Broken English Bistro, located at 543 Speedvale Ave E in Guelph, is a charming eatery that offers authentic Polish cuisine in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Patrons rave about the homemade pierogies, described as flavorful and perfectly textured, while the schnitzel, seasoned to perfection, has garnered devoted fans as well. Customers such as Janine Abuluyan and SC highlight the lovely service and the bistro’s inviting vibe, making it a favored spot for casual meals with family and friends.
Oliver Pavia recommends the delightful pierogis paired with cucumber and dill salad, reflecting the bistro’s focus on Eastern European classics like cabbage rolls and schnitzels. Many reviews emphasize the friendly staff, who enhance the dining experience, contributing to a homey feel that keeps customers returning. Dessert is also a standout, with offerings that leave a lasting impression.
In a town buzzing with options, Broken English Bistro stands out for its delicious menu and warm hospitality. Whether dining in or opting for takeout, this hidden gem truly deserves recognition as a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic Polish comfort food.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Has salad bar
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Broken English Bistro
Janine Abuluyan
Jun 24,2025
Charming little bistro with authentic Polish food. My partner and I went in for the first time on a Saturday afternoon and had a lovely lunch. He had the cabbage roll dinner with mashed potatoes and coleslaw and I had the sausage dinner ...
Oliver Pavia
Jun 15,2025
I drive by this place everyday on my way to work and always wondered about it. Well we went there last week and LOVED our experience. Definitely recommend the pierogis and cucumber/dill salad together! So delicious we went back this week (I also recommend the schnitzel on a bun) Beautiful patio and wonderful staff.
SC
May 25,2025
Oh how we love this Bistro so much! All the food we had was so delicious and they really made us feel at home! The perogies were so yummy and just the right texture, the schnitzel was very well seasoned, the desserts were out of this world! And the beautiful server and owners were so sweet to us, they even gave our son 2 yummy chocolate cakes which he swallowed up whole! This is definitely our new favourite spot just close to home and we plan on coming often to support their business!!! Oh yes also please try the import beer, it was very light and delicious and paired well with our perogies!
Sean Yo
May 9,2025
Delightful spot in town which deserves to be much better known. Authentic home cooked Polish cuisine. Pierogies and more frozen and available to take home. Great, focused menu. Welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere for a casual meal with friends and family. Don't miss this great local, family restaurant!
Johanna Solomon
Apr 28,2025
Very cute place with a home-y atmosphere. The menu contains Eastern European classics like pierogies, schnitzel and cabbage rolls. It's also nice that there are a variety of sides you can choose from. I especially loved the pierogies! Super flavorful and you can tell that it's homemade. Staff is friendly and the timing is decent considering it's made fresh. Surely coming back to try other items on the menu.
Morla Phan
Apr 14,2025
This place is definitely worth driving from the other side of town for. I absolutely LOVED the pierogies, and was pleasantly surprised by how well the cucumber salad went with it (it was recommended). The interior is so bright and beautifully decorated. The woman who served us was so kind. I was tempted to buy some frozen pierogies to bring home but I think idrrather just come back and have it made proper for me again! I cannot recommend this place enough!
Chris G
Mar 30,2025
I'm not sure how I have never heard of this place. Today was my mom's birthday so I wanted to take her out, we are Croatian and mom loves the Slavic food. So my wife looked up european restaurants in Guelph and this place came up. Just around the corner from our home, we took mom for lunch. Wow! What a great experience! The restaurant is small but very quaint and VERY clean. I ordered pierogies, my wife had the goulash and mom had the schnitzel. Everything was delicious and the presentation was immaculate. Plus they have nice Polish beer!!! We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back. They have a large patio that we can just imagine is beautiful in the summer. We will definitely be back soon!!! Nazdravlje!
Grzegorz Radziwonowski
Mar 13,2025
Fantastic quality - the cucumber and dill salad was fresh and flavourful, and the cheese pierogies were lightly fried with bacon, easily some of the best pierogies I've ever had. If you're in Guelph, this is a must visit!
Reviews For Broken English Bistro