Best Piroshki Russian Bakery

This place has been out of business for awhile. The food was really good. more

I have to start out by saying that the piroshkis sold in U.S. restaurants and cafes are interesting. Why? First, because they look nothing like that ones that I saw in Russia. Second, because the only piroshki I ever ate in Russia were handmade in a Siberian village or mass-produced and sold in an underground metro passageway. I just think it is strange that piroshki are now synonymous with Russian food in the U.S. That said, the piroshkis sold at the U-District shop are much like piroshkis found elsewhere in Seattle, though perhaps have little less filling. One good deal this store offers is a special where you can get a piroshki with borscht - and the borscht is vegetarian. The lady that runs the shop is also really friendly and nice to deal with when you're in a hurry. more

This isn't a fancy place to eat, as they serve the food on paper plates with plastic silverware, but it's a great place to stop in for a light meal or snack, especially for something warm on a cold or rainy day. The best deal is their borscht (which is very good, with a scoop of sour cream) with a piroshky, which are very reasonably priced if you get them together. more