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Shokolad Pastry & Cafe — Ukrainian Village bakery that sets the standard. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. "From fluffy and buttery croissants to rich and indulgent cakes" — White Knight
WHITE KNIGHT
282 reviews
“The cafe's cozy and charming ambiance adds to the overall experience, making it a perfect spot to indulge in delicious treats”
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2524 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
“Outstanding breakfast.”
Outstanding breakfast! I felt like I was eating breakfast at my grandma’s house in Europe. Service, food, and atmosphere was peaceful, simple, cozy, and overall wonderful. I can’t wait to come back!
Kamila Guzy
Jan 2026
“I was just there for Private party .”
I was just there for Private party ! Great food, great service !Organic tea and much more ! Highly recommended!
Tetyana Vugmayster
Oct 2025
“Delicious Ukrainian pierogi and borscht.”
Delicious Ukrainian pierogi and borscht. Very nostalgic. Particularly enjoyed the mushroom and potato in tarragon cream.
Breanne Kostyk
Sep 2025
“Light jazz, frosty carafe of still water, elegant and restrained pastries, a welcome place to sit...”
Light jazz, frosty carafe of still water, elegant and restrained pastries, a welcome place to sit for an hour or two away from American cultural encroachment.
Aaron Tan
May 2025
“This is such a cozy and lovely cafe.”
This is such a cozy and lovely cafe. We ordered the crepes which were very tasty. And also the waitress recommended the weekend special Hutsulske Pechenya, which is a beef potato stew in clay pot with ricotta rolls, and it was so good. It was very hearty and comfortable that we finished all. We also ordered a honey cake to go it was great also.
Krystal Liu
May 2025
“Exceptionally delicious food with an interesting twist in presentation — like the mushroom vareniky...”
Exceptionally delicious food with an interesting twist in presentation — like the mushroom vareniky served with a unique sauce. The desserts were great too!
Albina Butramenkova
Apr 2025
“I would give this place 100 stars if I could.”
I would give this place 100 stars if I could! Insanely good flavors and everything cooked to perfection. Service was wonderful. We were just grinning with joy after our meal!
Madeline Brooke
Apr 2025
“Very cute cafe with delicious food.”
Very cute cafe with delicious food! Try the pierogi and sandwiches. We had the farmers cheese pierogi in a cream and scallion sauce as well as the roast beef panini and both were so great. We were especially impressed by how fresh and flavorful the carrot and cabbage salads were. Everything looked delicious and we look forward to trying more!
Chelsie Tamms
Mar 2025
“Amazing comfort food at a very affordable price.”
Amazing comfort food at a very affordable price! Variety of breakfast items is incredible- crepes, pancakes, cheese pancakes aka syrniki, pierogies and more. Everything is delicious and food is ready quickly. Also their honey cake is 10 put 10!
Sasha Y
Dec 2024
“Traditional Ukrainian food in a cozy little cafe.”
Traditional Ukrainian food in a cozy little cafe. Very delicious food and wonderful coffee
Sarah Sass
Aug 2024
“Fantastic food and great service.”
Fantastic food and great service. The borscht was some of the best I've ever had. Quaint neighborhood café setting. If you aren't paying attention you could walk right past it and it'd be such a waste if you do. Be sure to stop in and try this fantastic food for yourself.
Joshua Squires
Jun 2024
“Highly recommended!”
Highly recommended!! Especially panini was good. I ordered a mushroom panini and it was very flavorful. The cabbage and carrot salad were delicious, it was so refreshing. Crepes were great and my favorite was sweet cream one. Only down side was iced coffee wasn’t available. They serve only hot coffee. I would like to try other dishes as well. I definitely go back anytime soon.
Minjeong Ryu (MJ)
Apr 2024
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