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Café Polonez
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Polish Breakfast & Brunch, Polish [Edit]
195 Roncesvalles AveToronto, ON M6R 2L5
Neighbourhoods: High Park, Roncesvalles
(416) 532-8432
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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32 reviews for Café Polonez
Review Highlights
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"...up, the famous Hungarian Style Potato Pancakes with Goulash." In 2 reviews -
"their beet salad is the most divine thing." In 6 reviews -
"The borscht soup was simply delicious." In 7 reviews
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32 reviews in English
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Review from Ayumi S.
Etobicoke, ON
2/12/2012
Me and my husband had a dinner at Café Polonez about a week ago.
Its not fancy but it just felt so homey.
I liked their service even though we were waiting for 20mins.
We ordered the platter for 2( it comes with perogies, schnitzel, cabbage roll, beet salad etc) and we just LOVE IT. We went to a couple of another European restaurant and I thought they were good too but, this place is winner so far!!
We also tried their polish crepes with coffee and they were delicious too. We will definitely come back to try potato pancake and so on ! -
Review from Dr. K.
Toronto, ON
2/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
I live 5 minutes away from Rocesescecvaleses but we hardly ever go there. We keep forgetting it exists I guess. It's a really nice area despite the HORRIBLE song Julie Black wrote about it for CBC Radio 2.
My brother in-law recommended Cafe Polonez and we all went. I had the Polonez Chicken Schnitzel and it was great! Huge portions and great food all around! The service was awesome and the lady serving us was a sweetheart! I recommend it highly!
There was one thing though... Read the next few paragraphs with caution.
Now, this could happen in any restaurant and by no means is it a reflection of Cafe Polonez, but a criticism of society as a whole!
I asked the delightful lady who served us where the bathrooms were and she directed me downstairs. I just needed to pee so I just went to the urinal. Next me was a toilet with a full load in it. Who the fuck shits, and leaves it there for others to look at? It looked like somebody dumped a box of cigars in there! That person is a modern day man-ape! He relates to the first 30 minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey!
I tried to leave the bathroom as quick as I could before anybody else came to use it because I would be blamed for the unflushed shit, despite my inevitable enthusiastic denial. Luckily for me. I got out in time.
Unfortunately, if that wonderful server of ours has to clean the men's bathroom at the end of the night, who will she think of when she sees the exposed, unflushed #2? Me. The guy who asked where the bathrooms were.
Anyway, next time you're in Roncesescesvaleseses, check out Cafe Polonez. It's great! -
Review from Suzie S.
Toronto, ON
1/19/2012
My sweetheart and I visited Café Polonez a few weeks ago for dinner. I was a tad sceptical about the restaurant, as I'm Polish and have never eaten Polish food that tastes better than the delicious creations that emerge from my parents' kitchen (sadly only during the holidays).
We started our dinner with the Barszcz (or beet soup) with meat dumplings. The barszcz was served with a good degree of spice (which is traditional). The meat dumplings were quite nice too - Though my mom serves her barszcz with mushroom and onion dumplings, which I'd have to say that I prefer over the meat dumplings.
We then had the steak tartar - not something that I'd recommend for those with weak stomachs or those who fear raw meat and eggs (and I'm sure there are many of you). I personally enjoyed it quite a bit, primarily because it reminded me of the tartar that my dad made when I was a child.
For the main course, we shared the Hungarian style placki (or potato pancakes). These were delicious! They were served super hot, with quite a bit of goulash and various cabage-based salads on the side. I must say that they were quite comparable to my dad's potato pancakes.
Overall, our dining experience at Café Polonez was a great one. The portion size were quite large, and the food truly was authentically Polish. I'd recommend the restaurant for those seeking a true Polish dining experience.
A handy tip: Groupon often offers a daily deal for Café Polonez where you can get $20 worth of food for $10 if you purchase the Groupon on the day of your meal. -
Review from Steeven L.
Etobicoke, ON
11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
If you want authentic home-cooked Polish food in TO, you've come to the right place. Niesamowite!
