U Babci Polish Kitchen
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U Babci Polish Kitchen Reviews
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I’m Polish. In US for 26 years and loooooved the food. It’s like I have never left. Nalwka- black currant was so delicious. All the food light, delicious 10 stars!!!
Omggggggg!!!!! Could not be more excited to have an AUTHENTIC Polish restaurant in the area. I live in North County San Diego and sadly we don’t have any 🇵🇱 restaurants, so it was absolutely amazing to find this place. The location is cute and cozy (immediately found the Krakow painting on the wall which was so fun), the staff is friendly and fun (shout out to Julia who chatted the whole time while waiting for the order), and this is the only place in my 10+ years of California...read full review
This was such a nice treat. I have never tried Polish food and decided to stop by for lunch after getting a haircut at the neighboring barbershop. You can feel the rich cultural history when you walk in here, and also the love that goes into the cooking. I had the pierogi with potato and cheese and the blintzes. Both were outstanding, and such fresh ingredients. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu, highly recommend trying this place!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9AM 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
U Babci Polish Kitchen offers a warm and authentic Polish dining experience that highlights traditional recipes and cultural charm. The restaurant's interior is lovely, with natural wooden tables, flowers at every table, and tasteful decor that features pictures of Poland’s cities and lace accents, creating a cozy, home-like atmosphere. Outside, there is a small outdoor seating area perfect for enjoying good weather.
The staff is attentive, friendly, and helpful, providing fast service and excellent recommendations. Guests can enjoy a double menu—one on a screen for takeout orders and a beautifully designed menu with photos and detailed descriptions for dine-in. From the moment visitors walk in, they are greeted warmly and treated like family.
The food quality is outstanding, with many dishes tasting homemade and fresh. The pierogi with potato and cheese, blintzes, cabbage rolls, kielbasa, hunters stew, donuts, and pierogi all receive high praise for their authentic flavors and quality ingredients. Notably, the pierogi dough is praised as excellent, and the cabbage rolls remind some guests of those in Poland. Desserts like pierogi and apple pie with chocolate syrup are also highly recommended.
Many reviews mention that U Babci feels like a trip to Poland, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes diners feel like they are enjoying a meal cooked by Grandma herself. The restaurant has become a favorite spot for those seeking authentic Polish cuisine, offering a delicious, healthy, and genuine taste of Eastern European tradition in Lake Forest.