Ukrainian Village
If you close your eyes and imagine what Chicago was years ago, you’d have Ukrainian Village. Modern, with a touch of vintage charm. Local businesses flourish in 100-year old storefronts and grand and unique churches tower over the residential streets.
Having been developed just after the Great Fire of 1873, Ukrainian Village is one of the oldest Chicago neighborhoods. What was once a settlement of Ukrainian immigrants (in case you didn’t get that), it still plays host to new ideas and concepts!
Even though it is just south of the famous Wicker Park and East of the expansive Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village has made its own mark as a neighborhood with tree-lined streets, classic Chicago two-flats, and a big active community.
Check out this brief introduction to UK Village!
Food
- Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen
When in Ukrainian Village, eat Ukrainian Food! - Flo
This brunch spot serves Fruity Pebbles french toast, need we say more? - Six06
This Greek American cafe has a lot on the menu, but the loukamades are where it’s at! - The Star Lounge
Dark Matter Coffee’s art-filled flagship cafe with the best pastries! - a tavola
This quaint italian restaurant serves up the freshest and most seasonal of small plates.
Shopping
- RR #1 Chicago
Once an old pharmacy, this gift shop is the perfect place to find local wares! - TWENTYFORTYEIGHT
Channel your urban fashionista with these locally designed threads. - Velvet Goldmine
Funky antique art and custom furniture to decorate your new home! - Epic Spices
From cooking staples to some adventurous herbs, this place smells amazing. - Occult Bookstore
More than just a magic shop, here you can meet shamans and sage up!
Music
- Empty Bottle
This Chicago stage is a legend for every type of music. - Bordel
This cocktail baar features live music and cabaret for a raucous night out. - Tommy’s Guitars & Trading Post
Guitars, gear, and other weird things abound at this hip shop! - Phyllis’ Musical Inn
A divey bar that surprises you with some tunes from Chicago’s musical elite. - Dusty Groove
This record shop has been around for decades, offering sick vinyl since 1997.
Things to Do
- Vittum Theatre
This theatre provides insight to how art plays a part in the American Dream. - Chopin Theatre
A small stage up top and jazz below, this little theatre does it all. - Paris- London-Hong Kong
This private gallery features contemporary global exhibitions. - Forbidden Root Brewery
Known for specialty ales, this brewery has countless events! - Altitude Chicago
A trampoline park for kids and adults? Wipeout, anyone?
Art/Culture
- Intuit
This gallery showcases brilliant masterpieces from the hands of the untrained. - Polish Museum of America
This museum celebrates the largest group of Polish outside Warsaw. - Ukrainian National Museum
Celebrating the Ukrainian culture through art, dance, and more! - Ukrainian Museum of Modern Art
This museum curates Ukraine’s small but mighty art scene. - Catherine Edelman Gallery
Local modern photography is on display and for sale at this gallery.
Transportation
- Blue Line- Division, Damen
Goes to UIC/O’Hare Airport - Division Bus #70
- Chicago Bus #66
- Western Bus #49
- Damen Bus #50
Goes to UIC - Ashland Bus #9
Goes to UIC - Western Ave. Metra
MD-W to Elgin, NCS to Antioch, MD-N to Fox Lake
Explore Ukrainian Village
