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Cracovia Polish Restaurant
Review
About
Cracovia Restaurant & Bar is a family-owned and operated restaurant that prides itself on being the most authentic Polish restaurant in Colorado. We use only the finest ingredients in our kitchen and ensure each dish has the warmth of a traditional home-cooked meal. If you have never had Polish food before, you will be surprised by the bold & savory blend of herbs and spices paired with the freshest ingredients. If you have had Polish food before, you are in for a treat. The owners are the executive chefs, immigrating from Poland about 27 years ago and bringing with them over 20 years of cooking experience.
Features
CUISINES
Polish, European, Eastern European, Central European
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
Menu
Does this restaurant have live music
Order delivery
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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4.3
160 reviews
Excellent
85
Very good
51
Average
14
Poor
5
Terrible
5
Debbi C
Jacksonville411 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We visited on a Sunday after church as they open at 11:30 AM. They have a great menu of Polish specialties and the owner is a chemist who has mini flavored vodka. We started with tubed drinks and especially liked the one with the peach vodka. We had the variety of pierogies And like the potato cheese one the best. We did get the menu item which gave you a simpler of most of the traditional items. The kielbasa was amazing and we would get that sandwich separate in the future.
Written November 11, 2024
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Marilyn D
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • friends
We ate dinner here with friends and the food was authentic Polish cuisine which was all excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant!! The waitresses did a fantastic job serving and will definitely be back for more delicious food, especially the polish sausages!!!
Written July 20, 2023
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Fara B
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • family
Great service, very friendly waiter! The food was top line authentic-we had a lot of dishes and all were delicious! Pierogies both steamed and fried were light and flavorful, kielbasa and white sausage, sauerkraut, and potato pancakes were all delish. Be careful with the vodkas though! We had a flight and the elderberry, chai and honey were amazing, the jasmine and rose not so much (very strong.) Hubby had black sausage and loved it-we didn’t try. 😀
Written July 29, 2024
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Jeff G
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
This restaurant was the WORST restaurant experience of our lives! We arrived at 5:50 pm for a 6:00 reservation and received our food at 8:10 pm. There were four other groups in the restaurant (it wasn't all that busy) and every one of those tables was served well before we were. When inquiring, we were told that there was a "technical problem" in the kitchen. The entire experience was AWFUL! We couldn't even get bread or a cocktail while we waited of appetizers and entrees. As the person who recommended the venue to our group, I was left completely embarrassed! All in, it was the worst dining experience we have had anywhere in the world. The server was unable/unwilling to explain the delay, there was no one in management anywhere in the place. This was worse than "amateur hour". Just hideous!
Written July 10, 2023
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Steven L
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Tried to charge us a $28 split plate fee. But didn't bring out any plates with it. We were going to order another huge dinner. But the manager was ridiculous. Server was new and didn't explain anything to us. Nor did they bring out the soup that we requested early. Manager was unreasonable and lost a long time customer.
Manager literally told us that if she didn't charge us the $28 split plate fee she wouldn't make any money. 2 at $14 a piece at the bottom of the receipt.
Written August 1, 2022
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Greg L
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
This was the first time my wife and I ate at Cracovia. Excellent service, prompt and respectful to us. The food was wonderful, especially the sausage, cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The cucumber salad was a perfect combination selection with our meal. This will not be the last time we will be dinning out at this fine establishment!
Greg and Joy Lagerberg
Written July 29, 2023
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MikeDorsey
Boulder454 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Fun spot with Polish relatives. Daughter-in-law is Polish. Kids are familiar with Polish food. Great spot for us all. She helped navigate the menu. Seventy flavors of vodka provided an ample selection. Hits were horseradish and persimmon. Authentic Polish dishes. Portions are huge. Service is quick and friendly. We wanted to eat outside and they accommodated us, but they only gave two outdoor tables and a small space.
Written August 20, 2020
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CDR1857
Arvada471 contributions
Jun 2020 • family
Oh my God. This place is a delicious neighborhood gem. Don't hesitate to try it. The kielbasa sausage (entree) is served on a sizzling skillet with carmelized onions. It's accompanied with mashed potatoes or mixed vegetables and cabbage or sauerkraut, pickles and mustard. The mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli and cauliflower) were cooked to perfection and absolutely addicting. For starters, we enjoyed the beet soup with sour cream and potatoes. It was pureed bliss! The pickle soup started with a blast of tartness then quickly became hard to stop eating. I thought the flourless gluten-free chocolate cake was going to be too sweet but it proved to be one of the best ones I've ever had. I was full, but had to finish every bite of this very fudgy decadence. The dessert pierogies were enjoyed by my husband but I thought they were too doughy. The sweet cream and whipped cream served on the side (the latter sprinkled with course sugar) were a nice touch. I cannot wait to go back, tell friends, and try other menu items. We visited in June 2020. We were able to dine in but had to reserve online first. It was fast and efficient. The staff
were friendly, genuine, helpful and grateful to have you as their guest.
Written June 22, 2020
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Dianna S
Baltimore113 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
When we were in Colorado my brother picked this restaurant for his birthday dinner and what a great choice it turned out to be. We are ethnically Polish and knew many of the dishes on the menu. My brother picked the Taste of Poland entre and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were a party of 8 and every one loved their dinner. I chose Czernina which I haven’t had since my grandmother’s passing and I was not disappointed! When I posted about it my cousins were jealous.
Written August 8, 2024
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FRCC
53 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
The Cracovia was a new experience, both for the site, as well as for the food. Polish beer is great and lots of selections are available. In addition, the starter pierogi's were good and the kielbasas and the Place Zbojnicki(pancakes with a variety of ingredients of meats and sauces were wonderful. No question, The Cracovia was a good place to go for very tasty food.
Written January 15, 2020
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Allen M
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • family
The food is plentiful but bland. The service is slow. But the main complaint is the surcharge tacked on to the expensive tab.
I would have given a tip but I resented the surcharge
Written September 18, 2024
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sjcd1954
Broomfield95 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
Delicious , authentic Polish food. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Generous portions , and a great hot mustard ! Will return 😊
Written April 8, 2022
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jgriffithco
Aurora7 contributions
Jun 2020 • couples
We were happy with our food. We knew we ordered way to much food but it'll make great leftovers. Just wish it was closer
Written June 20, 2020
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Sirrom13
Hudson33 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The atmosphere is very unique. Also very cleaning. Food is excellent but a little pricey. The portions are big. Large variety to choose from.
Written February 19, 2020
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its-wat_it_is
Fairfax512 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
I am not sure what all the fuzz is al about. Maybe it was a slow night, but for us it turned into a lack luster night.
I thought the prices are high for the product received. The taste was nothing special and the protein amount was small. The tender chunks of Gulasz where missing the tender and ingredient description would read as follows in order: Sauce and then chunks of pork. My wife had the Chicken Paillard which was drive and lacked any distinguishing flavors.
The restaurant lacks ambience.
I hate writing this review but hopefully will either improve this establishment or will save you a bad experience.
Written November 3, 2019
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