Perogies originate from Eastern Europe and you’ll find them as a cuisine staple in most Slavic countries, including Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia. These little bundles of dough are boiled before being baked or fried with other accoutrements. Finally, they are topped with bacon and sour cream. Regardless of the variety you choose, you’ll fall in love with this comfort food.
Located in St. Albert, this authentic Ukrainian restaurant makes some tasty pyrohy (perogies). With a few varieties to choose from, we recommend the simple potato and onion or potato and cottage cheese.
Influenced by Central and Eastern European cuisines, they serve up cheddar and potato perogies, as well as wild mushroom and sauerkraut perogies. Both are a treat.
For something really different, try a perogy burger. Called ‘Baba,’ this burger boasts perogies, cheddar, sour cream, bacon, sautéed onions, bacon and sauerkraut as condiments. These Jerks also serve up a perogy appy, with $1 from each order going towards St. Michael’s Facilities. Guess they’re not such jerks, after all.
RGE RD changes their menu seasonally, but you’re sure to find some perogy dish on the menu. I’ve had their grizzly Gouda and potato perogy with a white onion cream and bacon bits and it’s amazing. I’ve also had their beet and potato perogy, and it’s equally amazing.
This seasonal mobile food truck specializes in perogies and borscht. And, this princess prepares some phenomenal perogies. For something unique, try her prairie poutine, made with perogies, cheese curds, gravy and bacon bits. For dessert, she mixes up some in-season fruit-filled perogies topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Fun! (Note: You’ll have to follow them on Twitter for their daily whereabouts.)
A restaurant that serves Ukrainian food is bound to make some of the best perogies in town, no? YES! With a few varieties to choose from, you kind of can’t go wrong here. Potato and sauerkraut perogies topped with bacon bits and a side of sour cream are a sure bet.