Cheryl Johnston
Amazing lil place! Cozy, unique atmosphere. Excellent service. Loved our server! The pierogis were EXCELLENT! So excellent, I forgot to take a picture of them! The mushroom one was my absolute favorite! Asparagus soup was yummy. Also had the creme brule which was delicious. You HAVE to get their dark hot chocolate! It’s thick and rich. And try one of their 200 teas! Everything was amazing! Would highly recommend!
… moreMel Hornyak
An excellent, quirky little Polish restaurant/cafe with handmade pierogi and great service!
My mom and I drove 45 minutes on a cold Chicago night to eat here just before closing – and we’re glad we did! The food was excellent – there are over 200 kinds of tea you can try (we considered coming back for the tea service alone!), as well as over 12 varieties of pierogi and delicious Polish dishes. I really liked the mushroom and mozzarella pierogi, which sounded like some strange Italian fusion until I tried it and it was just like the stewed mushrooms my Mom makes! Some of the best Polish mushroom soup I’ve ever had with loads of parsley, dill, and real forest mushrooms from Poland in it, as well as a tasty beet Kvass to finish it off, made it a memorable dinner. At about $30 per person for a bowl of soup, 6 pierogi, tea, and dessert, it was a solidly affordable and very tasty place to eat a full dinner out.
The fun decor and variety of two-person tables made me think this would be the perfect date spot, which would probably be even cheaper. It was also decorated for Christmas when we stopped by! There are vintage-style mural decorations that I thought lent a very upbeat and cosmopolitan energy to the place, as well as a variety of antique teacups for purchase.
Since we were the only people there, the proprietor also chatted with us throughout our meal – offering us a homemade dessert, explaining the different cuisines, and every once in a while trying to convince us to become Polish citizens, haha. He even stayed open late so we could finish our dinner! We really appreciated his insight and attention during our meal, and felt very at home here! If I lived nearby, I would be a regular 🙂
One note for other patrons is that there is an (adorable!) restaurant cat, so if you are allergic to them you may want to steer clear (or eat outside!)
… moreAudrey
Best surprise of 2025! If you’re a tea lover go here. If you love homemade soup, go here. If you love great service, go here. If you love a venue with character, interesting decor and makes you never want to leave, go here. Thank you for being an amazing local tea shop with amazing food!!
… moreEren Reddick
Christian was very attentive as soon as I came in, and did a great job of cooking and taking care of me. The space is very inviting and the pierogi were great! I also had the onion soup and the #67 Mango tea. Highly recommend both. I can’t wait to come back.
… moreSofia Irigoyen
My gf took me here for lunch and I was delighted by our experience! There are so many delicious flavors of handmade pierogis to choose from! We enjoyed the classic potato and cheese, as well as the fresh spinach and feta pierogis. Love a family business with a palpable heart and personal touch in everything, from the eclectic decor to their curated tea and china collection. The owners and their son are so friendly—their sweet store kitty even made an appearance! ⬛
… moreAnna Prah
so happy to find this place! it was beautifully decorated with a very cozy vibe. the owner was very friendly and kind. i have celiac disease and have to eat gluten free. they told me what they had that was gluten free and assured me it was made separately. i had the pierogis and they tasted amazing! they also had a cute cat which is a plus. can’t wait to come back
… moreJace Trace
I’ve been wondering where the whimsy of the world has gone, turned out it’s all right here. This is such a cute little spot!
While we were here a man came in and played the piano for a while, there’s a cat that you must answer Caesar’s riddle to know her name, and the art & atmosphere is so charming. Caesar is so cute and delightful, I loved his silly, friendly, and welcoming attitude and his lil Poland flag clogs were just adorable.
My partner is polish and allergic to wheat (a tragedy) and thanks to this spot she was able to have pierogi for the first time in 10 years.
Also, idk why this isn’t advertised more but the tea selection was wild and unexpected in the best way possible. Something about the tea being smell tested from a cart with test tubes and steeping times measured with little minute specific hourglasses added to the whimsy of the whole experience.
Thanks for a wonderful time Caesar!
… moreJulia R
The food is awesome and gluten free friendly! The owner is super awesome, very hospitable. Loves to host and have amazing conversations. The shop is uniquely decorated with art, tea cups and more. Amazing tea selection and gelato!!! I have been here many times and will return! Thank you for making pierogi gluten free
… moreJohn Taseff
Fantastic soup and pierogi, in a cozy and quirky small cafe. If you’re looking for a small neighborhood restaurant with caring and attentive people with great food, this is the place to be. They make all their own, and sell pierogi online as well. Wish I discovered it earlier. Also asked for a cup of tea and was pleasantly surprised with the wildest selection of tea imaginable, poured fresh at the table with a timer. Plus bonus chocolate shop they make too!
… moreAllison Rose
This place was a phenomenal experience. The shop was cute. Caesar was entertaining, polite, informative, and very attentive. There was a large menu selection, found fitting for children and adults. Caesar asked about food allergies, and took care when it came to preparing our(we were a group of 5) food. The choice of teas was a nice touch and a very unique experience. I would personally recommend the mushroom soup, the meat pierogis, and the dark hot chocolate. The onion soup, mushroom pierogi and the potato bacon with cheese were also a great! We will be returning to this place, any time we are back in the city.
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