Polish deli, Route 37, Toms River
Has anyone been in the new Polish deli that recently opened in the strip mall on Rt 37? It's near the MRI place that used to house a pizza place, maybe La Famiglia and the old Pepperidge Farm outlet store? Near Mule Rd...anyone?
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Hi there,
I know I'm a little late on this one but I have actually been to this deli several times. They aren't bad for my purposes, however, there is a lot they don't offer. I like their standard kielbasa much better than Lucia's. However, they have many different varieties and their garlic one is not great. Lucia's offers a lot more homemade products but I don't usually buy any of them anyway (I make my own sauerkraut and peirogies, stuffed cabbage etc.). This place has a large meat case, and I understand that most of their meats are pretty good but I haven't tried most of them. Lucia's has a better selection but they are pricier by far, so it could be worth checking out this place for meats.
The new deli does not make their own peirogies (or much else), which surprised me....so I asked them about it. They said that they plan to start making their own, as well as many other products in the future but they are not able to right now as they get everything set up. So for now....I buy my kielbasa there (about two dollars and change a pound, which means the equivalent of a ring at Lucia's (cost of anywhere from 12-20 dollars) for about 5 to six dollars). When I need anything else, such as when I bought lekwar for Christmas cookies, I go to Lucia's. We shall see what the future brings for the new deli though.
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re: lividbeez
Went last week and was pleasantly surprised. I like Luisa's too and they compliment each other. Lusia makes some of her own cold cuts especially the excellent roast pork. Her stuffed cabbage and stuffed pepper are also excellent.
The Polish deli has better kielbasy and homemade pirogi. Luisa's pirogi tends to fall apart in preparation.Prices are significantly lower at the Polish deli. I suspect that they both get most of their meats from Chicago.For the best Polish food anywhere go to Adam's in Wallington. Been there for 100 years and everything the make is terrific. Best kielbasy anywhere
For excellent all homemade
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re: FWeats
I am a fan of the new polish deli for their low prices and I like their kielbasa better than lucias. I generally make basically everything else myself in terms of saurkraut, stuffed cabbage and peppers. Although I generally also make my own pierogi as well...I have never had a problem with lucia's and do actually like them. The polish deli doesn't sell homemade pierogi, they sell a packaged pierogi that in my opinion isn't even as good as mrs t's.
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re: lividbeez
My wife also makes stuffed cabbage and pirogi but it's alot of work. thePolish deli did have home made pirogi at 7$ a dozen and it was excellent. I also avoid the packaged stuff because it is never good. Do you know where both places get their kielbasy?. I suspect Ray's or another of the Chicago places but hesitate to ask. The home made pirogi was limited , only potato and cheese,bluberry and sauerkraut.
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chefMD
Dec 22, 2011 07:14 AM
it's in the same mall as el familiar and ja rock.... spent about $50 in 5 minutes. multiple keibasa, great breads, multiple blood wursts, head cheese and many other goodies
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re: chefMD
Quine
Dec 22, 2011 10:01 AM
But that strip mall is on Rt 166, (Stella Towne Ctr. 1246 Rte. 166 (Hilltop Rd.) Toms River, NJ 08753) so if this one is on Rt 37 It must be a new and different one.
But YES!! the one on Rt 166 is great! She used to be on Rt 9 in Lakewood (just past the Parkway overpass) Great place for Polish meat products (Bacon!!!) and breads.
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re: Jerseygirl111
Tapas52
Dec 23, 2011 07:55 AM
The Polish Deli is on rt 37 in Toms River next to Pepperidge farms in a strip mall.....with Full House Chinese Take out.......my Polish friends sources tell me its just ok & the first time owners are lacking in experience & authenticity compared to the one mentioned above in Stella Town Plaza on rt 166....more to come....
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