Kolasa’s Restaurant (The Polish Peasant) — Restaurant in Michigan City

I recently had the joy of experiencing Kolasa's Polish Peasant during their soft launch on Franklin Street, and I must say, they absolutely nailed it. Walking into the new spot, you're immediately struck by the transformation—it's a world away from its predecessor. The interior exudes a modern sophistication that's chic yet welcoming, avoiding any hint of pretension.

The dining room is cozy, smaller than I anticipated, which only adds to the charm. Given the caliber of the food and service, I'm betting that snagging a table here will soon become a coveted achievement.

Their menu is a nod to classic Polish cuisine, with prices that are more than fair for the quality you're getting. And the portions? Generously sized, ensuring you won't leave hungry. Each dish we sampled was modest in presentation but absolutely top-notch in terms of taste and preparation. It's clear there's a lot of pride coming out of that kitchen.

We kicked things off with a delightful first course of deviled eggs and plum butter, paired with fresh, house-made bread—just the right opener for the feast that followed. The choice of soup or salad with entrees is a nice touch, and the homemade chicken and veggie soup did not disappoint.

Then came the pierogi, a revelation in every bite. Fried to perfection, seasoned just right, and light yet packed with flavor, they were nothing short of sublime. My dining companion's white fish entrée was equally impressive, tender and flaky, while my Taste of Poland sampler was a delightful journey through the menu. The pork cutlet, in particular, was unforgettable—I've never encountered one so tender and perfectly fried.

Despite the generous meal, we couldn't resist taking home some bread pudding for later—and it was a decision well rewarded. It was a delicious final note to our culinary adventure.

In short, The Polish Peasant stands out as a must-visit destination. For the unbeatable combination of price and quality, it's a shining addition to Downtown Michigan City's...

When I say the food here is great, I’m only saying so because I lack proper adjectives to do it justice. I’m Polish and the food is very authentic and always perfect. The owners are terrific, kind and personable ladies (extra props to the kitchen/cook sister who is fast and efficient and could’ve made a killing during the silent era of film in Hollywood with her “I suffer no fools” facial expressions; love her; also the sister who greets and sits and handles to-go orders is one of the biggest sweethearts around). Their food is always warm and gives you the homemade feels typically reserved for your mom or grandma’s specialty dish(es) on holidays.

One fair-warning: you absolutely will wind up addicted and calling their number hopefully during “off-season” until somebody finally picks up in the spring. 😎 No negatives, only positives. Take my money, take it all.

Much love to you gals and your delicious enterprise. You single-handedly saved the “local” aspects of eating locally in MC. Please never stop feeding us! ❤️

P.S. Pretzel chicken will change you. With double mashed potatoes and extra white cream sauce to dip...

I rarely leave reviews unless I'm truly impressed or extremely disappointed, and Kolasa's definitely impressed me. As someone who doesn't eat Polish food often, I'm not sure how it stacks up with authentic Polish restaurants in Chicago, etc., but everything we ordered was delocious. The pretzel chicken, Perogis, Polish meatballs, sausage, kraut, everything we tried was great! They also brought a variety platter of tasty, fresh baked bread to our table. Service was fast and friendly. My wife accidentally spilled her drink on her plate, and our server immediately and cheerfully helped clean up the mess and replaced her meal with no fuss. Other places may not handle a situation like that very well, but they took care of us with barely an interruption to our meal. I will definitely be going back, and I highly recommend this restaurant, even to folks who are unfamiliar with Polish cuisine. You won't be...