I am going to try to be as fair as I can (and usually am :) about this. I first went here in October following a Groupon, and I only took frozen pierogies home. They were out of most types, so I chose Jalapeno Cheddar Potato and Baked Potato flavors. The frozen pierogies are quite good, no doubt about it. Although having said that, the Jalapeno Cheddar Potato have no Jalapenos in them, or perhaps technically have some but add next to nothing to the flavor. That was a disappointment. Still, I don't mind it. Potato-Cheddar-Onion is cheesy and has no semblance of onions in it. Spinach & Something is meh. I decided then to go to the place and try eating in, and my experience was hugely disappointing, to put it mildly. The reason I went to eat-in was to see how they serve the pierogies, and not being a connoisseur or long-time pierogie consumer myself, wanted to know how they serve it. And I came away thinking that in my tiny kitchen with minimal ingredients, I do a stunningly better job. Let me elaborate: 1. Yes the pierogies are cooked, but they're cooked poorly. They're sauted in butter, but its more like warmed up in a skillet than any measure of cooking. Perhaps that is how its supposed to be, but I find my own way of sauteing them such they're slightly browned much better! 2. They're smothered in butter. Now, any chef will tell you that one way of making any food taste better is to smother it in butter or cheese. Why do these guys do that? The pierogies by themselves are flavorful, the butter adds volumes to making them seem spectacularly unhealthy. (I am sure the pierogies by themselves pack a punch, so I would urge them to hold the butter. If I were eating there again, which thankfully I won't be doing, I would make sure I tell them to hold the butter.) 3. The caramelized onions are a joke. Yes they're caramelized to the extent they've gone red, but there's nothing special about them at all - no pepper or seasoning, or anything that would make them a special companion. My disappointment was also that they give a tiny quantity of them. If you'd like me to order a side of caramelized onions so that you can make some more $$s off them, please don't claim that they're a legit companion. 4. The mushroom soup had enough salt in it to compete with a KFC double-down. So what do I do different at home? (1) Roast them more, (2) Use olive oil instead of butter, (3) Help myself to more onions and also use cabbage. Anyway, I say take some frozen pierogies home with you, don't even think for one second about eating here. Price-wise, its a no-brainer as well. Do a better job at your home with the pierogies than these guys do and enjoy!
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Konstantinos F.
Absolutely amazing! I have been wanting to go here for a while and finally did! I got the Buffalo Blue Chicken pierogies! I love them...I will definitely be going back...I didn't know about all of the sandwiches either...those are on my list for next time! Rockin'!!!
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Alissa J.
BEST PIEROGIES EVER IN LIFE!! That is all.
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Med D.
I am Polish and I know my pierogies. I bought about 20 packages of different flavors. I was so excited. After trying two packages it all went into the trash can. Perhaps they are pierogies, but not Eastern European, for sure. Sorry to say but I won't be spending my money in there. So far I found good pierogies with meat (my fave) and other with cheese at Polmart in Port Richmond. I hope they will continue to have them in stock They are delicious, but it's far for me so I can only go once a month and stock up...
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Sara E.
Absolutely delicious pierogis! It was also Easter weekend when I went in so they had some delicious cheese babka made. The only issue with is when you go in they usually are sold out or haven't made about half the flavors listed on the menu so don't get your hopes up on one certain flavor. If you really want something try and order the day before so they'll definitely have it.
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Caroline C.
I ordered the Philly cheese steak pierogies for lunch (platter for about $6.25?) and got half dozen of the spinach and jack cheese as well as broccoli potato cheddar to go. The Philly Cheese steak pierogies were made with onions and comes with a side of sour cream. They were good, but I thoroughly enjoyed the other two much more! I was advised to use butter in a pan to cook them at home, however I had no butter, and just used olive oil (only thing I had).. and it tasted great! I think I might have used coconut oil for the other one and it came out great too! I definitely highly recommend Pierogie Kitchen. They have such a cute little shop. On the day I went though, I was the only person there, and I don't know if she was having a bad day or what, but she wasn't very friendly or personable at all. I felt as if I was interrupting her day or something. It's a good thing the pierogies were good because I don't think that's how they should be treating their customers.. At least be slightly nice. I really don't ask for much except not to feel like I am a burden to you. Despite that.. I still recommend them!
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Michelle P.
Pierogie Kitchen is a small storefront on the corner of Roxborough and Henry ave with just a few tables outside. It doesn't look like much but they have an extensive list of their namesake, pierogies. From the basic potato and onion to the mushroom potato horseradish, there is a wide variety of pierogies on the menu. They also have several sandwiches that incorporate the pierogies. On my last trip, my group got several orders of 6 to split. There is also an option to get a dozen of one flavor. Our selections included the herb/garlic/onion, Philly cheesesteak, buffalo chicken bleu cheese and sweet potato. My standout favorite was the buffalo chicken bleu cheese, however the Philly Cheesesteak was also stuffed and good. The sweet potato pierogie was the most unique pierogie I've had and I would certainly have it again. Authentic? I have no clue. Tasty? Absolutely!
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Emily M.
Great place if you know what to expect. This is a take-out joint - you can either bring your order home to cook or they can give it to you ready to go. The staff seems kind of indifferent and the place looks like it's been under renovation for a quite a while. I didn't know that we couldn't dine in, so we ended up eating in the car. We may have also gone to the nearby CVS to get more sour cream...I admit nothing.... All that being said - wow. Great pierogi. My classic (potato/cheddar/onion) was fab and I was impressed by the variety offered in addition. We had a weird experience but they were so tasty I will definitely be back.
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Margo K.
HUGE fan. Possibly HUGEST fan? I've always complained that Philadelphia is a deadzone for pierogies! Originally from Berks county, pierogies have been one of my favorite foods for years. If you can get out here, do it. They have some tables outside where you can enjoy your Original PK Stacker (kraut, farmer's cheese pierogies, kielbasa, mustard, on rye with babka for dessert). Sandwiches with pierogies? Who else is doing that?! The bf is a big fan of the spicy chicken stacker - and so are a lot of others, it has its own unaffiliated Facebook page. You might want to get it to go, though, as it could take some time to get through the whole sandwich! Savory and sizable!
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Catherine Z.
I go to school around the corner from here so it's often I stop by to pick up a couple dozen pierogies. There are so many flavors - anything from traditional potato and cheese filling to cheesesteak to chocolate. I haven't tried one that I didn't like. The pierogies are sold by the dozen, pre-cooked and frozen. I defrost the pierogies at home, sautee them in a pan with butter and onions, then serve hot with a side of sour cream and applesauce. You can eat at Pierogie Kitchen if you can grab a spot at the 2 tables inside, but it's pretty clear they aren't focusing on having an eat-in restaurant. The workers are super friendly and helpful. The reason I had to take a star off is because, although opening at 10 am, half their menu is usually gone by noon. I know the place and certain flavors are popular, but I feel they should compensate better for the demand.
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David Barb R.
