Bogusha’s Polish Restaurant & Deli
825 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME, 04103
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Address :
825 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME, 04103 - Phone (207) 878-9618
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 6:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
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Wayne Y.
Not a fancy place, but if you have ever travelled through the smaller villages in Poland like I have you would definitely agree that this deli has the right feel. It's sort of like running a business out of mom's living room with 4 tables and a wall of canned goods, but that is most of its charm. The best part is having a simple meal that really feels home cooked. It's not fancy but hits the spot like any other comfort food. Speak a little Polish and some how you can feel a little extra TLC in how it's made. I always leave with a smile...
(5)Christine L.
What's a pirogi?? My housemate was talking about this adorable Polish restaurant down the street from school and one day we ended up here for lunch. You can describe pirogis any way you'd like, but to me they'll always be Polish potstickers. Although they're usually filled with potatoes, I really enjoyed the mushroom and cabbage ones! I've tried a couple other items and the potato pancakes are also delicious. Bogusha's is super homey, and you can grab freshly frozen food to go as well as a variety of Polish snacks! If you're a regular, you can always count on a good story from Bogusha herself, just don't stop by if you're in a real hurry, this is definitely not a fast food type of place.
(4)Magda G.
I felt like I was in my grandmother's living room eating there. I was so excited to find this place, the dishes start at $7 and they are delicious. I had bigos, pierogi and golabki. They also sell frozen bread, sweets, spices, chocolate and many other yummy things. The woman is very talkative if you speak Polish she will be your best-friend in a min.
(4)Bobby M.
Hey guys! This place is awesome. Delicious food at very reasonable prices. You can't get much better than homecooked Polish meals. One of my favorites is the potato pancakes topped with ghoulash (a beef stew). The Bigos (Hunter's Stew) and the stuffed cabbed rolls are great as well. Of course, there's also pierogis! If you have no idea what I'm talking about then you must go immediately.
(5)Tony W.
I am not a huge fan of Polish food, but I AM a huge fan of this place! Back in the day I was not such a big fan of this place because I lived in the apartment building directly behind this place on Forest Ave, and the smell of cooking cabbage in the morning almost drove us crazy. This tiny establishment is half Eastern European grocery store and half ( by half I mean two tables) restaurant. If it's warm outside, the restaurant has an additional table directly outside the entrance. Clippings about important Polish occurrences from the 80s adorn the restaurant, and TV soap operas blare in the background if you are fortunate enough to come during lunch time. You really do feel like you're in someone's home, and the woman proprietor bustles around the kitchen making your order after you've placed it. Vegetarians be warned: in true Polish cuisine form, almost everything contains at least a few nuggets of meat. On my most recent trip, I tried the Polish Platter; I figured it would be a great way to sample most of the menu. I probably brought my recommended daily meat consumption allowance up to 500%, but it totally worth it. It comes with kielbasa, pierogi, golabki (a cabbagey dish), and bigos (a stew). All was well prepared and tasty. If you like Polish food, I certainly recommend this place. If you've never really experienced Polish food, I recommend this place...to try a few popular dishes at least once. It's a good experience, even if you never come back again. If you are vegetarian, I DO NOT recommend this place.
(4)Carrie C.
Wow wow wow! What an amazing gem to find. Outstanding food, very reasonable and the owner is so personable. I feel as if I'm a guest and she's feeding my family her favorite home-cooked meal! It's small, but don't pass her up for lunch or dinner!
(5)Steff D.
I bet this place is AMAZING if you: a) love meat b) love comfort food (with meat) c) love Eastern European (comfort) food (with meat) But as a vegetarian? Meh. There were exactly three options for me: 1. Stuffed cabbage (it comes one of two ways: with beef or mushroom) 2. Potato pancakes (which say on the menu are made daily) 3. Pierogi's (mushroom/cabbage, potato/cheese, or potato bacon). I didn't go with the stuffed cabbage, because I was concerned that there may be some meat cross-over regardless if I chose mushroom. I wanted potato pancakes. She didn't have any that day (I thought they were made daily?). So, I ended up with the pierogi's. The owner was kind enough to let me get three of the mushroom/cabbage and three of the potato/cheese. They came with sour cream.... and a big scoop of stewed cabbage with salt pork. Sigh. The pierogi's themselves were good. They were just under-seasoned; and the potato one didn't really have any noticeable cheese in it, while the cabbage/mushroom one was pretty flavorless. But it was still kind of a nice, stick-to-your-ribs meal. The owner, who I assume is Bogusha herself, was lovely and full of smiles. As others have mentioned, it really does feel like you're entering your Polish grandmother's house when you come here. She serves you on what I believe is probably her own dinnerware, cleans up after you, she lovingly suggests things she thinks you might like even having never met you. Yes, the TV is on (loudly). Yes, she takes personal phone calls all the time. Yes, she's full of very lengthy stories... But who cares? It's charming and honestly I don't think it gets any more real than this. She's a hardworking woman, and that's part of the character of this establishment. I loved her, I loved the idea of this place, I loved the grocery options... I just didn't love the food, the location, or how expensive everything seemed: 6 pierogi's (a lunch portion), 1 can of soda, 2 Kinder Bueno's, and 1 package of Jaffa cakes... $18. What?! You should 1000% percent come here for your own experience, though. Especially, since - for those of us who've traveled abroad - it feels nice to step outside of the "Portland, ME Ultimate Food Destination"-scene, and into a slice of Europe.
