Reviews of Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain. (Restaurant) in Chicago (Illinois).

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

840 Reviews

393 Comments

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Breakfast restaurant

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

Regina Blum

Very cute!! We stopped in here after brunch on Mother's day. My mom wanted a milkshake. And I want to come back and eat here (we both do)! They have a very small little eating area probably only sits about 20 people or less. But it's adorable, it feels like you stepped back in time. It would also be nice to come here on a rainy day with a good book and get a slice of pie. Oh the milkshake was amazing!! It even had real wiped cream on top!

Ashley Renée Johnson

This place is a dream come true. Everything is baked in house, bakery items and breads for sandwiches. Breakfast or lunch with pizza on Fridays. The menu is interesting and delicious, with lots of vegetarian options, all made with thoughtful and local ingredients. Sodas and coffees are made in house, and they also have milkshakes! So many delicious choices , I will be back soon. Definitely the best scones and pie in Chicago!

John Pozo

Cozy little spot. Get here early if you want a table! Great pastries, my top favorite is the sour dough cinnamon bun. My spouse really enjoyed the lemon apricot meringue. Coffee was just as enjoyable. Great staf and quick service.

Tammy

I visited late morning on a Saturday and there was a long line, but worth the wait. Quaint little place with limited seating, great staff and delicious food. Cherry scones, savory rolls and biscuits were all amazing.

Ewunike Patterson

I ordered a fancy BLT and slice of lemon lavender pie. A touch on the expensive side but both were delicious and I'll definitely be back (when I'm back in Chicago).

George Jackson

This was absolutely, hands down the best breakfast sandwich that I've EVER had. I could taste the love that went into all it! I chose the buttermilk biscuit and I seriously never wanted it to end! The staff are super cute and friendly and the restaurant has a great comforting feeling. My goal is to come back once a week and try EVERYTHING. Dinah the owner made my 1st visit such an incredible experience

Arturo Martinez Jimenez

Marvelous place!!! The food is great and the milkshakes are just amazing. I have been here twice and both times the experience has been great. A spot that I will visit everytime I am in Chicago for sure.

Simon

The food was delicious, and I really enjoyed the quality of everything. I had the toasted bialy sandwich with lox and capers, and a side salad. $7 for a very modestly portioned side salad is on the expensive side if I'm honest, but I had balanced that with the fact that they offered great service and atmosphere. I had a Thai tea float. Delicious and I couldn't finish it. Next time my girlfriend and I will split a shake.

Persistent Dreams

Delicious and well-made quiche and baked goods. Can be expensive, but for a once-in-a-while treat, it can't be beat. Service is always fast and friendly, but I'm not liking their new policy of making you order at the counter even if you are dining in. They used to have table service and we ate there numerous times after they restarted it post-shutdown. Now I usually take my food to go because if I want to dine-in I want to know if there are tables available before I order. I hate waiting in a long line only to be told there are no seats left. Perhaps they could apply for a sidewalk patio permit to augment the limited seating inside.

Axel Erk

Perfect in every way. Whether you need a little pie slice or some old fashioned egg cream, spinning j is a fantastic choice if you’re in the area.

Monica K

Absolutely a lovely place to grab breakfast, pies, or milkshakes. This place is very inviting, warm, and has lots of character. Awesome vegetarian breakfast - Poblano Egg Sandwich and Polenta Egg - very good flavors, fresh ingredients, and satisfying. Great coffee! Delicious pies! Also awesome vegetarian lunch! - Beet Reuben Sandwich - beet slaw (not beef) in a fresh bread.

Dan Allen

Voted best pie in the country by Good Morning America. Beautiful little vintage bakery/restaurant. All of the staff and owners are so sweet and friendly. Great food, coffee and especially baked goods.

April Miller

I loved the pie slices and breakfast sandwiches especially on the blue cheese and herb biscuit! Only negative is having, to wait outside for to go orders. Luckly, I dressed for the weather but it was unexpected. Hopefully, they will get a new system for to go orders soon.

