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Cafe Polonez

Name: Cafe Polonez
Address: 195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R 2L5, CA
Price range: $

Neighborhood•Roncesvalles•$

Cafe Polonez is one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Toronto for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Roncesvalles.

Café Polonez has been on Roncesvalles for 45 years without a rebrand, a pivot, or an identity crisis — which, in Toronto's current restaurant climate, is basically a political statement.

Editorial review•Jun 10, 2026

Café Polonez has been on Roncesvalles for 45 years without a rebrand, a pivot, or an identity crisis — which, in Toronto's current restaurant climate, is basically a political statement. Zygmunt and Irena Zychla opened it after arriving from Poland in the early eighties, betting everything on Polish home cooking in a neighborhood that was ready for it. Their daughter Sofia has run it since the beginning, and now her son Patrick and his sister are co-owners alongside her. Three generations, same name above the door, same commitment to the kind of cooking that doesn't need a concept. That track record isn't incidental to what this place is — it's the whole point. The menu centers on Polish and Central European staples made largely in-house, and regulars will tell you that comes through. The Schnitzel Polonez is known for arriving properly large, topped with fried mushrooms and accompanied by pickled warm cabbage, shredded beet salad, Polish-style coleslaw, and potatoes — a plate that reportedly recalibrates what this price point can actually deliver. The pierogi are stuffed with minced pork and cheddar; the cabbage rolls (gołąbki) carry pork and mushroom fillings that diners consistently describe as tasting genuinely house-made rather than assembled. The borscht rounds out the picture as a straightforward, unfussy way to open a meal. The dish that reportedly moves most on the menu is the Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash — a wide, crisp pancake wrapped around a rich braise that regulars treat as the default order for first-timers. If you're planning to linger, weekdays give you more room to breathe. Groups larger than four should call ahead.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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dinner and cozy

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Roncesvalles · 195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada

Price

Budget-friendly

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9.4 from 2,803 reviews

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Roncesvalles | 195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada

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Signature dishes at Cafe Polonez

Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash

Schnitzel Polonez

Pierogi

Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki)

Borscht

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What makes Cafe Polonez worth the move

Cafe Polonez is a clean first click in Roncesvalles in Toronto when you want a neighborhood option you can trust. Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and Schnitzel Polonez also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,803 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 2,803 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and cozy

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Neighborhood in Roncesvalles

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Budget-friendly

Best for

cozy dinner

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Google rating: 9.4 from 2,803 reviews

Price point: $

Popular dishes: Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash, Schnitzel Polonez, Pierogi

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9.4 from 2,803 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada
Price: $
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (2,803 reviews)
Cuisine: Neighborhood
Neighborhood: Roncesvalles

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What cuisine does Cafe Polonez serve?

Cafe Polonez is a Neighborhood restaurant located in Roncesvalles, Toronto. Café Polonez has been on Roncesvalles for 45 years without a rebrand, a pivot, or an identity crisis — which, in Toronto's current restaurant climate, is basically a political statement.

What is Cafe Polonez best for?

Cafe Polonez is best for cozy, dinner. Cafe Polonez is a clean first click in Roncesvalles in Toronto when you want a neighborhood option you can trust. Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and Schnitzel Polonez also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,803 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Polonez?

Cafe Polonez is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.4 from 2,803 reviews

What should I order at Cafe Polonez?

Start with Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash, Schnitzel Polonez, Pierogi and Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Cafe Polonez worth visiting?

Cafe Polonez holds a 9.4 Google rating from 2,803 reviews. Cafe Polonez is a clean first click in Roncesvalles in Toronto when you want a neighborhood option you can trust. Hungarian-style potato pancake with beef goulash and Schnitzel Polonez also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,803 Google reviews.

Where is Cafe Polonez located?

Cafe Polonez is located at 195 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2L5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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