Today is National Pierogi Day, and for a city like Philadelphia, known for its impressive and diverse food scene—Polish-American food being among the many influences, there are plenty of places to celebrate the delicious day.
From Kensington to Port Richmond to Roxborough and more, there are plenty of places to sample some of the city’s delicious offerings. We’ve assembled some of the top spots to try throughout Philadelphia.
Dinner House
Located in the heart of Port Richmond, Dinner House has long provided Philadelphia with some of the most authentic—and tasty—Polish delicacies, from soups to sausage and much more. Among the many delicious offerings at Dinner House, their pierogies stand as arguably the best in the city.
If you haven’t stopped by this delightfully cozy cafe, there’s certainly no time like the present. With timeless options like sweet cheese, spinach, cheese and onion, and more, Dinner House provides big taste in Phildelphia’s Little Poland.
2706 E Allegheny Ave., facebook.com
Mom-Mom’s Kitchen
Mom-Mom’s has been a signature stop for those looking for homemade/handmade Polish food since coming onto the scene in 2013. You can’t go wrong with their kielbasa or golabki, but Mom-Mom’s pierogi options are the reason for the season.
Offering five variations, Mom-Mom’s has plenty of options to choose from, including their classic potato, farmer’s cheese, vegan potato pierogi, kaputsa, which includes caramelized onions, rye bread crumbs, mustard sour cream, and cheesesteak pierogi, which features cooper sharp, caramelized onions, and black pepper ketchup.
Can’t make it by the restaurant? You can find Mom-Mom’s Pierogis in several local retailers:
- Riverward’s Produce – Old City and Fishtown
- Herman’s Cafe – South Philly (Pennsport)
- CCC Angus Farm Store – Pilesgrove, NJ
- Hidden Creek Farm – Bridgeton, NJ
- Haddon Culinary – Collingswood and Haddonfield, NJ
3124 Richmond St., mommomnomnom.com
The Pierogie Kitchen
Located in Roxborough, The Pierogi Kitchen has been serving the Philadelphia area for over 20 years and is among the most well-known Polish restaurants in the city.
Featuring an extensive menu that borders fusion territory, The Pierogi Kitchen is the spot for anyone who is looking for pierogis that are not only delicious but truly unique.
That sense of uniqueness does not mean that the sense of nostalgic wonder that pierogies historically provide as The Pierogi Kitchen proudly makes their food “always by hand, always from scratch.”
648 Roxborough Ave., pierogiekitchen.com
Little Walter’s
East Kensington’s Little Walter’s celebrates National Pierogi Day with a special eight-course dinner featuring a blend of timeless favorites and innovative flair.
For $100 per person, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, including Little Walter’s Onion Soup Pierogi (bone broth, smoked gouda, and an herb salad), Duck Carnitas (duck kiełbasa, smoked squash, and mole), Birchrun Bleu Cheese Pierogi (fig and chicories), their signature Pierogi Ruskie Sourdough (with potato and caramelized onion, creamy farmers cheese) and more.
Little Walter’s Pierogi Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via Resy.
2049 E Hagert St., littlewaltersphilly.com
Czerw’s Polish Kielbasa
Of course, Philadelphia’s king of kielbasa makes the list. While their namesake may not be the topic of today’s list, the Port Richmond staple proudly serves some of the top handmade pierogies in the city.
With plentiful options, including potato, cheese, sauerkraut, Loaded Potato, Meat with Mushrooms and Onions, Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni and Cheddar Cheese, Bacon and Cheddar, Philly Cheesesteak, and many more, there are nearly endless options to choose from this National Pierogi Day.
Serving Philadelphia since 1938, if you haven’t tried Czerw’s Polish Kielbasa—or their pierogies, for that matter—you are missing out on one of the city’s most delicious and historic eateries.
3370 Tilton St., kielbasyboys.com
