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Eastern European

Baba's Pierogies®

Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 📍 Maps

Baba's Pierogies is a charming, family-owned spot in Gowanus, Brooklyn, born from Helena Fabiankovic's childhood memories of her Slovak grandmother, Julia, making pierogies every Friday. The space itself is bright and cozy, with reclaimed wood from pallets lining the walls and tables made from salvaged bowling alley lanes. You can even watch your pierogies being made fresh in the kitchen, a testament to their commitment to tradition and quality.

★ The Legend
Baba's Potato Pierogies
This is the original pierogi that started it all, inspired by Baba Julia's Slovak recipes but adapted with American cheese for a unique, comforting flavor. They are always prepared fresh to order, never frozen, ensuring a light and moist texture.
◆ Fan Favorite
Mac & Cheese Pierogies
These pierogies are a consistent crowd-pleaser, offering a rich and creamy mac and cheese filling encased in a perfectly cooked dumpling. Many regulars rave about the crispy pan-fried preparation, which adds a delightful textural contrast.
● Chef's Pick
Bacon Cheddar Potato Pierogies
This is Helena Fabiankovic's (owner and Baba's granddaughter) own creation, described as a potato purée saturated with cheddar and speckled with bacon bits, offering a smoky and pronounced flavor.
◇ Hidden Gem
Sauerkraut Pierogies
Despite some initial critical feedback on the plainness of the filling, New York Magazine singled out the boiled sauerkraut pierogi as the best on the menu, praising its piquant flavor and surprisingly un-stodgy texture.
Insider Tip

First-timers often just order their pierogies boiled, but you absolutely have to try them pan-fried. The pan-frying gives the pierogies a wonderfully crispy exterior that adds an incredible textural dimension to the soft, flavorful fillings, making for a much more satisfying bite.

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