Caesar Pierogi Cafe & Pizza Pot Pie

I’ve been wondering where the whimsy of the world has gone, turned out it’s all right here. This is such a cute little spot!

While we were here a man came in and played the piano for a while, there’s a cat that you must answer Caesar’s riddle to know her name, and the art & atmosphere is so charming. Caesar is so cute and delightful, I loved his silly, friendly, and welcoming attitude and his lil Poland flag clogs were just adorable.

My partner is polish and allergic to wheat (a tragedy) and thanks to this spot she was able to have pierogi for the first time in 10 years.

Also, idk why this isn’t advertised more but the tea selection was wild and unexpected in the best way possible. Something about the tea being smell tested from a cart with test tubes and steeping times measured with little minute specific hourglasses added to the whimsy of the whole experience.

Thanks for a wonderful time Caesar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

An excellent, quirky little Polish restaurant/cafe with handmade pierogi and great service!

My mom and I drove 45 minutes on a cold Chicago night to eat here just before closing - and we're glad we did! The food was excellent - there are over 200 kinds of tea you can try (we considered coming back for the tea service alone!), as well as over 12 varieties of pierogi and delicious Polish dishes. I really liked the mushroom and mozzarella pierogi, which sounded like some strange Italian fusion until I tried it and it was just like the stewed mushrooms my Mom makes! Some of the best Polish mushroom soup I've ever had with loads of parsley, dill, and real forest mushrooms from Poland in it, as well as a tasty beet Kvass to finish it off, made it a memorable dinner. At about $30 per person for a bowl of soup, 6 pierogi, tea, and dessert, it was a solidly affordable and very tasty place to eat a full dinner out.

The fun decor and variety of two-person tables made me think this would be the perfect date spot, which would probably be even cheaper. It was also decorated for Christmas when we stopped by! There are vintage-style mural decorations that I thought lent a very upbeat and cosmopolitan energy to the place, as well as a variety of antique teacups for purchase.

Since we were the only people there, the proprietor also chatted with us throughout our meal - offering us a homemade dessert, explaining the different cuisines, and every once in a while trying to convince us to become Polish citizens, haha. He even stayed open late so we could finish our dinner! We really appreciated his insight and attention during our meal, and felt very at home here! If I lived nearby, I would be a regular :)

One note for other patrons is that there is an (adorable!) restaurant cat, so if you are allergic to them you may want to steer clear (or eat outside!)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caesars pierogis are the best! Such a lovely and charming local spot. Caesar takes great care in providing a perfect meal and making you feel at home. Would highly recommend stopping by for dine-in or take-out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was a phenomenal experience. The shop was cute. Caesar was entertaining, polite, informative, and very attentive. There was a large menu selection, found fitting for children and adults. Caesar asked about food allergies, and took care when it came to preparing our(we were a group of 5) food. The choice of teas was a nice touch and a very unique experience. I would personally recommend the mushroom soup, the meat pierogis, and the dark hot chocolate. The onion soup, mushroom pierogi and the potato bacon with cheese were also a great! We will be returning to this place, any time we are back in the city.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pierogies, French Onion Soup

Excellent pierogi and service, I highly recommend this place ! The mushroom/mozarella pierogi were my favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christian was very attentive as soon as I came in, and did a great job of cooking and taking care of me. The space is very inviting and the pierogi were great! I also had the onion soup and the #67 Mango tea. Highly recommend both. I can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little place with about 70 different teas. We had pierogis, hot tea and gelato. Service was superb. Very cute place. Great prices. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amazing place for bringing friends and eating high quality food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gelato is stellar. Will come back for the pierogis and drinking chocolate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kind of expensive. Don't get the pizza pot pie. It's the size of a personal pan pizza. The sauce tastes like sloppy Joe and it is close to THIRTY FREAKING DOLLAR?!!!!?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sauerkraut Pierogi, Mushroom Mozzarella Pierogi

We had our dinner in an enclosed bookshop. Pirogie were freshly made and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What an incredible find! We recently took friends from Minneapolis to Caesar’s Pierogies & Pizza Pot Pie, and from the moment we opened the door, we knew we were in for something special. The warm, cozy European atmosphere, combined with the tantalizing aromas, immediately transported us to another place. The food? Absolutely fantastic! Every dish was authentic, unique, and bursting with flavor. The owner went above and beyond to make us feel like valued guests, taking time to explain the dishes and share the passion behind them. It’s rare to find such care and dedication in a restaurant. We loved the food so much that we even ordered frozen pierogies and stuffed cabbage rolls to take home. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and visit this hidden gem. You won’t be disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Immaculate! 200 types of tea?? The pierogi! Best Pickle soup!! the atmosphere! THE SERVICE! We had the best experience, Caesar sat at our table and explained the menu, gave recommendations, and ensured we were well taken care of!
I cannot recommend this place enough! Fabulous restaurant!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free pierogi!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweet Cheese, Caesar Special, Mushroom Mozzarella Pierogi, Chocolate Pierogi

The interpersonal service is top-notch. Christian really takes time to be involved and thoughtful with the products and ingredients. It's inspiring to see. Delicious as well. The hospitality here is phenomenal and I sincerely appreciate the warmth and kindness poured into this business. Hope you get a chance to visit this gem. ? Tell em' Kyle sent ya!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamales

That cute place around the corner that you want to show off to your friend from the suburbs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Frozen Dumplings Kopytka Pierogi, Empanadas, Caesar Special, Sauerkraut Pierogi, Mushroom Mozzarella Pierogi