Ukrainian Deli — Restaurant in Green

Wow, talk about a cultural conundrum! Walking into the Ukrainian Deli, you'd expect a celebration of Ukrainian flavors and traditions, right? But here's where it gets tricky: amidst the rows of Ukrainian Deli, there's a surprising guest—Russian products. It's a bit like going to a Boston sports bar only to find New York Yankees memorabilia on the walls!

Now, selling Russian products in a Ukrainian deli might not sit right with patrons who are there to enjoy and support Ukrainian culture, especially given the historical and political tensions. It's kind of like mixing oil and water—some things just don't blend well.

Here's a gentle nudge to the owners: maybe it's time for a rebrand or a rethink of the inventory. Keeping things culturally consistent could avoid giving customers a cultural whiplash.

So, if you're seeking an authentic Ukrainian culinary experience, you might want to voice your preferences or check the product origins before you shop. After all, your shopping basket should be a reflection of your taste and values, not a...

Pretty sure the owners ARE Ukrainian, so please ignore the review from the Ohio guy who thinks he knows best. I'm no expert in this matter, but I would imagine some products have Russian words on them as it's one of the languages spoken in Ukraine? Anyways, I would think the choosing of items to sell in their own shop is up to the shopkeeper's digression. Also, from the times I've been in there they seem to be pretty nice people. They don't deserve a bad review.

All of that aside, they have many items you won't find in the "international" aisle in your regular grocery. The various types of soft gingerbread cookies are tasty. They used to sell giant homemade pierogi served hot with sour cream, so if you ever walk in to see them again... do NOT...

I came to make a few small purchases. It was written that the store would open at 4:30 PM. I waited for 40 minutes, but it never opened. I came back later and waited another 20 minutes, but it still didn’t open… If you value your time, I don’t recommend going to this store, as you never know when it will be...