Washington Grown: Growing the Perfect Potato

Piroshky Piroshky featured on PBS’s Washington Grown episode titled ‘Growing the Perfect Potato’.

Discover the secret behind Piroshky Piroshky’s delectable menu item flavors in Season 10 Episode 1 of Washington Grown on PBS, titled ‘Growing the Perfect Potato’.

Join Jordan Reed and his family as they dive into their farm in Pasco to unearth top-notch homegrown Washington potatoes.

Then see how these homegrown spuds come to life when they stop by Piroshky Piroshky! Get a taste for yourself by checking out this episode – we think you’ll love it!

Dough it Yourself!

Looking to add a little flavor to your life? Piroshky Piroshky is here to help! We create new and exciting piroshky flavors for our customers to enjoy monthly. Now, you can create your own custom creations too!

Our versatile house-made dough is ready for you to take home and be creative. Just pick your favorite fillings and toppings, and we’ll work our magic with our signature house-made dough. We’ve got you covered whether you’re craving something savory or sweet. So, what are you waiting for?

Use our Dough Ball kit and use it to make mini cinnamon rolls, personal pizzas, or breakfast bombs! Or try your hand at making our famous Piroshki with our Sausage Roll Kit for a little something different. The kit comes with 4 Uli’s Sausages and 6 Cheese Dough Balls, everything you need to create the perfect snack in the convenience of your own kitchen. 

Piroshki and our dough can be filled with a variety of different fillings. They can be sweet or savory and are typically fried or baked; your only limit is your imagination! Piroshki make a great rainy afternoon project for kids, as they can get creative with the fillings and decorating. Plus, they’re a fun way to use up leftovers.

Whether you’re looking for a fun baking project, a quick snack, or an easy dinner, the whole family will enjoy it.  So, get creative and enjoy the delicious possibilities!

[For all recipes: Let Dough Defrost in the fridge for 24 hours or on the countertop for 2-4 hours until the dough is soft. Once the dough is soft, you can roll it out to desired thickness using a small rolling pin.]

Mini Cinnamon Rolls:

·      Let the dough thaw

·      Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until 1/8th inch thick

·      Spread melted butter or margarine on the dough

·      Sprinkle with a mix of cinnamon and brown sugar and roll dough into a tube shape.

·      Cut into mini cinnamon rolls – (Pro Tip: One dough ball will make 1-3 mini cinnamon rolls)

·      Put on a small, greased baking sheet

·      Bake at 325F for 8-12 minutes. (Pro Tip: Time and temperature may vary depending on the oven.)

How We Roll: Our mini cinnamon rolls are outstanding on their own, but variety is the spice of life. To change it up, add nuts, raisins, cream cheese, bacon, apples, or chocolate chips for a fun twist on this classic.   

Breakfast Bombs:

·      Let the dough thaw

·      Use a rolling pin to roll ¼ inch thick

·      Add pre-cooked toppings like scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, turkey bacon, zucchini, mushrooms, or cheese.

·      Pull the edges of dough to the center – top with butter or margarine

·      Placed on a greased baking sheet.

·      Bake 325-350 F for 10-12 minutes until the desired doneness. (Pro Tip: Time and temperature may vary depending on the oven.)

Pro TIP: Prepare items like meat & cheese ahead of time and store them separately. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet; leave room for air to circulate and for breakfast bombs to expand.

Personal Pizza:

  • Let the dough thaw
  • Use a rolling pin to roll until ¼ inch thick.
  • Top with pizza sauce, cheese, and whatever topping you would like.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 325-350 F for 10-12 minutes until the desired doneness. (Pro Tip: Time and temperature may vary depending on the oven.)

Pro-Tip: To transform any sleepover, try a breakfast or dessert pizza that can’t miss with the kids!

Sausage Roll:

Delicious handmade Uli’s Jalapeño and Cheddar Sausage wrapped in our signature Piroshky dough. The perfect Pike Place combo. Recreate the experience at home with our kit.

·      Let the dough thaw

·      Roll out dough until desired thickness. (Pro Tip: You want to have a nice oval shape to be able to wrap your sausage.)

·      Cut 5-6 slits in your dough diagonal on each side.

·      Braid the dough on top of each other in a crisscross motion.

·      Brush top with Egg Wash or Water.

·      Bake at 350F for 10-14 minutes until the desired color is reached.  (Pro Tip: Time and temperature may vary depending on the oven.)

Piroshky Piroshky donates 3% of monthly sales to Teen Feed!

Shop online at PiroshkyBakery.com or any of our stores to help give back and share #piroshkylove this November.

Shop online at PiroshkyBakery.com or any of our stores to help give back during November; 3% of all retail sales will be donated to Teen Feed.

Beginning November 1st, guests can help Piroshky Piroshky give back when they visit our store or piroshkybakery.com and make a purchase. During November, 3% of all retail sales will be donated to Teen Feed.

Teen Feed works to offer basic needs items and daily essentials to help homeless youth meet their future off the streets.  

