Matt G.
Yelp
My parents are both from Poland, so naturally we eat plenty of pierogi, nalesniki (crêpes filled with sweet cheese), and uszka (mini pierogi filled with mushrooms that are traditionally eaten with borsch). We always get them here; they take too long to make by hand, and I really don't like Kasia's (even though they're sold all over the place).
My family has been coming to Alexandra's since it opened, and I am consistently impressed by the store's cleanliness, customer service, and of course, its selection.
I judge stores that aren't clean, and like myself, Alexandra's is clean, neat, and organized. When you walk into the store, you simply walk up to the counter and let the Polish ladies know what you'd like to order. The ladies pull your pierogi out of the freezer for you, and you're ready to go! There's no digging through freezers to find your favorite flavors and, for all the germaphobes, there are no random people touching your pierogi packages.
Although most customers who come in are Polish, all of the items available for purchase are translated into English. Still, if you don't speak Polish you may face a bit of a language barrier, but don't let that stop you from trying this place out!
Everything I've tried from Alexandra's is delicious, but here are some of my favorite picks:
Pierogi ruskie--- "Russian pierogi," which are stuffed with potato and cheese. The filling is super smooth and savory.
Uszka--- The little tiny pierogi with mushrooms.
Pierogi z kapusta i grzybami--- Pierogi with sauerkraut and mushrooms. They're a little bit bitter, but great as an entree.
Pierogi z jagodami--- Blueberry pierogi... they're great topped with blueberry yogurt. ;)
Nalesniki--- Crepes stuffed with sweet cheese that are more dessert-ey and on the sweeter side.