Three kinds of pierogies on their menu they didn't have. I placed a platter to go for lunch. He doesn't tell me that he ran out of plastic forks. What kind of business is he running here. First and last time I'll go there. Here's a tip. Must bring your own fork and knife because he waits until he runs out before he orders more. Like eating with your fingers?
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Geoff P.
Loved the pierogies. Many different types...traditional and gourmet. Small place. No seating. Take out only. Employees were very nice to talk to. Great overall.
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Nico L.
Much more than meets the eye. OM nom nom. Wow, this place is great. I had a sauerkraut pierogie sandwich. Definitely more than enough kraut, but it was definitely perfection. The pierogie is definitely a cherry on top. They also have tons of Polish bread which look oh so freaking delicious. I regret not getting one. If you have ever dreamt of any type of pierogie, this place has them. The price is more than fair and everyone is very friendly!
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Joe T.
I stopped here on the way home and picked up six freshly made pierogies to go. I live only a few minutes away and they were lukewarm at best. The center of the pierogies and the onions were cold. The onions were not caramelized...another minute or two in the pan and they probably would have been much better. I got the jalapeño and cheese but there was only a hint of jalapeño...didn't even have a little bit of a kick (I understand that part is just my personal preference). Inside, there is a sign indicating that they are undergoing renovations. However, it seemed more like they stopped halfway through and never got around to finishing. There is no seating, the place could use a good dusting, and should probably wash the black tablecloth where they have baked goods for sale. All of that said, I will probably be back. It is still a good value for when I want somewhere close by and don't feel like cooking at home.
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Nicole V.
I attend Philadelphia University right down the road from this adorable blue building. However, after over a year of living so close I finally came by. They have a broad selection of items to choose from including savory and sweet pierogies with a mixture of other tradition food like stuffed cabbage. Additionally, being a vegetarian they offer numerous options to decide from. The downside is they have a short supply on hand so they sell out of most items by afternoon. So, come early for the goodies! I ate and eggplant sandwich topped with farmer's cheese pierogies, diced tomatoes, Parmesan sauce, spinach, breaded eggplant, and provolone cheese on and kaiser roll. My mother had a spicy chicken sandwhich with chicken, jalapeño cheddar pierogies, bacon, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, garlic pepper mayo. The food was out of this world. We had a wonderful meal. The only downsides are the lack of options due to sell out, how expensive some of the food is in comparison to the amount you get, and an unfortunate bug problem they seem have in the front of the store.
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Kevin O.
Starches filled will starch and fat and fried in fat and topped with another fat? Yes please. It's hard to say no to European empanadas. PRO: -Sooo delicious. We had Potato & cheese, and Potato, Mushroom & horseradish. Both fried in butter and topped with onion along with sour cream. Holy smokes they are so good. -Service with a smile. The young lady behind the counter was as pleasant as could be, despite our assuredly stupid questions and the fact that she was standing around a million degree building all day. -Take away frozen pierogies! -Really cute outdoor seating area. CON: -soooooo hot. It was early July and there was no AC. I was a sweaty little hoglet. But that's nothing compared to the poor people they had working there. I cannot imagine frying pierogies over a range in a room that's gotta be 100 degrees. -They don't actually have every option listed on the website. They have a list of what's available when you walk in.
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Ryan S.
There is a complete lack of any Polish or Slavic food in the city line area, and this place is a welcome treat. I was just going to get a half dozen pierogies, but decided on the PK Stacker...and I was certainly not disappointed. This thing is kielbasa, sauerkraut, potato pierogies, and spicy brown mustard on grilled rye - honestly what more could you ask for? It felt like home, I never would have thought of that combo before, especially in a sandwich, but anytime I need my eastern European fix, this place will absolutely satisfy it. Also, there is no seating inside or tables outside and just street parking so plan accordingly... the sooner you can eat the sandwich the better so the bread doesn't get soggy, and you will probably get looks from cars as you sit in yours and scarf this thing down
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Frances R.
Solid food. Poor customer service. I really want to give them more stars but I just spent 45 minutes sitting and waiting for a sandwich and a dozen pierogies to go. Were they busy? Maybe??....... But I only saw two people come in for called in/pick up orders. So, maybe they had a whole bunch of catering orders they were working on, who knows... All I know is that some explanation would have been nice. "Just a little longer, we have a lot of orders we're working on. Sorry about the wait" I could have just gotten the frozen ones to go and gotten home and cooked them faster than they did! I will probably not be returning to this location. I'd much rather buy their product from the Acme down the street. If I am really aching for a pierogie stacker sandwich, I'll buy the ingredients to make it myself... Because god knows it would be faster!
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Matt R.
Was pretty excited to try this place as it's really a niche store. While I was waiting for my pickup order I over heard a customer saying inside that he usually likes his pierogies more crunchy. The cashier behind the counter said we can make them that way if you request that. I wish I had known otherwise I would have opted for that instead of the soggy, watery, boiled method. Couldn't pass up the kilbasa so got the some of that which was good with the kraut, nothing remarkable though, and then on the pierogi front got a dozen which were alright as well. They seem to sell the "pierogie kitchen" pierogies in the local grocers freezer which would probably be the route I go next time.
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Carol C.
I've only had pierogies once before coming here and was blown away by the quality! We got cheesesteak and mushroom pierogies, both sauted in onions, and both delicious! For about $9 per dozen, you can get a pretty good fill. Cons: theres only two tables inside, and can fit only about 5 people in the entire joint.
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Audrey M.
Apparently my photos were removed. I guess they had issue with the actual look of the interior being shown to the Yelp World.
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Kayla T.
Cute little place. I got the perogies with cheese and sauteed onions. They were on point
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Vsssh P.
I loved this place... Pierogie's are amazing Just dont like their hours because they close early but the food is good I got buffalo chicken pierogie and ones with potato onions jalapeno.... loved it DIDNOT GET A CHANCE TO TRY THEIR SANDWICHES.....yet Cons: I wish this was a sit down place instead of takeout with 1 table to sit and eat. And their drinks/soda selection is limited
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Speak P.
Apparently my one star review was removed. I guess the truth hurts. The pierogies here are sad. The dough is so thin they can't be handled and they are sold out of most menu items. I'll be going back to the Krakus market in port richmond from now on.
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Emmett M.
I would have given the purveyor of these little pockets of Polish potato paradise a higher rating, but consistency has become an issue. As a neighbor of the Kitchen you can imagine the number of times laziness has pulled me down the block to score some pierogie action, and once they started offering sandwiches that amount just multiplied (which is how I began to notice the discrepancies). Come here and order just pierogies and you will always be happy (they deserve five stars), but ordering the stacker may leave you feeling very disappointed; many a sandwich has been served to me with super dry/ uber charred meat, and the extra grease only makes it worse. Still, I am much more happy living next to some Polaski eating than I ever was with the ice cream shop that dwelt there before it. p.s.- very limited drink selection
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Colleen M.
