Pierogi Boys

This Ridgewood Restaurant Serves the Pierogies You’ve Been Dreaming About | Eater NY

"Started as a Polish food stand in the DeKalb Market Hall, this spot has grown into a full restaurant, cafe, and market in Ridgewood, where the focus is on a modern take on Polish food served in a welcoming, bright, cozy, and unassumingly stylish space. Pierogies are the clear stars: meat pierogi made from braised beef cheeks and pork butt come with meat gravy, dill, and chives; classic potato and cheese pierogi are pillowy and topped with caramelized onions, sour cream, and chives; and mushroom and sauerkraut pierogi are tangy and vegan-friendly, with each bite described as a warm, textural umami burst. The menu also features a soothing white borscht made from blended potatoes, sautéed leeks, and fermented rye flour, studded with sturdy kielbasa slices and finished with a soft six-minute egg, plus fresh, bright, and creamy cucumbers with farmer cheese, fermented garlic, and honey. Mornings are devoted to coffees and sodas, while evenings bring cocktails like a pickle martini made with vodka, a gin and tonic with a Polish spirit, wines, and large beer pours, alongside creative dishes such as deviled eggs with roe, salads, a Polish banh mi, and plenty of pickles. An attached market sells frozen pierogi and thoughtfully curated specialty items, from hard-to-find Have’A Corn chips to imported tinned fish, accessible either through a dedicated entrance on Onderdonk Avenue or via the dining room, and the larger space offers more seats and a relaxed atmosphere to hang out day or night, with dinner served Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m." - Nadia Chaudhury