Roly Poly is and has been a strong supporter for so many years to neighborhood and regular customers. Fresh and delicious prepared foods, bakery, groceries, and superb crew of staff armed with a bright smile and helpful nature. The store has recently gone through a series of updates to the hopping experience opening the floor to a lighter and brighter environment to enjoy. Roly Poly flare has become our standard request from family for special gatherings; I never refuse the request! read more

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I came here for the first time to order several hot items to pick up the following day, which was Father's Day. The whole store appeared clean and well organized. The employees behind the hot bar were very helpful. I ordered kielbasa, two types of pierogis- sauerkraut & mushroom and cheese & potato, golumkis (stuffed cabbage), pork tenderloins, a tray of mixed vegetables, and cooked sauerkraut. I arrived the next day at the time planned and picked up all the items without any problems. I also grabbed a loaf of fresh rye bread and a box of assorted cookies/pastries. When we opened the hot food items, they were still warm and everything tasted delicious! We all enjoyed the bread and desserts too. Thank you Roly Poly for making our Father's Day meal a success! read more

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Love the Roly Poly. Especially beautifully decorated for Christmas. This market has everything you didn't know you needed. Packzi are unlike supermarket products! These are legit. The cookies are amazing. Every visit we grab hot lunch and take it upstairs to the small seating area. The hand painted ornaments from Poland are stunning. read more

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My favorite place to buy European fresh bread rolls in New Britain. Service is fast and friendly. As someone who grew up in Europe, I enjoy the vibes and always reminds me of home. Great deli meats and delicious bakery items. read more

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11.24.24 This is one of those gems that most people in the area know about and frequent. This place is a goldmine. They seem to be busy every time I have been here. Their wait time for either bakery items or prepared foods or even the coffee has never been an issue. The employees are professionals. They know what to do and they get it done. No fuss no muss. The communication has been a slight issue a couple times but it doesn't bother me at all. Some of their English isn't their first language but with a little patience that goes a long way you can get it done and get what you are asking for. They're all very helpful with explaining when you ask. They do tell you what's in or what type some of their prepared food is if you're unsure. But again, you just have to ask and be patient. They're doing their best and they're doing fine, very fine by me. For those who aren't aware, the primary food and goods here is Polish food which i enjoy. I'm sure there's plenty of other similar types that they carry but for those, in unaware of. The prepared foods are delicious. I love their pierogis. They have a handful of different types from time to time. I love their potato & cheese pierogis. They're very tasty. Some of the soups I've tried are also so rich & hearty. So good ;-) The store is packed with an abundance of products that you just can't readily find anywhere. So I guess this place is also a sorry of specialty store of sorts. The prices to me are reasonable for what you get. Those pickled cucumbers are amazing. Oh yeah, another favorite pierogi is the one with farmers cheese. A slight sweet taste to its but not sugary candy like sweet. Just a hint of sweetness to it. It's hard to explain, but for those who are aware and know what I'm talking about you know how delicious and yummy those are. Some people even sprinkle a lil sugar on top of that type of pierogi. But don't forget the butter too before the sugar. The pierogis are a true delight for breakfast or dinner. Really anytime is a great time for a pierogi. They have their own private parking lot on the side of the store. They carry plenty of products that you're sure to find something that you will like and enjoy. Don't forget about those fresh baked donuts. The Paczki really are truly amazing. They have an assortment of ingredients and flavors of what they're filled with. There are a few different ways to say this donut word Paczki. It depends on what area you're from. One of the ways you say it which is my favorite Is PUNCHKEE. I love their punchkee, aha paczki. Lemon is a favorite of mine and theirs is nothing short of truly amazing and delightful. Try it and you'll be back for more like me. When you walk in, you notice that the store has some type of scent or aroma that transforms you to a magical world of pure delight. Stop by and enjoy, you'll see and smell what I'm talking about. read more