We at Piroshky Piroshky love to support our community; as we see what is unfolding around us- we are reminded that all of us can make a positive difference. We strongly feel that being supported in youth can play a huge role in development, so we would like to focus our efforts on helping the younger generation.  Teen feed was a perfect partner for us to do so!

– Olga Sagan, Owner – Piroshky Piroshky

Join us in helping give back this November by visiting us in-store or online; together, we can make a difference and share #piroshkylove

About Teen Feed: Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they meet their future off the streets. With the tremendous support of the community, Teen Feed responds to the most basic needs of homeless and at-risk youth in the following focus areas: healthy meals and lives, youth support coordination, street outreach, healthcare access, and engaging the community through service.

About Piroshky Piroshky: Piroshky Piroshky was founded in 1992 and is a PNW-based company serving original recipes and handmade products for 30 years. Today, we offer our world-famous pastries at multiple locations throughout the PNW and catering and online ordering across the United States. To learn more about the Piroshky Piroshky brand, please visit our website PiroshkyBakery.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Heritage Piroshky Month

It’s our 30th Anniversary, and it’s Piroshky Heritage Month!

Piroshky Piroshky is excited to celebrate its 30th anniversary this October!
We’ve been making handmade from scratch traditional and original recipe hand pies with a fresh PNW twist for three decades.  

We’re honored to be able to share our heritage with our guests, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by declaring October Heritage Piroshky Month!  

During Heritage Piroshky Month, we’ll feature some of the flavors that first made us famous. We’re excited to share our classic flavors with a new generation of Piroshky Piroshky lovers.  

Your options will vary depending on how you visit us.

Visit us at the Pike Place Market and try our time-honored classics:
– Whole Baked Apple:
– Spinach Egg & Cheese
– Sausage, Sauerkraut Cabbage & Onion
– Vatrushka
– Caraway Cheddar Cheese Sticks

Visit us Online at PiroshkyBakery.com and try these new favorites:
(For FREE local delivery and Events nationwide)
– Pumpkin Braid
– Sauerkraut & Bacon Sausage
– Caraway Cheddar Cheese Sticks.

Then on our anniversary on October 24th, come into our Pike Place Market location and buy any piroshky and get a second piroshky for just 92 cents! 

(Valid on the selected date 10/24/22 only – Until Supplies Last – Lowest priced item will be redeemed for in-store offer – Terms & Conditions Apply)

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our heritage and savoring some of our internationally renowned original recipe hand pies.

So whether you’re being reacquainted with an old friend or making a new one. Help us celebrate as we look towards the next 30 years of tradition and Seattle’s best quick bites!  

Thank you for 30 incredible years and for being part of our Piroshky Piroshky family.

Heritage Piroshky:

Whole Baked Apple: Made with Washington Apples!

Whole Baked Apple: This fan favorite classic is back for Heritage Month! Whole Gala apples baked in flaky puff pastry. Topped with cinnamon sugar, honey lemon glaze, hazelnuts, and sweet cream cheese. 🍎 – Made w/ Washington Apples!

Cream Cheese Vatrushka: This fan favorite is back and not to be missed!

Cream Cheese Vatrushka: This fan favorite classic is back for Heritage Month! House-made dough topped with Marionberries & sweet cream cheese dusted with powdered sugar. ✨

Spinach Egg & Cheese: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want something tasty to munch!

Spinach Egg & Cheese: This fan favorite classic is back for Heritage Month! Fresh Spinach tossed with parmesan cheese, filled with egg, topped with Tillamook Cheddar & green onions, baked to perfection! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want something tasty to munch!

Sausage, Sauerkraut, Cabbage & Onion: Made with Uli’s Famous Bacon Sausage

Sausage, Sauerkraut, Cabbage & Onion: Fresh Cabbage, Carrots, Diced Onion & and sauerkraut are mixed with Uli’s Famous Bacon Sausage.   It’s that classic piroshky flavor with a uniquely PNW twist.

Made in the USA: How does Piroshky Piroshky Support American Businesses?

There’s something special about food made in the USA. From our iconic piroshky to the ingredients that go into them, many of the things we love are made right here at home. 🇺🇸 

There’s something special about food made in the USA. From our iconic piroshky to the ingredients that go into them, many of the things we love are made right here at home. 🇺🇸 

Maybe it’s the sense of pride that comes from supporting local businesses, or the knowledge that you’re eating products that are held to high standards of quality. Whatever the reason, there’s no doubt that American-made food just tastes better.

Here at Piroshky Piroshky, we’re committed to using only the best ingredients in our piroshky, and that means sourcing them from American-based companies whenever possible.

Since our founding, we’ve been committed to supporting American-made products. That’s why we only use US-grown wheat flour in our piroshky, and why we source other ingredients like meat and cheese from local vendors.

By using American-made products so, we’re not only ensuring that our customers are getting the tastiest piroshky around, but we’re also contributing to the success of American businesses and farmers and helping to create jobs and boost our economy.

