Ukrainian Village

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

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