Podhalanka

Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village


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.


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