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New Britain and Little Poland gem. If you are looking for that special ingredient to make an authentic Polish meal, you will find it here. Smoked meats, an old fashioned butcher counter, a bakery that has everything, dry goods, and prepared food like grandma used to make for take out. The only downside is it's crowded and hard to get around, and some products ingredients are only shown in Polish. read more

Roly Poly Bakery - Farmers cheese - Bakeries Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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This bakery is unbelievable big and has anything you are looking for or want and more. Its located in the little Poland section of New Britain. I got to stop in before the closing time. And all I can say is wow. I wanted to try their real homemade cheese pierogis w the onions and the cheese is alittle heavier then the usual but very good. I think they were alittle pricey but then again everything was in there. The workers were very nice but alot were polish and hard to understand. Everything is fresh and you go in and want it all as it's so overwhelming as it's so big. I'm glad I finally got a chance to visit it to see for myself. read more

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The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because you can get some of the items cheaper at other polish grocery stores, but do not let that stop you from going here! The selection of food, the quality, the ambiance, the customer service.. Everything about this place is great. It is a wonderful store, very clean, and charming but not in a quaint way. This place has everything. It has 3 or 4 meat counters, a hot bar, and 2 cheese cases & that's not even mentioning the desserts.. Oh, the desserts... There is something like 6 cases of sweets & bakery items, not including breads. As if this wasn't enough, there is a luncheon area where you can order food, have something to drink, and relax. It is very comfortable.. This store is MOST ENJOYABLE to spend time in. read more

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I finally made it to Roly Poly bakery after having it on my radar for quite some time. It's a traditional Polish market in the heart of Little Poland in New Britain. I was so overwhelmed by all of the options inside! They have a full hot bar stuffed with all of the things you would expect to find like: stuffed cabbage, a variety of pierogies, and potato pancakes. But it doesn't stop there! They have lasagna, different types of potatoes, gnocchi, meatballs, and various stews and soups just to name a few things. Their deli counter is stacked with a selection of various meats and cheeses. They have a bunch of options for fresh bread, and a beautiful dessert counter stocked with cakes, different flavors of pązci, and tons of other treats! I tried the blueberry, mushroom/sauerkraut, and potato/cheese pierogi. You can tell that they're fresh made. My favorite was the blueberry. It comes with a side of sweet cream, but honestly they didn't even need it. I was happy just eating them as is! I also got some pączi to try. They had a small box with mini pązci, and they were just okay. I also sampled the raspberry pązci and it was delicious! The woman working at the bakery counter was so patient with me even though they were very busy. I'd recommend taking a trip here before reaching for store bought frozen pierogi the next time you have a craving! read more

Roly Poly Bakery - Mushroom and sauerkraut/potato and cheese pierogi - Bakeries Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Fresh baked breads...soooo good! If you go early enough you can literally smell the baking bread from the parking lot. Their smoked meats are delicious--get the granny ham--and cakes are so good. read more

Clean and friendly establishment. Great variety of polish food. The deli and bakery had amazing and delicious treats. Brought back nostalgia of my Gigi. Will definitely come back read more

My first time there was a great experience between the breads, the pastries, the meats and the ambience of straight out of feeling like an old market in Poland. The people are so quick to answer a question. Very helpful Desserts brought home are awesome. The cookies as well as the cheesecake as well as the Ryebread, will be back for more read more

Roly Poly Bakery - Assorted cookies - Bakeries Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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So happy I came. Being a NB resident, this is my first in this cute polish market. I have attempted to come and always came at the wrong times. You definitely will find everything you need here. From Canned goods to a few frozen selections, to Hot food items , Bakery , cafe , cheese , milk ect . They don't have fresh veggies or fruits . The variety of fresh cakes , donuts look delicious. A lot of the items in the store are in Polish but I did find that most of them Have the translation in English or Atleast the ingredients. Their stubbed cabbages ( Golabki) are delicious!! Along with fresh cold cuts. If you like polish food, check Roly Poly and the other polish markets near by and support. read more