Michael Dreger

Okay so. I've rarely been a regular anywhere before (outside of the places I've worked). I also NEVER (and I mean NEVER) ordered quiche from anywhere before this place. I literally come here 2-3 times (I'm practically invested at this point) a WEEK exclusively for an order of quiche & sausage with a dirty oat milk chai. The fluffliness of that quiche, while still maintaining a crisp top layer & crust. The rotating flavors. Add the savoryness of the sausage & it's all *chefs kiss*. Of course the staff are delightful & the 50's diner atmosphere is chill with a light buzz (like me after a good cup of coffee!) Definitely a place i find myself often & a staple in the community. My number one spot in Chicago for quiche, hands down. (And they just won best pies in the USA so come get a slice!)

George Chen

Good pies (won GMA best pie in USA) and a variety of food items - all very good. The soda fountain is fun, a bit over priced, but IMHO not necessarily better than better than the bottled stuff. Seating is tight so plan your visit accordingly.

Shelly S.

I have been going to Spinning J since they opened in 2015 and they have consistently been excellent. Offering a nice selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and fun drinks. It's just a great neighborhood spot!

Sharon Graeber

Great neighborhood spot in the Ukrainian village. We had the spinning J (egg and cheese sandwich) and I had the polenta sandwich (2 slices of polenta with pesto egg and cheese). YUM. It was served SUPER hot. Great food!

Tracee Young

Tiny but cozy dinner/bakery with amazing pies! The s'more pie was the best dessert I've ever had, incredible! The pot pie was ridiculous, fresh ingredients not salty ,think crust but flaky, perfect size and piping hot! Great coffee and unique sodas ,also fresh and delicious.

Greg Riemersma

Best Pies in Chicago! Maybe the world? Every flavor is awesome. I want nothing more than to swim in a pool sized pie from Spinning J.

Jennifer Chan

Captures the essence of the soda fountain era where life seemed much simpler. Good balanced flavors in the savory foods. The toasted homemade rye and sourdough breads that the sandwiches were on extra toasted crisp (almost crouton like) bread. The soda drinks (I had the passion fruit palmer) and desserts (I had the yuzu cranberry meringue) were tooth achingly sweet. Delicious but too sweet for my taste.

William McCord

Small place but moves quickly. By the time we figured out what we wanted and ordered, we were able to find a seat. Everything was delicious. I had an iced coffee and shared a slice of the Hibiscus Key Lime pie with a friend. Definitely stop by if you're in the neighborhood.

Solana Cumpian

I only gave them 5 stars because 10 wasn't an option. This was honestly the highlight of our Chicago trip. The breakfast sandwiches and bakery items are impeccable (I didn't know an English muffin could be so impressive). The atmosphere was so cool and relaxing. Everything was so clean and staff was amazingly perfect. Friendly, attentive, hardworking. This will be a place that we return to multiple times when we come back to Chicago!

Selcen Yuksel

I called and asked if they had seats for two and they said yes. I drove 20 minutes and they told me they’re take out only. Also, you have to wait outside in the cold for your food. The s’mores pie was great though!

Crank Fastle

Not a friendly vibe. You need a mask but they sell them for $1 if you need. The hibiscus key lime pie is light, and tasty, with the hibiscus being visible in color but a little too light in taste IMO. Pumpkin pie was good, but might’ve been sitting a while, the crust was a little dry.

Angela Rak

The Thai Iced Tea Milkshake is the best milkshake I have ever tasted. Definitely recommend!

Megan Matthew

Accessibility: No steps to enter. Order: Place order at counter then find a seat. Printed menus and menus on chalk board located on ground & elevated level. Majority of seats are standard hight, some seats are bar are elevated. There are limited tables where a person in a wheelchair could also be seated. Lighting: during the day it was well light.

Peter Rak

No need to sugarcoat this. The Thai Tea milkshake will change your outlook on life. It is proof that there is a God somewhere. It's like the Gettysburg address of milkshakes. Days like your wedding you will never forget, and the day you first try the Thai Tea milkshake will be one of those days.

chris kopecky

Spinning J crushed my dreams today. I was confident after years of practice and adjustments, that I had mastered the art of the perfect tuna melt...and then I tried theirs. From the grilled homemade bread, to the brilliant inclusion of slightly sweet red onions, I had to accept the fact that these guys had me beat. On the plus side I have a new favorite lunch spot on the west side. Terrific bakery, delicious coffee, cozy dining room and friendly staff, absolutely hands down a 5 star destination for a meal or snack.

