I really wanted to love this place. Nice service, very homey atmosphere. The sauerkraut was great. The stuffed beef roll was good. But the pierogi was just ok. Not as well seasoned as the ones I've had at Polka in L.A., and they came out looking a bit wet and flat. But still, $21 for 3 people including salads--just can't... more

Soups are Great!!! more

I was a regular here during my stay in Chicago. You get soooo much food for like $10. You can feed yourself for 3 days. Heavy potatoes. And the pierogies are making my mouth water right now. I also love the decor. It's like walking into grandma's house. If I ever go back to Chicago, I'll be sure to stop... more

This place is great. Very affordable. Very authentic. Something for everyone. If you haven't eaten a lot of Polish food, just a plain chicken soup and pierogis are a sure hit. If you have the acquired taste, try the cabbage soup or one of the borschts. It's cheap. And very authentic. The first time I hate here, we tried to... more

Being born in Chicago (long ago moved away) and half Polish on my mother's side, I wanted to try some local Polish food during a recent visit to Chicago. After reading several reviews and deciding I didn't want to travel far from Lincoln or Wicker Park, we decided on Podhalanka. It is the real deal. It's more of a diner... more