Food and service were amazing. Staff was sooo friendly and knowledgeable about all things Polish. Special shout out of appreciation to the bartender who taught us a thing or 3 about appreciating a good polish vodka. (Str8 or on ice preferred, but he was very accommodating in recommending a cocktail as well). After a full day of tourism, I can safely say that Polania is the true envy of Detroit, Mi. read more

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I am so absolutely impressed with the renovations at Polonia. The place looks amazing. The atmosphere made me feel right at home. And the food was great. Our service was wonderful and I can't say enough about John and his team. I would definitely recommend you give this place a try. My mouth is watering thinking about going back. read more

i love this spot i've had amazing meat loaf before this time incredible chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and chicken noodle soup.... the beers also!!!! hope the waitress finds her way, clearly HIGH, struggling with serving, utensils and speaking... read more

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Fantastic food and ambiance. Friendly and attentive staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

The restaurant was nice and clean. We had a little of everything and it was all delicious. The service was efficient but I wouldn't describe it as friendly. I would definitely go back. read more

Far and away the best Polish restaurant and is still in Hamtramck! Best selection of menu items and everything is done very well. Service is fast and often native Polish speaking. Kitchen staff look hard working. Decor was redone a couple of years ago, for an authentic feel. Should be on your list to make the effort to go there!! read more

Alert the media -- I tried my first-ever pierogi and it was delicious. We came to this classic Polish spot with a Polish friend who eats here with her family often. The interior is adorable, with traditional Polish glass plates, art and keepsakes lining the walls and booths. The lighting is dim and service was quick and informal. We got potato and cheese pierogis, potato cakes, sausage, and dill soups to start. I was surprised by how incredible the dill soup was - take a leap and try it! It was slightly creamy and not too empowering on the dill. The potato cakes were also one of my favorite things I tried. For my entree, I got the beef goulash over potato noodles. It was incredible! The beef broke apart easily and came out on a steamy plate. The potato noodles were big and thick, like little pillows all over my plate. The food was SO filling and heavy that I couldn't even finish half of my meal. I'll definitely order less next time, but I highly recommend visiting this authentic spot! read more

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Its always a pleasure to eat here. You can never go wrong with the food here from the Dill soup to the main dishes. read more

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I'm really glad my daughter had Polonia on her list of places to eat while we were visiting her in Detroit. Any place that has sour cream in a squeeze bottle at the table is all right with me. There were three of us dining together, and we all tried something different so we could sample a little of everything (to be more accurate, they provide a lot of everything). I am very happy that I decided on the Trio - 2 pierogies, 2 potato pancakes, and one fresh sausage. My wife enjoyed the stuffed cabbage, and the goulash with potato noodles made my daugter very happy. Aside from the top notch food, there was one other thing that impressed me about Polonia - on the night we were there, there was a table of 7 or 8 women who were there when we arrived, and were still having a good time when we left. This is the kind of place that lends itself to enjoying both the meal and the company. read more

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I don't like leaving reviews this low, but there was no excuse for the experience I had. There were four of us in the party. We arrived in the early evening last Saturday. There were people eating there, but there also quite a few tables open. We were directed to a booth and provided menus. A busser came by and delivered water and bread. We were not visited again by a single server -- or anyone else. In the thirty minutes we sat there, a table next to us -- that was seated after us -- was visited by a server, had their drink order taken and delivered, and put in their food order. We tried several times to catch someone's eye, but we were just ignored. Thirty minutes was the most we were willing wait; especially when other tables were being served. I had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for weeks. Now, I will not be back because it is a complete failure of management for any customer to have such an experience. read more

Frozen bag veggies...that's all that needs to be said. The food here is completely underwhelming and overhyped. Plus there is a 4% surcharge for using a card. We will see this place on one of those restaurant-makeover shows soon. Everything from the decor, staff and food is uninspired and offensive. read more

I am addicted to this dish shown in my photo...unfortunately I can't remember EXACTLY what it's called. But the combo of that tender beef, potato pancake and tomato based sauce which I'm pretty sure is seasoned with paprika and dressed with sour cream...this is "my eyes roll back in my head" good! They also have the best pickle soup around in my opinion. I love the cucumber salad and will add more to my review next time I go because I've been going here for years but this was my first trip since pre pandemic. I have many delicious meals to revisit! read more