Patrick Sundlof

I love coming here for a morning sandwich "Smoked Trout Bialy" and am always tempted by the sin of cinnamin rolls. If they are making a pizza of any kind get it as it is specialty item, wish I could get my lady something gluten free but she just has to let me enjoy all the gluten for the both of us.

Adnan Baleh

Nice vibe, great food and super friendly staff. Kinda feels like traveling back in time with all the modern food favorites. We ordered the almond matcha cake, breakfast buiscuit and keylime hibiscus pie. All good choices, definitely recommended.

Jake Hawkesworth

This place is a gem. You walk in and feel taken back to the 1940s, and order up at the counter. The prices are very reasonable (soda, salad and pizza for $10 was the special when we went). The pizza and pies were absolutely amazing. The smores pie was my favorite of the savories, and as for the sodas, they were all so good I couldn't even pick. Our table got grape, lemon, ginger, and Thai tea egg cream. I loved the glasses they came in and that the sodas were not too sweet. It felt like such an event going here! The salad was perfectly dressed and very fresh. The owners are the absolute sweetest. Would recommend, and will definitely be back!

Luke Aguirre

Delicious food here! The hardest part is deciding what to eat. Then try to save room for pie. The bread is phenomenal. Enjoyed the whole experience of diner style with great flavorful food. I had the tuna melt, which was perfect with the white cheddar and I recommend putting some bacon on it, cause why not? My fiance had the ham and gruyere, which I typically don't like gruyere, but it paired well with the apricot spread and rye bread. Gave it an umami flavor. Really wanted to try the chicken pot pie but they were out. The strawberry rhubarb soda was really refreshing, wish it was a little colder. The pie flavors were unique and glad I tried the s'mores one and also the key lime hibiscus. Highly recommended for a casual breakfast or lunch and will definitely got back to try everything I didn't get.

Erin Collard

Cute little bakery. Unique selection of pies, cookies, gelato, quiche. Prices are moderate. There is also a full food menu.

Ben Goldberg

I really like this place in general but they need to change how they take orders. I’ve been waiting in line for 20 minutes just to order and will likely wait longer than that for the food. It’s really inefficient.

Christy Okimoto

The absolute best pies in Chicago. The Key Lime Hibiscus is available year round and is my favorite pie ever. A close second is their chocolate bourbon pecan pie, which is the one in my photos.

Melanie Munsey

I've been coming here for years - it's always busy and there's a reason why. It's super cute inside and their food is awesome. Small menu of breakfast and lunch items along with coffee, sodas, and pies/pastries. My partner and I would always split the quiche and bread pudding specials of the day (they're always vegetarian).

Yaarit David

This place is ridiculously good. Food is amazing, super friendly staff and a very cute cozy vibe. Perfect.

Leon Voskov

I had my doubts about this place, but decided to visit after living close by for a couple years now and never finding the time. Boy am I regretting this decision now. Breakfast sandwiches are super good. Their English muffin is flaky almost like a croissant. It’s definitely not a cheap spot but you’re paying for really high quality food!

Simone Paton

The sweetest retro soda shop tucked in the Humboldt Park area. Amazing Pies, Breakfast Sandwiches & Arnold Palmers.

S S

Great little spot, and loved the black dog gelato and vanilla shake. They also do BYOB mixers if you have a bottle of something at home you just don't know what to do with.

Beatriz Jimenez

It had a 50s vibe down to the employees' dresses. I had the key lime hibiscus 🌺 pie. It had more of a cheesecake look and texture but it was delicious nonetheless. …

Scott Strand

Super special one-of-a-kind place with superb fresh hand-made bakery and excellent coffee. The toasted buttermilk biscuit with butter and jam is a snack I will come for again and again. Support this rarity!

Eiley Morrison

I was recently introduced to Spinning J a few weeks ago and it’s honestly all I’ve thought about since and I’ve gone back three times. I may have a problem. The location is darling, the food is unbelievable (particularly the pie) and staff is lovely. Pictured below are their classic breakfast sandwiches, a cinnamon roll, key lime hibiscus pie and S’mores pie. A must try!!!

D Moyeno

Good atmosphere, have a good amount of things on the menu. Unfortunately they didn't have Gluten-free options for their baked goods. But the service was very nice.