So, next time you’re in the mood for a delicious piroshky, remember when you buy American, you can count on the quality of ingredients. When it comes to taste, nothing beats good old-fashioned American craftsmanship. You’re not just eating well—you’re also doing your part to help keep America strong, and that’s something we can all feel good about.

U.S. Made Ingredients:

  • Salsa – Sumner, WA
  • Granny Smith Apples – Yakima, WA
  • Spinach & Cilantro – Silinas, CA
  • Sweet Cream Butter – Rosemont, IL
  • Garlic & Ginger – Gilroy, CA
  • Sugar – Boise, ID
  • Tomato Paste – Chicago, IL
  • White Wine Vinegar – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Syrup – Clearwater, FL, San Leandro, CA & Seattle, WA
  • Bacon – Houston, TX
  • Eggs – Minnetonka, MN
  • Black Beans – Knoxville, TN
  • Lemon Juice – Huntington Beach, CA
  • Chocolate Fillings – Jackson, MI
  • Puff Pastry – Rosemont, IL
  • Hashbrowns – Houston, TX
  • Flour – Chattanooga, TN
  • Raisins – Fresno, CA
  • Seasoning – Seattle, WA
  • Chipotle Field Roast Crumble – Seattle, WA
  • Impossible Beef – Redwood City, CA
  • Beef & Ham – Tukwila, WA
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage & Chicken Curry Sausage – Seattle, WA
  • Cheese – Tillamook, OR
Piroshky Piroshky is constantly investing in its community through local partnerships with vendors like Market Spice, Mondo & Sons, Tillamook Cheddar & Ulis’s Famous Sausage as well as supporting our neighbors through charitable initiatives like disaster relief and the Pike Place Market Foundation. 

Additional U.S. Made Products (Go U.S.A!):

  • Stickers – Tukwila, WA
  • Pelmeni – Auburn, WA
  • Pierogies – Auburn, WA
  • Clam Chowder – Seattle, WA
  • Borscht – Seattle, WA (Made in house!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PIKE PLACE MARKET!

On August 17th, the historic Pike Place Market turns 116 years old. Together, let’s celebrate the Market’s unique characteristics and history!

Pike Place Market is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist destinations and is renowned for its fresh seafood, produce, flowers, and artisan-crafted goods. It also happens to be the location of our flagship Piroshky Piroshky bakery.

On August 17th, the historic Pike Place Market turns 116 years old. Together, let’s celebrate the Market’s unique characteristics and history!

ABOUT PIKE PLACE

On August 17 of this year, Seattle’s Pike Place Market turns 116 years old. In that time, it has grown from just eight farmers independently selling their produce from wagons and carts to a thriving community of over five hundred farmers, craftspeople, buskers, shops, and restaurants. Pike Place Market is now among Seattle’s most popular and recognizable destinations, referred to by many residents as “the soul of Seattle.” In celebration, let’s reflect on the Market’s unique characteristics and history.

BEFORE THE MARKET

Celebrating Pike Place Market begins with recognizing Seattle’s real need for it in 1907. Before then, established local farmers had to use middlemen to distribute their products within the rapidly growing city.

These “commission houses,” many of which were concentrated along Western Avenue, were notoriously deceitful. They would wildly inflate customer prices while aggressively undercutting farmers, cleverly shielding themselves from accountability with elaborate legal fictions. Their dishonesty prompted farmers and customers to petition the Seattle City Council for a change.

Pike Place Market Initiative 1917

That change came in 1907, when Councilman Thomas Revelle introduced an ordinance to establish a farmer’s market along Pike Place, a small street running parallel to Western Avenue just up the hill. It passed, giving farmers the freedom to sell directly to customers; twelve days later, the Pike Place Public Farmer’s Market was officially inaugurated.

“The Market is yours. I dedicate it to you, and may it prove of benefit to you and your children. It is for you to protect, defend, and uphold, and it is for you to see that those who occupy it treat you fairly.”

– Thomas Revell.

EARLY YEARS AND EXPANSION

In the early years, the Seattle ordinance limited Pike Place Market’s hours of operation between 5:00 AM and noon. However, demand for the Market was extraordinary. In 1909, the Athenian (which is a restaurant today) opened as an inn for travelers, making the Market an early destination for tourists.

By 1910, the city doubled the number of vendor stalls and opened the newly constructed “sanitary market,” an area that did not allow horses. Further expansion of buildings and infrastructure would continue until 1922, by which time the Market looked much like it does today.

The Pike Place Market circa 1917

Pike Place Market has faced several close calls with dissolution or destruction throughout its history. Interestingly, the Great Depression was not among them. In fact, the Market expanded during the 1930s, albeit slowly, by opening a dance hall in the Economy Market Building.

The Market was a critical public resource during the worst of the Depression era and into the 1940s, ensuring that residents retained access to affordable goods and produce despite shortages and rationing.

The first serious threat to Pike Place Market came in December of 1941 when a massive fire gutted the sanitary market. Wartime paranoia prompted an arson investigation, but the cause was never determined. Ultimately, the fire caused over one hundred thousand dollars in damages (over two million in today’s dollars).

