Northwest Indiana has deep Polish and Eastern European roots, and the easiest way to taste that history is with a plate of pierogi. These filled dumplings show up across the region in counter-service shops, old-school delis, family dining rooms, and even a club hall that has a Friday following.
Some places focus on handmade classics like potato and cheese, sauerkraut, and sweet cheese, while others offer dozens of flavors you probably never pictured inside dough. This list covers eight spots from Highland to Michigan City, each with its own reason to stop, whether you want a quick lunch, a sit-down Polish platter, or a freezer bag of pierogi to take home.
Save it for your next craving, and maybe send it to the friend who always asks where to find good pierogi.
1. Dan’s Pierogies, L.L.C., Highland, IN
Some shops put pierogi on the menu. Dan’s built the whole business around them, right down to the pierogi-themed merch near the counter…