If you think Arizona is all cacti and cattle, think pierogi. On East Broadway Boulevard in Tucson lies Polish Cottage, a culinary time machine serving pillowy potato dumplings, sizzling kielbasa, and bigos stew thick with nostalgia.
I walked in expecting a kitschy novelty, but one bite of their caramelized cabbage pierogi-golden, gooey, and garnished with dill like a desert oasis-and I was instantly converted. This isn’t just food, it’s a love letter from Grandma, hand-delivered by Arizona’s most unassuming hotspot.
With its cozy atmosphere decorated with colorful folk art and a menu packed with handcrafted recipes, this family-run gem proves you don’t need a passport to experience genuine Polish hospitality and cooking.
Pierogi That’ll Make You Rethink Dumplings
Picture perfect little pockets of dough filled with savory goodness arrive at your table looking almost too pretty to eat. Polish Cottage offers several pierogi varieties including potato and cheese, sauerkraut and mushroom, and beef, each one carefully handcrafted and cooked to tender perfection…