I have to admit, I was completely new to Polish cuisine before I came here. The closest thing I've had to Polish food was frozen pirogi. So I decided to try the stuff your babcia might have made:
Starter: Barszcz with meat dumplings (a.k.a. Borscht)
App: Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice & pork topped with tomato sauce
Main: Paprykarz Wolowy (Paprika infused beef stew with peppers)
The borscht soup was simply delicious. A good way to start the meal. The cabbage rolls were really good and a definite traditional polish staple. But what really got me was the Paprykarz. I've never had beef this good! My #1 recommendation at Cafe Polonez.
As everyone mentions, the portions are huge and the prices are cheap. Come here hungry and you'll STILL have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
With an amazing assortment of Polish beers (I recommend the Warka) and lots of different Polish vokdas, Cafe Polonez was a great intro into Polish cusine.
I'll definitely be back here!Listed in: A five star tour..., Brunch, now part of a complete…
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
12/16/2011
Two guests at 6:30 pm on a Friday night.
Service:
Alright, it was a busy Friday night after all. We got attention when ordering our authentic Polish beers. The menu was very helpful for non-Polish patrons!
Food:
Perogies - good, but I wish they came pan fried without asking...especially since we didn't realise we had to. We tried the 2 each of the vegetarian options (they let you mix and match!) and they were all pretty yummy.
Potato Pancakes Hungarian Style - After hearing such great things about this dish I thought it would be phenomenal. It wasn't. I have a feeling it had to do with the fact that it was served room temperature, when maybe it should've been served much, much warmer. I took most of it home and after a good zap in the microwave it did taste pretty good.
The portions ARE huge and the salads are pretty good. I'm not sure if I'll come back on a Friday night for any of the entrees, but I will be back for the comfort of the damn fine perogies. Also, I think this restaurant should forego the complimentary bread basket, it's just such a waste when your portions are so huge! -
Review from Yi Qing S.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2011
I went there for Thursday lunch with a friend. She got herself borsch, herring, and a 6-piece order of sauerkraut/mushroom pierogies (and only managed to finish the first two dishes; the third she got to go), and I got the 12-piece order of minced pork, half of which I also ended up getting packed up. The portions are substantial but not horribly so and the food is delicious. There is nothing special about the atmosphere but it does the trick for a nice, quiet meal. Prices are also decent, which was a pleasant surprise, and at the end of the meal when my friend asked for a bakery recommendation, the waitress was friendly and obliging.
This is a bland review, to be sure, but don't get me wrong - it was a tasty meal for a good price. The next time I crave pierogies, this is where I'll be headed. -
Review from Niko M.
Toronto, ON
10/18/2011 2 photos
My friend JP and I, both of Filipino ancestry, are on this cultural gastronomical adventure. Today, it was suggested we try something from Poland. I invited my dear Polish, Wit, to join us, and perhaps give us some insight on the dishes from his part of the world.
In the beginning we were not quite sure where we were heading for dinner. All we knew was that the Polish community was located in Roncesvalles. We were confident we would find something special upon arrival. Wit suggested Cafe Polonez. I did not dare question his suggestion. Sometimes it's best decisions like this are left to the people from that part of the world. Right? Absolutely!
Having grown up in Edmonton and Calgary, I have been exposed to the strong Polish community in those cities. As a young boy though and a new immigrant from Asia, I was not too fond of their food. Having lived in Singapore for a number of years, my tongue was accustomed to love the spices of the East. I remembered during one of my very first potlucks in Jr. High school, one of my classmates brought some homemade Pierogi with stuffing that got my tongue all confused. Hey, I was really new to this country. I found the food rather bland that I wish I had my fish sauce and vinegar so I could dip it. The sauerkraut mushroom stuff pierogi ... I don't even want to go there. Fortunately, I was polite. I finished what I took and respected the experience. After multiple similar experiences I eventually developed a taste for Poland.
