Podhalanka

About

Polish

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 1549 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642

Phone: (773) 486-6655

Work Hours

Mon 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    86 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
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    Good For
    Dinner
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Divey
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Caters
    No
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Jeudi J.

    star star star star star 20 May 2026

    What a sweet little place. I had 3 kinds of pierogis since I was short on time. Potato/cheese, meat, and meat & cabbage, homemade, fresh, very generous size and portion, and perfectly well-made with sour cream and sautéed onion. It was like going into someone's sparkling clean kitchen with 3 little old Polish ladies treating everyone like they were at home, so friendly and welcoming. Next time I will go earlier and really eat dinner there. All the food looked delicious and the folks eating there were families and obvious regulars. It's right next to one of my favorite theaters so they'll see me again.

    Update 4/19: Full dinner with 2 friends pre-theater; great experience. Double (huge) order of 3 kinds of  pierogis, two generous beet salads, a stuffed cabbage with potatoes, 4 crisp and delicious potato pancakes, three delightful large blintzes, juice, bread, and all the sour cream and applesauce we could eat. Everything was very fresh and delicious (and I'm not the biggest Polish food fan) and we were stuffed. Great service. Heard from someone about the giant bill for unordered food issue mentioned in some reviews.;  I actually didn't check our bill closely but it was $20 for each of us including tax and tip, seemed very reasonable. Wish they took credit cards but otherwise, I think it's a gem.

  • Jose V.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 11 May 2026

    The 2 stars are for the food because it was delicious and authentic, however I do wish I had read the other reviews prior to coming to this place as it can be a bit sketchy.

    It was my first time at this particular restaurant but not my first at a polish restaurant so although I did appreciate the "guidance", the server can be pushy and have you over order if you're not careful. He was also in somewhat of a "hurry" when I had questions, even when the place was empty.

    What did it for us was when the check arrived, some of the items "went up" in price plus he charged us for a pitcher of juice we didn't order and that he placed on our table as soon as we sat down.

    In summary, decent food, runs like a tourist trap, buyers beware, baffled by the 5 stars reviews.

  • Tara Lynn O.

    star star star star star_border 10 May 2026

    We went in here not too sure what to try out so our server just ordered for us. He was a little pushy to just order for you so make sure you speak up if you're not willing to try what he suggested. We opted in for it to get a taste of a variety of food. I really enjoyed the soup and Pierogis the best! We also tried the sausage, cheese blitz, stuffed cabbage.

    I would go back but next time just get the items I liked! It was a little overpriced for all the food he ordered for us.

  • Olivia G.

    star star star star_border star_border 10 May 2026

    Cash Only? Looks like Yelp was wrong on this one..
    Service was good - Food was fine - Atmosphere is thrifty and nifty!

  • Dave S.

    star star star star star 8 May 2026

    Authentic polish food

    They actually have two older women who cook the food. Reminds me of my babci. Very reasonably priced food and amazing quality. I had the soup golembki and pierogi which were awesome. Very laid back the decor was simple and authentic.

    Want to relax and have no one bother you with friendly service and real polish food. Eat here, seems to be a dying art these days.

    I hope they train their family to continue the tradition.

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