The Scene in Ukrainian Village

Quiet blocks filled with architectural charm: from artful Old World churches to historic homes constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ukrainian Village's main streets move people to and fro, but its more of a low key "business as usual" vibe than the frenetic energy of Wicker Park and the West Loop nearby. And that's the way locals like it.

The elderly ladies at the deli, the cast of characters at the local tap, families catching up outside of church — a snapshot into life here has been the same for decades. Ukrainian Village is still a melting pot. And whether you've been a neighborhood resident for life, or are a newbie, it makes no difference. All are welcome.

Find It in Ukrainian Village

Ukrainian Village, like its neighbors East Village and Noble Square to its east, is part of the West Town community area. The main commercial district is centered on Chicago Avenue between Western and Damen Avenues. With Wicker Park, its neighbor to the north, It shares the boundary Division Avenue. 

Get Around Ukrainian Village

Trains don't run within Ukrainian Village boundaries, so this West Town neighborhood doesn't have stations in walking distance. However, the #66 Chicago bus is frequented by commuters to get to a full suite of CTA lines: the Blue Line Chicago station at Milwaukee Avenue, the Brown/Purple Line Chicago station at Franklin Street and the Red Line Chicago station at State Street. 

Many residents also travel by car since garage and free street parking is easy enough to come by. Biking is another option, with the busy bike path on Milwaukee Avenue providing a route into the Loop, and Divvy stations providing an alternate connector to train stations.

Ukrainian Village Real Estate Market Snapshot

TREE-LINED STREETS | VINTAGE ARCHITECTURE | VICTORIAN HOMES | WORKER COTTAGES | CONDOS WITH CHARACTER

The West Town Team specializes in Ukrainian Village real estate and will help you sell your home in Ukrainian Village. As a home seller, it is important to work with a Ukrainian Village real estate agent that will help you list your home at the right price, so it will net you the most amount of money in the least amount of time.

Buying a home in Ukrainian Village can be stressful. Multiple offer situations are the norm in Ukrainian Village. That is why you should work with an experienced Ukrainian Village real estate agent that knows the market and can help you win in a multiple offer situation. Reach out to a West Town Team real estate agent today to get started on all of your real estate needs: 312-767-7504.

Learn more about the market trends with a Ukrainian Village real estate expert:

Michael Samm, Ukrainian Village REALTOR®
312-767-7504

Eat & Drink in Ukrainian Village

A multi-cultural heritage is the lifeblood of the restaurants, bakeries and delis that harmoniously coexist in Ukrainian Village.

From Polish to Ukrainian to American, here are several options old and new:

Kasia's Polish Delicatessen (2101 W Chicago Ave) looking for Polish home cooking? They have the pierogis that have been honored as the best in town (locals love the potato and cheese, or sweet blueberry) among other soups, stews and salads that live up to their sign "Old World Goodness".

Parson’s Chicken & Fish (2109 W Chicago Ave) homestyle for the hipster, this Ukrainian Village hotspot is all the rage these days. The best fried chicken and fish in Chicago with cool cocktails on a beautiful patio.

Rich's Deli (857 N Western Ave) whether it's Polish kielbasa or Ukrainian beer that you want (or buckets of pickles), they have every European pantry item you could want.

Ukraina Deli (2304 W Chicago Ave) a small operation to stock up on meats, cheeses, dairy and other Ukrainian staples.

Ann's Bakery and Deli (2158 W Chicago Ave) this is your one-stop-shop corner store with assorted European groceries, a hot buffet bar, deli cases filled with smoked fish and sausages, and of course a bakery with fresh loaves, sweets and cakes.

Old Lviv (2228 W Chicago Ave) this small storefront restaurant opened in 1990 — four years after the owner arrived from Lviv, Ukraine — and it continues to serve up heaping helpings of varenyky, kraut and stuffed cabbage at the buffet, plus big bowls of borscht‬.

Tryzub Ukrainian Kitchen (2201 W Chicago Ave) a stylish newcomer to the block, they add a modern twist to traditional fare, with outdoor seating and a quick serve takeout window to boot.

Fatso's Last Stand (2258 W Chicago Ave) far from your typical hot dog stand, this neighborhood establishment takes greasy comfort food to another level and is a late night haunt, offering Fatso burgers, charred sausages and fried shrimp — not to mention a 2 lb. Po'Boy challenge.

Sunrise Cafe (2012 W Chicago Ave) no-frills breakfast staples like buttermilk pancakes, cheese omelettes or steak and eggs, without the fuss of the uber-trendy brunch bistros, and minus the long waits too.

A Tavola (2148 W Chicago Ave) in an unassuming brick house, an Italian restaurant took up residence and draws customers to its intimate dining room with homemade gnocchi and tagliatelle.

Rainbo Club (1150 N Damen Ave) this neighborhood fixture has a reputation that precedes it; slip in under the classic neon outside and experience it for yourself... the stiff drinks, cool crowd, dark interior, pinball machine and photobooth are all part of the quintessential dive bar experience.

Tuman's Tap and Grill (2159 W Chicago Ave) old timey patrons may be sentimental for the divey tavern that was, but this revamped version is still respectable with its moderately-priced drinks, broad menu and welcoming sidewalk cafe.

Anchoring Ukrainian Village

Since 2002, the Ukrainian Village District has been a designated Chicago landmark and it honors the very core of this community: finely-crafted homes carefully maintained by generations of ethnic immigrants. Feel a sense of place as you walk among the well-preserved collection of workers cottages, single-family houses, Chicago-style flat buildings, and small apartments.

Among the area churches, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (1903) is one of three standouts. Diminutive and simple in its silhouette, the design by Louis Henri Sullivan is one of his most inspired small-scale works. It is also the only church in the world by the seminal architect. For its first parishioners, it was a symbol of their homeland Russia and the Russian Orthodox community. Sullivan's inspiration? A small wooden church in a rural mountain village in Siberia.

The three green cupolas topped with gold crosses rising 167 feet into the sky are striking features of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (1915). Inside, beautiful mosaics are set against a sky blue and gold background This house of worship was modeled after the 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine.

New and incredibly grand, Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church (1973) is a gold-domed sanctuary. Signature circular patterns and rounded edges give it its distinctive look, one that is modeled after Byzantine-Ukrainian style of the 11th-13th centuries.

Locals Living in Ukrainian Village

Generations of Ukrainian Village residents carry on the cultural identity of this West Town pocket, and they are joined by young professionals who found affordability and families who found a strong sense of community. Those themes rang true when Ukrainian Village was named Hottest Neighborhood in the Country by Redfin in 2016. 

The parks located in the Ukrainian Village area are: Western Park (on N Western Ave), Commercial Club Park (1845 W Rice St), Superior Playground Park (2101 W Superior St) and the largest of the parks in Ukrainian Village, Smith Park located at (2526 W Grand Ave).

Michael Samm | Ukrainian Village Real Estate Agent
312-767-7504

Known as one of the top Ukrainian Village real estate agents in Chicago, Michael Samm takes pride in assisting Ukrainian Village home buyers get the best prices for their home purchase and Ukrainian Village home sellers get the most money for their homes.

Michael is an expert in the Ukrainian Village real estate market and his knowledge of the neighborhood combined with his more than 15 years of marketing and public relations experience, make him the #1 choice when choosing a top realtor in the Ukrainian Village area.

If you are looking for a Ukrainian Village realtor with excellent client reviews that is passionate about the neighborhood, contact Mike today to learn more about buying or selling a home in Ukrainian Village.