Baba's Pierogies

"Baba’s looks like a place that would serve grain bowls in Soho or Midtown—it’s a bright, all-wood space with speakers playing alt-rock and a menu by the register explaining how to construct your order. But instead of fancy bowls or ancient grains, this place does build-your-own pierogies. Choose your type (boiled or fried), your filling (standard ones like sauerkraut or unusual ones like mac and cheese), and your toppings (sauteed mushrooms or smoked bacon bits). Our go-to order is potato and cheese, fried, with caramelized onions and sour cream." - bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, willa moore

"This casual counter-order joint serves up its namesake dish with a slew of traditional and unexpected fillings. Highlights include a tangy classic sauerkraut option alongside the sort of new-fangled creations that munchies dreams are made of, like mac and cheese tucked into dough. All varieties come coated with butter and chives, and sautéed mushrooms can be added on. Owner and Sunset Park-raised Helena Fabiankovic named the place after her Slovakian grandmother, and the pierogies are based on her pierogi-perfecting ancestor’s recipe." - Alexandra Ilyashov

"Baba’s is a Slovak cafe that sells a dozen different pierogi varieties, including some surprising ones. The mac-and-cheese pierogi is a favorite, but then so is spinach and feta. Don’t worry: the usual sauerkraut and caraway, potato and cheese, and plain farmers cheese are also available, steamed or fried. Kielbasy sandwiches, salads, and soups are also worth grabbing, especially if heading for a picnic on the canal." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff

"Dough meets filling is a beautiful thing found in 1,000 different forms. The Pierogie is a particularly wonderful version. Traditionally a sour cream dough with a mashed potato filling, topped with sauteed onions and melted butter. Baba's offers a huge variety to try. Come hungry and don't skip out on the apple sauce for dipping." - Hyperakt

"Pierogies available for delivery and takeout - call or order through their website." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren