Shokolad - Humboldt Park - Chicago, IL 60622 | Metromix Chicago

Shokolad



Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
2524 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
773-276-6402

Brunch at Shokolad
It’s worth stopping by this family-owned Ukrainian bakery-cafe just for a slice of the delicious apricot and lemon-laced napoleon torte, but other sweets in the pastry case such as a drunken sour cherry cake (with brandy-soaked cherries) and a chocolate espresso torte make it hard to choose just one dessert.  Although the baked goods lineup skews towards Euro treats, there are also more familiar offerings like muffins, scones and cheesecake.

Need something more substantial than pastry? Lunch fare includes borscht, sandwiches and panini (like the roast beef with caramelized onions, horseradish cream and Gruyere cheese), and before 11 a.m. you can choose from breakfast options like crepes (think sweetened farmer’s cheese with blueberry sauce) or a trio of omelets. So what’s a Shokolad? Chef-owner Halyna Fedus tells us it the Ukrainian word for chocolate.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Maplewood Ave. and Chicago Ave.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: 66 Chicago
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Baked Goods, Ukrainian, European, and Sandwiches
Meals Served:
Breakfast and Lunch. Breakfast served until 11 a.m.
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Restaurant Style:
Cafe and Bakery

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Internet Access:
Yes
Features:
Catering. Sweet tables and wedding cakes
Worth Noting:
Advance notice required for whole cakes (24-hours)
Specialties:
Borscht, Napoleon cake
Payment Methods:
Mastercard and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No. Slated for summer of 2008
Seating :
For 28

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"Suprising New Find"

bajura007 from Ukranian Village - April 3, 2008

When you walk into the cafe, you understand that you are in a cafe, but the familiarity ends there. The abiance in the place is fresh with a clear/...

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"Elegant and Delicious"

IS from north surburbs - April 3, 2008

The pastry is fresh and every taste is covered, with fresh fruit tarts opera cake and even keylime cheesecake. There are small wonderful cookies an...

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