Lisa Montgomery

congratulations I seen you on TV this morning congrats I will be there before the prices go up✨👍🏾👍🏾😛🥟🥟🥟 job well done Wow Wow 😘🤣🥟👍🏼😛😘👍🏽 …

Isaiah Sarju

One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. I love that they're independent, take their ambiance seriously, and have delicious items for my mouth. That said I think they're a bit overpriced. I would prefer to pay a lil more and remove the gratuity option or pay a lil less and keep it. I'm glad they take care of their employees though. Feels like a welcoming space for all folks

Bertha Valverde

Spinning J Bakery is a very wonderful restaurant where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner with your families too. The food and the service is very excellent too.

Jen Ren

This review is only for their pies — I haven’t had any of their other items (but hope to be back soon to try!) I was struggling to find a place to do a birthday “cake” for people who don’t like cake, and decided to pick up two pies here on my partner’s recommendation. Though the key lime hibiscus pie with blueberry compote was his favorite (and it was delicious but a little too tart for my personal taste), I absolutely loved their cranberry spruce cheesecake that was rotating through. (I was so sad when I stopped by shortly after that first visit to see they were no longer there!) Absolutely delicious, aromatic, inventive, and unforgettable. I thought it might have been weird to have a pine-y flavor/scent, but the spruce oil/infusion worked so well in combination with the tart cranberry and creamy cheesecake body. The crust was fantastically done too. Cannot recommend Spinning J highly enough, and they were the perfect non-cakes for birthdays! Wish I could stop by on the regular!

Abel R

Always an amazing tasty fresh experience

James Kladis

Amazing local bakery and brunch spot. Very cozy and crazy good pastries and breads

Ryann Dowling

The Strada was very delicious. They have great coffee drinks too. My guy has been going here for years and raves about it. It lives up to the hype. The service was friendly and efficient. I can't wait to try more of the menu.

David Makris

Great stop for breakfast/lunch. Not a huge menu, but they know exactly how to do everything they serve. Can’t wait to come back!

Alejandra Gonzalez

What a wonderful place!!! The pies are to die for, my favorites: s’mores and the hibiscus. I also had a cinnamon roll and a chai and both were delicious. Service is great. The vibes and ambiance are incredible. You should visit this place!!

Jessie Hibel

I strongly believe Spinning J has the best quiche you’ll ever have. I’ve tried many a slice of quiche over the years and without a doubt the best one (no matter the flavor) is found here.

Samuel Pirruccello

An incredible journey that ends not quite where it began. The window to the back of house where you can see the staff is so essential to my enjoyment of this place. The food and coffee is so good and dishes are very clean. I LOVE it

Jaime V

Best bakery in the city. They have the most delicious cakes! loved the guava cheesecake.

Andre Gordillo

Best chicken pot pie in town! Delicious hand- made shakes as well.

Nathaniel Gandy

Fantastic ambiance, great drinks but the food fell slightly short for me to get 5/5

Emily Piff

This is my favorite local bakery/restaurant, I would highly recommend the strata!

Alana with Cannabis

Always love coming here - the key lime hibiscus pie is amazing.

Nikita

Have been really liking coming here. The pastries are delicious. The coffee is good. So far I have liked everything I've tried. New neighborhood breakfast spot for my friends and I.

Edwin Nieves

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Fresh and tasty. The pie was amazing too! There's always something creative and new to try. I haven't been able to make it to their pizza nights but I definitely want to try. Everyone was friendly abd the service was fast and the food was fresh. Definitely a great addition to Chicago and the neighborhood.

Harry H Luong

Great Bakery/Diner/Soda shop! Amazing Retro decor, was transported back to 1950's. Had Thai Egg Float and Beet Reuben with a slice of Hibiscus Key Lime pie to go. Float was rich and decadent. The bread of the reuben was amazing! The pie sort of melted (left in car for a couple hours) but was still delicious after a short trip to the freezer.

Lisa Brown

Love this place so much. Get the cinnamon roll and the quiche. Oh and the savory roll. Oh yeah and any pie… really any pie. Wow everything is so good just go and order the whole menu! You won’t regret it!

meghan roach

Really awesome old school diner feel. Went on a Friday at 5pm and it was full, but not crowded. Found a seat quickly after ordering but be aware, seating is very limited. Had the Sicilian cheese pizza and the egg cream Thai soda, a recommendation from the host. Both were amazing. We took pie and a handcrafted shake to go and when we were leaving at 6pm, the dinner crowd really picked up. None the less the staff were attentive and friendly. Great hidden gem in the area.

