S&D Polish Deli

Overall Rating : 3.9 out of 5
Filling Options : 4.75
Accessories : 5.0
Taste : 3.0
(filling + accessories + (taste x 2))/4

2204 Penn Ave.
Strip District
Pittsburgh PA 15222
(412) 281-2906
website

Monday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

S&D Polish Deli has already made a strong showing being declared “Pittsburgh’s Best Pierogi” by the Post-Gazette in its first year open. So, that’s the end of this blog since the Post-Gazette beat me to the chase. I guess “Munch” is a rival in the ultra-competitive world of anonymous Pittsburgh food reviews, but come on. This “Munch” declares S&D pierogi the “Best Pierogies Evah” and even at one point stated “finest pierogies you’ll eat this side of Krakow”. Bold statements.

I guess this is the point where I move ahead of my rival. S&D pierogies are not made in Pittsburgh, but Chicago. Yes, Chicago. They are made by mostly young Polish female immigrants in a small factory called Alexandra’s in the Belmont Central neighborhood of Chicago. As far as frozen pierogies go, Alexandra’s is the best. But what an insult to all Pittsburghers declaring a Chicago frozen pierogi better than anything Pittsburgh could muster up. I will boldly declare S&D pierogies NOT the best in Pittsburgh. Because not only do I have pride in my adopted hometown of Pittsburgh, but I’ve already reviewed better pierogies in town.

Let me tell you about Maultaschen pierogies.

Filling Options
This is by far the strength of S&D / Alexandra’s pierogies. Maultaschen Maultaschen Maultaschen Maultaschen Maultaschen Maultaschen Maultaschen. Did I mention I like spinach and meat pierogies? Well, that’s Maultaschen. To me, the spinach and meat is the best filling I’ve ever had. In fact, Alexandra is the only one who seems to make it. If you are a local pierogi establishment and are reading this, please make me a spinach and meat pierogi.

S&D / Alexandra has all of the standard flavors as well as dessert pierogies. They sound funky, but don’t hesitate to give the strawberry pierogies a try. A dozen pierogies will cost you $6.50. They lose a quarter of a point for not have local favorites such as Jalapeño.

Accessories
Pierogies are available either frozen or prepared. They will even cater your wedding. The prepared pierogies are not over buttered and well presented. You can also order an assortment of other Polish favorites, which I want to try the next time. They are also a full Polish deli. Basically, they really nailed this category.

Taste
I tried the frozen and prepared pierogies and I feel the same about both. I really like them as frozen pierogies, but as compared to fresh – homemade pierogies, they are average. A large step up from Mrs. T’s but a large step down from Forgotten Taste, Pierogies Plus and St. George’s.