(3)Ben J.
As others have mentioned it is a little off the beaten path. This is a pleasant little spot. I ordered a combination goulash/ potato pancake based on the owner's suggestion. The pancakes were nicely crisped to a dark golden brown color and seasoned very well. The goulash was very similar to a beef stew in consistency with very tender cubes of beef and red bell pepper strips. The goulash was served over the pancakes like a sauce. Perfectly satisfying. Check the freezers before you go for pierogi and kielbasa.
(4)Mary S.
This place is so cute. Their selection is small but still wonderful. Lots of homemade Polish food that reminds me of my Nana's authentic Polish cooking. Golumpki, kiełbasa, pierogi,and chruskciki to name a few of my favorites.
(5)Kim N.
This place is simple and amazing! We go in there every year to get their amazing kielbasa. I haven't tried anything else, but I know know they have more to offer. They are kid friendly too! The female owner is very sweet to my son...
(5)Will S.
Bogushas! I was heartbroken with the lack of pirogi in Portland..... So sad in fact, I thought about resorting to frozen store bought... *shudder* Then, like a shining beacon of light (and pirogi)... Bogusha's! Not sure how I originally found out about this place as it's in a strange spot... maybe a Google search of sorts. But I digress.... Their hours are tough. M-Sa 10-6, closed on Sunday. This means, for the most part, unless you have the day off, making the trek to outer forest ave, or can scurry there immediately after you get out of work, you're outta luck. Other than that, Saturday is the best bet. Walking into what looks like Bogusha's house, I am greeted by Bogusha herself, complete with thick Polish accent, and soap operas playing on a TV in the corner. She's very warm and friendly. The Polish grandma I never had. The heat wasn't working so she told us to sit at a table in the sunlight, which was a nice touch. Looking at the menu, there's lots I would love to try. I decide on the golombki (stuffed cabbage) and pirogi (potato and cheese) combo. My friend orders the straight up order of pirogi (spiced chicken), with a side of bigos (hunter's stew). In hindsight, his order was better than mine... but I'm getting to that. The pirogi were excellent. I would not say they were the best I've ever had (Juneau, Alaska and NYC topping the list), but they were damn good! The only thing that made me sad, was that they didn't come with sour cream or any other topping, but I didn't ask for it either. So it may be my fault entirely. Either way, they were delicious. The golombki was also delicious. Really satisfying. My friend's spiced chicken pirogi were also awesome, but the bigos stole the show. Rich in kielbasa, ham, and sauerkraut goodness, the lovely stew (the small bite I was given) really transports you away. I will say, the one thing I wish this place did, was serve delicious Polish beer. It would compliment the food spectacularly. Maybe they'd be OK with BYOB? RSVP is right down the street.... Either way- if you get the chance, go check out Bogusha's. They also have a Polish market, with lots of chocolate and other various European goodies. It's really a unique place, with lots of character and charm. Make sure and order the bigos!
(4)Allan B.
Read the other reviews; love good Polish food; let's go!!! What a disappointment. Fairly shabby combination house/restaurant/store. Two people at the back (owner and ??) were watching TV at blast volume. Menu looked good and we ordered. The Bigos or hunter's stew was just plain bad. Very little meat. Very bitter and seemed all sauerkraut. Looked and tasted like it had been stored somewhere and then zapped. I ordered the krokiet(croquettes). Very little meat inside; side dish of something unnamed - mix of cabbage and some small chunks of meat. Did not taste good. Greasy. Funny. The potato pancakes looked the best of the dishes. However, fairly tasteless but very salty. Coffee was some of the worst I have tasted and I love coffee. One high point was the Borscht - very good. All in all, not a good experience. When Polish food is done well, it is wonderful. This wasn't. The other reviewer who said this was great Polish food - they either don't know good food; are related to the owner; or didn't eat at Bogusha's.