I have been wanting to try the Pierogie Kitchen for a while and I really wanted to love it. My friend lives nearby so we made plans to get some dinner here on Friday night. I drove an hour to my friend's house in Roxborough (rush hour on a Friday) and we arrived a little after 5. I was disappointed to find out that the majority of the pierogies were already sold out. I was really looking forward to trying a dessert piergoie but none were left. So I settled with a potato and kraut pierogie. Don't get me wrong, it was a good pierogie- but I could get a flavor like that anywhere. All the interesting flavors were already gone. Perhaps if I lived closer and could make it here early in the day, I would have better luck.
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Doug D.
I am certain they have unique pierogies. Because of their reputation, I came with a group of four people from 60 miles away. We got there right before they opened on a Saturday to find a crowd of about 15 people waiting outside. Unfortunately, the whole crowd was very disappointed when they were all "sold out" of pierogies. Normally they are supposed to have a large selection. None of us, including the girls who worked there, had a clue why a bake shop would be "sold out" of them on a Saturday morning when they open. I'm not a baker, but in all matter of common sense, I'd expect a business to get up early in the morning to bake more of them. Furthermore, most of us had Groupons that expire tomorrow. We won't be using them. Perhaps it had something to do with that.
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Danan R.
This is a tiny little place off of Henry but it has fantastic potato, cheddar, and onion pierogies. I like to cook mine at home with a lot of onions so I usually just get them frozen.
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Joshua S.
Miss this place! Always great food. Only reason cant give a 5 star is the always run out, and I had been going there close to four years, they never had the crab pierogies in!
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Chris J.
amazing and unique creations. The menu keeps expanding too! I wish I could make it here for lunch more often. FYI, they now sell these pierogies in frozen form in the Roxborough Acme in the section that used to be fresh pasta.
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Susan H.
I bought a Groupon for Pierogie Kitchen because my husband has Ukrainian heritage and is always whining for pierogies; I don't have the patience to make such things and I wanted to get him something better than Mrs. T's. The Groupon was a large one, so it allowed me to get a few dozen frozen and a cooked order for lunch with just a little out of my pocket. Not sure if they made changes since 'Vega X' visited, or they were just there on a bad day, because my cooked pierogies were awesome (I got the Cheesesteak) - the caramelized onions were the icing on the cake. I picked up some frozen from their "sweet" menu and when I asked for some of their sweet cream, she was kind enough to just tell me how to make it, which gave me more money to spend on pierogies :-) I will definitely be back!! Pierogie Kitchen: If you are reading this, you need to put your contact info on your website, and you need to get yourself on FaceBook. I am saying this as a customer that would love to see updates on FaceBook on what's available (so I can get my hands on some of those chocolate pierogies).
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Julie B.
We went to this place a few times. Honestly, not a huge fan of the hot pierogies from the store... they're soggy. I actually think that's how they're supposed to be made, but I'm not a big fan. Anyway, I much prefer to buy frozen pierogies from them, bring them home, and pan fry them so they're nice and crispy! So good! I love pretty much every flavor I've tried. Also, they started selling the frozen ones at the ACME on Ridge Ave., which is super convenient, since PK doesn't have the best hours. Since I only want frozen ones anyway, it's perfect!
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Paul C.
First of all, I need to preface that I'm not that big of a pierogie fan, so I'm definitely not a connoisseur of pierogies in any shape or form. However, the pierogies here are definitely tasty and much much better than any ones you can buy at the local grocery store. The "stackers" or sandwiches with pierogies are where you really get your money's worth. You get a large sandwich with a little bit of sour cream and sauerkraut that is enough to fill up anyone; the prices range from 6-8 dollars. I highly recommend the PK stacker! Pierogies are probably 6 out of 10. Sandwiches are around a 7.5 out of 10. (These scales are on an overall "good food in general" scale, not any specific scales).
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F R.
Rarely do I find something in Philadelphia I think is better than anything I have had in New York, my most favorite place in the world, but Pierogie Kitchen is amazing. The potato mushroom horseradish pierogies are the best I have ever had and this is after living in the Polish neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn for almost 3 years. I brought home a bag of Kraut Kielbasa pierogies and he told me I am a fantastic wife. He said they were "bombass." I can't wait to go again next week.
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Matthew F.
Try the loaded baked potato - You will fall in love. It seems that there is no bacon in it, but it has bacon flavor... I just ignored my kosher ways for a day :-\ I high recommend it - excellent. Just as a note... This is a take out only type of place... There is a small table with two chairs inside but I'd advise planning on taking them to go... Maybe when it is warmer outside they will have tables outside, but its blizzard mode right now. Pierogies are A+++ (Even my Polish friend agreed)
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Rafael G.
The food, especially the perogies, is great. Be warned though, not everything on the menu is always available. These guys make the perogies by hand at home every day, and when they're out, they're out. We went for a late lunch one day and the selection was very limited. Also, after the lunch rush, they had only one person working and he couldn't handle it alone - we waited about 30 minutes for a take out lunch, which is way too long in my opinion.
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Robin A.
I drive by this place all the time and finally went. They may be the most perfect pierogies ever. The selection is pretty amazing. Both sweet and savory. I think my favorites are still the traditional potato and cheese but the farmers cheese and mushroom ones are delicious as well. I've also had the chocolate ganache and sweet potato ones. I liked the chocolate ganache ones better. The sweet potato ones confused me between sweet and savory too much. Not sweet enough to be a dessert pierogie. Can't wait to go back and try the other flavors. Also - they have cheese babka and cinnamon babka. Both are really good!
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Anna C.
From the reviews, I hyped myself up for a killer treat. I got an order of 6 pierogies for $5.62, three spinach-jack and three of the dessert chocolate ganache. The caramelized onions were delicious and the pierogies were good but not mind-blowing. Biggest complaint is how excessively oily they were. They were a bit overpriced as well. Seems like just a good place to buy pre-made frozen pierogies where I can cook them myself at home.
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Lboogie e.
While I have never actually gone inside the Pierogie Kitchen, my boyfriend frequently (at my request) brings me home pierogies for lunch and boy, do I LOVE them! I love the Philly cheesesteak one the best (it comes with fried onions on the outside!), as well as the buffalo blue cheese and the garlic herb. My boyfriend's favorite thing on the menu is a pierogie spicy chicken sandwich, which he eats because it's "manly". We also got the frozen pierogies once and they cooked up great, I fried them and they were perfect. It's a great option for a weeknight meal, especially since they are not open past 6. I highly, highly recommend the Pierogie Kitchen!
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Laura D.
Yum! Great stuff (though I'm not a peirogie expert admittedly). Especially liked the jalapeno cheddar and chocolate ones. It's take out (one table inside and one out) so you are prepared.
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Barbara T.
