We went there for a brunch and the food is really authentic Eastern Europe. The service is under staff. Nice place to visit without anything to aspect. read more

Best home-made Ukranian food in the city. This is our go-to place for really good Ukranian food, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Being Ukrainian myself, I was hesitant that the food at Shokolad would never compare to my Baba's (grandmother in Ukrainian). I was surprised to say that the Ukrainian crepes were phenomenal and the potato & cheese perogies were great. There were two things that bothered me: 1) the butter on top of the pierogies did not have onions (a MUST for Ukes) 2) they did not have any high chairs All in all, we will be back again soon. Hopefully by that time they will have highchairs so that we can enjoy our meal and stay for dessert and coffee. read more

Just had my first Yelp function here, the pastries were very good, (the little empanadas especially). The atmosphere was relaxing and friendly. I'm new to Yelp and after this gathering I'll definitely be going to others. They have a brunch menu that I would really like to try out some day. read more

Borscht with rolls and garlic oil was really good as were the pelmeni! Pelmeni were awesome and very authentic, but you get a lot and they're very filling. We also tried the farmer's cheese crepes. They were good, but we were so stuffed at that point that we didn't appreciate them as much. I saw one couple get a panini, which is obviously not Russian, but it looked REALLY good and came with some sort of side salad that also looked delicious. We also got Napoleon cake to go, and that was very tasty. It looks like you can order cakes from them too, which I plan on doing one of these days. The place itself is very simple but clean. I would definitely recommend going. Especially with the winter coming! If you want some home-made and comforting food, here you go! It is also very reasonably priced. Oh and the lady working there was super sweet! read more

I met the owner and tasted food at some tasting events and wanted to visit fo ra long time. So a few weeks ago, I brought a meetup dinner group to this place. The idea was to try different Ukrainian dishes, so we ordered a buffett style. We had enough people inthe group to close th eplace for the dinner. A staple salad Olivye followed by boiled potato stuffed with real, not pickled, herring. Three soups, mushroom, chicken noodle, and borch were superb. That followed by Golubtsy, -stuffed cabbage -, and two different type of Vareniki, -Ukrainian dumpling -, one with sourkrout and another with potato and mashroom. We also had Pelmeni small size dumplings with meat. The feast ended with three types of cakes. All superb. Everyone left happy. Some took a note fo the place for family events. Try this place and let me know what you think. read more

I LOVE this place! I've come here many times because the food is so good. I feel like there's someone's grandma back in the kitchen specially preparing each dish as if for their own family member. The sides are fresh and tasty and I love the Gutsulske Pechenya on the weekends. Comfort food all the way. There isn't a large staff so don't go here when you're in a rush on the weekends but everyone is always friendly and nice. read more

Perfect place to visit for brunch. Everything is absolutely delicious here and the waitresses are extra friendly! The borscht and varenuky are a must try, as well as the pastries. But regardless anything you get on this menu will not disappoint you. read more

I recently used Shokolad's catering business for my daughter's First Communion party which I was hosting at home. Realizing that I would need some help with food preparation, clean-up and serving, I reached out to Shokolad as they came highly recommended. I was thoroughly and completely blown away by how easy they were to work with, how incredible their food was, the professionalism of the staff, and their thorough work ethic (I should mention that this event took place on Mother's Day, so these young ladies likely would have preferred to be with their families). Everything was perfect and seamless. They made what could have been a stressful party for us at home, a party that we could enjoy as hosts. I would use them over and over again and would recommend Shokolad to anyone who ever has any catering needs. read more

I am in love with the "Honey Walnut Cake"!! Wow "perfection" is the only word that comes to mind. Napoleon was delicious as well. Tanya our server was the best. She made us feel welcomed and we look forward to our next visit. read more

I ate Thanksgiving Dinner at Shokolad. It was a good choice. Soup for starters. Rosemary butternut squash soup. I think the base was potato. Very smooth and rich. There was a variety of grilled vegetables as one of the sides, which incorporated brussell sprouts, asparagus, sweet potatoes and zucchini, simply salted and brushed with butter, still bright and firm. Other sides included: a savory cold beet salad with carrots and potatoes, tart cranberry and apple relish, a green salad with apples and pecans, shredded red cabbage slaw, and simply mashed potatoes. The stuffing was 70% vegetables: carrots, mushrooms, onions and celery. Turkey breast was moist. The gravy seemed to be turkey drippings mixed with sour cream, like stroganoff. Speaking of which, my boyfriend ordered the beef stroganoff. It looked different than I'm used to: it had carrots in the gravy. But if it wasn't the lightest, tastiest, high-grade beef, noodleriffic stroganoff I've every had, well, darn me then! Apple pie. Oh, yes. Layers of tart slices with sugar and cinnamon. No gelatinous goop! Butter crumble top crust. Well done, Shokolad. I'll be back for coffee and pastries. read more