Polonia Restaurant - Beef paprikas (?) with giant potato pancake...my favorite dish! - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Excellent food. Just like grandma used to make!! The location itself was a bit bland and not great ambiance (kinda like grandma's house) but good grief this food was fantastic! I ordered several appetizers and sides so I could try different things. Since it was our first time there, I had no idea what I would like best. I pretty much liked it all! Personally, I don't care for the one cheese Pierogi (not cheddar but a white cheese) but that was one of hubby's favs. City chicken was actually better than what grandma made as it was not overcooked (sorry grandma). The cold slaw was excellent! I can't wait to go back! read more

How have I not reviewed Polonia yet? I've been coming here for years now, and it really is my go-to Polish restaurant. I've been to the others, I keep coming back here. It's much nicer after the updates, I don't miss those rock-hard benches. They have a lot of choices, from "dumplings" (I don't know why they don't call them pierogies on the menu) to really awesome City Chicken. One of my favorite things here is the dill pickle soup - I tried it from all the big places, and this is my favorite by far. The kapusta is also righteous - it's in my top 3 and this is the place where I learned that it's different (and much better IMHO) than sauerkraut. The two different kinds of sausage - fresh and smoked - are also really good. They give you lots of food at a reasonable price, accompanied by good service. Come here for great Polish food, you won't be disappointed. read more

I love a lot of things, and surprisingly Polish food is one of them. I had heard about this place because I am a huge fan of Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, (along with one or two other TV food people) and have wanted to stop here after Anthony Bourdain himself had visited here several years ago. Walking in, you forget you are in Detroit. It's not overstated, dimly lit and the staff here seems to be a tightly knit group and family run. I had reviewed the menu before going down and had it narrowed down to 3 dishes I couldn't decide on. After discussing it with the waitress, I went with the cabbage soup to start, and the cabbage roll dinner which came with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. The cabbage soup was really good and well done. Tasted home made and really good with different things going on there in my mouth. I loved it! What impressed me the most was the cabbage rolls themselves. They were absolutely out of this world! I devoured one of the two rolls instantly and really enjoyed the steamed veggies. The mashed potatoes were a bit dry and dense, and I was able to get through about half the pile. Overall, I really loved coming here. It reminds me of dining out as a kid for some reason before everything became fast casual and ordering food online in a hurry. I know this place gets mixed reviews, but it's legit to me and I will gladly return. Also, I loved the staff here as they were really super friendly and took thier time ordering my food with me and answering questions. read more

Polonia Restaurant - Cabbage rolls - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Had the combination plate and the stuffed cabbage was delicious! Everything was very good but the stuffed cabbage really stood out. The overall experience was great. The staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back if I'm in the mood for Polish. read more

Eaten here many times over the past few years, to the point that Polonia has become an essential stop any time I come to Detroit. I've tried almost every dish available, you truly cannot go wrong with any choice. It's all tasty. Service is usually very quick, and you will leave satisfied. Plus they have Anthony bourdain's approval. read more

I did the trio platter and it was amazing. The Pierogies are amazing, the meat I got was top notch too!! I also got potato pancakes which were amazing: I definitely recommend this for a brunch! I was even surprised when the brought out balloons! I can't wait to order from here again ! I highly recommend this restaurant You need to try it out asap 10000%% Yeah read more

Great food, superb service, welcoming ambience! Highly recommend! We were in the area for a business trip and heard from a friend this was the place to go! By the time we arrived Monday evening however, Polonia was closed. Instead of turning us away, the owner invited all 6 of us inside. Not only did we receive an impromptu building tour teaching us of the storied Polonia history, we were served authentic polish sausage, gourmet bread, and decadent mustard all prepared by the owner himself! It was unlike anything we've experienced. The passion he showed for his restaurant and food is unrivaled in this business. You will not regret eating here. I have my calendar marked for the next time we're in Michigan to have dinner at Polonia! Thank you to the owner for a wonderful experience! We will see you soon. read more

Great service. Authentic look and feel. Food was very tasty. Potato pancakes, cucumber salad, dill pickle soup among the favorites. read more

