Cafe Polonia – Polish
Cafe Polonia transports diners to a rustic village kitchen where the air is thick with the savory aroma of smoked kielbasa and the earthy sweetness of vibrant beet barszcz. Guests gather over hearty plates of crispy potato pancakes and traditional kiszka, enjoying a soulful dining experience that celebrates the rich, tangy flavors and time-honored hospitality of Eastern European heritage.
611, Dorchester Avenue, Boston, 02127 +16172690110 https://www.cafepolonia.com/0Cuisine: Polish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Cafe Polonia
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless Pork Chop | 16.4 g | 39.8 g |
| Pierogi | 74.4 g | 37.1 g |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 70.8 g | 35 g |
| Apple Crisp | 59.4 g | 28.8 g |
| Royal Duck | 8.5 g | 27.1 g |
| Salmon Salad | 0 g | 24.6 g |
| Dessert Pierogi | 0 g | 20.4 g |
| Sour Rye Soup (Żurek) | 11.7 g | 20 g |
| Goat Cheese Salad | 4 g | 17.7 g |
| Żywiec Porter 9.5% | 0 g | 17 g |
| Fresh Kielbasa Plate | 51.5 g | 16 g |
| Polish Plate | 7.3 g | 15.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Pickle Soup - $7: A dill pickle soup with carrots, onions, celery and diced potatoes. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Soup (Barszcz) - $9: A Polish tradition, served with mushroom or meat filled raviolis Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Rye Soup (Żurek) - $9: A hearty soup with white kielbasa, mushrooms, horseradish and boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kielbasa Twists - $8: Original Polish sausage links served with mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kiszka (Blood Sausage) - $8: A Polish favorite, served lightly broiled with caramelized onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herring Filet in Oil - $10: The most popular appetizer in Poland, served with diced onions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Highlander Smoked Cheese - $8: The traditional Polish smoked cheese served with lingonberry jam. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Potato Pancakes - $14: Potato pancakes served with smoked salmon and sour cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red peppers and croutons with choice of dressing. (Caesar, Italian, Poppy Seed or Ranch) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Tomato and Mozzarella Salad - $12: Sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese served over mixed greens and balsamic vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Goat Cheese Salad - $13: Mixed greens topped with goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts and marinated pears, splashed with a creamy poppy seed dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $14: Grilled tender pieces of sizzling chicken over a bed of Romaine, croutons and Parmesan cheese
- Salmon Salad - $14: Mixed greens, fresh cucumber, smoked salmon and creamy avocado dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Traditional Dishes
- Pierogi - $18: Served boiled or fried with caramelized onions. Choice of: potato and cheese, cabbage and mushroom or spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Meat Pierogi - $22: Meat filled pierogi served with caramelized onions and bacon bits
- Stuffed Cabbage - $18: Two cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and pork, served with homemade tomato sauce or mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Grilled Kielbasa Sandwich - $17: Served on a sub roll with caramelized onions, sauerkraut and mustard with a choice of fries, mashed potato or potato salad
- Kielbasa and Cabbage Stew - $17: Generous portion of grilled kielbasa served with bigos - the original Polish hunter's stew
- Fresh Kielbasa Plate - $17: Half ring of grilled white kielbasa served with grilled peppers and onions, mustard, horseradish with a choice of fries, mashed potato or potato salad
- Polish Pizza (Zapiekanka) - $15: Two open-faced halves of a sub roll, with sauteed mushrooms, gouda cheese toasted to perfection and topped with ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Polish Plate - $24: Hunter's stew, stuffed cabbage, three pierogies, and grilled Polish sausage kielbasa
- Potato Pancakes - $15: Made to order using special recipe. Served with sour cream, apple sauce or Hungarian goulash (add $4) or mushroom sauce (add $3) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Gypsy Pancake - $21: A giant potato pancake filled with Hungarian goulash, topped with sour cream and dill
Entrées
- Pork Loin in Mushroom Sauce - $21: Sautéed juicy slices of pork loin in our homemade mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Boneless Pork Chop - $20: Lightly breaded pan fired pork cutlet served with a special sweet cabbage stew Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Vienna Pork Chop - $22: Austrian spin on the traditional pork chop served with melted cheese and a sunny side up egg. Available mild or spicy
- Sobieski Cutlet - $19: Generous size chicken cutlet lightly coated for a tasty crust Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Breast of Duck - $25: Roasted duck breast served with asparagus, potato medallions, apple sauce and cranberry sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Royal Duck - $28: Partially boneless half duck served with baked apple, cranberry stuffing, potato medallions and grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Potato Dumplings - $14: Homemade potato dumplings topped with Hungarian goulash (add $4) or mushroom sauce (add $3). Served with assorted chilled salads Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Meat Filled Potato Dumplings - $18: Served with caramelized onions, bacon bits and sauerkraut
Beverages
- Żywiec Pilsner 5.6% - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Zywiec Session IPA 5.0% - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zywiec White 4.9% - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Żywiec Porter 9.5% - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Warka Lager 5% - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Warka Strong Lager 6.5% - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Lomza Honey Lager 5.2% - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rotating Beer - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- White Wine (Glass) - $12: Choice of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Riesling Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- White Wine (Bottle) - $44: Choice of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Riesling Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Wine (Glass) - $12: Choice of Tempernillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Carmenere Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Wine (Bottle) - $44: Choice of Tempernillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Carmenere Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $7: Molten chocolate cake served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $6: Two scoops of vanilla ice cream served with fresh strawberries and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Apple Crisp - $8: Served warm with scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dessert Pierogi - $9: Filled with blueberries or sweet cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe Polonia
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe Polonia?
- Boneless Pork Chop, at roughly 39.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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