Ukrainian Restaurant Owners Find New Opportunities in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"Opened in September in Lakeview, this small coffee bar and cafe leans into from-scratch baking and a careful coffee program with Metric Coffee, turning out croissants, macarons, specialty cakes, and cookies alongside savory plates like shakshuka, eggs Benedict, and egg bowls. Weekends bring strong turnout from fellow Ukrainians while weekdays are quieter, but the focus remains on high-quality ingredients. A top-seller is syrnyky, Ukrainian-style pancakes made from farmer cheese custom-cultured by a local Ukrainian-owned dairy, with about half ordered by non-Ukrainians. Named for “fairy tale,” the space aims to add a little magic to daily life." - Lisa Shames