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| - I have heard rave reviews about this establishment, so was itching to experience Sokolowski's University Inn. Unbeknownst to us, it is a "cafeteria style" restaurant- stand in line with tray, and point out what you want, pay the cashier, and find a seat in a casual dining room. There were about 60 people in line in front of us, a "church youth group" from Connecticut- they were polite an urged us to cut in front of them- a very nice gesture, in my opinion! I ordered the cabbage roll (after negotiating between that and the Salisbury steak) which came with 2 sides of your choice, a salad, and a buttered roll- I chose macaroni and cheese, and potato pierogi. The cabbage roll's are "monstrous" in size and according to one of the employees is made with veal, pork, and ground beef. I personally found the cabbage roll to be too savory for my liking-almost as if it is over-seasoned, and lacks the sweetness that I have come to enjoy from my grandmother's cabbage roll. The macaroni and cheese was too bland, dry, and could have been creamier. The pierogi was excellent- buttery, fried, and upon a bed of chopped sweet onions (served with a side of sour cream, of course! I ordered a slice of cheesecake, which really rounded out my meal- classic new york cheesecake recipe, complete with a lemon laced sour cream topping- very delicious! My sister ordered the homemade bratwurst, and it is out of this world!
The staff is efficient, friendly, and a man named "Bernie" (owner?) makes all of the stuffed cabbage daily. The lady tending the salad bar went out of her way to bring me blue cheese dressing which was not available at the salad bar. Busboys are stationed at the cashier area to carry ladies' trays to their table, if needed. I gave this review 3 out of the 5 stars because it was not the "best" polish food I have ever had- try Babushka's in Brecksville, Ohio; but it was pretty good. I will try this place again to taste the other entrees available.
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