The pierogi, a doughy dumpling often filled with potato and cheese and topped with a sweet or savory garnish, is a popular dish in Lehigh Valley. This delicious comfort food is a staple of Eastern European and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, and there is no shortage of places to find pierogies in Lehigh Valley.

There are tons of spots that offer pierogies on their menu. Whether you like them fried, sauteed, with sour cream, or any other special way- you're sure to find at least one variety to suit your tastes. There's no wrong way to enjoy a pierogi, so let's highlight a few local favorites.

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Dunderbak's Market Cafe

121 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA 18052

Located in the Lehigh Valley Mall, Dunderbak's offers all sorts of German favorites. Their pierogies are fried and stuffed with potato then served up with a side of sour cream and gravy, so that you can dress them up however you like. These make a great side to any of the delicious sandwiches on the menu, or a nice snack on their own!

 

The Wooden Match

61 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

While you're indulging in some delicious craft beers at The Wooden Match, you're going to want some food to compliment them. Order some Boss Hoss Pierogies. Choose between sauteed or deep fried, either fashion is served up with onion, sour cream, and gravy. 

 

Fegley's Brew Works

Multiple Locations

Whether you find yourself in Allentown or Bethlehem, stop by Fegley's Brew Works. Their pierogi appetizer can be ordered fried or sauteed, with the option to upgrade the dish with jalapenos, tomatoes, bacon, or bluecheese.

Pierogi at Black Forest Deli in Bethlehem, Pa.

The Trapp Door Gastropub

4226 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049

The farm-to-table specialties at the Trapp Door Gastro Pub in Emmaus are unique in flavor and presentation. The featured pierogies are made with spring onion, cotija, buttermilk, bbq, paprika creme fraiche, bacon jam. 

 

Black Forest Deli & Catering

745 7th Ave Bethlehem, PA 18018

Black Forest Deli specializes in Ukrainian cuisine homemade with love. Mama's pierogies can be purchased cooked or frozen for later. Try exciting flavors including buffalo chicken, mac & cheese, potato, cabbage, blueberry, flavor of the week, and more.

 

Honorable Mention: Yocco's. Of course, we can't forget this Lehigh Valley staple. The best way to accompany one of their famous hot dogs is with a side of fried pierogies!

A hot dog, fries, and pierogies at Yocco's

If you're a pierogi lover or you've never tried them before, this warm and starchy delicacy is sure to delight in Lehigh Valley. Check out more Lehigh Valley restaurants with one of a kind dishes on their menus.