What a Delightful suprise to find a trendy bistro serving Ukrainian fare. The Borscht was superb(not too many ingredients that spoil the purity of the flavor)true beets,potatoes and a little cabbage which did not overpower the basics. The "Varenyky" dough was tender and the filling tasty. Next time we will ask for them to be covered in Bacon and Sauteed onion bits. We also had the Ukrainian crepes which were filled w/smooth farmer's cheese,drizzled w/Raspberry syrup w/strawberry compote and Creme on the side. As we sat across from the pastry cooler, we of course HAD to have a sampling of the pastries which were heavenly. Can't wait to return on a Sunday morning to partake of the Brunch. The menu has something for everyone! read more

I totally found this place by accident. A friend and I happened to be in the neighborhood and were looking for a place to grab a decent cup of espresso -- and this looked promising. It looked very cozy, clean and European inside; the server was very prompt and pleasant. I'm from Ukraine, and the place felt very authentic. We ended up getting not only espresso but the whole lunch there -- the Ukrainian borsch was delicious (the traditional beet soup) and served with hot Ukrainian garlic bread -- pampushka, which tasted just like my mom's! We also had 2 kinds of vareniki -- the Ukrainian pierogi -- with cherries and cheese, which were outstanding. The place is BYOB, so that would make coming there much easier on the pocket; and the prices of the food are very reasonable. I didn't try any of the tempting sweets -- they looked amazing, and based on the reviews here are totally worth all the praise... that would be for next time! read more

The food is good the menu is small but tasty. However the service is horrible wow! The people working there aren't welcoming and accommodating at all! After we found a table and extra chair for a party of 3 we waited for menus that we never got. Actually had to go up and ask for menus. Took a while to get water. And for them to finally take our order.... Wow! read more

The best Ukrainian restaurant in Chicago. I am one of regular customers. The food is always fresh and delicious, and inexpensive. They also serve delicious coffee drinks and deserts. read more

We ordered from this place several times for a work meeting. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the owners really go the extra mile for the customers. An excellent lunch spot! read more

LUNCH: The staff was very nice and it is a neat little Ukrainian Restaurant. The cabbage soup was delicious. The Pierogi and Potato potato pancakes were average, but nothing sensational. I would like to see this restaurant really embrace it's roots in Ukrainian food and dining and give us a little bit more to try out then the standard dishes at every local Eastern European restaurant in the city. The variety of cakes look very nice. read more

Maybe I didn't order the right thing but I thought brunch here was just okay. I ordered the veggie omelet and it was not fluffy and rather greasy. I've also had better opera pastries at other places (e.g. Julius Meinl). Coffee was great though. I may come back just to try the borscht others are raving about. read more

This is such a great little place. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and it is a pleasant atmosphere. I should say that it appears that they have changed their hours since the info Yelp lists isn't what was posted on their door. I'd call first before going to find out their hours. I've only eaten there once but I was able to try a few things off the menu. Everything was so tasty that it makes me want to go back to try everything else. They have a nice selection of Ukranian food items like borscht and varenikis (or pierogi) and then breakfast foods and crepes and sandwiches. We were all impressed by how perfectly everything was seasoned. The cole slaw and the carrot salad that came on the side of some dishes were delicious. The hash browns were great. They use Red Hen Bread so they obviously have good taste. Everything was very reasonably priced and the ingredients were all top notch. The only thing that we would have liked to be better was the coffee (though we were there at an off time so maybe it was old) and the pastries. The pastries that we had looked better than they tasted. But overall a great breakfast and lunch spot that I wish I had tried sooner. read more

Amazing place! Great workers. Every time I'm visiting from Detroit I have to visit this place. Food is very good!

A pretty cafe, unique (if you're not Ukranian) dishes, very tasty & reasonably-priced. Even on a busy Sunday, staff took time to explain dishes & make recommendations. Give it a try! read more

I visited Shokolad this past weekend for lunch with friends and I absolutely loved it. I am the kind of person who loves to eat out for breakfast on weekend mornings but hate to see the usual menu everywhere. Shokolad offers a breakfast menu with delicious omeletes and crepes! I would highly recommend ordering the mushroom and spinach crepes. I also took some pastries to go: a slice of carrot cake, rasberry muffins, but all other pastries were so tempting I will need to return soon! And for many that don't know this place is BYOB!! All cakes and pastries looked delicious! Living in Pilsen, the trip is very much worth it. read more

Great food, great service, even better prices! You can't get a basic 2 egg breakfast for less than $8 nowadays. However, this breakfast wasn't basic at all. Delicious first time trying Ukrainian food. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Possibly the freshest omelet I've ever had. And the mushroom soup was loaded full of mushrooms. I'm so glad this place is in the neighborhood. And the fresh flowers are beautiful. read more

