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| - Ahhh...the Cleveland landmark restaurant everyone always raves about and is notorious for its long lines, huge portions, and cafeteria style eat and seat in what looks like a "Stada Baba's" (as my polish Grandmother would say) house.
I've been here twice, and it's usually by request of others' plans that I'm dragged along to this place. It's not that I hate the place, but I just don't find any pleasurable dinner starting off with a 50 minute (yes, I timed it) wait in a compact line most likely starving, then pay an outrageous price for an outrageous portion of bland European/American food. Yes, it's hearty. Yes, it's comfort food. Yes, some of it is pretty good.
Perogies are good, but not extraordinary. Lasagna was delicious with plenty of ricotta and beef.
Every review about the sauerkraut being salty, bland slop is true. It lacked the bite that I usually crave in this dish.
Meatloaf and Ribs according to BF were a good choice.
Coconut cream pie was fantastic.
Tips: Don't come with extremely high expectations, have a tall polish beer to help lessen the blow of waiting in line, come hungry and save room for dessert.
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