I was very disappointed in this place. My family and i were all craving perogies. I decided to give the pk a try. I ordered your basic fried potato perogies for a quick family meal. Right away I was suspicious, their interpretation of fried is sauteing in tons of butter on an electric griddle. Mine is deep frying in oil. I though OK, let me give them the benifit of the doubt. Nope, I should of stuck with my gut feeling and just said nevermind. We were so looking forward to a nice warm crispy perogie with a delicious potato filling. Instead we were served a batch of soggy,grease dripping, semi tasty perogies. When I got them home just a few short blocks away my family argued with me that they were not fried perogies.instead they insisted they were grease laiden pockets of mush. Needless to say I opened up a box of miss P's and made the whole family happy, with warm crispy great tasting perogies. The dogs however enjoyed a dinner from the perogie kitchen....oh wait, at least one of them did. the other one got sick n had the runs.
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kathy t.
A friend brings me the frozen pierogies from PK. Since they are fully cooked, simply defrost, brown some butter with sage leaves, throw in the pierogies for easy hearty buttery goodness. And you just cooked dinner! Or lunch. Or maybe breakfast. Amazing. The pasta wrappings are the perfect thickness- not leaden or heavy, and also tender but not so wimpy that they leak. You have a wide variety of potato based fillings to choose from including the traditional potato-cheese (excellent) and the "fully loaded"- stuffed with cheese, chives, and plenty of smoky bacon bits (think baked potato), and dessert options like sweet potato, or blueberry.
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Mary M.
I went there for the first time Christmas week and they were pretty much sold out of every variety posted on the board, but what I did get, Spinach & Jack cheese was very good. I also purchased the cheddar and onion and they too, were very tasty. I am looking forward to trying them again when they have the dessert pierogies available and more of the others.
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Adina W.
I have wanted to try this place for forever, but every time I drive by, they are closed. Today was my lucky day! I went in and I wasn't even hungry. After talking with the girl for a ridiculously long time, I ordered all dessert pierogies (chocolate gancha, blueberry and granny apple). They were AWESOME! As I ate the chocolate one, I really just wanted to eat the inside but felt as though I was cheating on the dough wrapper. My problem with these little addictive pierogies is that they were sooooo greasy. After each pierogie I had to wash my hands (yes, I used my hands to eat them- get over it)- I mean seriously I needed to blot after every bite. Overall, Ill eat there again-- probably sometime this week :)
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Red D.
Must try. These where very good. They make them to order so plan on a little wait or call ahead. There is no where to eat in these are a grab and go kinda place but sooooo worth it. The cheese steak one are very good.
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Payal P.
great take out pierogies in about a dozen varieties including desert options, plus soups and a sandwich of the day special. get there early as they do run out and also call ahead as they have weird hours. cheap - for about $5 you get 6 pierogies cooked in buttery onion with sour cream goodness! and i think you get a dozen for $5 if you get the frozen ones which i haven't done yet. definitely recommend it!
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Arica N.
Totally de-lish perogies. just go. We had the chicken sandwich with jalepeno perogies and a plate of 6 perogies (3 stuffed potato and 3 meat and cheese). Everything was just dripping with yummy taste and sauce, so satisfying! This is mainly a take out joint so there is one small table with 2 chairs inside and one table with 4 chairs on their side deck. It was hot inside and out but the deck seemed just a little more bearable (no AC inside, I feel for the workers!). Also note that they are not open on Sunday or Monday. The guys behind the counter were very nice.
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Jan K.
The pierogi skins are gossamer-thin and delicate. I think next time I will gently steam them and serve with melted butter and sour cream. I'm kind of a traditionalist for potato and cheese variety. Good quality products for very reasonable prices.
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Brian P.
It's unique and delicious. Best mushroom soup I've ever had. And I've had a decent amount of mushroom soups. :) Oh and the buffalo bleu pierogies...are probably some of the best pierogies I"ve had.
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Eric S.
These people are disgustingly rude, especially Marie. What ever you do, go somewhere else
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Shilpa P.
Stumbled on this place accidentally and boy am I glad!! The pierogies are amazing. I have had them cooked here for lunch (amazing!!) and bought the frozen ones to take home - not as good as the ones cooked on the premises but much better than any other "home made" pierogies I have ever been able to find. The maryland blue crab ones are my absolute favorite. If you have never tried pierogies this is the place to try them (coz you will really like them!!) This place should be referred to as a hole in the wall (very small, reeks of pierogies, etc) but it is so charmingly cute with the yellow awning I find it adorable. The prices are really reasonable too!!
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david c.
its a good thing i waited till my last week in philly to discover pierogie kitchen, otherwise i'd probably be proper porker by now. i had the PK stacker, which is grilled rye, sauerkraut, a kielbasa sausage and a potato cheese pierogie all layered. i ate this ten minutes ago. in about another fifteen i will likely be asleep underneath my desk. when i lived in poland (bialystok) back in the day, my favorite thing about polish cuisine, besides the zytnia vodka, was the soups, and pierogie kitchen has 3 really nice homemade ones. (creamy mushroom, stuffed pepper, and french onion). not exactly what i ate in polska, even in the mleczko bars, but good nonetheless. there were no old polish pani's for me to rock my polish with like i do when i visit greenpoint, but it was still awesome, and they sell frozen pierogies to go, which i won't be able to take advantage of because i don't even have pots or plates at my apartment anymore.
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Wendy B.
I never even heard of pierogies until a friend introduced me to the Pierogie Kitchen. Wow, I didnt know what I had been missing. I am now a fan of the pierogie! At the pierogie kitchen, the pierogies are light and delicious, and the staff friendly and helpful. And there are so many flavors to choose from. Our family favorites are the good old standby potatoe cheese and buffalo chicken. They go so fast, it seems I never buy enough! A must try!
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J B.
This place is cute, but with one chair, it's not optimal to order food and wait for it. I'd call ahead next time. The soup I tasted a sample of (mushroom) was to die for - excellent! My pirogues were a little mushy and some were even cold in the middle, which I didn't appreciate, but my friend's were cooked properly and quite good. I didn't care for the kielbasa, although, again, my friend did. I love the variety they offer, although they were out of many of the things I wanted the day I was there. I'd definitely go back and give it another try because I want to love this place. I will probably order something to take and cook at home with steak or chicken. I'm not sure how dessert pirogues will be, but I'm intrigued.
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Carla L.
My husband and I love these pierogies. My favorite is Philly Cheesesteak but the loaded baked potato is awesome. I am not as big of a fan of their sweet pierogies, but they aren't bad. Just be sure to get there early so that you can get the flavors you want. We had to get some with horseradish once and I do not like horseradish. My husband and I think we are going to make this a monthly destination or at least get it when we go shopping at ACME since they sell them frozen there.
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Charles T.
The food was really good. Will have to go back and it is take out only. Was out if a few things when there, but everything else was really good.
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Yogi R.
Pierogi bliss. This place is my lunch treat at work. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because you never know what pierogies they'll have. Some type of website with up-to-date pierogi selections might be great.
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Katie K.
Love the Polish foood....impressed my husband's Polish family with the pierogie specialites for the holidays. Yummy food.
Vega X.