I suggested to JP and Wit, since we were in a Polish Restaurant to try one of the dishes that probably best represents the country, the Pierogi, for an appetizer. We ordered six pieces ($6), three stuffed with cottage cheese and potato, the remaining were stuffed with sauerkraut and mushroom. This experience brought me back to my Jr. High School years, but my reaction was completely different this time around. Probably, one of the best Pierogi I have ever had. I enjoyed every bite. Bravo Cafe Polonez! I honestly could have eaten 30 of this good size Pierogi by myself.
We also ordered Zurek ($6) and Flacki ($6) soups. Zurek is a white sour based rye soup with Kielbasa and boil egg. Surprisingly delicious and hearty. I could have had the whole bowl to myself but unfortunately, I had to share with my good friends. Flaki soup is apparently a favourite amongst the Royals of Poland once upon a time. It is made with tripe and various spices. I could have had all this soup to myself as well and feel like a royalty. It was good!
Schnitzel Melt ($16), Herring(9), and Potato Pancakes(8) were the main dishes that we ordered. While waiting for the food to arrive, we truly enjoy some Polish beer. We tried Zywiec (my favorite!), Warka, Tatra, and Tyskie. I am honestly not a beer person myself but I ended up enjoying it with all the food we ordered.
The first dishes that arrived was the Herring and the Potato pancakes. The herring was served with Polski Ogorski pickle, egg, some veggies, and a really yummy coleslaw. I was not a big fan the raw salted herring as I found it a little fishy but the bitterness/sweetness of the Polish beers we were drinking helped got rid of the taste. Nonetheless, we still enjoyed the experience. The potato pancakes were the best I have tasted. I actually ate it with sour cream and pieces of salted herring.
The final main dish that arrived was the Schnitzel Melt. I really enjoyed this dish but by this time, I was stuffed. I still got myself to try it though. I love the beet salad that came with it. The schnitzel was memorable. I really enjoyed the mushroom and cheese that was on top of it. I highly recommend this dish to anyone visiting this restaurant.
For dessert... Yes!!! we ordered fruit stuffed pierogi ($6). I honestly don't know how I got to eat this. I was so stuffed! Served with icing sugar and sourcream, it was enjoyable. Make room for some fruit pierogi dessert at Cafe Polonez.
Lastly, I have to commend this restaurant. It was clean, the ambiance is warm, and the service is excellent. Our Polish waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you Cafe Polonez for a wonderful Polish gastronomical experience. We will be back! Maybe sooner than expected! I had some major Pierogi craving while writing this review. -
Review from Margaret Y.
Etobicoke, ON
12/2/2011
My husband and I have been going to the Polonez for over 10 years now and every time we go the food is consistently yummy.
This is Polish Food at its best. It's not fancy but it tastes so good and leaves you very satisfied. The best time to go here is in the winter months. On a Saturday night there is usually a line waiting for tables.
The service is very good and the waitresses very nice.
My favourite is the Goulash which is a pork stew cooked in a wonderful gravy. The dish comes with potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and beet salad. It's so good you don't want to stop eating it. -
Review from Mariko M.
10/5/2011
Wanted to check out this establishment for a while. My sister's visiting Toronto and was game to drive down to Roncy for some Polish grub so off to Cafe Polonez we went !
We ordered the Platter for 2. For $32, you get bang for your buck. Schnitzel, cabbage roll, some sort of shredded beet concoction, pierogis ... you're completely and utterly STUFFED at the end of your meal. The cabbage roll was a tad underwhelming; the sauce was very much like ketchup, but pork/rice filling was pretty good.
The only thing that I didn't like was the service. It was quite slow ... I felt that we had to wait for a while for our meals. Regardless, I'd like to come back as their potato pancake looked deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious.
A solid four star. -
Review from Tamara l.
Toronto, ON
12/11/2011
Im no Pole but many of my friends are and we all love going to this place. Babcia swears by the Flaczky there. I really love the goulash (ask for the potato dumplings instead of potatoes that come with it). Really hardy and delicious. Zurek soup is pretty good there too (farmers yeast soup). Casual atmosphere and laid back. One of the best of Roncey.
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Review from rebekah b.
