Cafe Polonia on Dorchester Avenue in Boston’s South Boston neighborhood has been serving authentic Polish home cooking to the Boston Polish community and the curious eaters who discovered it since it opened, building a menu around the pierogi, kielbasa, and the slow-cooked Polish comfort food that earns a neighborhood restaurant its loyal following in a city with a significant Eastern European immigrant history. It appeared in Season 21, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Roadtrippin’ in Beantown,” which aired September 5, 2014. Guy Fieri found a Boston kitchen doing Polish food with the authenticity and warmth that earns a community restaurant its destination reputation among everyone who discovers it.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Cafe Polonia
City: Boston, Massachusetts
Cuisine: Polish
DDD Season: 21
DDD Episode: 1
Episode Title: Roadtrippin’ in Beantown
Original Air Date: September 5, 2014
Address: 611 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 617-269-0110
Website: https://cafepolonia.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Pierogi — boiled and pan-fried potato and cheese dumplings with sour cream and caramelized onion — are the Polish classic that earns Cafe Polonia its Boston reputation. The Bigos — the traditional Polish hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, meats, and mushrooms slow-cooked until the flavors meld — is the deeply savory dish that most regulars consider the kitchen’s best expression of Polish home cooking. The Kielbasa Plate with sauerkraut and mustard is the sausage option that reflects the Polish charcuterie tradition. Find a Boston hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 611 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 617-269-0110
Website: https://cafepolonia.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Roadtrippin’ in Beantown episode on Amazon.
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Cafe Polonia appeared in Season 21, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Roadtrippin’ in Beantown,” originally aired September 5, 2014.