Cafe Polonez

Polish restaurant · Old Toronto

Cafe Polonez

Polish restaurant · Old Toronto

195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada

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Café Polonez serves up hearty Polish classics and Eastern European delights in a cozy setting, perfect for a satisfying meal and a good brew.

195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada Get directions

cafepolonez.ca

@cafepolonez

CA$20–30 · Menu

@afar

"Delicious Polish Food in Toronto Roncesvalles Street is historically the center of the Polish community in Toronto , though it seems like vintage stores and cocktail bars without much Polish heritage are edging in. One great place to find a bit of Poland is Cafe Polonez. I had a delicious lunch of Hungarian-style potato pancakes: a massive potato pancake folded over a rich, meaty goulash. Go hungry! By AFAR Traveler , AFAR Contributor"

Multicultural Restaurant Mix, Toronto

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@cntraveler

"Restaurants don't last for 30 years unless they're doing something right, and today this family-owned Roncesvalles institution is still an icon of Toronto's Polish community. There are so many things to like here: velvety borscht, pierogi that are soft without being gummy, potato pancakes with dollops of fresh sour cream, tender Wiener schnitzel, mashed potatoes oozing with butter and chives, and reliable soups. You won't find a more filling meal for the price anywhere in town. Café Polonez is a well-worn—for good reason—and welcome stalwart in Toronto's dining landscape." - Todd Plummer

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Alana McLeod

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The flavours were unreal, and everything was cooked to perfection. We ordered the dumpling soup, the cabbage rolls dinner, and the schnitzel dinner—honestly, the best dinner spread ever IMO. I especially loved the dumpling soup because it was an entirely new soup for me! The dumplings were just the perfect little bites and so soft inside. I would love to learn how to cook this. Portions were huge, like took up the entire plate huge, and the service was super quick and patient while my partner and I took forever deciding on the best dish combo to try everything. Overall, such a great experience—I’ll definitely be back, and I have already recommended the place to three people.

Sathira Katugaha

Google

This restaurant is great. There’s a ton of diverse Polish menu items options to choose from. The portions are large. The staff are polite and very quick. I really enjoyed the basics like the perogies and the sausages. More complex dishes were great too like borscht and the Polish pancake but I really like the hearty tastes of the basics.

Marissa C

Google

My partner has been dying to bring me here because they are known for having authentic Polish food. We ordered sooo much food because he wanted me to try everything. As someone who is normally not a fan of beets, the beet soup was really good. I also really liked the pierogis. They weren’t super doughy like some of the store bought ones. Our server was also very attentive and gave us some recommendations on the fruit pierogis. Would definitely come again!

Angela A.

Google

Winter calls for hearty, comforting meals, and Café Polonez delivers just that. A neighborhood staple for over a decade, this Polish restaurant is known for its schnitzel and potato pancakes—my personal favorites. I ordered the chicken schnitzel and upgraded my sides to their famous crispy, golden potato pancakes, paired with a rich and savory mushroom gravy. My friend opted for the potato dumplings with pork stew gravy, and both dishes were pure comfort on a cold night. The warm and welcoming service added to the experience, making it another satisfying visit.

Breanna Gilpin

Google

Absolutely delicious! The food here is hearty and flavourful. We ordered the polonez schnitzel, the cheddar and potato pierogis and the cabbage roll along with a side of gravy. The schnitzel was perfection and was paired with some yummy salads and roast potatoes. The pierogis were SO good, rich with flavour and perfect texture. Ultimately, we will be back again, and again, and again!

M J

Google

Had a wonderful dinner at cafe polonez. The beet soup with mushroom dumplings was my favourite but everything was delicious and well portioned. The server was great and the washrooms were clean!

Kate Kaplya

Google

Authentic polish & Eastern European restaurant with huge portions. Loved the herring appetizer. Platter for two was a great way to try a few things. Pierogis and schnitzel were very good; not a fan of their cabbage rolls. I will definitely be coming back to try more things on the menu!

SYDNEY Clarke

Google

Best polish food I have ever had everything is perfect, my boyfriend and I always get the platter for 2 and it’s such a great deal. The food is delicious and so is the service. Make sure to get one of each cabbage role and add a sausage to the platter. Super humble place pumping out classic comforts. Also there’s normally some mushrooms on the schnitzel but they were out of the specific kind that day, but they did bring over a whole bowl of different mushrooms before I even asked which I really appreciated!

@afar

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@cntraveler

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Alana McLeod

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Sathira Katugaha

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Marissa C

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Angela A.

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Breanna Gilpin

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M J

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Had a wonderful dinner at cafe polonez. The beet soup with mushroom dumplings was my favourite but everything was delicious and well portioned. The server was great and the washrooms were clean!

Kate Kaplya

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SYDNEY Clarke

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