(1)Ben J.
As others have mentioned it is a little off the beaten path. This is a pleasant little spot. I ordered a combination goulash/ potato pancake based on the owner's suggestion. The pancakes were nicely crisped to a dark golden brown color and seasoned very well. The goulash was very similar to a beef stew in consistency with very tender cubes of beef and red bell pepper strips. The goulash was served over the pancakes like a sauce. Perfectly satisfying. Check the freezers before you go for pierogi and kielbasa.
(4)Bobby M.
Hey guys! This place is awesome. Delicious food at very reasonable prices. You can't get much better than homecooked Polish meals. One of my favorites is the potato pancakes topped with ghoulash (a beef stew). The Bigos (Hunter's Stew) and the stuffed cabbed rolls are great as well. Of course, there's also pierogis! If you have no idea what I'm talking about then you must go immediately.
(5)Kim N.
This place is simple and amazing! We go in there every year to get their amazing kielbasa. I haven't tried anything else, but I know know they have more to offer. They are kid friendly too! The female owner is very sweet to my son...
(5)Tony W.
I am not a huge fan of Polish food, but I AM a huge fan of this place! Back in the day I was not such a big fan of this place because I lived in the apartment building directly behind this place on Forest Ave, and the smell of cooking cabbage in the morning almost drove us crazy. This tiny establishment is half Eastern European grocery store and half ( by half I mean two tables) restaurant. If it's warm outside, the restaurant has an additional table directly outside the entrance. Clippings about important Polish occurrences from the 80s adorn the restaurant, and TV soap operas blare in the background if you are fortunate enough to come during lunch time. You really do feel like you're in someone's home, and the woman proprietor bustles around the kitchen making your order after you've placed it. Vegetarians be warned: in true Polish cuisine form, almost everything contains at least a few nuggets of meat. On my most recent trip, I tried the Polish Platter; I figured it would be a great way to sample most of the menu. I probably brought my recommended daily meat consumption allowance up to 500%, but it totally worth it. It comes with kielbasa, pierogi, golabki (a cabbagey dish), and bigos (a stew). All was well prepared and tasty. If you like Polish food, I certainly recommend this place. If you've never really experienced Polish food, I recommend this place...to try a few popular dishes at least once. It's a good experience, even if you never come back again. If you are vegetarian, I DO NOT recommend this place.
(4)Carrie C.
Wow wow wow! What an amazing gem to find. Outstanding food, very reasonable and the owner is so personable. I feel as if I'm a guest and she's feeding my family her favorite home-cooked meal! It's small, but don't pass her up for lunch or dinner!
(5)Wayne Y.
Not a fancy place, but if you have ever travelled through the smaller villages in Poland like I have you would definitely agree that this deli has the right feel. It's sort of like running a business out of mom's living room with 4 tables and a wall of canned goods, but that is most of its charm. The best part is having a simple meal that really feels home cooked. It's not fancy but hits the spot like any other comfort food. Speak a little Polish and some how you can feel a little extra TLC in how it's made. I always leave with a smile...
(5)Christine L.
What's a pirogi?? My housemate was talking about this adorable Polish restaurant down the street from school and one day we ended up here for lunch. You can describe pirogis any way you'd like, but to me they'll always be Polish potstickers. Although they're usually filled with potatoes, I really enjoyed the mushroom and cabbage ones! I've tried a couple other items and the potato pancakes are also delicious. Bogusha's is super homey, and you can grab freshly frozen food to go as well as a variety of Polish snacks! If you're a regular, you can always count on a good story from Bogusha herself, just don't stop by if you're in a real hurry, this is definitely not a fast food type of place.
(4)Steff D.
