplings, as it was a bit difficult to cook and was a little too doughy near the top of the dumpling. Flavor wise, it was delicious and had a nice broth (assuming you didn't pop them. Only 1 didn't pop). But it was a difficult item to cook right in boiling water, like the instructions mention. Perhaps, user error. Every item is sold by weight and labeled after selecting your items. But they're happy to check the weight/explain price before purchasing.

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