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| - I found this place a few years ago while looking for good eats in the Cleveland area. Upon arriving, I was surprised to see that this is a "cafeteria" styled restaurant. You arrive (usually there's a long line) and pick up a tray and fill it up as you go through the food line. Their selection varies weekly, but their staple meals such as meat loaf, stuff cabbage, brats, and perogies are always served. They sometimes have specials featuring catches from Lake Erie. The food line starts with dessert, but beware that you might order too much food if this is your first time. In addition, to the meal, you get 2 sides such as corn, green beans, mashed potatoes, etc, you also get a plate for unlimited salad at the salad bar (there's also fruit) and a dinner roll. Typically if I do get dessert, I end up packing my dinner home! There's also a good selection of beer at the bar. There is a small selection along the food line. The food line is quite nostalgic as it takes me back to the elementary school days.
If you haven't tried polish food, I would recommend going with the basics like stuff cabbage and a side of perogies (you can get 2 perogies as your side for additional $0.50 towards any dinner). The portion of the stuff cabbage varies, but its more than enough. The rice and meats in the cabbage is cooked to perfection. It's very tender and basically melts in your mouth! The sauce has a good balance of flavor; both sweet and sour. Be sure to smother the stuff cabbage with the sauce. The perogies are very good as well, after all, it is one of Michael Symon's "best thing I ever ate". They are cooked in a butter sauce with a bits of onions for flavor. They can be served with sour cream if you chooses.
This is usually the place I bring visiting friends because of its uniqueness and the quality of the food. They all leave happy and would come back if they are in town again.
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