A J Polish Deli - Milwaukee

Pierogi are in the back on the other side away from the deli counter in an old freezer. Primary customers are Polish, so this place is authentic. Authentic Polish is waning in Milwaukee which makes me sad. Great selection of mustard, preserves, sardines, herring, Polish and Hungarian cured meats. Often out of bread. There are Knorr starters for Eastern Euro dishes but the labels aren't in English. I like that, otherwise there would be no challenge. Service can be slow, but while waiting I imagine I'm in a Polish village in listen to Chopin in my head.

Fantastic selection of polish foods, snacks and alcohol. Feels like a perfect micro dose of being back in the country!

OK so first of all just know we go along with the flow of my Son who is obviously younger (LOL) and knows all the COOL places to try while his ancient Parents just stay around home in West Allis. Anyway he took us to this cute Deli and had us order some sausages from the Deli counter and it was so cute because people were in there speaking Polish I think but anyway my Hubby found a good Black Beer Porter that he liked and my Son got some Peerogies to that he said were tasty! He even said he would have us over for dinner and make them for us with the sausages! What a nice Son!

Why are they so mean and rude? I just called at 10:18am June 11th 2022 and the man that answered hung up on me. I called again and he wouldn't give me the time of day. This is a Terrible way to run a business. I'm so very disappointed!! The Deli is good but the service and treatment are horrible. I recommend the Deli itself but not the service.

A&Js is a wonderful addition to international food offerings in Milwaukee, but next time I go I'll have to find a Polish translator. The amazing amounts of meats and sausages are totally foreign to me and I wouldn't buy them without knowing more about their contents. I did buy a container of mushroom pierogis (kept in a freezer in a back corner), but there are many things one could try if he/she knew more about them. Once I went in an Indian Grocery and asked the owner to give me two things that I could try to develop an appreciation for Indian cuisine. I may have to try something like that with A&Js.