Stanley's Pierogi

Ridgewood
54-01 Metropolitan Avenue

P: 718.821.3147

Pierogi needs no "s" as pierogi is plural in Polish -- the name for the traditional, pillowy filled dumplings loved by Eastern Europeans and those who, at dinner time, want to be.  This shop, located on a rather inconvenient stretch of Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, makes gastronomical specialization an art.

What's Great:

Fillings include the usual potato, potato and cheese, cabbage, mushroom, and minced meat, plus kasha, blueberries, beets, and combinations like kasha and bacon.

What to Know: 

Most of what they sell is frozen so bring a chill pack and stock up.  Sold in packages of 12 pierogies and prices may vary with the filling.  They're closed on Sundays and last I checked, only take cash.  No credit or debit cards.

The nearest subway stop is Forest Avenue on the M line from which you can take the Q39 bus ten blocks to Metropolitan Avenue.  Walk four blocks from there.