Kyle Stoffers

Came in for a casual date a few weeks ago and had a good time. The decor gives a very casual, rustic feel and the staff was appropriately courteous and welcoming. It's counter service and we ordered lattes and some pie which came quickly. The Latte was was great and the pie was delicious! I'm excited to go back to try more of their food!

Maddie Bridge

The line of people waiting every weekend says everything you need to know about this place. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and 3 slices of pie (I'm moving soon and wanted to try them all while I can). I loved the pie. Highly recommend the smores pie!

Carson Chang

The Roasted Poblano & Chipotle Sandwich is easily the best breakfast English Muffin sandwich I've ever had. The strata is also solid. Incredibly flavorful. I'm not entirely sure if they have certain pies more often than others but the Key lime Hibiscus and Gin and Tonic Meringue hit the spot. The people here are also super nice. Really solid spot all around.

Matthew Gall

First visit and savory food items were solid. But the mango cheesecake...perfection! Need to go back soon for bakery items!

Jorie Moore

The atmosphere is absolutely adorable. The sodas are all great (try the celery!) and I'm a huge fan of their breakfast sandwiches; the poblano is my favourite. The pot pie and quiche are great. I actually rarely get the pie, but all of the kinds I've had have been amazing.

Laura Briz

Pies are great; many lovely flavors. Service is good. Place is small so not a lot of seating but we have never waited more than 10 minutes for a table. We finally tried their Friday pizza and it was awesome, on a focaccia-like crust.

Zach Mariani

Super rude service, but extremely delicious pies and nice counter to eat them at.

John S

The cafe takes great care in turning out high quality products, from the biscuits and jam to the breakfast sandwiches and pies. Like many places in the area, there is a cool hipster indifference to some of the staff but in general this is a fantastic place that is worth a visit whether you are local to the neighborhood or have to travel. Not suitable for groups larger than 4. Ideal for small plates and quick, yet delicious meals.

Anne W

Spinning J is basically one of my favorite places in the entire city. It is the cutest and loveliest bakery. They have amazing pies and delicious sandwiches. Every single baked good that I have tried there has been delicious. They also make all of their own syrups in house so the sodas are always so tasty! My only wish is that they would start serving ice cream sundaes because that soda fountain is just begging for it! Everything in here is just so charming.

Ann Smith

My friends & I stayed at an airbnb in Humboldt Park and was looking for a quick and delicious breakfast spot since we didn't have time for a sit down. We came here on Saturday morning around 10 and there was a line, but not too bad. I ordered the spinning j breakfast sandwich with bacon & decided to get a peach nectarine and cherry crumble pie. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and it filled me up. My favorite was definitely the pie. It was SO good. I didn't think the flavors would go well together, but they did and I wanted more. It looks like they switch up the pie flavors, which is pretty cool if you're a regular and like to try everything on the menu.

Kristina Fox

My whole life I alway heard about how incredible my grandmother’s baking was, especially her pie crusts. Being the youngest grandchild I never got to experience it because she wasn’t able to bake as much by the time I came around. I brought home a pie for my dad’s birthday over the summer (strawberry rhubarb) and I have never heard my dad ever say that something compares to my grandmother’s crust. Thank you for giving me an experience that I have alway wanted and most importantly for bringing my dad some joy!

Tyler Small

This bakery is insanely good. I come here quite often (whenever I can) and the scones, pies, and anything with crust is always delicious. Come in on a Friday after 5 and you'll be in for an amazing Pizza Night special Pizza slice, salad, house made soda, 10 dollars. You won't regret visiting this place.

Reyyan Erguder

Beautiful place to be, with the retro vibe and 40s vintage look! Really good pies and house made sodas, especially the root beer!

Samantha Miller

This is wonderful little spot. It has an old-timey feel. Also, the food and coffee was amazing. I got the egg and aged cheddar breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. The biscuit was homemade and the best biscuit I’ve ever eaten. They also make the English muffins from scratch too. Cute place that I highly recommend.

Dani Poplin

The house made Ginger Lime soda was stellar. Super refreshing and not too sweet. The breakfast sandwich with bacon was exactly what I was craving. The milkshakes are creamy and perfectly sweet. The atmosphere was also great. A nice ambiance.