I am going to try to be as fair as I can (and usually am :) about this. I first went here in October following a Groupon, and I only took frozen pierogies home. They were out of most types, so I chose Jalapeno Cheddar Potato and Baked Potato flavors. The frozen pierogies are quite good, no doubt about it. Although having said that, the Jalapeno Cheddar Potato have no Jalapenos in them, or perhaps technically have some but add next to nothing to the flavor. That was a disappointment. Still, I don't mind it. Potato-Cheddar-Onion is cheesy and has no semblance of onions in it. Spinach & Something is meh. I decided then to go to the place and try eating in, and my experience was hugely disappointing, to put it mildly. The reason I went to eat-in was to see how they serve the pierogies, and not being a connoisseur or long-time pierogie consumer myself, wanted to know how they serve it. And I came away thinking that in my tiny kitchen with minimal ingredients, I do a stunningly better job. Let me elaborate: 1. Yes the pierogies are cooked, but they're cooked poorly. They're sauted in butter, but its more like warmed up in a skillet than any measure of cooking. Perhaps that is how its supposed to be, but I find my own way of sauteing them such they're slightly browned much better! 2. They're smothered in butter. Now, any chef will tell you that one way of making any food taste better is to smother it in butter or cheese. Why do these guys do that? The pierogies by themselves are flavorful, the butter adds volumes to making them seem spectacularly unhealthy. (I am sure the pierogies by themselves pack a punch, so I would urge them to hold the butter. If I were eating there again, which thankfully I won't be doing, I would make sure I tell them to hold the butter.) 3. The caramelized onions are a joke. Yes they're caramelized to the extent they've gone red, but there's nothing special about them at all - no pepper or seasoning, or anything that would make them a special companion. My disappointment was also that they give a tiny quantity of them. If you'd like me to order a side of caramelized onions so that you can make some more $$s off them, please don't claim that they're a legit companion. 4. The mushroom soup had enough salt in it to compete with a KFC double-down. So what do I do different at home? (1) Roast them more, (2) Use olive oil instead of butter, (3) Help myself to more onions and also use cabbage. Anyway, I say take some frozen pierogies home with you, don't even think for one second about eating here. Price-wise, its a no-brainer as well. Do a better job at your home with the pierogies than these guys do and enjoy!
(3)Konstantinos F.
Absolutely amazing! I have been wanting to go here for a while and finally did! I got the Buffalo Blue Chicken pierogies! I love them...I will definitely be going back...I didn't know about all of the sandwiches either...those are on my list for next time! Rockin'!!!
(5)Alissa J.
BEST PIEROGIES EVER IN LIFE!! That is all.
(5)Med D.
I am Polish and I know my pierogies. I bought about 20 packages of different flavors. I was so excited. After trying two packages it all went into the trash can. Perhaps they are pierogies, but not Eastern European, for sure. Sorry to say but I won't be spending my money in there. So far I found good pierogies with meat (my fave) and other with cheese at Polmart in Port Richmond. I hope they will continue to have them in stock They are delicious, but it's far for me so I can only go once a month and stock up...
(1)Sara E.
Absolutely delicious pierogis! It was also Easter weekend when I went in so they had some delicious cheese babka made. The only issue with is when you go in they usually are sold out or haven't made about half the flavors listed on the menu so don't get your hopes up on one certain flavor. If you really want something try and order the day before so they'll definitely have it.
(4)Caroline C.
I ordered the Philly cheese steak pierogies for lunch (platter for about $6.25?) and got half dozen of the spinach and jack cheese as well as broccoli potato cheddar to go. The Philly Cheese steak pierogies were made with onions and comes with a side of sour cream. They were good, but I thoroughly enjoyed the other two much more! I was advised to use butter in a pan to cook them at home, however I had no butter, and just used olive oil (only thing I had).. and it tasted great! I think I might have used coconut oil for the other one and it came out great too! I definitely highly recommend Pierogie Kitchen. They have such a cute little shop. On the day I went though, I was the only person there, and I don't know if she was having a bad day or what, but she wasn't very friendly or personable at all. I felt as if I was interrupting her day or something. It's a good thing the pierogies were good because I don't think that's how they should be treating their customers.. At least be slightly nice. I really don't ask for much except not to feel like I am a burden to you. Despite that.. I still recommend them!
(4)Michelle P.
Pierogie Kitchen is a small storefront on the corner of Roxborough and Henry ave with just a few tables outside. It doesn't look like much but they have an extensive list of their namesake, pierogies. From the basic potato and onion to the mushroom potato horseradish, there is a wide variety of pierogies on the menu. They also have several sandwiches that incorporate the pierogies. On my last trip, my group got several orders of 6 to split. There is also an option to get a dozen of one flavor. Our selections included the herb/garlic/onion, Philly cheesesteak, buffalo chicken bleu cheese and sweet potato. My standout favorite was the buffalo chicken bleu cheese, however the Philly Cheesesteak was also stuffed and good. The sweet potato pierogie was the most unique pierogie I've had and I would certainly have it again. Authentic? I have no clue. Tasty? Absolutely!
(4)Emily M.
Great place if you know what to expect. This is a take-out joint - you can either bring your order home to cook or they can give it to you ready to go. The staff seems kind of indifferent and the place looks like it's been under renovation for a quite a while. I didn't know that we couldn't dine in, so we ended up eating in the car. We may have also gone to the nearby CVS to get more sour cream...I admit nothing.... All that being said - wow. Great pierogi. My classic (potato/cheddar/onion) was fab and I was impressed by the variety offered in addition. We had a weird experience but they were so tasty I will definitely be back.
(4)Margo K.
HUGE fan. Possibly HUGEST fan? I've always complained that Philadelphia is a deadzone for pierogies! Originally from Berks county, pierogies have been one of my favorite foods for years. If you can get out here, do it. They have some tables outside where you can enjoy your Original PK Stacker (kraut, farmer's cheese pierogies, kielbasa, mustard, on rye with babka for dessert). Sandwiches with pierogies? Who else is doing that?! The bf is a big fan of the spicy chicken stacker - and so are a lot of others, it has its own unaffiliated Facebook page. You might want to get it to go, though, as it could take some time to get through the whole sandwich! Savory and sizable!
(5)Catherine Z.
I go to school around the corner from here so it's often I stop by to pick up a couple dozen pierogies. There are so many flavors - anything from traditional potato and cheese filling to cheesesteak to chocolate. I haven't tried one that I didn't like. The pierogies are sold by the dozen, pre-cooked and frozen. I defrost the pierogies at home, sautee them in a pan with butter and onions, then serve hot with a side of sour cream and applesauce. You can eat at Pierogie Kitchen if you can grab a spot at the 2 tables inside, but it's pretty clear they aren't focusing on having an eat-in restaurant. The workers are super friendly and helpful. The reason I had to take a star off is because, although opening at 10 am, half their menu is usually gone by noon. I know the place and certain flavors are popular, but I feel they should compensate better for the demand.
(4)David Barb R.
Three kinds of pierogies on their menu they didn't have. I placed a platter to go for lunch. He doesn't tell me that he ran out of plastic forks. What kind of business is he running here. First and last time I'll go there. Here's a tip. Must bring your own fork and knife because he waits until he runs out before he orders more. Like eating with your fingers?