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My brother and I visited Detroit this past weekend and stayed in Hamtramck. I knew I wanted one of our meals to be an old-school Polish restaurant in the neighborhood. After much Yelp research, I picked Polonia. And I'm glad I did. The restaurant is charming. Old school and traditional and just cute. The service was excellent (our waitress was very helpful in helping me pick a beer and even brought us free shots of cherry cordial when I explained that I was too full to eat the dessert I had had my eye on)! Big parking lot just next door. Several Polish beers on the menu. And the food. Everything was good. So good that I ate way too much (hence no room for those sour cherry crepes I had planned on). Dinner plates come with your choice of soup, salad, cole slaw, beet salad, or cucumber salad. Then there are various soups you can choose from: dill pickle, chicken noodle, cabbage, beet, and duck. I got the dill pickle soup, which I LOVED (I didn't even take a picture before I'd devoured every last drop), and my brother got the duck soup, which was soooo delicious, too. For his entree, he got the roast pork loin with potato noodles. The potato noodles (dumplings really) were good, and the pork loin was good as well. But I got the Polish combination plate - stuffed cabbage, sausage (choice of fresh or smoked), 2 pierogi, and mash potatoes with gravy. I chose the fresh sausage on the advice of our great waitress, and everything on that plate was delicious! I can be a little picky about stuffed cabbage ("doesn't taste like Mom's"), but it was delicious. The sausage was amazing. And pierogi? I'm an easy sell on those little pockets of deliciousness, but these were great. The meal was delicious, affordable, and fun. I left stuffed but very happy. I'd eat here again if I lived in Detroit. No question. I might even eat there once a week! read more

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Ok I am updating my review because I have been here so many times and I think it's about time for me to give you the Duchess's option on what is incredible and being polish myself, it's just like grandma made it! And I highly recommend here... over the other establishment you would normally go to in Hamtramck read more

Excellent food, took my mom for Fathers Day. Great combo w strawberry crepes for dessert read more

Polonia Restaurant - Strawberry Dessert Crepe - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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Food is always good. The parking lot next to the building was metered. I don't think as a paying customer I should have to pay for parking. It's hamtramck after all. read more

Surely Detroiters have strong opinions on which of the two main Hamtramck Polish restaurants they like better, but we enjoyed both quite a bit. Polonia Restaurant has a more kitschy decor, though I wouldn't go so far as to call it touristy. Maybe just more welcoming? Either way what matters is the food, and that's fantastic here. They even have some vegetarian options, which isn't too common with this cuisine. read more

Sto lat! Sto lat! Niech yje, yje nam! Nothing makes me happier than biting into a pierogie and hearing this song start loudly blasting through the speakers celebrating someone's birthday. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE in Polonia will start clapping and singing along, whether they know the person or not. It's just that kind of joint Polonia is. Be it the cheery, chummy, Pole disposition, or the warmth of metro-Detroiters--either way, people are really friendly here. Those who know me know that I'm Polish through and through. With the exception with a few immediately family members that live here in the states my family is, by and large, based in Poland. So needless to say I grew up eating A LOT of Polish food in the house. Because of this I rarely go out to Polish restaurants to eat and few joints are ever as good as my mom and bubusia's cooking. But Polonia lives up. The chicken soup is fresh and tastes completely homemade. The sausage is hot and garlicky. They serve sour cream in a bottle like ketchup. That's the real deal Holyfield, that is. Cheese pierogie are proper farmer's cheese filling (no cheddar here!) and the potato noodles are plentiful. The Polish beer selections are amazing (sup, Okocim!) and the prices can't be beat. Crazy little for a boatload of food. The decor is all wood and pretty old school. The booths are sort of beat up and the chairs are very KofC hall seating, but once you've got a steaming bowl of dill pickle soup in front of you, it doesn't matter. Also, I laaahhhv the Polish paper cuttings framed around the walls, so colorful and festive and fun. The only complaint is that the wait can be a little nuts during peak hours. Many a time I've hung around waiting for a table (the most recent, of course, was this past Fat Tuesday--what a zoo) but it's always worth the wait. So, will I return to Polonia? Of course! Jeszcze raz! Jeszcze raz! read more

I've eaten here a couple times. The most recent visit it was as if they just dumped Campbell's tomato soup straight from the can on the stuffed cabbage. The cabbage soup tasted the same. I'm pretty certain it was soup from a can. We def will not be going back. read more

Very good food. Great prices. Wonderful service. Street & Lot parking. Pleasant experience. Eat here! read more

Polonia Restaurant - Meatloaf. Meat Porogi. Polish Sausage. Coleslaw. Sour Kraut. Green beans. Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. Extra sauteed onions. YUMMY! EAT HERE. - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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Outstanding food and service. I will be back. Kowalski kielbasa was very tasty. Pierogis (5 flavors) were tasty and of ample size. They charge 4% extra to use a credit card. read more

Excellent polish food at a reasonable price. The service is also usually very good. Casual setting

Polonia is a cute and kitschy Polish cafe. I've avoided getting Polish food for ever because I assumed it would basically be just like the home-cooked Russian food that I'm used to- and I don't want to pay for what I can get at home lol. However it is different enough to be worth the trip and it was delicious while still retaining that hearty, home-cooked taste. We ordered the breaded pork chops and a combination platter and both plates were extremely filling. Make sure to get the dill pickle soup, it's the best Polish dish! If you're getting the mashed potatoes ask for extra gravy btw. Prices were reasonable so we will be returning. Loved the assortment of traditional Polish music in the background. Nothing like eating pierogi to the sounds of accordion. So cute. read more

