Made the traditional way, Prosperity’s pierogies are stuffed with dry ricotta and topped with sauteed onions and melted cheese. Give them a try at Prosperity Social Club 1109 Starkweather Dr., Tremont, 216.937.1938. Credit: Photo via Prosperity
100 percent worth the drive, “POC” offers 27 gourmet inspired selections of pierogies. Sold in a six pack, “POC” is a great place to grab some authentic pierogies to enjoy at home. Try the “Sloppy Joe” pierogi. Stop in at Pierogies of Cleveland 4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, 330.659.4309. Credit: Photo via Pierogies of Cleveland
Pierogie Palace located in the West Side Market throws the rule book out on traditional ingredients. We recommend the crab meat pierogie. Pierogi Palace See for yourself at 1979 W. 25th Street, Ohio City, 216.861.9800. Credit: Photo via Pierogi Palace
This Parma legend might be little, but the pierogies are larger than life. We suggest the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi. Dig in at 5772 Ridge Rd, Parma. Credit: Photo via Little Polish Diner
Garfield Heights has a pierogi secret and its called Sophie’s Choice Pierogi Company. We suggest the sweet cheese pierogies. Grab some for yourself at 4361 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, 216.341.5910. Credit: Photo via Yelp, Colin M.
For over a decade, the Sokolowski family at University Inn in Tremont has been making pierogies in-house finished with what they coined “a butter jacuzzi.” Stop in at Sokolowski’s University Inn 1201 University Rd., Tremont, 216.771.9236. Credit: Photo via University Inn
The Slovenian landmark is not only known for their schnitzel, but there pierogies served with a side of apple sauce are mouth-watering. Stop in today at 1401 E. 55th St., Cleveland, 216.881.4181. Credit: Photo via Instagram, Ashley Smith
The Iron Chef pays homage to our staple food with Lola’s beef cheek pierogi with wild mushrooms and a horseradish creme fraiche. Dig in at 2058 E. 4th St., Cleveland, 216.621.5652. Credit: Photo via TripAdvisor, Ghostly Manor
This coveted eastern European pierogi recipe at Perla’s is the main reason this is the go-to place for folks looking for peirogies for a special event or party. Try the potato and cottage cheese “piergoies by the dozen.” Stop in today at 5380 State Rd., Parma. Credit: Photo via Perla
Since 1948, Rudy’s has been representing Parma with delicious pierogies like spinach & mozzarella and apple! Try some today at 5580 Ridge Rd, Parma. Credit: Photo via Rudy's

Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene. Along with being one of our food writers, Jason is also the food critic for WOIO 19 Action News, and makes a weekly appearance on Q104's Fee's Kompany radio show to promote food and the Scene. Jason is also a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure Magazine.