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Stopped by with a friend after we grabbed lunch one day and WOW. Huge selection of polish goods. Lots of different types of Polish bread, chocolate, meat, beverages, etc. Was instantly drawn to the bakery portion of the shop. Beautiful display and clean inside. I ended up getting the bird's milk cake and the bialia lilia cake (aka meter long cake). Huge slice of cake for the price. Got some blueberry ale which was delicious as well. Might be difficult to navigate for those who only speak English but many of the products have a tag with the translation on them. Siblings loved the chocolates we got for them. Great place that feels like a slice of Poland in CT read more

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Roly-poly is a Polish specialty store in the Little Poland section of New Britain. Once inside the store you'll actually feel like your in Poland,and it's so much more than a bakery. They have a wonderful deli section. I love their smoke Kabasa that they have hanging up, strung together in two links. Their bakery cakes, and pastries are to die for,and everything is made in the house. Let's not forget their delicious Polish breads.They carry all kinds of Polish grocery items that you can't find in grocery stores. You can also purchase from there great selection of premade Polish foods ready to eat. Grab a carriage because you will not leave there empty-handed. read more

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I've driven past Roly Poly for over 10 years. Every time, I said, "Not today". Well, today was the day, and I have to admit - my prior drive-by's were a terrible decision. Roly Poly is a treasure! I've assumed all this time that Roly Poly was a smaller place with a bakery case full of desserts and baked goods, and a deli case with prepared foods, meats and cheeses. Erroneous! It's a small grocery store with a focus on Polish specialty foods. After you enter, a coffee shop and deli that will make the sandwich of your choice sits to the front left. To the front right, they seemed to have Polish beer, etc., although I didn't enter that area. The middle sections of the store were filled with coolers and room temperature aisles of prepackaged groceries - with a focus on Polish goods. I meant to buy some good rye bread from one of these aisles, but I quickly became overwhelmed and forgot. I didn't have a lot of time, but toward the middle and back of the store, there are three different areas that interested me. First, there was a prepared food area with things like warm chicken and pork cutlets, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, potato salad, sauerkraut salad, entrees, cucumber dill salad and a lot of dishes I didn't recognize. I asked a lot of questions and they humored me. For dinner tonight, I baked pork cutlets (after cutting into smaller sections) and mashed potatoes from Roly Poly for 20 minutes at 375 and then squirted the cutlets with fresh lemon juice. Both the pork and potatoes were were good. The sauerkraut was decent, but a touch mushy even before reheating. The potato salad and cucumber dill salad were fairly good. There also was a large area of baked goods and desserts, with a different sensibility than I'm used to. They had giant Danish. Strips of large desserts that they cut for you. Pastries. Cookies. All sorts of things. Service was very friendly and accommodating of my slow curiosity. I've sampled a couple of things so far that didn't speak to me, but the display case was gorgeous. There was another area of meats and sausages, etc. I wasn't looking for such things today, but I'm already planning a Polish BBQ in my mind. Roly Poly is basically a Wonderland if you like exploring different food cultures - and I do. In terms of the breadth of specialty products you could buy, it reminded me of how I feel when I'm browsing the aisles at the A Dong Asian Grocery in the Shield Street Plaza. Five enthusiastic Stars to Roly Poly for being the best Polish Specialty Grocery (and one of the best ethnic food markets) I've ever visited. I can't wait to explore again. In the service of being objective, I have to note that if I ordered the Roly Poly prepared foods and desserts I've tried so far in a restaurant, I'd have to score the food 3.5 Stars. But that's probably true of most grocery-style stores. read more

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Wonderful place with an amazing variety of merchandise and freshly made foods. It takes a long time to shop because of so much to see and even then you are sure to miss something. Helpful if you know a little Polish to interpret. Highly recommend experiencing this. read more

Bakery. Deli. Groceries. You need it? They've got it. Seriously. We're talking about 8 different kinds of pierogi, and spices you just can't find in your local supermarket. The cakes are INCREDIBLE, but really, all the desserts are a work of art. How they manage to create such masterpieces out of gelatin is a mystery, but who cares? Just go, and gawk, and maybe buy a pound of kielbasa with a side of gołąbki. It's all good. read more