(1)Geoff P.
Loved the pierogies. Many different types...traditional and gourmet. Small place. No seating. Take out only. Employees were very nice to talk to. Great overall.
(5)Nico L.
Much more than meets the eye. OM nom nom. Wow, this place is great. I had a sauerkraut pierogie sandwich. Definitely more than enough kraut, but it was definitely perfection. The pierogie is definitely a cherry on top. They also have tons of Polish bread which look oh so freaking delicious. I regret not getting one. If you have ever dreamt of any type of pierogie, this place has them. The price is more than fair and everyone is very friendly!
(4)Joe T.
I stopped here on the way home and picked up six freshly made pierogies to go. I live only a few minutes away and they were lukewarm at best. The center of the pierogies and the onions were cold. The onions were not caramelized...another minute or two in the pan and they probably would have been much better. I got the jalapeño and cheese but there was only a hint of jalapeño...didn't even have a little bit of a kick (I understand that part is just my personal preference). Inside, there is a sign indicating that they are undergoing renovations. However, it seemed more like they stopped halfway through and never got around to finishing. There is no seating, the place could use a good dusting, and should probably wash the black tablecloth where they have baked goods for sale. All of that said, I will probably be back. It is still a good value for when I want somewhere close by and don't feel like cooking at home.
(2)Nicole V.
I attend Philadelphia University right down the road from this adorable blue building. However, after over a year of living so close I finally came by. They have a broad selection of items to choose from including savory and sweet pierogies with a mixture of other tradition food like stuffed cabbage. Additionally, being a vegetarian they offer numerous options to decide from. The downside is they have a short supply on hand so they sell out of most items by afternoon. So, come early for the goodies! I ate and eggplant sandwich topped with farmer's cheese pierogies, diced tomatoes, Parmesan sauce, spinach, breaded eggplant, and provolone cheese on and kaiser roll. My mother had a spicy chicken sandwhich with chicken, jalapeño cheddar pierogies, bacon, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, garlic pepper mayo. The food was out of this world. We had a wonderful meal. The only downsides are the lack of options due to sell out, how expensive some of the food is in comparison to the amount you get, and an unfortunate bug problem they seem have in the front of the store.
(4)Kevin O.
Starches filled will starch and fat and fried in fat and topped with another fat? Yes please. It's hard to say no to European empanadas. PRO: -Sooo delicious. We had Potato & cheese, and Potato, Mushroom & horseradish. Both fried in butter and topped with onion along with sour cream. Holy smokes they are so good. -Service with a smile. The young lady behind the counter was as pleasant as could be, despite our assuredly stupid questions and the fact that she was standing around a million degree building all day. -Take away frozen pierogies! -Really cute outdoor seating area. CON: -soooooo hot. It was early July and there was no AC. I was a sweaty little hoglet. But that's nothing compared to the poor people they had working there. I cannot imagine frying pierogies over a range in a room that's gotta be 100 degrees. -They don't actually have every option listed on the website. They have a list of what's available when you walk in.
(4)Ryan S.
There is a complete lack of any Polish or Slavic food in the city line area, and this place is a welcome treat. I was just going to get a half dozen pierogies, but decided on the PK Stacker...and I was certainly not disappointed. This thing is kielbasa, sauerkraut, potato pierogies, and spicy brown mustard on grilled rye - honestly what more could you ask for? It felt like home, I never would have thought of that combo before, especially in a sandwich, but anytime I need my eastern European fix, this place will absolutely satisfy it. Also, there is no seating inside or tables outside and just street parking so plan accordingly... the sooner you can eat the sandwich the better so the bread doesn't get soggy, and you will probably get looks from cars as you sit in yours and scarf this thing down
(5)Frances R.
Solid food. Poor customer service. I really want to give them more stars but I just spent 45 minutes sitting and waiting for a sandwich and a dozen pierogies to go. Were they busy? Maybe??....... But I only saw two people come in for called in/pick up orders. So, maybe they had a whole bunch of catering orders they were working on, who knows... All I know is that some explanation would have been nice. "Just a little longer, we have a lot of orders we're working on. Sorry about the wait" I could have just gotten the frozen ones to go and gotten home and cooked them faster than they did! I will probably not be returning to this location. I'd much rather buy their product from the Acme down the street. If I am really aching for a pierogie stacker sandwich, I'll buy the ingredients to make it myself... Because god knows it would be faster!
(3)Matt R.
Was pretty excited to try this place as it's really a niche store. While I was waiting for my pickup order I over heard a customer saying inside that he usually likes his pierogies more crunchy. The cashier behind the counter said we can make them that way if you request that. I wish I had known otherwise I would have opted for that instead of the soggy, watery, boiled method. Couldn't pass up the kilbasa so got the some of that which was good with the kraut, nothing remarkable though, and then on the pierogi front got a dozen which were alright as well. They seem to sell the "pierogie kitchen" pierogies in the local grocers freezer which would probably be the route I go next time.
(3)Carol C.
I've only had pierogies once before coming here and was blown away by the quality! We got cheesesteak and mushroom pierogies, both sauted in onions, and both delicious! For about $9 per dozen, you can get a pretty good fill. Cons: theres only two tables inside, and can fit only about 5 people in the entire joint.
(4)Audrey M.
Apparently my photos were removed. I guess they had issue with the actual look of the interior being shown to the Yelp World.
(1)Kayla T.
Cute little place. I got the perogies with cheese and sauteed onions. They were on point
(3)Vsssh P.
I loved this place... Pierogie's are amazing Just dont like their hours because they close early but the food is good I got buffalo chicken pierogie and ones with potato onions jalapeno.... loved it DIDNOT GET A CHANCE TO TRY THEIR SANDWICHES.....yet Cons: I wish this was a sit down place instead of takeout with 1 table to sit and eat. And their drinks/soda selection is limited
(4)Speak P.
Apparently my one star review was removed. I guess the truth hurts. The pierogies here are sad. The dough is so thin they can't be handled and they are sold out of most menu items. I'll be going back to the Krakus market in port richmond from now on.
(1)Emmett M.
I would have given the purveyor of these little pockets of Polish potato paradise a higher rating, but consistency has become an issue. As a neighbor of the Kitchen you can imagine the number of times laziness has pulled me down the block to score some pierogie action, and once they started offering sandwiches that amount just multiplied (which is how I began to notice the discrepancies). Come here and order just pierogies and you will always be happy (they deserve five stars), but ordering the stacker may leave you feeling very disappointed; many a sandwich has been served to me with super dry/ uber charred meat, and the extra grease only makes it worse. Still, I am much more happy living next to some Polaski eating than I ever was with the ice cream shop that dwelt there before it. p.s.- very limited drink selection
(4)Colleen M.
