Jando S.
Yelp
There are some days I wish I lived right next door to Stanley's, which at this point, is practically every day. A small store with a mom-n-pop style operation, these pierogi are offered on both a local and retail basis, serving the needs of the community and available for bulk ordering and purchasing like an advanced caterer / retailer. They sure know what they're doing, as this place has been around for over 25 years.
The entire menu is pierogi. Polish in origin, (This is Ridgewood after all) what separates Stanley from the average polski establishment is their sheer variety on such a niche item. There are traditional options like potato & cheese or sauerkraut & mushroom and certainly less traditional ones like cheese with raisins or chocolate and a whole plethora of fruit flavors such as blueberry, prune, and strawberry. Essentially, this means they have vegan options too.
I'm more of a fan of the heartier options, which basically include potato with anything, but especially the potato, spinach & feta. The layers of flavor within the stuffing is very addicting. I would also say the same for the spinach and cheese, which reminds me of a ravioli at times, but in Euro dumpling form.
They also have some other things beyond the pierogi, such as a potent red borscht with mini mushroom uszka (tiny dumplings). They also feature a Polish version of gnocchi, called kopytka, which works as a great side. The pierogi variations are still the star of the show, which I'm hoping they'll continue to expand as years go on.