Meg S

This place is exceptional. As a vegetarian, they have unique options that are tasty (hello Beet Reuben, I love you). Their pies are divine and they are out of a lot of stuff because they are divine. Yea, you heard it here first. This place is popular for good reason. Get there early and eat up!

Mike Loffredo

Best pie I’ve ever had! We got the s'mores pie and it was incredible. The graham cracker crust is amazingly soft and the chocolate filling is perfectly balanced with the roasted marshmallow on top. We will definitely be back!

Dom Powells

Spinning J, oh, how you delight me! I've visited Spinning J twice, both times on Sunday afternoon. It's pretty small and popular, so there's usually at least a small wait for a table. It's well worth the wait. They always have some fresh and tasty breakfast dish (I got the vegetarian quiche both times) on the specials board and there are plenty of pleasing regular menu items as well. I plan to have dessert only on my next visit so that I can try some of the delicious pies I've seen.

Kevin Donovan

Everything delicious! From savory to sweet, coffee to shakes, beginning to end -this place is great. The poblano sandwich was great. The ham & gruyere was likely the best I've ever had. Add the hibiscus key lime pie and it's heaven.

Wes Shepherd

Love this place. Staff is ridiculously friendly. The sodas are top notch and unique. And the food is phenomenal. I highly recommend the chicken pot pie. The decor and atmosphere are adorable and as old school as you can get. A Chicago gem, to be sure.

Kayla Macias

I used to frequent this place when I lived nearby. I moved a few years ago, but we recently had pie catered from Spinning J for our wedding and the deliciousness and quality has not changed. Everyone was asking us for Spinning J's address so they could go there for more pie. Dinah was also so easy to work with when coordinating. It honestly was the easiest part of planning the wedding. Thank you!

Kathryn Cervantes

Super cute cafe, loved the vegetarian beet Rueben option.

Meagan

The most adorable! I always get the tuna melt, never disappointed. The breakfast sandwich is also amazing, on that fresh baked-in-house English muffin. Milkshakes & malts are like the best in the city. I take all my out of town visitors here

Yazan Abu Omar

It's been a while since I posted a review, but this place deserves one. Unbelievable good , cozy ambience and great service !

Austin L. Wright

A very consistent, high quality bakery. The biscuits are great, coffee is fine, and other treats are tasty. The main issues are seating (which is quite limited) and prices (which are 10-15% higher than what I would expect from a place in this location).

J Po

Tiny spot with a hipster vibe. Ordered a chicken pot pie and hibiscus key lime pie with blueberry compote. Both were delicious although the chicken pot pie wasn't as flaky as I prefer. The key lime was light refreshing with a mellowed tartness that I appreciated. Seating is miniscule and people were definitely not mindful of the signs saying don't linger, which could be annoying if we hadn't eventually gotten a booth. Also wasn't impressed by the fact that they added whip cream to the pie automatically and charged me for it. Despite it's drawbacks, I'd recommend for it's comfort food.

Peter O'Mara

Great breakfast and lunch offerings with friendly service. I had the breakfast sandwich on a blue cheese biscuit, which was delicious. My son, ordinarily a carnivore, got the beet Reuben and loved it. The old fashioned sodas were also a big hit.

Alex Nemchak

Simply my favorite breakfast of all time. We had Strata, cappuccino, and peanut butter malt. Everything was so wonderful. Prices seem very cheap for what you get in terms of quality.

Bridget Duffy

Ordered the brandied apricot cheesecake for a holiday to go order and it was delicious, a huge hit with everyone. Definitely would order from here again.

JTA

While Spinning J is a cute space, I thought it was average. My sandwich was adequate and the pie I tried was good but not outstanding. Neither the filling nor the crust were particularly noteworthy. I don’t know that I would return. There are better, more interesting places out there

Jan Jakubowski

Great place for breakfast and some nice atypical drinks, I had a ginger milkshake that was AWESOME.

Amanda Wilson

The shakes and the cookies are delicious. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. I love it here and the staff is very friendly. I've seen commuters waiting for the bus come in a grab a glass of water without making a purchase, that exemplifies joining the community.

ashlen beckley

This is my favorite spot in Chicago. It's a block away from my house so I think I go there too often! I have tried almost everything on the menu and everything is phenomenal. Also the staff is incredible and welcoming and warm. You should definitely try spinning J if you haven't yet already!

