Polonia Restaurant

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Polonia is a two star restaurant in Hamtramck. This restaurant is very affordable.

User Reviews of Polonia Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Dave C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Polonia, you did my stomach good today. Just went in for lunch and got the polish trio. By far the best value and portion sizes. It includes 1 sausage, 2 potato pancakes, 2 pierogies, and soup or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Polonia, I love this place. Ok, it is all about the food here and although the female waitstaff are all like 6' feet tall and supermodels, I seem to be able to stare at my cabbage soup and make it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan V.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars only because I have nothing else to compare it to. AMAZING food. Pierogi filled with great stuff, cabbage roll, dill pickle soup, and the creamy bacon lard with cracklins in it on taost -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dominic P.

4.0 of 5 stars. When my ethnicity kicks in and my half polish stomach gets the desire for some polish food I go to Polonia in Hamtramck. It's a no frills polish restaurant surrounded by beautiful down town Hamtramck....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I went here because Anthony Bourdain taped a 3-minute segment of his show, "No Reservations" here. Apparently Bourdain's producers didn't make much of an effort to find a good Polish restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my first-ever experience with a Polish restaurant. I mainly chose this location over the other big Polish restaurants in Hamtramck due to the fact that it is non-smoking.I started out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandra B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Polish food! I love pierogies! They are one of my favorite comfort foods - if I'm stressed, sad, feel fat, etc. pierogies (good ones) make it all better - except for maybe the feeling fat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hamtramck and it's incredibly authentic Polish community and restaurants are truly a special gem to the Detroit area. And when I want food that tastes like my extended Ciocias (aunts) made it, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marco D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've never been to a Polish restaurant before. But I really liked Polonia. The place was extremely clean to begin with, which is huge for me. The atmosphere is great, it is decked out with Polish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phillip K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, not great. The goulash is quite tasty, with thick homemade noodles. The dill pickle soup is not dill pickle-ish enough. The potato pancakes -- my test at Polish restaurants -- are a bit heavy....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Our criteria for dinner last night was easy; inexpensive, good and the availability of beer. This hit all three VERY well! My girlfriend and I both loved the fact that Polonia is a no smoking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mike d.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is my fave restaurant EVER.i could eat here every day if possible.i'm not joking.hey melody --- instead of kielbasa, try the fresh polish sausage next time.it's the bomb.and i'm not saying that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dea a.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you had a gun to my head and asked me which I liked better: Polish Village or Polonia -- I would say Polonia. I totally disagree with Steve W. The ambiance of Polonia is INFINITELY better than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by janelle p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Polonia offers the Holy Trinity -- butter, bacon, and Bourdain.Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" tour of Detroit included a stop at Polonia, which is showcased proudly on the cover of their menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve W.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's hard not to compare Polonia to it's close neighbor, Polish Village Cafe. The food and atmosphere are not as good as Polish Village and it doesn't have a real bar either. What it lacks in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Barb C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've tried the chicken pie there, and was so impressed that I am determined to take the next available Tuesday afternoon off work, in order to take some to my Mom. Dad is hooked on the pork chops --...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just got back from another visit to Polonia and I am happy to report that the offending canned mixed vegetable side has been replaced with a non-canned variety of broccoli, zucchini, squash, kidney...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmmmm.... the chicken noodle soup.That's all I remember. I think I had some chicken with vegetables on the side, and that was pretty good.But, mmmmmmmm... the chicken noodle soup.I LOVE chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melody B.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's hard not to compare Polonia with Polish Village, because they are right next to each other and they both have fabulous and authentic Polish food. Polonia's pros are definitely its spacious and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Eating at Polonia's is like going to your Polish mother's for dinner.

We discovered Polonia on Labor Day and have been regular customers ever since., It is better then eating at a restaurant - it feels like Mom or Grandma cooked a wonderful meal for you. The dill pickles on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Excellent Polish Fare. Ambiance is perfect. Had a wonderful time, service was good.