York, ON
5/24/2011
I love this restaurant. Just this year I visited here for my birthday and Valentine's day (among less special occasion visits)
. I suggest going for dinner with a friend or two and getting the platter for 2. Or even just the special of the day. The food is always fresh, delicious, hot, and the service is friendly and quick. It's even worth a trip to Roncesvalles if you live across town, like I do. -
Review from Ellerey L.
Toronto, ON
4/17/2011
Oh, Roncy. Amidst the constant construction, muck, and torn-up streetcar lines lies a wonderful Polish restaurant by the name of Cafe Polonez.
I first found out about this gem of an eatery through my uncle and had to give it a try. As an Eastern European, I am always on the search for potatoes, kraut, and cabbage rolls comparable to my grandmother's.
Cafe Polonez certainly delivers a wonderful and affordable experience. The atmosphere is cozy, warm and homely. The service is fast, the staff are friendly and accommodating, and the portion sizes are more than enough for your money's worth. An experience that is indeed comparable to grandmum's!
RECOMMENDED EATING:
Red Borscht - I would suggest the borscht during any weather. In the summer time, cold borscht is filling and refreshing! The warm borscht is wonderful for the cold weather - good serving size, delicious in taste! Very flavourful.
Polish Fruit Juice - I don't remember the exact name, but it is a distinct name on the beverage menu you will not mistake. It is delicious! So sweet, almost syrupy, with fruit inside the drink itself.
And not really something you order on the menu, but be sure to sample all of the tasty salads that come on the sides of most main dishes. The beet salad is delectable as I've read in these reviews a few times.
I have recommended Cafe Polonez to all of my friends and family, and recommend you try it too! -
Review from Viviana M.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2011 4 photos
Dining Experience: Dinner
Specialty: Polish
Menu items: Meat Pierogi, Hungarian Style Potato Pancake with goulash & to drink a Warka
Cafe Polonez is my go-to-place when in need of some comfort food. I tend to visit this cute polish venue on cold winter days. Located in the heart of the Roncesvalles area in West Toronto; Cafe Polonez opens its doors to you with warm and hearty soups, a breadth of delicious potato and meat dishes and a selection of the best imported Polish beers.
It's Friday night, after a long week of hard work, and my friends and I have decided it is time for some Polish...food I mean. As per the usual, we kick-off the night with our favourite beer, Warka (pronounced "Varka").
I believe the reason why I like this beer so much it's because it has a rather sweet taste to it. A medium to light beer, Warka wakens up your taste buds in preparation for what's about to come...Pierogi.
Pierogi are boiled dumplings made out of unleavened dough, traditionally stuffed with potato and cheese, sauerkraut (a.k.a cabbage) or meat.
My Pierogi are usually stuffed with pork, accompanied by a mix of fried onions and bacon and topped off with sour cream. I must clarify before we move any further, most Polish dishes come with sour cream as the side dipping sauce and everything on their menu just goes with it. Hello fatty acids, my hips have missed you!
Next up, the famous Hungarian Style Potato Pancakes with Goulash...
Now, this is where I get my dose of comfort food. After indulging in a tasty drink and even tastier set of dumplings, I am ready to sink my teeth on this dish. The Hungarian Style Potato Pancakes is a staple in Poland and a specialty at Cafe Polonez. Having traveled to Poland a few years ago, I can attest that this potato pancake is just as good as the ones you get in Poland. The dish comes with a quite enjoyable coleslaw and boiled carrots and beets. I usually skip on the latter and just concentrate on the slaw and of course, the goulash stuffed pancake.
Buen Provecho,
Viviana.Listed in: Best Restaurants in Toronto
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Review from Giuliana B.
SCARBOROUGH, ON
10/2/2010
One of my best friends is Polish, and I love going over to her place because her mom feeds me delicious food, homemade sauerkraut and pickles, and an infinite amount of apple cakes and almond cookies. Yumm! So the other day, we found ourselves roaming the Roncesvalles area, hungry and thirsty, and I was seriously craving some warm comfort food.
