The best pierogies in Toronto can be counted on as a go-to Eastern European comfort food that's embraced many. There is the classic cheese and potato filling that's accompanied by sour cream, bacon and onions, but also contemporary takes.
LessThis Roncesvalles Village Polish mainstay is where many go to for pierogies filled with cheddar and potato or minced pork. Available softly boiled or pan-fried until crispy, they can be filled with sauerkraut and mushroom or even fruit.
Prepared fresh daily, this take-out spot on the lower level of the St. Lawrence Market sells both frozen and parboiled pierogies in bulk, but also offers both veal plus potato and cheddar cooked and ready to eat.
Head to this fast-casual Etobicoke spot for creative spins on pierogies including creamy truffled mushroom, smoked pulled pork and Mexican street corn that's christened with goat cheese, green onions, avocado-lime sauce and a Baja-chipotle sauce.
This Leslieville lunch counter sometimes serves pierogies stuffed with fruit such as blueberries. They even offer the option to substitute a breakfast plate with pierogies instead of meat.
Every Wednesday, this Annex cafe has a AYCE deal on pierogies that's served with mashed potatoes, salad, fried onions and sour cream.
Find traditional Hungarian comfort food at this family-style restaurant on Danforth East like cabbage rolls, pork paprikash, and, of course, pierogies.
This place is located within St. Volodymyr Cathedral Banquette Hall near Bathurst and Dundas. You can get pierogies that are stuffed with sauerkraut and mushroom to potato and cheese that are frozen or ready to eat. The latter is finished with bacon bits, green onion, caramelized onion and/or sour cream.
Operating since 2009, this paradise for Toronto beer lovers in the Financial District has a wide selection of beer styles that make a great accompaniment to its pierogies which have been stuffed with everything from duck confit, potato and sage to truffled mushroom.