A second, even greater threat came shortly thereafter, with the internment of Japanese-Americans. At that time, three-quarters of King County’s produce and half of its milk came from Japanese-American farmers, whose presence at the Market was unmistakable.

Internment, and the difficulty Japanese-Americans experienced re-establishing themselves in its aftermath, brought the Market into a deep decline. The composition of its farmers changed permanently.

Blue Bonnet Sue Wagon – 1960’s

It wasn’t until 1963 that Pike Place Market faced a sustained, organized effort to dissolve it entirely. Backed by both the mayor and the city council, several large real estate developers proposed the total demolition of Pike Place Market in favor of the “Pike Plaza” urban renewal project, which would’ve erected seven large towers including a hotel, apartments, office buildings, a hockey arena, and a parking garage.

Fortunately, Seattle architect and civic activist Victor Steinbrueck opposed the project and founded the Friends of the Market organization in 1964. The two sides battled over the fate of the Market until it was finally added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, protecting it from development and ensuring it would remain in public hands.

The Pike Place Cinema – Circa 1970’s

In 1973, Seattle created the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority to run the Market. Over the next decade, all the Market’s historic buildings were restored and renovated using the original plans, blueprints, and appropriate materials.

Pike Place Market announced a 74 million dollar expansion for its centennial anniversary celebration, adding more than 30,000 square feet of space and 47 new stalls for local businesses. The expanded market offers stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, ensuring Pike Place Market remains the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a bite to eat for tourists and locals alike.

THE EMERALD CITY’S CROWN JEWEL

Pike Place Market is a collective space where diverse people come together in celebration of food, life, and community. 

Since its founding, Pike Place Market has been a cherished local landmark. From the Pike Place Fish Market (where staff famously throw fish from display to the cashier) to its many annual events like the Chowder Cook-Off, the Taste of Pike Place Market, and Sunset Supper, the Market remains a vibrant community center for downtown Seattle.

Housing nearly five-hundred residents between eight different buildings, the Market also ensures Seattle’s artists, craftspeople, seniors, and low-wage workers have a stable, supportive home. Its founding values of quality, creativity, and affordability are alive today.

Pike Place Market is a collective space where diverse people come together in celebration of food, life, and community. With its convenient location, an abundance of amenities, and perhaps a bit of luck, the Market will surely remain a top destination for locals and tourists for another 115 years. It’s more than just a place to buy groceries – the Market is the very soul of Seattle.

It’s more than just a place to buy groceries – the Market is the very soul of Seattle.

PIKE PLACE MARKET FACTS

  • The daily rent for any stall in 1911 was $0.20 a day.
  • The oldest business at Pike Place Market is the Virginia Inn, a restaurant on 1st Ave & Virginia St, opening in 1903 and still serving guests today!
  • Three Girls Bakery was the very first Seattle business to be owned solely by women. It opened in 1912.
  • The iconic neon sign and clock were installed in 1937.
  • Over a dozen languages are spoken and written at the market, including Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, Vietnamese, Hindi, Tagalog, Turkish, Russian, German, Japanese, French, and Arabic.
  • The Market Theater, Bead Zone, and Kells Irish Restaurant are among the locations in the market with a long history of hauntings.
  • Victor Steinbrueck was the individual who helped prevent the Markets’ destruction in 1971 and is also one of the three architects that designed the Space Needle. There is also the Victor Steinbrueck Park adjacent to the market.
  • The Gum Wall is a 15 feet brick wall covered in used chewing gum since 1993. In November 2015, the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority decided to clean the wall; it took 130 hours to complete, with over 2,350 pounds (1,070 kg) of gum removed and disposed of. Within 24 hours of completion, people started placing gum on the wall again.
  • There are 13 locations throughout the Market where performers can entertain Market shoppers for an hour at a time. Painted musical notes mark the sidewalks where they stand, and the number painted on the note corresponds to the number of performers that can play there at one time.

Pack to School

Just in time for the school year, Piroshky Piroshky is excited to offer Piroshky Packs, the economical new way to purchase frozen piroshky, available exclusively through our Free Local Delivery service.

Savory Piroshky Packs include five frozen, fully baked pies and are available in four best-selling flavors: Smoked Salmon Pâté; Beef & Cheese; Potato & Cheese; and Bacon, Hash Brown, Egg & Cheese.

Sweet Piroshky Packs include six frozen, fully baked pies and are available in our three best-selling flavors: Moscow Roll, Marzipan Roll, or Chocolate Cream Hazelnut Roll.

Piroshky Packs are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for an easy after-school snack or a quick and satisfying family dinner. Whichever Pack you choose, you’re sure to make the whole table smile.

Sweet or Savory, Piroshky Packs are also the perfect way to save, and you can feel great about serving your family a meal made with only the finest ingredients guaranteed to satisfy.

Order now, and any Piroshky Pack delivered before September 15 will include an additional piroshky for FREE!

Get the school year started right by ordering a Piroshky Pack today. ✨

Our History

Celebrating 30 years of #PiroshkyLove!