Malik Purvis

Always a wonderful spot to meet and talk for brunch 😊 …

Fabiola Hungate

Breakfast and lunch limited to a couple of choices. However all the baked goods make up for everything. Great coffee, hot and iced. I can't comment on the shakes because I don't drink those, but they seem to be known by them as well. Cute, small, comfortable place.

Amy Wu

The pies and sodas at this retro place are unique and delicious. You can't go wrong with meringue pies ( their meringue has perfect texture), specifically raspberry lemonade. If the place gets crowded, there is a small bench for 2 outside for enjoying a pastry and beverage.

Rabab Alrayes

The pie was pretty good, unfortunately still closed for dine in so everything has to be take out. Would love to come back and sit to enjoy everything fresh when they are open for dine in again!

Hafsa Siddiqui

Very friendly and cozy place. they're usually out of a lot of things, but the things they do have are good quality. If u want to try the mexican chocolate only get one scoop. It starts getting too spicy after the first few bites. Their chocolate chip cookies aren't as soft as I would like.

Samantha Morrow

The most amazing place! Everything is delicious & such good vibes for dine in or take out!

Regina Alvarez

This cute family owned bakery/restaurant is awesome!! Best biscuits ever!! And the owner/Baker is so nice and helpful!! My son goes there often and I go when ever I'm in Chicago! A must try destination!!

Megan Saunsen

I'm single handedly keeping Spinning J open during the pandemic with my biscuit purchases *alone* (just kidding). This spot is run by truly WONDERFUL people (Dinah is the best!!) and their staff is delightful. I love getting fresh products from them (cookies, matcha cake, breakfast sandwiches) and also their frozen take & bake trays (biscuits & blueberry scones).

Jay Mitchell

Spinning J is cool. While the menu for non-sweets is limited, the offerings are carefully prepared with fresh ingredients and complex yet tasty flavors. The setting is cozy and clean, a bit of a time-warp into the 1930s. Sit at the bakery bar or in a booth and enjoy delicious coffee, teas, light lunch and amazing desserts.

Smiley Luna

Awesome food, beverages, and pies! Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. It feels very laid back and comforting. I love the s'mores pie and coffee and pizza. The sandwiches are incredible

Rebecca Hanson

Great food, friendly staff, fun atmosphere - all adds up to a great experience! We're always looking for unique places to try when we travel and this gets all the thumbs up from our family. The in-house made food was so fresh and delicious: grilled cheese, blt, chicken pot pie, s'mores pie, and so much more!!

Steffi Johnson

I am a big fan of Spinning J's. It's the perfect local little Soda Shop to have on the corner! Their pastries are unreal. Menu is good, and they have a lot of specials based on what's in season, but the menu isn't terribly deep. If you're trying to avoid x, y, or z this coming January you might have better luck somewhere else. Still I do love their menu, but I wouldn't mind a salad option on there if I'm not wanting bread (I fully recognize that makes me a bit high maintenance and pretentious, I just feel like you guys would make some amazing non basic salads based on your daily quiche and starta offerings!!) Staff is above and beyond friendly, the quintessential neighborhood feel. It's a small kitchen so don't pop in if you're in a rush, a hot sandwich order typically takes about 15 to 20 min to come up. But if you're looking for a leisurely time and some great coffee or fancy soda's, BOMB PASTRIES, in a very warm and welcoming environment, you have to go to Spinning J's!

David C

The coffee wasn't that good in my opinion (not very strong) but the pastries were wonderful and the service was friendly. Would definitely recommend it just be ready for a long line!

Elli Sutter

Wow. Do i ever love this place. the strata and quiche and cookies and pastries and pie and ruben are all INCREDIBLE! plotting the right moments to try a pot pie or paneer. the pink walls with large gold stamps of samaras, the pink lotus lanterns and soft globe lighting. Behind the bar looks like an early 1900s chemistry soda fountain lab. and to the staff- yall are always so pleasant AND working so hard. Awesome job. it's such a magical and delicious place!!

Callum O'Donnell

I love Spinning J. Grilled cheese and soup combo with a latte and a soda water. Too easy to have a good time here. Also, are there better staff/servers in the city? (there's not, btw.)