It was a Thursday night, and the place was pretty busy with patrons who seemed to be enjoying their meals very much. We were told to sit anywhere we liked and given our menus by a young, smiling waitress.
Everything sounded absolutely delicious, but we ended up deciding on the White Easter Borscht and Hungarian style Potato Pancake with Goulash for me, and the Sauerkraut and Mushroom Perogies and Grilled Polish Sausage for him.
The appetizers arrived within a few minutes, and smelled divine! One spoonful of my soup and I was in heaven! Creamy Borscht with slices of Kielbasa and a boiled egg...yummmmm!
The Perogies were equally delicious and served ultra hot, just the way they should be! They came with a side of browned butter (YUMM) and sour cream. These perogies are pretty big, so the 6 they bring out are a very good portion.
The Hungarian style potato and goulash pancake came out, and its MASSIVE. It looked like an omelet on steroids. It was served with a side of beets, cabbage, and steamed carrots and green beans. The pancake was delicious, soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. The Goulash had great flavour and consistency.
The Polish sausage I cannot comment on, as I did not taste it, but my boyfriend devoured it, so I'm assuming it was good! His plate was also MASSIVE, and came with some of the yummiest fries I have ever tasted. Absolutely addicting and delicious! I literally inhaled these, and I'm pretty sure my bf barely got a few.
I was not able to finish all my food, and left about half. When I left I was so ridiculously full, that I could not take in a deep breath without my jean's popping a button to expose my food baby. Yeah, attractive I know. :)
The meal came to $39.00 or so, and was totally worth the gigantic portions and delicious home made style food. This is comfort food at its best. Filling and satisfying on a chilly autumn evening. Also worh noting, the service was super friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
I cannot wait to come back here to feast on more perogies and soup!
Until then, I'll be visiting my friend's mom more often :)Listed in: Parkdale Eats
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Review from Shutopia A.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2011
Great service and even better food!
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Review from Christine H.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2012
Food was poor quality and tasted horrible. I cannot figure out how this pace has received rave reviews in the past. Maybe I just don't like Polish food.
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Review from Sarah M.
Toronto, ON
2/14/2010
I'm 1/4 polish, but it was the predominant ethnic influence on my life growing up. I have fond memories of rye bread, borscht, and making pierogis as a family. So when it comes to polish food, I have a pretty good idea of what I'm looking for.
Cafe Polonez meets about 95% of my needs.
The good:
1. their stuffed cabbage is amazing. Tender cabbage, good filling, and a great tomato sauce. Super duper.
2. their beet salad is the most divine thing. so simple yet so awesomely tasty.
3. the white borscht with kielbasa is, I almost hesitate to say, better than babcias. Smooth and lightly tangy, best eaten with buttered rye bread dipped in.
4. amazing portions for the price. it is impossible to leave this place hungry. If you are hungry after, well, you're doing it wrong.
The not as good, but still tasty:
1. their pierogis. I will have to qualify this in that I've only had them once. However, they weren't the best pierogis I've had. These are something my babcia definitely does better. However, I am going to give them another chance to see if maybe I was just asking too much of them the first time I had them.
If you've never had homemade pierogis, you will find these much tastier than the frozen pre-made ones in the store. They are also very plentiful and filling.
Overall, I will eat here whenever I can again convince my husband to eat here. If I had my way, I'd probably eat here at least once a week! -
Review from Marie B.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2009
Maureen P. beat me to it. She reviewed Cafe Polonez before I did. She wonders why I didn't tell her about. To be frank, I was considering keeping it secret. Because I knew once I told her, everyone would know and the place would get way busier making it harder for me to get a table.
Its selfish, I know. But I can't help it. Second best homemade pierogies I've ever had (mine are the best haha j/k). The fruit perogies are good, almost dessert-like. The savory pierogies are the best smeared with sour cream and the bacon/onion/butter mixture they give you.
