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Best Russian grocery stores in Chicago?
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natasha_k
May 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Just moved to Chicago from Brooklyn and I'm missing my local Russian stores terribly. In Brooklyn I had NetCost and Gourmanoff. What's the equivalent in Chicago?
Looking for: black bread, smoked fish, good Eastern European cheeses, real kefir, and pelmeni. Willing to drive across the city.
Also β any Russian bakeries? A good Napoleon cake would make my week.
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mikhail_vMay 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM#1
Devon Avenue (around 2600β5200 W Devon) is your answer. Multiple Eastern European grocery stores on that stretch. The whole area is incredibly international β you'll find everything plus Georgian, Ukrainian, and Polish products too.
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sergei_mMay 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM#2
For the bakery β look for Euro-American Bakery on Touhy Ave in Niles (just north of Chicago). The Napoleon cake is authentic. Also check Eastern European Deli on Milwaukee Ave β great selection.
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natasha_kMay 15, 2026 at 2:29 AM#3
Thank you both! Devon Ave is going on my list this weekend. This is exactly what I needed.
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