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| - Most people know this place for the hotdogs, but they should also stop by on a Wednesday to have some pierogies! I came here after reading a food blog post on Mouth by Southwest explaining how this family-run eatery makes their pierogies.
It is a small place, hidden in an antiques building, so if you are driving by, look for that, not a sign for PW! The decor is all STEELERS...and since I am a Cardinals fan, I had to take a deep breath and not judge based on that aspect ;).
We had a seat and looked over the menu. While there were lots of specialty hot dogs to try, I was here for pierogies and that is what I wanted. I also ordered some spicy kielbasa to really excite my Polish-German tastebuds.
We went up to the register/counter to order and a can of pop was also included in the meal. I was so excited to see Vernors in the cooler!
The pierogies came out smothered in butter and onions and were boiled. The kielbasa was sliced on top. I dug in and was in heaven! Yum! The pierogies had cheese and potatoes in them. I've had a few different kinds in the past, and made them at pierogi-making parties using a ricotta or cottage cheese kind of filling versus yellow cheeses that were in these. Still good though.
The owner stopped by our table and was so gracious and welcoming. He was very curious about how we liked the meal, if we had pierogies before, etc. When I told him I usually like them fried and with sour cream, he told me I could of had them that way. I was kinda sad I didn't know, but glad I know now so when I go back with a friend, I can feel like a regular and say "Fry em up, too...with a side of sour cream!" ;)
The kielbasa was a great addition to all the starch and the Vernors....man, did that just hit the spot. I ate every single one of my pierogies (I think I had 6.) I like the taste from onions, but I don't actually like to eat them, so they were the only thing left on my plate.
You can only get the pierogies on Wednesdays and if you want to order a bunch of them to go, call a week ahead.
The pierogi got me in there. The food and Vernors satisfied me. And the customer service from the owner was awesome.
The only thing that bothered me was the gal at the counter didn't really have a ton of personality. I like someone to be excited (at least a little) when I come up to order, maybe give me some details, explanations on menu, etc. That is just the former server/bartender in me who always tried to make a newcomer feel welcome and interested in what we offered.
Here is the initial post that got me in there: http://mouthbysouthwest.com/2011/12/13/family-run-pittsburgh-willys-keeps-alive-lost-art-of-pierogi-making/
I will definitely be back. Can't wait to find an excuse to get out to the East Valley for some good ol' pierogies!!
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