Piroshky Piroshky started with a simple dream: to bring the flavor of Eastern European baking to the Pacific Northwest. We opened our doors in 1992, and from the very beginning, our pies were a hit.

Blending traditional recipes with local flavor, our selection of piroshky offer a wide array of choices, both savory & sweet and are individually made from scratch then hand-molded into their very own unique shapes

People lined up out the door to get their hands on our piroshky, and soon, we started to catch the attention of food critics and pie-lovers from all over. As word of mouth spread, Piroshky Piroshky has become celebrated worldwide.

In the years since, we’ve expanded our operations to include FREE local delivery, locations throughout the PNW, Catering, Food Trucks, and Events across the USA! We’re proud to have become a beloved staple in so many homes, and we can’t wait to see what the next 30 years have in store for us

For now, let’s take a look back on the first 30 years. Thank you for being part of our journey!


Our Roots

Kotelnikov Family – with award from the Pike Place Market

Immigrants have always been a vital part of the fabric of America, and the story of Piroshky Piroshky is a perfect example of the American Dream in action.

Vladimir and Zina Kotelnikov were two immigrants from the Soviet Union in their 40s and 50s working their way through entry-level jobs before Piroshky Piroshky first opened its doors in the Pike Place Market in 1992.

The success of Piroshky Piroshky is a testament to the hard work and determination of its founders, and it stands as an inspiration of the American Dream at its best.  

Once upon a time…

Tallinn Bakery in Estonia

Our Estonian roots trace back to a bakery named Tallinn, where Vladimir learned the baking trade from his teacher Masha.

Masha and Piroshky Piroshky founder Oliver Kotelnikov

Our Beginning

We first opened our doors on October 24th, 1992 in
Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, started by the Kotelnikov family, with just
$1,200 to invest in the bakery. 

The bakery opening was accomplished with the help of friends and strangers many
of whom were immigrants of Russian descent. a very basic business plan –
(see below) and the dream of bringing a taste of Eastern Europe to the Pacific
Northwest. 

Our original business plan, written on the back of a paper bag
Vladimir & Zina Two Days before opening. The store had still not been painted!
Our original recipe book
A familiar sight in the market, Vladimir rolling dough in the window.

Our Values

We embrace diversity, not only in our pastries, but in everything we do

At Piroshky Piroshky, it is our aim to make the highest quality hand-held pastries from scratch with each pastry hand-molded into one of our unique shapes We have cultivated traditional recipes and integrated them with tastes from all over the world.

We embrace diversity, not only in our pastries, but in everything we do – from the vendors we partner with, to the customers we serve, to the employees that support us, and the communities that we help.

We strive to create a transparent environment with honest work and develop a loyal following of customers. Together we create an organization that has something for all tastes.


Our Pies

Beef & Cheese Piroshky – A best seller!

By blending traditional recipes with local flavor, our selection of piroshky grew to offer a wide array of choices both savory and sweet. 

With this simple recipe for success, out of a tiny little bakery and humble beginnings, our oven’s aroma quickly created long lines.  

Each of our 32 different piroshky is made fresh by hand every day. From our Smoked Salmon Pate to our Uli’s Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, from Apple Cinnamon Rolls to Cinnamon Cardamom Braids, every Piroshky we make follows thirty years of tradition.

While a lot has changed since 1992, what hasn’t is our piroshky are still individually made from scratch and hand-molded into their very own unique shapes for you. 


 

Our Bakery

No Reservations – Anthony Bourdain

When you’re stopping by Piroshky Piroshky bakery, you can rest assured that you are getting the tastiest piroshky around! After all, we have been serving our original recipes since 1992. Over time, we’ve grown from being a local favorite to a worldwide tourist destination. We’re celebrated among notable Chefs and hungry people alike.

Along the way, we’ve been voted one of “The 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America” by the Smithsonian, and have been featured on several “Best Of” lists for Seattle and the USA as well as features on The Food Network & Travel Channel. 

Visitors have included politicians and celebrities. We’ve been interviewed by NPR, Wired, Bake Magazine, NY Times, Washington Post, CNN, Eater, and Fox News just to name a few. Many guests mention that they saw us when we were featured on No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain, The Zimmern List with Andrew Zimmern, America’s Test Kitchen, or Washington Grown.

 

Piroshky Piroshky in Smithsonian magazine’s 2013 list of “The 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America


 

Our Local Partners

 

Piroshky Piroshky is constantly investing in its community through local partnerships with vendors like Market Spice, Mondo & Sons, Tillamook Cheddar & Ulis’s Famous Sausage as well as supporting our neighbors through charitable initiatives like disaster relief and the Pike Place Market Foundation. 

Including a PNW twist in our pies means we’re committed to supporting local businesses and incorporating local flavors into our traditional piroshky.

Many of our piroshky contain seasonings from Market Spice, a world-famous purveyor located in the Pike Place Market for over 100 years! When you’re biting into our Jalapeno Cheese Sausage or Chicken, Curry & Rice piroshky – you will taste the house-blended and handcrafted Uli’s Famous Sausage.

