Podhalanka 1549 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642

"Highly recommend getting the cabbage soup (just be aware there’s meat in it! The best part). Pricing is good here. It’s cash only so keep that in mind. There’s an atm across the street. The service was very friendly. A lady named Halina was fantastic. The menu isn’t as extensive as some of the other Polish restaurants, but has all the essentials."

"Had a fantastic time at this local gem. Let the server know it was my first dive into Polish food, and he took charge, no menu needed! Started with a killer cabbage soup, then dove into a mix of hearty veggie and meat pierogies, topped off with some perfectly seasoned kielbasa. Definitely recommend for a solid, authentic meal!"

"What an amazing, authentic experience with truly homemade food. Nothing fancy here, just a warm, inviting dinner. We got here early, around 10:00am. I couldn’t wait to eat some Polish or Ukrainian food. We were greeted by the owner and offered a fresh spread of soups, homemade Polish (nuts !)sausages and pirogies. As we sat at the bar, we noticed immaculately dressed Polish (at least we things she was) grandma making our food. What a jam !"

"[CASH ONLY] I came here to get a Polish Sausage Sandwich for takeout. I ordered inside the restaurant, and the server who took my order was nice and friendly, and the it took just ~10 minutes for my order to be finished. Maybe the sandwiches are more suited for sit down ordering though, as it came deconstructed and for some reason only contained one piece of sandwich bread (they might’ve forgotten the second?). However, the sausage itself was absolutely delicious and the highlight of the dish: juicy and springy in texture and intensely robust and savory in flavor. The vegetables were also fresh with a light, pleasant dressing on it. The whole place is cash only, and the sandwich was $10, which is pretty solid but it also wasn’t a lot of food. Overall, prices have risen a great deal over the years but remain fair and reasonable. The inside was pretty cool, a little eerie and intricately decorated with Polish decor and memorabilia. I hope to return to Podhalanka in the future for dine-in! — Price (relative to peers): 4.2/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: N/A Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 4.3/5"

"Coming from a polish person, this is literally better than homemade! I had the pierogis with potato and cheese, just delicious! I also ordered potato pancakes which were super crispy and nice soft consistency inside. My mom had the pork chop, and she loved it as well!!! Place is very homey and it gave me great vibes! They do only take cash so come prepared. Owner is great too! Definitely coming again!"