Benna's Bakery & Deli

Benna's is a family-run Polish bakery and deli on Roncesvalles, selling smoked meats and fish, kielbasa, pierogi, paczki, and Polish baked goods. The shelves also carry imported European groceries, pickles, and Polish magazines.

The paczki, which are jam-filled donuts, plus garlic and double-smoked kielbasa, sourdough rye, and fruit cheesecake are the standouts. Smoked mackerel and the hot table are worth a look too.

Yes, it is a go-to for picnic baskets with European smoked meats, cheeses, fresh bread, and Polish baked goods. The hot table covers a heartier grab-and-go option.

Around Easter the bakery stocks decorated eggs, marzipan, cakes, fresh breads, and pastries. It is a neighborhood fixture for old-world holiday treats.