Reviews
Hoping for an enjoyable Polish meal in a quaint setting, I went to the Hammond River Cafe. Their signage prominently indicates Polish cuisine, so I assumed I'd be in for an authentic European treat. The server was poorly trained and had difficulty remembering simple requests. When asked for a kielbassa platter, he seemed completely unaware what that was, indicating no one had take the time to train him on the contents of the menu. Service was generally inattentive. The kielbassa was a cheap, greasy, store bought imitation, that barely tasted like it was supposed to, and was improperly prepared. The sauerkraut was watery and virtually tasteless. When our dissatisfaction was mentioned to the server, he offered another dish, which I declined. I sent the plate back barely touched and was not offered any accomodation on the bill. If you're looking for Polish food, do not waste your money here. The kitchen staff don't know how to prepare it, and what they serve indicates they don't even know what it is or how it should taste.
First rate authentic Polish food and great home-made desserts. Apple pie is my favourite, but the cheesecakes are unique (not too sweet, and likely done with quark cheese so they're not too heavy), and the dessert crepes are great. (Note: at the moment, Google Maps seems to show the wrong location for this restaurant...)
