In the old ‘Polish Downtown’ is this hole-in-the-wall holdover, a true mom-and-pop joint (with owner Helena up front and husband Jerry in the kitchen). Enjoy massive portions of potato pancakes, pierogi, pork stew and other Polish fare on red vinyl seats as Pope JP2 stares from the wall, surrounded by shelves of classic Polish-themed kitsch. Cash only.
Podhalanka
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
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St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
0.98 MILES
Take a minute to wander past St Nicholas, which is the less traditional of the neighborhood’s main Ukrainian churches. Built in 1913, its 13 domes…
Nearby Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village attractions
1. St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
0.98 MILES
Take a minute to wander past St Nicholas, which is the less traditional of the neighborhood’s main Ukrainian churches. Built in 1913, its 13 domes…