Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

You may have heard earlier this Spring that Chrusciki Bakery left their long standing spot at The Broadway Market due to decreased traffic over the years.

Their new, sprawling digs at the Eastern Hills Mall opened early August 2020 offering a three-pronged approach to Polish food, drink, and baked goods in three connected spaces.

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

When you walk into 4475 Transit Rd. (Suite 108) you’ll find not only Chrusciki Bakery & Cafe, but also Simply Pierogi – Polish Kitchen, and Sto Lat Bar.

What’s can you expect at each spot? Let’s dive in, shall we.

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In their own words, Simply Pierogi – Polish Kitchen is a “fast-casual restaurant concept serving traditional Polish cuisine in a modern-day format. The process for ordering simply entails walking through the front line as your food is prepared in front of you. ” While creating your own Pierogi Bowl, you get to choose a type of pierogi, add a Polish protein, and add toppings like caramelized onions, bacon bits, and more. It’s kinda like a pierogi dream come true TBH.

Pierogi Hoagie / Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

BFLO Pierogi Bowl / Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

They also offer a Pierogi Hoagie with Kielbasa, Farmers Cheese Pierogi, Caramelized Onions, Kapusta and a house-made Horseradish Aioli on a toasted Hoagie roll and the The BFLO Pierogi Bowl with Potato & Onion Pierogi, Schnitzel, Mozzarella Cheese, Banana Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Crispy Fried Onions and housemade Buffalo Aioli.

If you’re looking for something to make at home, you can pick up Frozen Pierogi Packs and jarred Polish delicacies like red borscht concentrate horseradish with cranberries, Polish style mustard, honey horseradish mustard, beets with horseradish and cranberry preserves.

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Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

Photo courtesy of Simply Pierogi

While Simply Pierogi provides a “Chipotle-esque” Polish food option, “Sto Lat Bar is a full-service bar with a small plates menu for lunch and a full-service dinner menu that is offered after 5 pm in the evenings,” the company explained via Facebook. Beer, wine, cocktails, and even reservations are available at this portion of the European Lounge.

The Sto Lat Bar offers small plates like Placek Monte Cristo Sliders, Truffle Fried Pickles, Classic Zapiekanka – Polish “flat bread” with garlic butter, topped with cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a drizzle of sweet ketchup, and of course Fried Pierogi Dippers among others. Entrees include a Polish Platter, Spicy Schnitzel Sandwich, Kotlety Burger – a house-made patty blend of veal and pork topped with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and pickled beets. Woof.

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Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Kabanosy Board / Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Fried Pierogi Dippers / Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Bone in Pork Chop / Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Spicy Schnitzel Sandwich / Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar

Photo courtesy of Sto Lat Bar