Sokolowski's University Inn

Have never been to a cafeteria style restaurant before but this has set the bar. There’s plenty of different main dish and side options. Everything tasted amazing and the service was friendly. You get a salad bar with your meal which was nice. Be prepared to consume a LOT of food. Their portions are enormous. Main dishes + two sides, a roll and salad bar averages from $13-20+ dollars depending on the main dish. I really enjoyed the cabbage roll, pierogi and mashed potatoes. The Mac n cheese was a little bland taste wise to me. I didn’t order the beer battered fish but that will definitely be on my radar if we can ever come again, it looked delicious. The place has a full bar and inside is warm and cozy. A lot of famous stars have dined here and the interior is setup with photos and signatures from the guests throughout. Overall a great experience and we will definitely come again.

A homey cafeteria style restaurant serving Polish and German dishes. A super busy place. We made a reservation for 6:30 and did not get seated until 7:30. Apparently reservation for this place only means you will be guaranteed a table to sit down once you line up to get your food. Everyone with or without reservation must all line up to get your food. Interesting experience. Food comes in generous portions. Would recommend this place if you're not in a rush. A great photo spot of Cleveland just outside of the restaurant.

Love the atmosphere here. The food is always good. Lines can be long during the evening hour so plan to come early. Afternoon hours during the weekdays are a great time to come and have a meal. Pierogi are delicious every time. Stuffed cabbage is tasty. I usually come here for the chicken paprikash. They have a huge menu and nightly specials.

This was a lucky find traveling through Cleveland! We were looking for a great Polish Eatery, and we found it! The Chicken Paprikash was heavenly! The Salisbury Steak was great too! All the sides were incredible. There was nothing we had that wasn't wonderful! We will have to make a trip there, just for the restaurant! Oh, and for pierogis!

Delicious food. I got Salisbury steak, pierogi, mac & cheese, and mushroom soup. All of them were fantastic. They also have really good bottled milk. There's a piano player in one of the rooms on Saturday nights. Lines quickly form for dinner on Saturdays - go for lunch during the week if you want fewer crowds. They have copies of the menu and specials near the line.

As a first timer, I had a wonderful time. My husband found this place because he knows how much I love getting a true, homecooked, authentic Polish meal. And this place did not disappoint. He took me here for my birthday lunch and this wonderful couple helped us out by telling us what we had to try. Their list kept going and going and they seemed to end every sentence with..."it's all so good." We ended up getting the pierogi and chicken plates. That couple was right. It was SOOO good. I can't wait to go back to try the bread pudding. Thank you Sokolowski family for playing your part in keeping the Polish culture alive. ❤❤❤

The most amazing food I had all year in 2019! This was the place my fiancee and I went to the evening of my birthday on our weekend trip across Ohio, and it was amazing! The atmosphere is very cozy. There were family photos and photos of famous individuals, most notably Michael Symon, who had visited there. There was a bar, wood tables that were packed but didn't feel too close together, and a lovely chandelier! On the weekends, they have a live piano player which was a nice touch! The food was nothing short of spectacular. Sokolowskis serves traditional Polish food, including favorites like pierogies, Salisbury steak, and stuffed cabbage, which is exactly what we went with. They also have an interesting variety of cold beverages like orange milk, cream soda and ginger beer. We were content with water, but it was very nice to have a lot of choices! We did try their homemade rice pudding and an apple pastry and loved both of them! We still had leftovers to take with us, but both agreed that we would order an extra meal next time we went to-go :D Even with a tip, we still only spent less than 50 bucks! We've been joking around the last few months that we would take the 7 hour ride from Philly to Cleveland just to come back here! I can't wait until we do :)

This family owned restaurant has been around for decades and their casual cafeteria style serving, has passed the test of time. Classic polish recipes, vintage decor, and live music to compliment the setting, Sokolowski’s is a Cleveland landmark. Everything on the menu is a must and will not disappoint.