Café Poland opened at the beginning of January. Thus, their menu is still expanding, but there are already some favorites. I highly recommend their pierogies, especially the ones stuffed with mushroom and sauerkraut.
Pierogies are dumplings made up of unleavened dough that are topped with grilled onions and served with sour cream on the side. Customers can also choose beef or potato and cheese-stuffed pierogies. Café Poland serves 6 per platter for $7.50. While on the expensive side, their pierogies are very filling, and six is enough for one person’s lunch.
For others not feeling up to pierogies, other options include Golabki (stuffed cabbage) with dill mashed potatoes or Kielbasa (Polish sausage) and bean soup.
Since the restaurant is still getting on its feet, there aren’t any Polish desserts on the menu quite yet. However, owner Robert Burlinski has indicated that Polish pastries and crepes are definitely something he will offer in the future. But as of right now, customers can choose to satisfy their sweet tooths with cherry pastries, apple muffins or Ghirardelli chocolates.
While the food is delectable and the service is quick, some of the foods offered on the menu are not made totally fresh. For example, it is after cafe hours that Burlinkski and his mom make the pierogies. They are then warmed up in a microwave the next day to be served to their customers.
Also, one other thing is that the restaurant’s size can only accommodate about 20 people. So if you want to make sure you get a seat inside the restaurant, it would be best if you came around opening time.
With a casual atmosphere and delicious home-cooked food, Café Poland has much to offer its customers. I already know the mushroom and sauerkraut pierogies will be a go-to food of mine.
By Stazi Prost
Stazi Prost • Jan 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Robert,
Thank you for your explanation of how a pierogie is made. I didn’t know how involved of a process it was.
Robert Burlinski • Jan 29, 2013 at 10:52 am
Stazi,
Thank you. If you would like to learn how to do some Polish cooking you are very welcome:):):)
Robert Burlinski • Jan 26, 2013 at 3:15 pm
Stazi,
Thank you for your article but there are some facts we would like to present to you. Pierogies are made through a certain process not similar to pizza or donuts production.They are not a food that can be made while customers are waiting. Pierogies are fresh because since the moment they are made they are specially dried and cooled. They cannot be served right after boiling process as they won’t have a taste to customers. Since the production till serving passes few hours. It would be good to serve them fried but we have some restriction from Fire Department. Anyway, fried pierogies, although taste very well, would be not healthy for some people. As about your remarks about the price, I advise you to check the prices of beef. We don’t use any substitutes and we have to search for special products not available in Columbia. Also, daily production of pierogis takes 4 hours to 3 people. Each of the pierogies is completely hand made. In addition, making the filling takes another few hours. That would be all about your concerns about the prices.
We would like to invite you to check and see the production process, and be acquainted with an old fashion Polish kitchen.
Sincerely,
Robert Burlinski, Cafe Poland owner.