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Polish Pączki Café — one of Jefferson Park's strongest cafe spots. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. The recipes feel handed down, not invented. Margaret Larkin: "The pierogi were fantastic: fresh and soft and flavorful"
Michelle Kim
147 reviews
I was not impressed with the paczkis from this place.
The paczki’s had very little to no filling. Very disappointing. I wish I could find a great Polish bakery in this area.
7210 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
“I wanted to have an authentic polish experience with a friend and this place couldn’t be more authentic”
“These Paczki are amazing.”
These Paczki are amazing. The donut is so fresh and flavorful. The staff that works here are very polish and offer great recommendations for other deserts to take home. Get a dozen cause they’ll go quick! 8/1/24: went here again!! So so so tasty!
Matthew P
Aug 2024
“Do not sleep on this place.”
Do not sleep on this place. If you like Polish food or grew up Polish in Chicago, you owe it to yourself to try this. Everything is lovely and homemade. The atmosphere is intensely nostalgic.
Margaret Pieczkowski
May 2024
“I love this place.”
I love this place! Everything I had was excellent. I'm not Polish but grew up with potato pancakes, and these were the best I've ever had in a restaurant, and I've tried various places over the years. The pierogi were fantastic: fresh and soft and flavorful. They have a fruit drink called kompot which is better than any fruit drink you can get. Natural and not too sweet. Even the latte was as good as what you can get at a regular cafe. I came here because a Polish guy told me that they have the best paczki, and those were delicious too. Fresh out of the oven, and I was told that these are traditional Polish style. Absolutely fantastic place, and I will come back even though I live downtown.
Margaret Larkin
May 2024
“Our first time trying Polish food and beyond worth it.”
Our first time trying Polish food and beyond worth it! So delicious we were drooling smelling the food being cooked. Thank you so much to the wonderful ladies who prepared and served our food!!!! Highly recommend!
Audra Sather
Mar 2024
“I wanted to have an authentic polish experience with a friend and this place couldn’t be more authentic.”
I wanted to have an authentic polish experience with a friend and this place couldn’t be more authentic. From atmosphere to food to languages spoken, we felt like we were transported to another place. While the stuffed cabbage was our favorite, other food was good. We liked polish style goulash with pancakes, paczki (polish style donut) and rumbo (dessert with rum inside). Iced tea/fruit punch went well with all the food. We witnessed a long line form often with people buying bakery items and food to go. While we were among many who dined it was nice to be part of a busy cafe while enjoying our food. The staff were nice people and I want to come back again. Soup of the day is on my list to try plus other pastries.
Michelle Kim
Feb 2024
“We did catering from here for a Birthday.”
We did catering from here for a Birthday. Food was so good - like homemade. Everyone was very happy. Would highly recommend catering.
Inesa Ulitina
Oct 2023
“This Polish food was off the charts good today.”
Vince
May 2023
“Once you get past the unassuming store front, small indoor space, and just very basic service,...”
Once you get past the unassuming store front, small indoor space, and just very basic service, this place has definitely the best polish food i have ever tried. I was happy to find out that they are a full restaurant! Not just a pączki place, their homemade food is delicious and freshly made. We had placki, gałąbki and barszcz. I also loved the fact that you have plenty of available prking. I will definitely come back !
stan k
Mar 2023
“Made to order, served hot.”
Made to order, served hot. Delicious, they only have one flavor, but thats all you need. BTW they also sell meals of all types, also very yummy 😋
milena mroczek
Feb 2023
“Wow!! First time and it was amazing. Best Polish Donuts.”
Isidro Melendez
Jul 2022
“Pączki - Just like Babcia's.”
Pączki - Just like Babcia's! They only sell one flavor: rose hip filling (the most traditional).
Natalia
Mar 2022
“This is probably one of the best Polish restaurants around.”
This is probably one of the best Polish restaurants around. I highly recommend the breaded chicken. It cuts with your fork. This shows the chicken is very tender. There are a multitude of dessert entries that are all homemade. They come in a plastic container that you can buy. Enjoy!
W A Strnad
Dec 2021
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