Excellent Polish fare. Ambiance is perfect. Had a wonderful time. Service was excellent. Choice of dinners is great. I could not ask for a better experience for this type of food.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miss L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is as good as it gets!!!I've been coming here for at least 5 years. Everytime I come back home to Detroit I am sure to bring my Polish bablina. She also love speaking Polish to all the staff,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Charming Polish restaurant with great food

We ate dinner at the Polonia about a month ago and the food was really delicious, including their famous dill pickle soup. The prices were a bargain for the generous portions and the service was very pleasant....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. We ate a delicious dinner there about a month ago and the service was also very pleasant. The prices were *very* reasonable and the portions were generous. Note: They charge a 3% fee if you use...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Polonia

I love the Polonia. My husband and I stumbled upon it last summer at the Polish festival. We have returned many times and have brought friends and family. Every one who came with us so far hasloved it. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE POLONIA! I have been coming to this place with my family since I was a little kid. They've changed the menu around a bit over the years, but it never fails to deliver top notch, real Polish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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You can do side bends and situp, but please...

don't loose that butt! I want to take every one of those lovely Polish strumpets home and play kielbasa time! Dial it in. Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun. Wow !
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Did you ever ate at Polonia?

Polonia has great, inexpensive Polish food. OMG! Best City Chicken and dill pickle soup! My family love this place!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Not what I hoped it would be. Actually.... really bad.

I always wondered what Polonia was like because I live in Hamtramck and drive by the place quite often. Then, while trying to Google the phone number, I came across all of these reviews. I thought that most of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Excellent Food

I ate there last week for the first time on business. Great restaurant. Food was very good. Service was first rate. Excellent atmosphere. I will come back soon with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Girls UGLY!

My good friend said to go here for the girls. I don't know why, I've seen better looking girls on that long drive down Caniff who wear face masks. Most had terrible accents, if your're going here for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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to: markwest343

Hmmmm.... I like all waitresess there. They're very nice for customers and they are beatiuful! And food is always excellent!!! My family never was sick after eating there. My family and I have been going here...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Disgusting! Made me sick!

I was so sick after eating here, I will never return. I was told the waitress are good looking, but they're not! They are mean, ignorant, nasty, careless, girls who believe they look good or something! They...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Simply Wonderful!

Hello, my husband and I have eaten here twice so far and can only say that it was fantastic! The dill pickle soup is the best I have ever had. Very nice staff and atmosphere. Thank you. Diane and Jim
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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TOO FUNNY...

All i got to say that if $10.00 for a dinner (including a drink) is too expensive, you should consider cooking at home instead of going out...lol... ps. Polonia: don't worry about these ridiculous reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Place is far from good

Don't waste your time in this restaurant. There is no line,ever because it's no good. Bland food, vegetables are soggy squash (is this Italian?). The price is way too expensive (About twice that of Polish...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Hi I work at Polonia, I've been working there for about 3 years.

I don't understant why someone whould make up all of these bad reviews about Polonia. I understand that different people have different food preferences, but saying that our food is served cold, etc. is just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Just Great

My friends and I eat at Polonia on a regular basis. The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is great, not to mention the Pierogies are to die for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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this was our second time going here

this was our second time going here and i think the food just keeps getting better. we've been to several other polish restaurants in this area and nothing has come close to the food here. the soups were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Wait, its a different user name, the first is joel1967 the second joel1967i, hmm, looks like some review manipulating is going on here.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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I like this restaurant. I;m sorry for my last review.

My last review should be added for Polish Village Cafe. Not for Polonia. I'm sorry again. Polonia has very good food and warm food. Their MeatBalls are the best in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Worst Service, Cold Food

I'm editing this because I am really Joel1967, not joel1967i, and I certify that my below review is meant for POLONIA restaurant! Everything was COLD! Plus there not open on Sunday. If that's your specialty,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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don't leave without eating the meatballs

you must get the meatballs!!! i'm not even a fan of meat, but they were delicious! Restaurant is beautiful. Great for large group!! Service there is always excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Authentic Polish Food

I ate at Polonia while I was in Detroit a few years ago and long to come back. I remember that it smelled just like my Polish grandmother's house. I returned four times while staying in Detroit and always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Best restaurant in Hamtown!!!!

