While John may have beat me to the punch the other day, posting about this place on My Local Food Blog, I’m still going to post about it today. 😉
The photo above ran in the Detroit News, in January, 1972 along with a review of the place.
My wife and I were introduced to it a couple of years back, by our friends Dave and Linda who suggested it as a place to go for dinner. The place is located at 1148 Marion, in the middle of a residential block, and if you didn’t know it was there, you’d be forgiven for overlooking it.
According to the current owner, who’s been running the show for the last 42 years, the Ukrainian Restaurant opened its doors in 1931. While much of the decor looks to be from about when the last ownership change took place, certain things like the bar stools at the “lunch counter” and the light fixtures, harken back to the 1930’s.
The place is small, and like the sign on the street light proclaims “Open 7 A Week”. Certainly among the last of a dying breed in the city. Get in and check it out before it’s gone. The owner Anna, suggested anyone interested should call ahead to make sure she’s open, as most nights it’s a one woman show. 519-253-3981. Make sure you bring cash if you plan on visiting, no debit and no credit accepted. Dinner is good, and can best be described as going to eat at your Eastern European Grandmother’s House.
A true overlooked gem in the city, and by my estimation Windsor’s oldest continually running restaurant. A little bit of local history well worth visiting.
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The link doesn't work. Is there an online menu somewhere? What is the typical cost per meal with a coffee?
David they don't take credit or debit what makes you think there's an online menu? bring $20 and check it out, you'll be fine.
Um, because I've been to restaurants before that had an online menu that didn't accept credit or debit. It costs the proprietor money each time they do debit or credit transactions. Yet, there's plenty of places that let people advertise online for free like craigslist. I've yet to meet someone that still hasn't used the Internet.
Yes,
One of Windsor's finest hidden gems.
Being Uke myself, it is like going back home to the home I never had.
Please support this place with your patronage as you will be well rewarded.
You will not have to worry about your personal info being comprimised here.
Not for those in a rush.
C P
David--a website is always a good idea for any restaurant. Maybe someone could give us an idea of their items and prices.
Sure I'll give you an idea.
Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Borscht soup, Cabbage Soup. Given that it's the Ukrainian Restaurant, use your imagination, and think of eastern European food... If it comes from a pig, there's a amazing chance it will be on the menu.
As for price, like I told David, bring $20, and you'll have more than enough.
This was the first place I ever had borscht - and it is still the BEST I have ever had. A long time ago, I had a different soup there - I'd never heard of it before but it was made from fresh peas (very different from the traditional ham and split pea soup that we are so used too) It was incredible. I haven't been there in sooooo long. We'd better hurry back before Anna does something silly like retiring!
perogies (drooooooooool) i LOVE perogies!
i noticed this place back in the summer walking from wyandotte and walker to tecumseh and ouellette. i didn't know how it could stay in buisness cause it looked dead, but just as that thought passed like 15 older folks came out looking quite satisfied. i had forgotten about it until now, thanks Andrew!
The borscht was awesome!!!!!!!
thanks for the speedy review Dawn!