My favorite entree by far is the pork goulash in a potato pancake. Portions are massive (for me at least) - I only eat 1/2 my food and bring the rest home for lunch. The pancake is perfectly crisp and soaks up the gravy in the best way. They serve it with 3 salads - coleslaw, carrots and beets. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
This isn't fancy food. This is the stuff your Polish grandma would make you. This is evident when you look around at the other patrons. Average age is 50+. But if you happen to see an Asian girl carefully portioning out sour cream to each pierogi, stop by and say hi. -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
8/30/2010 5 Check-ins Here
Im not Polish but I think this is the place to go for some home made comfort polish cuisine... no?
I stumbled upon this place on Saturaday night ... the area is general was dead but when you look into this place it was packed with couples and families.
I had the potato pancake stuffed with goulash... yummy?? YES!!!
Omg it was sooo good though it was a nice portion I couldn't finish it, I was stuffed. It came with salad, beets and cooked carrots. SO GOOD!
Mom and dad had that classic Schnitzel which was also good apparently.
For 3 people a beer and 1/2 litre of wine it came to about $70 which is pretty good. I payed that at Moxies for 2 people and the food wasn't half as good as this.
Definetely a come back to place.
Staff were friendly and service was fast.
Cheers! -
Review from Anthony L.
1/30/2012
legit maybe the best actual food i've ever had in a restaurant -- if not, at the very least, the best i've had in toronto. i like to pamper myself with a trendy, fancy dinner experience, sure, but the home-cooked goodness this place serves up trounces that fine dining shit any day of the week. pretty no frills environment, & the service -- courtesy of an older polish woman with broken english -- was curt & friendly. hey, i'm italian, & this place just defines "HOMEY" to me.
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Review from Valeska G.
The Junction, Toronto, ON
10/3/2011
Love-love-love this place. Hearty, delicious Polish comfort food, reasonably priced and courteously served. The golabki plate comes with generous portions of beet salad, dill potatoes, and coleslaw, and easily feeds two (especially with a side order of tasty pierogi!) Definitely a favourite dinner destination, and one that I recommend to all of my friends.
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Review from Maureen P.
Toronto, ON
3/5/2009
HUBBA BABBA! HOLY MOLY! OH MY GAWD! GAWD DAYAM YESSS!! That's what ran through my head when our food arrived at our table. But what I really uttered through my lips was only "oh my gawd! That's alllllot of food! Proportions are fricken huge here!"
Marie B, I'm upset at you. You've been holding back. Why have you only recently introduced me to this place? I should of been dining here on the regular ever since your initial visit. But better late than never...
The food here is mmmmmm gooooooood.... verrrrry gooooood....
We started off with assorted perogies - damn good! One of the best I've ever had. As my main, I had the Friday special (only $14.50) - comes with soup, fillet of sole, potatoes, beet salad, cucumber salad and coleslaw. I chose the mushroom soup - damn good! & homemade for sure! The rest of my meal - you got it, all damn good!
3 of my companions had the potato pancake filled with meat & gravy (aka goulash) that Kim B writes about in a previous review. And she's right, I too stared at their dish green with envy (but I don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent). But no worries. I was able to take some home. And even the day after it was damn good!
Our other companion had the ribs and that too was apparently damn good! (I didn't try any though.)
Great, efficient service. Very reasonable prices - I'd say you get too much for what you pay for. Tasty, hearty, delicious Polish food. Cozy ambiance. We did however get a few initial odd glares from some customers - don't think they've seen 4 Filipinos accompanying 1 Caucasian step foot into the restaurant at the same time before. But that doesn't matter...
I will return. I already know what I'll be ordering - perogies to start and the potato pancake with goulash plus there'll be lots leftover to bring home! I love it when restaurants give too much food!Listed in: Diverse Tastes
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Review from Luke A.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2008 2 photos
Cafe Polonez is like the next generation of Polish restaurants on Roncesvalles. The food is about the same, but instead of the charmingly scuzzy diner/pub surroundings, it has a clean, stylish look. (Think Sunset Grill with Kolbasa and cabbage.)
One of the highlights is definitely the White Borscht, which has chunks of sausage and hard-boiled eggs floating around in the delicious and thick broth. Other dishes can be hit-and-miss.