Our best-selling Beef and Cheese piroshky has award-winning, naturally-aged cheddar from Tillamook Cheese and fresh beef from Mondo & Son’s meatpacking.  This fourth-generation family-owned butcher shop uses locally sourced and sustainable proteins. Our Spinach, Ham & Cheese Piroshky contains their small-batch artisanal ham.

Whether it is Field Roast, Uli’s Famous Sausage, Tillamook Cheddar, Market Spice, or Mondo & Sons we work together to support and promote other Seattle & Northwest economies.

Learn more about how Piroshky Piroshky works with Small Businesses


 

Our Ingredients

Piroshky Piroshky shows support for American-made products by purchasing them whenever we can to help create jobs and boost our economy.

In addition to our local partners, we utilize goods that are manufactured right here in the United States whenever possible. From our iconic piroshky to the ingredients that go into them, many of the things we love are made right here at home. 🇺🇸

U.S. Made Items:

  • Beef & Ham – Tukwila, WA
  • Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage & Chicken Curry Sausage – Seattle, WA
  • Cheese – Tillamook, OR
  • Seasoning – Seattle, WA
  • Chipotle Field Roast Crumble – Seattle, WA
  • Salsa – Sumner, WA
  • Granny Smith Apples – Yakima, WA
  • Spinach & Cilantro – Silinas, CA
  • Sweet Cream Butter – Rosemont, IL
  • Garlic & Ginger – Gilroy, CA
  • Sugar – Boise, ID
  • Tomato Paste – Chicago, IL
  • White Wine Vinegar – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Syrup – Clearwater, FL, San Leandro, CA & Seattle, WA
  • Bacon – Houston, TX
  • Eggs – Minnetonka, MN
  • Black Beans – Knoxville, TN
  • Lemon Juice – Huntington Beach, CA
  • Chocolate Fillings – Jackson, MI
  • Puff Pastry – Rosemont, IL
  • Hashbrowns – Houston, TX
  • Flour – Chattanooga, TN
  • Raisins – Fresno, CA
  • Impossible Beef – Redwood City, CA


 

Our Experiences

 

Piroshky Team Members stand in line for a change

A company can’t grow unless its people grow, too. That’s why we empower our team members to do their best work, develop lifelong skills, and have some fun along the way!

“I started in 2005 at Pike Place Market. One day of work entailed a full shift with both owners, Olga cashiering at my side and Oliver in the corner baking away. I never imagined we would grow to the extent that we did.”

– Bryan

“I have great coworkers and customers from all walks of life that make my job an interesting place to work. People from all over the U.S. and the world work and eat at Piroshky Piroshky, so I’m often learning something new every shift.”

– Jesse

“One of my favorite Piroshky memories is probably when Usher tried to cut my line and I told him no!”

– Maryam

 

One of our favorite old moments at Pike Place Market: A man proposing to his girlfriend, with a ring and a few Oscar’s Star piroshky.

“When little kids are up against the outside window, I like to toss a little flour at the glass where their faces are. They usually flinch and then laugh. A few times it has resulted in some tears, but it was never something a puff stick couldn’t remedy.”

Josh

“One evening as we were getting ready to close a large group of sailors came in dressed in uniform, and just about wiped us out of piroshkies. They were so excited and many knew who we were even though they were not from Seattle. It was amazing.”

-Jamie

 

A company can’t grow unless its people grow, too. That’s why we empower our team members to do their best work, develop lifelong skills, and have some fun along the way.

“We get a lot of tourists passing through to the observation deck from all parts of the world. They always tell me that there needs to be a Piroshky in their town!”

– Beverly


 

Our Logo

Over the years our logo has changed quite a bit. Luckily, our piroshky have remained the same.

 

Our original logo (1992)

 

Our logo gets an update (2013)

 

Our current logo (Present)


 

Our Mascot

 

Phinn the Salmon Piroshky: Always ready for adventure on the go, they are the perfect mealtime companion!

Say Hello to the Piroshky Piroshky ‘mascot’, Phinn the Salmon Piroshky.

Always ready for adventure on the go, they are the perfect mealtime companion, and on a cold day a great way to keep your hands warm!

Here are some tasty tidbits about this flaky savory little pie of salmon.

Also Known As:

  • English Name: Salmon Piroshky (Sam-Un Pee-roash-KEE)
  • Russian Name: Пирожки с лососем (Pee-roash-kee s lo-sos-em)
  • Chinese Name (simplified): 三文鱼皮罗什基 (Sānwènyú pí luō shén jī)
  • Chinese Name (traditional): 三文魚皮羅什基 (Sānwènyú pí luó shén jī)
  • Spanish Name: Piroshky de Salmón (Pee-roash-KEE Day Sal-Mon)
  • Korean Name: 연어 피로시키 (Yeon-eo Pee-roash-KEE)
  • Portuguese Name: Salmão de Piroshki (Pee-roash-Kee day Sal-Moh)
  • Ukrainian Name:   Пиріжки з Лососем (Py-reezh-kyy z lo-so-sem)


 

Our Planet

There are many ways we work a difference, from reducing energy consumption to recycling and composting. Piroshky Piroshky works diligently to do our part in preserving our environment for future generations.

