Visiting East Ukrainian Village, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Chicago neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brew pub to a bike shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Ukrainian Village, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Forbidden Root
Topping the list is brew pub and cocktail bar Forbidden Root, which offers tapas and more. Located at 1746 W. Chicago Ave. (between Wood Street and Hermitage Avenue.), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 454 reviews on Yelp.
According to the website, the spot provides "a rich multi-sensory experience through the textures, flavors and visual sparkle of our beer, food and environment."
2. Rite Liquors
Next up is dive bar and beer bar Rite Liquors, which offers beer, wine and spirits and more, situated at 1649 W. Division St. (between Paulina Street and Marshfield Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Stop by for some beer.
3. Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Bakery Hoosier Mama Pie Company, which offers desserts and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1618 1/2 Chicago Ave., 4.5 stars out of 829 reviews.
"The Hoosier Mama Pie Company is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great 'old' pie company," according to the website.
4. Comrade Cycles
Comrade Cycles, a bike shop and bike repair and maintenance spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 173 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1908 W. Chicago Ave. (between Wolcott and Winchester avenues.) to see for yourself.
According to the website, the spot does "everything from fixing the flat you got riding to work to consulting on your dream bike project or repairing your cracked steel frame."
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