Hands down the best Polish restaurant in Hamtramck. I was introduced to Polonia at 11 years old by my late great uncle who lived down the street and ate here for dinner every week after church. Thankfully not much has changed over the years and that's a good thing. The food is consistently excellent, homemade, and the prices very reasonable. If you're torn on what to order the Polish combination plate is the best way to sample a little bit of everything. It comes with Polish sausage, stuffed cabbage(galabki), pierogies, sauerkraut, potatoes and veggies. My favorite is their city chicken though. City "chicken" is really pork slow cooked in a breading and served with a light gravy on top. It's on a skewer and the chunks of meat are some of the most juicy, delicious bites you will taste. My polish grandma was the only other person I knew who made this so it's a must order every time I visit. They also have full bar service including Polish beer, wine, and liquor. I'm not a beer drinker but several people have told me the Polish beer is great here. Anthony Bourdain knew what he was talking about when he ate here and proclaimed Polonia the best Polish restaurant in Hamtramck! read more

I must say... Polonia makes the best sausage I've ever had. I know that's a bold statement but it's truly difficult for me to think of a sausage on the same level as their Polish. My first Polonia experience was at the Naughti by Nature Yelp event. This place was full of endless food and drink, so I was sampling EVERYTHING Inmade my way over to the table loaded with sausages and tried one... then I had another sample... and another. They are fantastic. So, since I loved it so much, I recently headed to Hamtramck for more. I had a Polish beer, some pierogi and a sausage! Everything was delicious and I think my bill was under $10!!! The interior reminded me of old style restaurants I went to as a child and you can feel the culture. I plan to bring my mother here for her birthday and I will be returning many times after that as well. read more

Polonia Restaurant - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Dined here after the Packzi run (2/22) and beat the rush. Sat at a cozy table for 2. Got the 4 shots for $5. Tasty. They brought bread and butter to the table. Ended up getting the polish trio. Pierogis were awesome. One was sweet cheese and one potato. Potato pancakes were good and the sausage was ok. Hard to get a place to sit in this place when it's busy. read more

I'd give this place 3.5 stars, so I'm rounding up. We went on a Thursday afternoon around 6pm, it was pretty empty. Hamtramck itself seems pretty empty, actually. We wanted potato pancakes and pierogies so we ended up getting a plate of each ($6.50 each) and splitting. The potato pancakes come with applesauce, and you can choose what kind of filling you want in your pierogies (we chose potato). I thought the pierogies were great but the potato pancakes were just okay ... I've had better (I'm Jewish, lol, so that may be why). I'd come back when in the area - waitservice was friendly and fast - but I'd maybe like to try that Polish Cafe that others talk about first, which was next door. We only spent about $8 each on our meals which wasn't bad, but they didn't come with any sides either - just the pierogies and pancakes. read more

Polonia Restaurant - Decor - Polish Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

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The best polish food period. If you want real home made best ingredients best tasting polish food go to Polonia Restaurant service is excellent, very clean well stocked and ready to serve. I would have to say one of the top restaurant in Hamtramck trust me go check it out for yourself enjoy. read more

I took some friends from out of town to Polonia and we had such a bad experience. The only items that are worth getting at this place is the dill soup. The waitress was really rude and had an attitude the whole time. When we asked her what was in the duck soup her response was "duck." I mean, yeah, obviously I would hope there's duck in there. She rolled her eyes and said, "I don't know their secret recipe." What if people had food allergies? When we were deciding to order, someone asked her what she would recommend and she responded with, "do you want me to come back?" I'm not sure if this just ruined our appetite or the food was not good compared to other places nearby. read more

Food is amazing. Excellent selection. Excellent prices. And service is beyond reproach

When in Detroit,I always make a beeline for Hamtramack, where one finds the Polonia . It is a comfortable, down-to-earth place with truly delicious food, and it leaves you feeling if as you were a guest in the kitchen of a Polish home. I had one of the special luncheons, with some great dill pickle soup, and a plate with meat, potatoes and sauerkraut. It was unbelievably tasty, and costs $5.95! Since they had pierogies, I got a couple of them to go, and had them later. It's worth a trip to taste this food! read more

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I absolutely love this place. The food, service and atmosphere are incredible. Takrymy advice and have a beer with the dill pickle soup.