“Easily the best Polish Deli in Ridgewood and New York City for steam table Polish takeout, and probably the best Polish Deli in the United States.The chicken or pork or fish cutlet are all excellent - great breading and fried perfectly. The side salads are unreal - try the beets in varying forms or the amazing carrot slaw with just the right amount of horseradish.Great pierogies too.Quite affordable as well. $9ish for a huge platter of food, heavy as all get out. You will be satisfied.“
“On a rainy Saturday afternoon, I finally made my way to Relax and I only wish I had been going here sooner. This place is truly a gem. I ordered the buckwheat pirogies and the zurek soup. OMG, absolutely delicious, perfect and heartwarming. I immediately felt welcomed, like I was going to a family’s house for dinner and the food came out incredibly quick. This Polish/Hungarian American cannot wait to come back and try everything on the menu!(Also whatever that fruit juice is, LOVED IT!!)“
“Made a 2nd trip to Brooklyn during a recent vacation so my wife and daughter could get a charm necklace. Seeing all the signs in some Slavic language, I realized this was a different place in Brooklyn from the waterfront! Double-checked Pierozek was open all-day (it was 2 pm when we ate), walked a few blocks around myself and waited patiently for the necklace-makers and then enjoyed a fantastic lunch of pierogies, kielbasa and accompaniments. And beer, of course. The Murray's Cheese and Meat pierogies were delicious and lighter than you'd think. The kielbasa was fresh, large, and crisped beautifully. The Stuffed Cabbage dish was a big lunch for my wife, but we all cleaned everything off our plates. Maddy was our server and accommodating and delightful. I didn't take any foodporn photos, but their website and IG are accurate representations of the food!“
“Amazing! You’d be foolish not to try this place for Polish food. Everything is fresh every time I go there. And, I do go very often to take food out. The staff are some wonderful people. I sometimes find myself walking in to grab something (even when I don’t really need anything) just to have a laugh. Parking isn’t easy here. But, go around the block once or twice - it is worth the effort. I live nearby. So, more for me. Give these folks your business. It’s a wonderful neighborhood food shop and they deserve it.“
“Dziękuję Pyza!! Polish American from Florida here ?? I came to "Little Poland" and found Pyza, the best and most authentic Polish food I've ever had, next to my Babcia's obviously.Get the Polish plate.Get the Pyza.Get the borscht.Get the potato pancakes.Get the flaki.Get the gołąbki.You're welcome.“
“A must try place for authentic Polish food delights in the 'Little Poland' of New York. On my recent visit to Karczma, I was greeted by the courteous staff with their lovely accents and the waitress clad in traditional attire had me seated at a quiet wooden booth, past the lively bar, all of which evoked a quaint European village vibe. As I perused the menu under the flickering candlelight that was placed over a colorful handwoven placemat, I couldn't have experienced a more homely feeling out in the city on a rainy night. With a little guidance from the waitress, it felt proper to sample the 'Plate of Polish Specialties' on my first visit. The serving was plentiful and a pleasure to taste. The Polish kielbasa and the stuffed cabbage were my favorites. The boiled pierogis were a traditional treat while the hunter's stew was flavorful and unique. There was enough food left to take home which provided the perfect opportunity to pair it with a hilarious Polish flick such as 'The Taming of the Shrewd', set in the alluring Polish countryside only to be enhanced by the colorful and beautifully embroided traditional clothing worn by the local folk. There's also a heartwarming documentary film and a Google online exhibition of a 'good maharajah' and his many young Polish guests tucked away in safety for the history buff. I would highly recommend a stop over at Karczma to satisfy your Polish food cravings or for those who are curious to get their first bite. Enjoy your meal or, as they say in Polish - Smacznego!“
“Honestly, I haven’t been to one polish place where the food wouldn’t be delicious. Bristol B&R definitely does not disappoint. We had a sample platter and I had a very hearty Żurek soup. The place is very comfy with a dance floor in another room with all the 80s 90s euro hits. Really nice vibe.“
“The food is out of this world !!! Everything on the menu is made fresh.Outstanding athletic Polish food. It has a very nice vibe. The staff was friendly and professional. I would recommend Christina's and will definitely be going back real “
“Honestly love this Polish Deli (Zabka Deli) for their chocolates. I come from the Bronx and travel to Ridgewood Queens for their chocolates w/alcohol filling. They are also nice gifts/treats for Valentine’s Day, as well as for small birthday gifts and part of a Mother’s Day gift.“
“Great place worth the visit. They have amazing chicken cutlet sandwiches and chicken noodle soup!! Chicken cutlet samdwich is SUPER FULL. And chicken noodle soup best in the area. Good prices for the amount of food. Also the store is led by a super cute older lady who is also the owner. Such a pleasure to have a conversation with her ❤️ love this place.“
“About 5.50 per pack of 12. They take card now! Plenty of vegan and vegetarian flavors!All very good. The truffle one had a light taste of truffle, nothing overpowering, and wasn't an excuse to raise the price either as other places would so I appreciated that.The potato and cheddar and the ruskie kinda blended together in my head but I think I preferred the potato cheddar more. The jalapeño actually had a little kick and wasn't jalapeños mashed into smithereens like I had expected so that was a pleasant surprise. The spinach feta potato wasn't my favorite but I loved that the combination existed. All the fillings were very creamy and the dough, you have to be careful, because it can fall apart while boiling. I will be back to try the rest of the menu no doubt.“
“Typical Polish deli with many imported items, great selection of meats and cheeses. I'm not a huge fan of their hot foods here but we have only gotten a few things a few times. The soups are great though. We mainly get a sandwich (posted a pic) which is always delicious. Also LOVE getting the dried sausages called kabanos. Our favorite place for them (in Maspeth) closed and these are good but definitely not the best. As for the reviews regarding racist owners ...I'm white so theoretically it's not going to happen to me per the reviews. I've never experienced or seen racist behavior here against others including my boyfriend who's Colombian (so Latino) and he has been going here for many years prior to introducing me to the location. Although he's not experienced it he will agree that the staff is not overly friendly like at some other polish deli's we have gone to. However, it's a deli/store so we aren't expecting the people to be anything other than helpful - which they are. PLEASE NOTE: I don't give 5 stars unless the place is exceptionally over the top as I consider 3 stars average thus 4 stars is above average in my world of reviews. Hope that's helpful in understanding my rating system.“
“Came across this place few weeks ago and had to give it a try. Honestly, the food is tasty no doubt. I tried the Potato and cheese Pierogies, chicken noodles soup and finished it off with their yummy cream puff.Other note: kudos to the staff very polite! ?“
“A little gem in our neighborhood, I have been coming here for years to pick up food for when I have no energy to make dinner/ when I have people to impress with "home cooking". The sausages are great and I would die for the potato and cheese pierogis.I was recommended to call ahead for frozen pierogis.“
“My friend introduced me to this sweet Polish deli off the M train stop. I always get pierogis which are well priced and the people who work there are so sweet and friendly. They have a lot of stuff in there and my favorite pierogis are the potato and cheese and veggie pierogis, they’re good and very full (no skimping with the filling). Will always come back here and eventually try the hot bar which seems to be really popular- and there is seating in the back!“
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“Seneca Garden is a complete neighborhood gem! And I am so grateful for them! Gregory and his entire staff are always so friendly. The products they carry and their homemade food are of excellent quality, and incredibly reasonably priced. And I can’t forget to mention the pierogi are amazing as well!“