Be warned: there's a lot of choral Polish singing pumped through the restaurant, which can be charming or annoying, depending on your preferences. -
Review from Steph L.
12/30/2009
Wanted: Young Polish man who can make me perogies and potato pancakes like this place (or has a mother who will cook for me).
Requirements:
*Hot and steamy borscht soup with tender meat dumplings...
*Freshly made perogies topped with onions and sour cream, mouthfuls of goodness...
*Cabbage rolls, firm enough and just the right size.. not too meaty..with the right amount of tasty sauce...
*Potato pancake, so mind-blowing you can't wait to tell your friends...
*Sweet fruit Capote that keeps you wanting more.
Yeah baby, yeah. -
Review from Steve S.
5/31/2010
I'm Polish, so naturally, I wanted to experience some of my Polish heritige while visiting Toronto. So, after a long, long walk (Toronto is NOT pedestrian friendly), I had some pretty decent food.
The food is definately not as good as those places I've visited in Chicago and the menu was kind of weird. It seems like a mixture of American / Canadian and Polish. I say stick with the Polish!
The service was good and a special mention to my new favorite beer, Warka. But, I'd probably try another Polish restaurant in the area before heading back here. -
Review from Kim B.
ON
12/19/2008 3 photos
I should have listened to my friend and had the potato pancake filled with meat and gravy and carrots and stuff on the side because even though my pierogies were amazingly good, I kept looking longingly at his crispy-gravy-ed pancake and wondering, WHY!? WHY did I NOT GET THAT!?
And then he gave me a bite. And it was heaven. Sweet glorious crunchy gravy meaty heaven (with sour cream!)
I will be going back very very soon to get you my potato-pancake! This affair has just begun! WAIT FOR ME! (whispering)...I love you.... -
Review from Deanna W.
11/16/2008
This is a bit of a trek for me being in Roncy, but it's worth it for comfy, hearty Polish food.
Inside has the look of a homestyle, country restaurant definitely not fancy but a neighborhood restaurant.
Service is quick and attentive and there's plenty of the good stuff on the menu to choose from. Their soups are awesome here, I've had the mushroom and dill and the borsht with dumplings-both hit the spot on a cold night! Their perogies can't be beat, they are soft, pillowy treasures-my favorites being the sauerkraut (sp?) and the cheese.
They have specials each night which come with salad and soup-quite the deal and their portions are ample here. -
Review from Liz K.
8/13/2008
Deep in the heart of an old Polish neighborhood, I discovered the joys of hot and cold borscht here and it BLEW MY MIND! Seriously, food doesn't get much more exciting than eating something you have never tasted before.
The cold borscht was a delightfully creamy raspberry color but was light and refreshing, topped with baked potato, bacon-y pork crumbles and fresh dill. The hot borscht had a clear broth wtih savory little meat dumplings.
Strongly, strongly recommend the hunters platter--a large pancake wrapped around hearty goulash, accompanied by sides of bright, pickled vegtables--and the sweet tea/juice type drink that comes with a slice of pear. Both sweet and savory peirogis are fun to eat but not particularly smashing. -
Review from Tatiana D.
Toronto, ON
10/31/2010
good perogies order them pan fried. Simply delish! Potato and cheese perogies are the best. There plates are all very good and there side dishes are good too.
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Review from Andrei A.
Richmond Hill, ON
9/3/2011
I had the best chicken schnitzel in my life. It was around $15, but it was worth it. The atmosphere of Eastern European hospitality truly resembles a typical Polish cafe with a wide selection of comfort food, which feels home-made. The staff is nice and courteous, and the washrooms are clean. The cleanliness of washrooms is an indicator of the way a venue treats its customers. We ordered 2 schnitzels and 2 Polish beers and the total bill worked out to $50+tips.
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Review from Wagner P.
Toronto, ON
6/27/2010
Great food for a family outing.
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Review from elffie t.
Toronto, ON
12/27/2010
awesome food, excellent service. if you enjoy eastern european food, you'll love this restaurant!