Roly Poly Bakery - Desserts! - Bakeries Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

the vibes are so good. large and delicious bakery selection (including many different, robust pączki), hot bar where everything is authentic & yummy, as well as a a wide assortment of imported snacks, medicines, and foods. everything is super organized and the interior is really cute and rustic. the women working aren't always the nicest but that adds to the authentic experience i think lol. it's probably the priciest polish store in the area but imo worth it for the experience. read more

I recently had their Raisin Babka bread for Easter and it really is so delicious. I am from New Britain and this is definitely super authentic to the Little Poland area. I also tried their Mazurek and that was a first for me. It's a pastry that is very common around Easter time. I would try that again. It was also very pretty in design. I also tried the Sand Babka- this is a plain babka. Looks more like a pound cake in color. Of the three- I might choose the first two before this one. It was very fresh, but not sweet enough for me. Not to say you might not like it though! My favorites were definietly the Mazurek and the Raisin Babka bread. There are so many other Polish treats to try and Roly Poly. Be sure to take a visit and experience all that New Britain has to offer. Pierogies are a must! read more

This review is limited to the golabki that I recently purchased in the prepared foods section and subsequently reheated at home. It was edible though barely. It was mostly rice with little meat and the cabbage exterior was way too thick. read more

I felt like I was back in the Old Country. And not just because the check out clerk asked if I needed a bag in Polish. Quite simply, I've never seen so many imported Polish goods. What a wonderful selection! Whether you want grains, noodles, jarred veggies, pierogies, blintzes, Polish beer, condiments, it's all here. I'm already thinking about what to get next time. And in addition to all the groceries, there is a huge variety of fresh kielbasa. And did I mention that the name of the place is the Roly Poly BAKERY. A myriad of fresh baked Polish treats. I got some Ambassador cake and Chrusty. Lastly, there is a sandwich bar as well. I got a roast beef sandwich with horseradish which was altogether out of this world. Check this place out; you won't be disappointed! read more

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Nice local place to buy pastry, not as sugary and unhealthy as American pastry, friendly and peaceful environment to seat and enjoy your food and drink read more

"Here comes the Roly Poly Man He's singing songs of love" (Donovan - The Hurdy Gurdy Man) If you love shopping in a very cool place, you will sing a song of love for the Roly Poly Bakery. It's quite a lot more than a bakery -it's a full-scale supermarket with produce, cans and bottles of Polish goods everywhere, a meat counter, a cafeteria with hot prepared foods, and a big section of Polish newspapers and magazines. The bakery section is quite a sight to behold -with all sorts of breads and rolls and pastries and donuts and cakes. We bought a half of a big coffee cake for $5 and after just having a slice, we give it a 5 out of 5. You will hear a lot of Polish spoken here, on both sides of the counter, and a lot of the merchandise has Polish on the boxes and jars, and you will see a lot of hand written Polish signs all over the place. We bought two big bags of Pierogis, a jar of Polish pickles, a mushroom barley soup mix, a fabulous onion roll, and that half a cake -all for just $18. I love places like this- totally authentic and totally wonderful to experience. read more

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WOW. I really wish they had one in AZ. In town for work, after one stop here: we were back for breakfast for the next 3 days. Bakery: Myriad of options, but unless you speak the language, it's hard to read or ask for specific ingredients used in filings. In either case, each item we tried was delicious. Even more impressed with the great coffee at the side cafe. Grocery: Without the ability to purchase refrigerated goods, I can only sigh and walk by the vast selection of meats and fish. Probably the greatest variety per sq ft of retail space I have ever seen and I am originally from Chicago! Pricing was fair, with some items on par with Chicago retail and some about 30%-40% higher. Overall: Well worth a visit and when I am back here, will be back daily for my sugar fix! read more

What a wonderful Polish market and bakery, beautifully laid out and stocked to the brim with every imaginable Polish staple. Fresh breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, deli meats of every description. If you chose you can dine in and sample a variety of hot freshly prepared meals. Go to the hot food counter make your selection from the display then head to the dining area and enjoy. If you like Polish beer they have a very large selection, one of the best I've seen. Roly Poly is truly an ethnic hidden gem in New Britain's little Poland you won't want to miss. read more

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Absolutely the most comprehensive epicure source. You feel as if you are in Poland. New Britain is largely populated by Poles.