This place is a good example of Polish cuisine. I ate there by myself and a few other people were dining alone also. My grandparents came from Poland and the Polish Platter was like the food my relatives make...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Beautiful banquet hall upstairs

My son had a birthday party at Polonia. And was fabulous. Food was great. Service was great. And prices.... low!!! I never paid less for the party of 80 people. I love this place!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Good Basic Polish Menu and always a good list of specials

The Polonia restaurant is one of 4 Hamtramck area Polish restaurants with a very nice traditional Polish menu as well as some non-traditional Eastern European specialties (look for the Hungarian pancake). The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Best Polish food in all of Detroit!!!

This is an awesome restaurant!! I went with a group of frineds on July 10, 2007 for lunch. We were seated quicky and the service was very friendly. If you like polish food the czarnina (duck's soup) is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chris m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I realize this is the new kid on the block when comparing it to Polish Village, but this place holds its own. I just tried it recently and the combination plate was a ton of food for 8.00 (Sausage,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Alice Brown!!! Owner of Polonia!

Alice and John own Polonia, and here she is writing about her own restaurant. "ILOVEPOLISHFOOD" and Monica are also are associated with Polonia. If you look, they all write terrible things about Polish...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Polonia has authentic polish cuisine!!!

Somebody wrote about bones in sausage- it's not true!!! There is clean, nice, waitresess are friendly. Everythink is perfect. Everybodys know- POlonia is the best!!! Just try their food and try food at Polish...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Polonia is no good! Dirty!

Polonia is no good. Don't recomend to anyone. Outside street is filthy! Liter. Kielbasa has bones in it. If you go early, you will get food from the night before because they are not busy, and close early. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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I was there first time few days ago...

and now it's my favorite Polska Restaurant. Food is tasty... Mhhmmm. I've seen how Lady maked pierogies.... She was very happy when she maked it. And kitchen..... It's clean!!! In my home when I make food- my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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This is my favourite Polish Restaurant!!!

Polonia make best Fresh Polish Sausage!!!! I'm so happy when i can see how you make food for me!!! DANKA you are the best chef on the world!!! Thank you!!! John and Alice thank you!!! Good job!! My family...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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I love you POLONIA!!!

THE BEST POLISH FOOD IN DETROIT AREA!!! PANCAKES, STUFFED CABBAGE, DILL PICKLE SOUP......AN MANY MORE....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Best Polish Food in Town!

Fantastic, Authentic Polish Food!! No Frills! NO SMELLS! like their neighbor PVC! Great Prices! A
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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The best Polish food in Michigan. Very good for groups.

There is the best food in Michigan. Everything is very fresh. My favourite is dill pickle soup and meat pierogis---hmmm...... delicious. I'm there every day on lunch. Food is without MSG and I feel good after...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Reasonable prices and the best dill pickle soup!

My family has been eating at this restaurant for years and years (so much so that my mom still calls it the Workman's Cafe). It beats out Zosia's(sp?) and Under The Eagle easily.For the brave, tra...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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For the Polish in everyone

This is a restaurant my family has frequented for years. Though the area has changed quite significantly in the past ten or fifteen years, the Polonia remains the same -- serving traditional Polish f...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Polonia - Secret of Polish Hamtramck

If you are looking for old world Polish food outside Europe, this is your spot. The "City Chicken" is a preffered dish. However, the sausage plate is my favorite. I worked at the old Chrysler World HQ in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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Polish Par Excellence

Unless you live there, Hamtramck is not typically a preferred destination. However, if you enjoy the real deal from Poland, this is the best place outside of Warsaw. Although the locals live on the City...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2005
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Detroit News

the premises began as the workmen's cooperative, formed in 1927 to offer familiar polish dishes to immigrants making the transition to a new country. the cooperative is gone, but the spirit still imbues the...
detnews.com - user review
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Dine.com

there is no better polish food in the tri county area...
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