  • We reduce our emissions by utilizing a digital store presence, hosting virtual meetings, and collaborating with local partners. 
  • Our kitchen is virtually waste-less as items are made to order. Any remaining materials are composted or recycled. Currently, our garbage is under 10% of our total waste! 
  • When you visit our stores, you’ll be handed your piroshky in a biodegradable paper bag. This minimal packaging is all you need to enjoy your Piroshky for now or to save for later, no utensils or plates are needed!  
  • For our shipped products, we send our chilled products with reusable ice packs and use Ingeo biopolymers in our packaging. Ingeo is made from starchy plants like corn and is grown right here in the United States. The starch from corn kernels has the added benefit of being compostable when it is finished being used.    


 

Our Guests

We can give you lots of reasons that people enjoy our pies, but don’t just take our word for it! As passionate as we are about bringing you the best piroshky possible, we are proud to have such a loyal & passionate customer base to spread the word.  

Thanks to you, we’re the #1 rated bakery in Seattle on Yelp and accolades on Google reviews & Facebook. Our customers are our Brand Ambassadors sharing #pirsohkylove. If you’ve not tried Piroshky Piroshky, give us a try and we think you’ll agree.


 

Bonus Facts:

  • Piroshky Piroshky owns a trademark on the shape of our Smoked Salmon Pâté Piroshky. Only a few other companies, who were producing salmon piroshky of a similar shape before we secured the trademark, are allowed to duplicate our pattern.
  • Piroshky found its way to America with the surge in immigration among Russian Jews escaping religious persecution in the late nineteenth century.
  • The phrase on the back of our t-shirts (вот такие пироги) is pronounced “vote teh-KEE-yeh pyer-oh-GHEE” and translates as “These are the pies.” The phrase is colloquial; if declared confidently, it conveys strong confidence in the quality of our product.
  • Although potatoes make a satisfying filling for piroshky today, potatoes were not commonplace in Russia until the mid-nineteenth century. Before that, turnips and rutabagas were the primary root vegetables.

Small Business Week 2022: How Does PPB Support Small Businesses?

Did you know that small businesses account for half of America’s workforce? In fact, more new jobs come from small businesses than from any other source. Small businesses are vital to keeping America running. 
 
During small business week, it is the time of year that we focus on shopping locally and small. It’s an amazing way to stay connected with your community, it also helps your neighborhood thrive and grow.   
 
Piroshky Piroshky is constantly investing in its community through local partnerships with vendors like Mondo & Sons, Tillamook Cheddar & Ulis’s Famous Sausage as well as supporting our neighbors through charitable initiatives like disaster relief and the Pike Place Market Foundation. 

For our meat and protein needs, we are happy to partner with Mondo & Sons – a fourth generation family-owned butcher shop and meat processor focusing on locally sourced and sustainably raised proteins. They are custom crafters of small batch artisanal hams, bacon, sausage and dry aged meats.  

For our cheese piroshky, we work with another local partner – Tillamook! Since 1909, they’ve been dedicated to making the best cheese with the best ingredients. They work with local farmers, who cared for the land, which sustained healthier cows, which provided better milk – a recipe that hasn’t failed them in over a century. We are happy to work with partners who care so deeply about their ingredients and sustainable farming practices. 

And for our Uli’s Jalapeno & Cheddar Cheese Sausage, of course, we partner up with Uli’s Famous Sausage. Our Pike Place Market neighbor and a long-time partner, Uli’s Famous Sausage is locally owned and operated by German Master Butcher Uli Lengenberg, with over 40 years of experience in sausage production. Uli’s Famous Sausage is made daily from the best cuts of meat, the finest in-house blended spices, and, most importantly, with love for their craft and customers.   

Every day, we are proud to work with various local partners and small businesses all around the Pacific Northwest. It is of the utmost importance for us to continue contributing to the small business community in our region.  

  
Here are ways you can participate in #SmallBusinessWeek 2022: 

  • Shop local. Shop small. Shop or order from your favorite small business. 
  • Partner with another small business to celebrate the week 
  • Nominate your favorite small business for an award. SBA.gov 
  • Share the love. Support your favorite business by sharing them online with the hashtag #SmallBusinessWeek 

Meet Our Mascot

Phinn the Salmon Piroshky: Always ready for adventure on the go, they are the perfect mealtime companion!

Say Hello to the Piroshky Piroshky ‘mascot’, Phinn the Salmon Piroshky.

Always ready for adventure on the go, they are the perfect mealtime companion, and on a cold day a great way to keep your hands warm!

Here are some tasty tidbits about this flaky savory little pie of salmon.

About: 

Phinn is a piroshky filled with salmon pâté. When Phinn the Salmon Piroshky was just a little pie, they knew they wanted to be a star. Lucky for them, they were born with the perfect ingredients to achieve their dreams! Made in the Pacific Northwest, they originally called the Pike Place Market in Seattle home.

