The Pierogies At Bogusha’s Polish Deli In Maine Are Made From Scratch Every Day

How often have you talked to someone about Maine and had seafood creep into the conversation? When people hear that you either live here or spend time here, lobster is an inevitable conversation. That's because there's a common misconception around food in Maine. The reality is that we have culinary influences from all over the world, including Poland! For the best pieogies, you'll want to go to this place where they're made fresh every day.

Visiting Boguha's Restaurant & Deli in Portland feels like more than just going to a restaurant. It's also a store, a deli, and a cozy little spot that feels welcoming and cozy.

This spot is the very reason why we love helping Mainers shop local.

And, of course, the homemade pierogies make it an easy place to visit every day!

These works are art are made by hand and you can eat them in or take them out. Need to feed a small army? Call ahead and they can make them.

They also have a variety of other authentic Polish dishes, including Kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, and marinated herring.

The food is delicious, but the way it's prepared feels just like the way your mother might make it. If she were a talented Polish chef, that is.

If you prefer to do the cooking yourself, they also carry a wide variety of polish grocery items.

But, no matter how many ingredients you buy you're not likely to recreate the authentic Paczki here. We love the plum butter and raspberry flavor. They're great for the holidays. And, if you need a lot, they can make you your own batch!

The next time you want something new for dinner, remember that visiting local Maine establishments can't be beat!

Bogusha's Polish Restaurant and Deli is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They're closed on Monday. Learn more about the restaurant by following them on Facebook. Or, you can visit their website. To order ahead give them a call at 207-878-9618.

To try more of Maine's great food options, check out these 12 restaurants to get ethnic food you'll love.