I bet this place is AMAZING if you: a) love meat b) love comfort food (with meat) c) love Eastern European (comfort) food (with meat) But as a vegetarian? Meh. There were exactly three options for me: 1. Stuffed cabbage (it comes one of two ways: with beef or mushroom) 2. Potato pancakes (which say on the menu are made daily) 3. Pierogi's (mushroom/cabbage, potato/cheese, or potato bacon). I didn't go with the stuffed cabbage, because I was concerned that there may be some meat cross-over regardless if I chose mushroom. I wanted potato pancakes. She didn't have any that day (I thought they were made daily?). So, I ended up with the pierogi's. The owner was kind enough to let me get three of the mushroom/cabbage and three of the potato/cheese. They came with sour cream.... and a big scoop of stewed cabbage with salt pork. Sigh. The pierogi's themselves were good. They were just under-seasoned; and the potato one didn't really have any noticeable cheese in it, while the cabbage/mushroom one was pretty flavorless. But it was still kind of a nice, stick-to-your-ribs meal. The owner, who I assume is Bogusha herself, was lovely and full of smiles. As others have mentioned, it really does feel like you're entering your Polish grandmother's house when you come here. She serves you on what I believe is probably her own dinnerware, cleans up after you, she lovingly suggests things she thinks you might like even having never met you. Yes, the TV is on (loudly). Yes, she takes personal phone calls all the time. Yes, she's full of very lengthy stories... But who cares? It's charming and honestly I don't think it gets any more real than this. She's a hardworking woman, and that's part of the character of this establishment. I loved her, I loved the idea of this place, I loved the grocery options... I just didn't love the food, the location, or how expensive everything seemed: 6 pierogi's (a lunch portion), 1 can of soda, 2 Kinder Bueno's, and 1 package of Jaffa cakes... $18. What?! You should 1000% percent come here for your own experience, though. Especially, since - for those of us who've traveled abroad - it feels nice to step outside of the "Portland, ME Ultimate Food Destination"-scene, and into a slice of Europe.
(3)Magda G.
I felt like I was in my grandmother's living room eating there. I was so excited to find this place, the dishes start at $7 and they are delicious. I had bigos, pierogi and golabki. They also sell frozen bread, sweets, spices, chocolate and many other yummy things. The woman is very talkative if you speak Polish she will be your best-friend in a min.
(4)Will S.
Bogushas! I was heartbroken with the lack of pirogi in Portland..... So sad in fact, I thought about resorting to frozen store bought... *shudder* Then, like a shining beacon of light (and pirogi)... Bogusha's! Not sure how I originally found out about this place as it's in a strange spot... maybe a Google search of sorts. But I digress.... Their hours are tough. M-Sa 10-6, closed on Sunday. This means, for the most part, unless you have the day off, making the trek to outer forest ave, or can scurry there immediately after you get out of work, you're outta luck. Other than that, Saturday is the best bet. Walking into what looks like Bogusha's house, I am greeted by Bogusha herself, complete with thick Polish accent, and soap operas playing on a TV in the corner. She's very warm and friendly. The Polish grandma I never had. The heat wasn't working so she told us to sit at a table in the sunlight, which was a nice touch. Looking at the menu, there's lots I would love to try. I decide on the golombki (stuffed cabbage) and pirogi (potato and cheese) combo. My friend orders the straight up order of pirogi (spiced chicken), with a side of bigos (hunter's stew). In hindsight, his order was better than mine... but I'm getting to that. The pirogi were excellent. I would not say they were the best I've ever had (Juneau, Alaska and NYC topping the list), but they were damn good! The only thing that made me sad, was that they didn't come with sour cream or any other topping, but I didn't ask for it either. So it may be my fault entirely. Either way, they were delicious. The golombki was also delicious. Really satisfying. My friend's spiced chicken pirogi were also awesome, but the bigos stole the show. Rich in kielbasa, ham, and sauerkraut goodness, the lovely stew (the small bite I was given) really transports you away. I will say, the one thing I wish this place did, was serve delicious Polish beer. It would compliment the food spectacularly. Maybe they'd be OK with BYOB? RSVP is right down the street.... Either way- if you get the chance, go check out Bogusha's. They also have a Polish market, with lots of chocolate and other various European goodies. It's really a unique place, with lots of character and charm. Make sure and order the bigos!
(4)Allan B.
Read the other reviews; love good Polish food; let's go!!! What a disappointment. Fairly shabby combination house/restaurant/store. Two people at the back (owner and ??) were watching TV at blast volume. Menu looked good and we ordered. The Bigos or hunter's stew was just plain bad. Very little meat. Very bitter and seemed all sauerkraut. Looked and tasted like it had been stored somewhere and then zapped. I ordered the krokiet(croquettes). Very little meat inside; side dish of something unnamed - mix of cabbage and some small chunks of meat. Did not taste good. Greasy. Funny. The potato pancakes looked the best of the dishes. However, fairly tasteless but very salty. Coffee was some of the worst I have tasted and I love coffee. One high point was the Borscht - very good. All in all, not a good experience. When Polish food is done well, it is wonderful. This wasn't. The other reviewer who said this was great Polish food - they either don't know good food; are related to the owner; or didn't eat at Bogusha's.
(1)Mary S.
This place is so cute. Their selection is small but still wonderful. Lots of homemade Polish food that reminds me of my Nana's authentic Polish cooking. Golumpki, kiełbasa, pierogi,and chruskciki to name a few of my favorites.
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