I have been wanting to try the Pierogie Kitchen for a while and I really wanted to love it. My friend lives nearby so we made plans to get some dinner here on Friday night. I drove an hour to my friend's house in Roxborough (rush hour on a Friday) and we arrived a little after 5. I was disappointed to find out that the majority of the pierogies were already sold out. I was really looking forward to trying a dessert piergoie but none were left. So I settled with a potato and kraut pierogie. Don't get me wrong, it was a good pierogie- but I could get a flavor like that anywhere. All the interesting flavors were already gone. Perhaps if I lived closer and could make it here early in the day, I would have better luck.
(3)Doug D.
I am certain they have unique pierogies. Because of their reputation, I came with a group of four people from 60 miles away. We got there right before they opened on a Saturday to find a crowd of about 15 people waiting outside. Unfortunately, the whole crowd was very disappointed when they were all "sold out" of pierogies. Normally they are supposed to have a large selection. None of us, including the girls who worked there, had a clue why a bake shop would be "sold out" of them on a Saturday morning when they open. I'm not a baker, but in all matter of common sense, I'd expect a business to get up early in the morning to bake more of them. Furthermore, most of us had Groupons that expire tomorrow. We won't be using them. Perhaps it had something to do with that.
(1)Danan R.
This is a tiny little place off of Henry but it has fantastic potato, cheddar, and onion pierogies. I like to cook mine at home with a lot of onions so I usually just get them frozen.
(4)Joshua S.
Miss this place! Always great food. Only reason cant give a 5 star is the always run out, and I had been going there close to four years, they never had the crab pierogies in!
(4)Chris J.
amazing and unique creations. The menu keeps expanding too! I wish I could make it here for lunch more often. FYI, they now sell these pierogies in frozen form in the Roxborough Acme in the section that used to be fresh pasta.
(4)Susan H.
I bought a Groupon for Pierogie Kitchen because my husband has Ukrainian heritage and is always whining for pierogies; I don't have the patience to make such things and I wanted to get him something better than Mrs. T's. The Groupon was a large one, so it allowed me to get a few dozen frozen and a cooked order for lunch with just a little out of my pocket. Not sure if they made changes since 'Vega X' visited, or they were just there on a bad day, because my cooked pierogies were awesome (I got the Cheesesteak) - the caramelized onions were the icing on the cake. I picked up some frozen from their "sweet" menu and when I asked for some of their sweet cream, she was kind enough to just tell me how to make it, which gave me more money to spend on pierogies :-) I will definitely be back!! Pierogie Kitchen: If you are reading this, you need to put your contact info on your website, and you need to get yourself on FaceBook. I am saying this as a customer that would love to see updates on FaceBook on what's available (so I can get my hands on some of those chocolate pierogies).
(5)Julie B.
We went to this place a few times. Honestly, not a huge fan of the hot pierogies from the store... they're soggy. I actually think that's how they're supposed to be made, but I'm not a big fan. Anyway, I much prefer to buy frozen pierogies from them, bring them home, and pan fry them so they're nice and crispy! So good! I love pretty much every flavor I've tried. Also, they started selling the frozen ones at the ACME on Ridge Ave., which is super convenient, since PK doesn't have the best hours. Since I only want frozen ones anyway, it's perfect!
(4)Paul C.
First of all, I need to preface that I'm not that big of a pierogie fan, so I'm definitely not a connoisseur of pierogies in any shape or form. However, the pierogies here are definitely tasty and much much better than any ones you can buy at the local grocery store. The "stackers" or sandwiches with pierogies are where you really get your money's worth. You get a large sandwich with a little bit of sour cream and sauerkraut that is enough to fill up anyone; the prices range from 6-8 dollars. I highly recommend the PK stacker! Pierogies are probably 6 out of 10. Sandwiches are around a 7.5 out of 10. (These scales are on an overall "good food in general" scale, not any specific scales).
(4)F R.
Rarely do I find something in Philadelphia I think is better than anything I have had in New York, my most favorite place in the world, but Pierogie Kitchen is amazing. The potato mushroom horseradish pierogies are the best I have ever had and this is after living in the Polish neighborhood of Greenpoint, Brooklyn for almost 3 years. I brought home a bag of Kraut Kielbasa pierogies and he told me I am a fantastic wife. He said they were "bombass." I can't wait to go again next week.
(5)Matthew F.
Try the loaded baked potato - You will fall in love. It seems that there is no bacon in it, but it has bacon flavor... I just ignored my kosher ways for a day :-\ I high recommend it - excellent. Just as a note... This is a take out only type of place... There is a small table with two chairs inside but I'd advise planning on taking them to go... Maybe when it is warmer outside they will have tables outside, but its blizzard mode right now. Pierogies are A+++ (Even my Polish friend agreed)
(5)Rafael G.
The food, especially the perogies, is great. Be warned though, not everything on the menu is always available. These guys make the perogies by hand at home every day, and when they're out, they're out. We went for a late lunch one day and the selection was very limited. Also, after the lunch rush, they had only one person working and he couldn't handle it alone - we waited about 30 minutes for a take out lunch, which is way too long in my opinion.
(4)Robin A.
I drive by this place all the time and finally went. They may be the most perfect pierogies ever. The selection is pretty amazing. Both sweet and savory. I think my favorites are still the traditional potato and cheese but the farmers cheese and mushroom ones are delicious as well. I've also had the chocolate ganache and sweet potato ones. I liked the chocolate ganache ones better. The sweet potato ones confused me between sweet and savory too much. Not sweet enough to be a dessert pierogie. Can't wait to go back and try the other flavors. Also - they have cheese babka and cinnamon babka. Both are really good!
(4)Anna C.
From the reviews, I hyped myself up for a killer treat. I got an order of 6 pierogies for $5.62, three spinach-jack and three of the dessert chocolate ganache. The caramelized onions were delicious and the pierogies were good but not mind-blowing. Biggest complaint is how excessively oily they were. They were a bit overpriced as well. Seems like just a good place to buy pre-made frozen pierogies where I can cook them myself at home.
(3)Lboogie e.
While I have never actually gone inside the Pierogie Kitchen, my boyfriend frequently (at my request) brings me home pierogies for lunch and boy, do I LOVE them! I love the Philly cheesesteak one the best (it comes with fried onions on the outside!), as well as the buffalo blue cheese and the garlic herb. My boyfriend's favorite thing on the menu is a pierogie spicy chicken sandwich, which he eats because it's "manly". We also got the frozen pierogies once and they cooked up great, I fried them and they were perfect. It's a great option for a weeknight meal, especially since they are not open past 6. I highly, highly recommend the Pierogie Kitchen!
(5)Laura D.
Yum! Great stuff (though I'm not a peirogie expert admittedly). Especially liked the jalapeno cheddar and chocolate ones. It's take out (one table inside and one out) so you are prepared.
(4)Barbara T.
