The 34 varieties at Pierogies of Cleveland will make your baba’s head spin. These dough pouches go so far beyond the standard that — gasp— most aren’t even stuffed with potatoes. Instead, the butter-and-onions dish gets redone as breakfast with the egg and smoked Gouda version ($6) or an indulgent dessert with a cheesecake-filled caramel Oreo cocoa treat ($8). “[The customers] are actually pretty excited to have all of these different options,” says manager Jennifer Harrah. Everything is handmade, including the dough, which is soft with the right chew and firmness. For purists who still believe a pierogi has to be spud-packed, there are nine options here, including one your grandma is sure to like: plain ole Yukon Gold potato ($5). Use It At Home: End your meal with a cottage cheese pierogi ($8) topped with raspberry sauce. 4131 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield, 330-659-4309; 6869 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, 440-842-3017, pierogimarket.com
Food Lovers' Guide: Pierogies of Cleveland
With 34 varieties, these handmade pierogies go way beyond classic potato and cheese.