I love them for their sweets and pastries. My favorite is Drunken Cherry, Opera, and another one that has passion fruit in it, I think it's called Midnight something. Being a European, this is my little haven. Nowhere else can I find cakes of such exquisite taste -- they are not overly sweet like majority of pastries I come across, the cakes are very very filling, but as you eat them they taste light. Customer service is very nice -- the girls that work there are very friendly and polite. Their cakes are always fresh yum!!! I wish they were open later though because by the time I come from work they are closed . read more

An excellent and trendy spot to eat amazing food. It really cannot be beat for atmosphere, service, and quality. I found it to be both very romantic and a great place to hangout with friends. The borscht is especially good and I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys great food. Ukrainian cuisine is one of the worlds great under appreciated food cultures but I know that anyone who eats here will be quickly converted. read more

The best Ukrainian restaurant in Chicago! Chef/owner is pure genius! Everything is always fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious! Make sure to get a slice (or 2) of their Napoleon cake! It's pure heaven!! Yum. read more

The crepes and pastries alone are superb and savory. Came in too late for breakfast but ended up ordering the Ham and Gruyere Crepe. Glad I did. read more

I LOVE their pirogi and their borscht is also very good. If you like Ukrainian food, it is the best I have food in Chicago. Great combination with a trip to the Ukrainian National Museum. read more

The food is excellent here. Try the potato pancakes, pierogies (sorry if I spelled that wrong) and a slice of their cake. The ladies who work here are sweet. One of my favorite places to eat in this area. read more

Really great Ukrainian place. The food is good, borscht is tasty! It's not very big and it closes kind of early. Definitely worth a try!

I went there with the parents when they first came into town for my graduation. It's a hidden gem in my hood. The borscht soup was fabulous, the crepes are delicious, and they have a cute little patio where we sat and at our brunch. I'm definitely going back and bringing friends with me! read more

The opera torte was absolutely wonderful. This a a well priced neighborhood treat with a lovely Ukrainian vibe. I am absolutely going back.

Loved this place! The food was delicious and I'm always skeptical of Eastern European restaurants since my grandmother's an amazing Polish cook and I can be a harsh critic. The borscht was spot-on! The Indian pierogis were a fun twist on a staple item and the ham and gruyere crepes were fabulous. Glad to finally find a great Eastern European restaurant in the neighborhood. read more

Stopped here on the way out of town and would recommend it. The food was very good and the service quick. Excellent menu with interesting & delicious options. read more

I am Ukrainian and my mother is a superb cook so I was raised eating great variety of delicious Ukrainian dishes. I could never find a place or person that cooked better than my mom but this place is absolutely wonderful!!! Especially love their potato pancakes :) highly recommend! read more

Came here for a taste of authentic Ukrainian food (my family is from Ukraine) and we were not disappointed. The borscht, pelmeni, and vareniki were amazing! Great service and great food. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try some traditional, authentic Ukrainian food! read more

Great carry out! The owners of the restaurant are very nice and easy to work with. I ordered food for my daughter's wedding as a night snack, and all the guests enjoyed the food. Everyone's favorite was the mini hamburger. Everything was set up on time and ready to go. Very delicious food. I recommend Shokolad for all of your catering needs. read more

Excellent food. The holubtsi (cabbage rolls) are my favorite and are served on Fridays. They have just the right proportion of rice and meat, and are served with a subtle, yet flavorful tomato sauce that is just perfect. read more

Shokolad is my favorite place for the weekend lunches and breakfasts. Its comfortable and relaxing atmosphere as well as unbelievably delicious food makes me comeback there again and again. Being comparatively new (it was opened just 2-3 years ago), Shokolad has become one of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood. The prices are very reasonable, you can have a healthy fresh home style lunch for less than 20 $. The first thing to try, when you come to Shokolad, is a red Ukrainian borsch served with garlic sauce and fresh buns. It is the best borsch I've tried in my life!!! The Roast Leg of Duck, which is Sunday special, is also something worth trying. Besides these they serve a big variety of Ukrainian Pierogies and crepes. At Shokolad I tried the most delicious chocolate cake ever! I'm a big fan of chocolate, so at every new place I visit, I order a chocolate cake. I've tried dozens of different kinds of chocolate cakes and can say for sure - this one is perfect! It's called a Midnight Cake. Semi-sweet chocolate layers with chocolate muss, little of lemon jam and pieces of nuts covered with a thick layer of black chocolate. Yummy!!! Shokolad's special are cheesecake lollipops - something unusual but very tasty. The atmosphere of the place is casual and home-style. The service is great and the staff is always friendly. The owner of the place, who is at the same time the chef, is always ready to help and is doing everything possible to satisfy the tastes of her customers. I would advise to anyone who wants to get familiar with East European cuisine, or simply have a tasty fresh lunch to visit Shokolad and you won't be disappointed. read more