I was very disappointed in this place. My family and i were all craving perogies. I decided to give the pk a try. I ordered your basic fried potato perogies for a quick family meal. Right away I was suspicious, their interpretation of fried is sauteing in tons of butter on an electric griddle. Mine is deep frying in oil. I though OK, let me give them the benifit of the doubt. Nope, I should of stuck with my gut feeling and just said nevermind. We were so looking forward to a nice warm crispy perogie with a delicious potato filling. Instead we were served a batch of soggy,grease dripping, semi tasty perogies. When I got them home just a few short blocks away my family argued with me that they were not fried perogies.instead they insisted they were grease laiden pockets of mush. Needless to say I opened up a box of miss P's and made the whole family happy, with warm crispy great tasting perogies. The dogs however enjoyed a dinner from the perogie kitchen....oh wait, at least one of them did. the other one got sick n had the runs.
(1)kathy t.
A friend brings me the frozen pierogies from PK. Since they are fully cooked, simply defrost, brown some butter with sage leaves, throw in the pierogies for easy hearty buttery goodness. And you just cooked dinner! Or lunch. Or maybe breakfast. Amazing. The pasta wrappings are the perfect thickness- not leaden or heavy, and also tender but not so wimpy that they leak. You have a wide variety of potato based fillings to choose from including the traditional potato-cheese (excellent) and the "fully loaded"- stuffed with cheese, chives, and plenty of smoky bacon bits (think baked potato), and dessert options like sweet potato, or blueberry.
(4)Mary M.
I went there for the first time Christmas week and they were pretty much sold out of every variety posted on the board, but what I did get, Spinach & Jack cheese was very good. I also purchased the cheddar and onion and they too, were very tasty. I am looking forward to trying them again when they have the dessert pierogies available and more of the others.
(3)Adina W.
I have wanted to try this place for forever, but every time I drive by, they are closed. Today was my lucky day! I went in and I wasn't even hungry. After talking with the girl for a ridiculously long time, I ordered all dessert pierogies (chocolate gancha, blueberry and granny apple). They were AWESOME! As I ate the chocolate one, I really just wanted to eat the inside but felt as though I was cheating on the dough wrapper. My problem with these little addictive pierogies is that they were sooooo greasy. After each pierogie I had to wash my hands (yes, I used my hands to eat them- get over it)- I mean seriously I needed to blot after every bite. Overall, Ill eat there again-- probably sometime this week :)
(4)Red D.
Must try. These where very good. They make them to order so plan on a little wait or call ahead. There is no where to eat in these are a grab and go kinda place but sooooo worth it. The cheese steak one are very good.
(5)Payal P.
great take out pierogies in about a dozen varieties including desert options, plus soups and a sandwich of the day special. get there early as they do run out and also call ahead as they have weird hours. cheap - for about $5 you get 6 pierogies cooked in buttery onion with sour cream goodness! and i think you get a dozen for $5 if you get the frozen ones which i haven't done yet. definitely recommend it!
(5)Arica N.
Totally de-lish perogies. just go. We had the chicken sandwich with jalepeno perogies and a plate of 6 perogies (3 stuffed potato and 3 meat and cheese). Everything was just dripping with yummy taste and sauce, so satisfying! This is mainly a take out joint so there is one small table with 2 chairs inside and one table with 4 chairs on their side deck. It was hot inside and out but the deck seemed just a little more bearable (no AC inside, I feel for the workers!). Also note that they are not open on Sunday or Monday. The guys behind the counter were very nice.
(4)Jan K.
The pierogi skins are gossamer-thin and delicate. I think next time I will gently steam them and serve with melted butter and sour cream. I'm kind of a traditionalist for potato and cheese variety. Good quality products for very reasonable prices.
(4)Brian P.
It's unique and delicious. Best mushroom soup I've ever had. And I've had a decent amount of mushroom soups. :) Oh and the buffalo bleu pierogies...are probably some of the best pierogies I"ve had.
(5)Eric S.
These people are disgustingly rude, especially Marie. What ever you do, go somewhere else
(1)Shilpa P.
Stumbled on this place accidentally and boy am I glad!! The pierogies are amazing. I have had them cooked here for lunch (amazing!!) and bought the frozen ones to take home - not as good as the ones cooked on the premises but much better than any other "home made" pierogies I have ever been able to find. The maryland blue crab ones are my absolute favorite. If you have never tried pierogies this is the place to try them (coz you will really like them!!) This place should be referred to as a hole in the wall (very small, reeks of pierogies, etc) but it is so charmingly cute with the yellow awning I find it adorable. The prices are really reasonable too!!
(5)david c.
its a good thing i waited till my last week in philly to discover pierogie kitchen, otherwise i'd probably be proper porker by now. i had the PK stacker, which is grilled rye, sauerkraut, a kielbasa sausage and a potato cheese pierogie all layered. i ate this ten minutes ago. in about another fifteen i will likely be asleep underneath my desk. when i lived in poland (bialystok) back in the day, my favorite thing about polish cuisine, besides the zytnia vodka, was the soups, and pierogie kitchen has 3 really nice homemade ones. (creamy mushroom, stuffed pepper, and french onion). not exactly what i ate in polska, even in the mleczko bars, but good nonetheless. there were no old polish pani's for me to rock my polish with like i do when i visit greenpoint, but it was still awesome, and they sell frozen pierogies to go, which i won't be able to take advantage of because i don't even have pots or plates at my apartment anymore.
(5)Wendy B.
I never even heard of pierogies until a friend introduced me to the Pierogie Kitchen. Wow, I didnt know what I had been missing. I am now a fan of the pierogie! At the pierogie kitchen, the pierogies are light and delicious, and the staff friendly and helpful. And there are so many flavors to choose from. Our family favorites are the good old standby potatoe cheese and buffalo chicken. They go so fast, it seems I never buy enough! A must try!
(5)J B.
This place is cute, but with one chair, it's not optimal to order food and wait for it. I'd call ahead next time. The soup I tasted a sample of (mushroom) was to die for - excellent! My pirogues were a little mushy and some were even cold in the middle, which I didn't appreciate, but my friend's were cooked properly and quite good. I didn't care for the kielbasa, although, again, my friend did. I love the variety they offer, although they were out of many of the things I wanted the day I was there. I'd definitely go back and give it another try because I want to love this place. I will probably order something to take and cook at home with steak or chicken. I'm not sure how dessert pirogues will be, but I'm intrigued.
(3)Carla L.
My husband and I love these pierogies. My favorite is Philly Cheesesteak but the loaded baked potato is awesome. I am not as big of a fan of their sweet pierogies, but they aren't bad. Just be sure to get there early so that you can get the flavors you want. We had to get some with horseradish once and I do not like horseradish. My husband and I think we are going to make this a monthly destination or at least get it when we go shopping at ACME since they sell them frozen there.
(5)Charles T.
The food was really good. Will have to go back and it is take out only. Was out if a few things when there, but everything else was really good.
(4)Yogi R.
Pierogi bliss. This place is my lunch treat at work. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because you never know what pierogies they'll have. Some type of website with up-to-date pierogi selections might be great.
(4)Katie K.
Love the Polish foood....impressed my husband's Polish family with the pierogie specialites for the holidays. Yummy food.
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