Inside a glass case on a countertop in a very tiny bakery, they found residence among the other delicious piroshky. Every day, once the ovens turned on, the aroma would waft out of the bakery and into the market, which would always create a line out of the door.

Behind the glass counter, they loved the way everyone in line looked at them with admiration and joy, and they wanted to make everyone feel the same.

Sometimes they could hear fishmongers at the Market Entrance throwing their relatives up in the air and people clapping with awe and joy, which always brings a lot of nostalgia from Salmon’s early days.

Phinn was happy knowing that people loved their food as much as they loved making it.

As much as they loved living in the bakery, the Salmon Piroshky would dream of adventure with the wish to warm hearts and hands everywhere.  Whether it was exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, going on a walk in their paper bag through the city, or cheering on the home team at a game, this little pie was made to be on the go! It even enjoyed its therapeutic time in the freezer once in a while!

So, they set out into the world, making friends wherever they went. Hikers, foodies, athletes, tourists, celebrities, travelers, chefs, entire families, and even kids, everyone loved them! Word spread quickly, their willingness to go anywhere anytime makes them the perfect mealtime companion.

Even with their newfound fame and popularity across the globe, they knew their journey was far from over! Salmon Piroshky’s desire for stardom and adventure only grew stronger over time. Now was the moment for them to spread their little fins and fly.

High protein content helps this little salmon travel all over the United States. Sharing piroshky love wherever they go, making friends with everyone they meet, leaving only a trail of tasty crumbs and happy smiles behind.

You can keep up with their latest adventures by following along @piroshkybakery | @piroshkypirohsky

Facts About Phinn the Salmon Piroshky:

  • Was born to be a star!
  • Also filled with cream cheese, a dash of dill, and onion
  • A flair for the dramatic & master of disguise!
  • Dreams of warming hearts and hands everywhere.
  • Is totally Instagrammable.
  • Packed w/ Protein this little fish is always full of energy
  • Is made by hand loves the freezer and is great reheated.
  • Has friends all around the world.
  • All-Star! Omega-3s keep Salmon Pirosky fit & active.
  • Your perfect mealtime companion!
  • Always looking for their next adventure.

Favorite Quote:

“That’s how I roll.”

– Salmon Piroshky

Aspiration:

To spread piroshky love wrapped in dough, bringing nourishment and memories wherever I go.

Also Known As:

  • English Name: Salmon Piroshky (Sam-Un Pee-roash-KEE)
  • Russian Name: Пирожки с лососем (Pee-roash-kee s lo-sos-em)
  • Chinese (simplified): 三文鱼皮罗什基 (Sānwènyú pí luō shén jī)
  • Chinese (traditional): 三文魚皮羅什基 (Sānwènyú pí luó shén jī)
  • Spanish Name: Piroshky de Salmón (Pee-roash-KEE Day Sal-Mon)
  • Korean Name: 연어 피로시키 (Yeon-eo Pee-roash-KEE)
  • Portuguese Name: Piroshky de Salmão (Pee-roash-Kee day Sal-Moh)
  • Ukrainian Name:   Пиріжки з Лососем (Py-reezh-kyy z lo-so-sem)
  • Alternate Names: Smoked Salmon Pâté Piroshky, That Little Salmon, Oily Fish, Best Seller, Phinn S. Piroshky

Stats:

  • Occupation: Spokespiroshky / Brand Ambassador
  • Name: Phinn the Salmon Piroshky
  • Hometown: Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA
  • Age: 8 Years Old (eternally)
  • Birthday: 10/24/92
  • Species: Piroshky + Salmon
  • Astrological Sign: Omega-3
  • Eye Color: Black | Sometimes Brown
  • Favorite Color: Yippie Ya Yellow or Faded Red. (It’s a tie, I can’t decide!)
  • Favorite Movie: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
  • Favorite Conference: Comi-con
  • Favorite Song: The Salmon Dance by The Chemical Brothers
  • Favorite Bands: Leftover Salmon, Bread, Phish  
  • Favorite Activities: Being mixed w/ cream cheese in a mixing bowl, Traveling, Sharing Piroshky love, and Warming hearts and hands everywhere.
  • Hobbies: Sports, all kinds! Baking, Traveling & making new friends. 

All-Star!

Phinn the Salmon Piroshky plays sports in various local leagues.Omega-3s help keeps Phinn fit & active on multiple teams making them an all-star and MVP!

Northwest Salmon League Baseball, Lox Field All-Star – Phinn the Salmon Piroshky!
  • Washington Salmon Fish Football League – Wild Receiver
  • Seattle Salmon Adult Soccer Association – Farmed Winger
  • Northwest Salmon League Baseball – Lox Field

Who’s that Piroshky?

With a flair for the dramatic and as a master of disguise, Phinn the Salmon Piroshky can often be seen in various costumes & outfits depending on the occasion. You never know where they’ll pop up next!