Good bakery here! I got the plum donut and never had a more fresh donut. I need more plum donuts in my life read more

Roly Poly Bakery - Plum donut - Bakeries Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Great place. Lots of prepared polish foods. Service was great. Meat selection was great. Bakery has a huge selection. Will return.

Good shop, much bigger than expected with a large assortment of food and baked goods. Only got a cookie while in town, but it was really good and authentic. The shop itself was nice and well lit, air conditioned, and had a lot of decorations akin to Poland. The service was nice, although it took me a few minutes to get the attention of an employee to get my order at the bakery area read more

The Roly Poly Bakery is a New Britain treasure. More than just an amazing Polish bakery, Roly Poly sells freshly made kielbasa and has a full service deli, groceries and hot food counter. Most items for sale are Polish. The staff is very helpful and most people speak English. The store is beautifully decorated at Christmas and Easter! There are also gifts for sale. Definitely worth a visit!!! read more

It was a neat Polish store with prepared food, good selection of bakery items and other items. Martin cake was my favorite. It was very similar to the crepe cake available in NYC tea houses. Drunken Plum cake was also good. I also went for a pack of liquor filled candy, which is good before I go to bed. Pierniki cooki (fruit filled ginger bread cookie coated with chocolate) was really good. I also tried a couple of interesting combination fruit juices, which I liked. Italian bread had extra gluten. read more

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European groceries, food, pastries So much to see & bit overwhelming unless you know exactly what you want read more

Place is great for Posh food. Clean and well organized. Great selection and a treat to vist. read more

The quintessential Little Poland market. Baked goods, hot prepared food (I like bigos/hunters stew) and chicken with mushrooms. There is a bread with poppyseeds that I get too. It's always a part of the holidays for our Polish- Filipino family. You won't regret shopping at Roly Poly. read more

This is a wonderful little market with fresh food, pastries and imported Polish foods! Will definitely return!

My go to for comfort food! Polish Whole Foods, they have everything. All things Eastern European and made like babci used to

Great hot food deli, all the polish food you would ever want. Never had a bad experience there, been going there since I was a youngster, highly recommend! read more

I was visiting Hartford, CT area for a wedding. Among the list of places, the bride and groom suggested visiting was Roly Poly (bakery). Now, I had wondered why the couple suggested that people visiting from out of state visit this bakery until I walked in. Let's just say this one was a hit. It's a polish grocery store with a bakery, hot bar and other polish items. But the staff are friendly, the food is all 'polish' and written in 'polish' so the gastronomic adventure is quite something for someone like me who enjoys foods from other parts of the world. I have polish restaurants in my area that I have been to, but I am yet to find a polish bakery. I live in a rather large cosmopolitan west coast city, and I was surprised to find things I never knew existed. Let's just say 150 dollars later, I was lugging 4+ lbs of European chocolates (in bulk), among other delicacies, back to my home in California. I will be back for those chocolates. I have yet to find bulk quantities of European alcohol-filled chocolates anywhere in my area. read more

Oh my goodness. You will never guess how cool this place is from it's vanilla exterior. Once you walk in, you're greeted by the scent of freshly baked bread and unlimited delicacies. WOW. There's a deli section, all kinds of kielbasa, jars of jams and other treats, a dairy section, beer, coffee, it goes on. You need to stop by to appreciate it. It's really awesome and everyone who works there is SO friendly. I was able to contain myself to getting 2lbs of angel wings, poppy seed bread and a couple different beers, a self made sampler if you will. I shared the angel wings with my coworkers and they flipped! Both those and the poppy seed bread have the perfect amount of soft sweetness and crunch. I can't wait to go back and see what treasures I find next ! read more

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