Irina S Dimitrov

I call it a bakery because you can buy pies and espresso but it has a bar. So it's a bar-kery? I tried the very big slice of Almond Matcha tea cake with cappucino, and a breakfast sandwich, and i've got to say: the sandwich was small (critical voice: what did i expect for that price?), but it was delicious. Soft on the inside but slightly crunchy on the outside. How do they do that? Not a great place to stay for 2 hours and work because the space is limited and it's not meant to be a working space. 1940's vibe for whoever gets nostalgic. Always great music. One bathroom.

Jasmine S.

This place is pricey for sure but their pies are so good. I used to go their almost every week when I lived close. I usually don't love pies because I don't like crust but their pies have the yummiest crusts. It's 4 starts because it is expensive.

Lauren Herrmann

The best bakery in town! Everything on the menu is great, but I especially love the Thai tea smoothie, quiche, strata, trout bialy, and roast beet ruben.

Jansen Bridge

My favorite spot to go in the neighborhood. Their breakfast muffin is delicious. Always get a slice of pie to-go even though I never want it at the time. But when I get home to eat it with dinner I wish I’d bought more! Get the pie to-go you’ll thank yourself later.

Dana Dee

Seating is tight (nothing can be done about that...just letting you know). But, the unique dishes were terrific! After devouring my Beet Reuben, I wanted another! Can't wait to go back!

Andrii Varko

Ordered 4 to go sandwiches for my road trip and when time came to consume them, it appeared they were not the ones that I ordered. Called the store to point on the mistake hoping on some kind of a refund or store credit but instead I was told that I received what I paid for (paid correct price for wrong sandwiches) and promise to not make mistakes again which I don't care about since I'm not going to come back. Also ended up not eating those wrongly made sandwiches Update: After this review was left, I got a call from the shop and received a refund. Wish they did it right away and not after complain online. Changing to 3 start

T Buffo

Adore this place! The cookies are my favorite and drinks too. The atmosphere is so fun and nostalgic. Service always excellent. What do you expect in Humboldt Park...cool awesomeness of course.

Amanda O

Spinning J is my husband and my favorite place in Chicago. Definitely a highlight of Humboldt Park's neighborhood. Also, I am a huge fan of Chicago's food scene, there are so many great places to go. But this one really takes the prize for pie (and I had Bang Bang Pie Shop--another excellent shop--cater my wedding, so I really mean this endorsement!) Hope you try them out and show them some love. I just hope they bring back the raisin roll which was the best I've ever had in any city.

Genevieve Toussaint

Let me tell you how good this bakery is: we live nearby, and my boyfriend had been complaining about his commute to work nonstop and wanting to move soon to be closer to the highway. We discovered this bakery and are obsessed with everything on the menu. A few weeks later, after not hearing him complain but me wanting to be supportive, I said: let’s make a timeline to move. He said “....but....spinning j...” We are no longer moving. Thanks for saving me from moving!!!

tremblaysheri90

That spinning J breakfast sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit was out of this world. Their latte was so velvety and smooth. I loved it. My friend told me to try their handmade sodas. I’ll try it next time.

Will Pomes

Spinning J is an instant classic in Chicago's restaurant landscape: delicious sandwiches, pastries, and sodas mixed in house.

Talia R-K

I am always looking for an excuse to grab a bite at Spinning J. The atmosphere, the people, and the food are all delightful. I am a huge fan of their bialy sandwiches and matcha lattes.

grace esparza

Great service. Excellent food, since a lot of it is made in house. It's cozy and quaint. I would recommend it for those weekend brunchies. Not so great if you have kids in a stroller, since the space is tight.

Nima Shams

It's a d*** good fresh pie any time during the year. Their pies are well worth it! Another gem on one of the best & most underrated food street corners in the city!

Paul Arabie

I've been in this neighborhood long enough to remember when this space was a frame shop and then an art gallery. I'm glad it found its retail legs with Spinning J. A great place to grab a coffee, slice of pie or malted and watch California and Augusta Aves. pass by on soda jerk stool. You can tell the people working here are dedicated to making this place work. They're friendly and focused on the simple things. It's a once a week stop in for me.

Lily C.

I didn't know a simple breakfast sandwich could be so delicious. I also ordered the passionfruit palmer; it was just the right amount of sweetness. Will definitely go back again.

Phil Hammer

Hand crafted sodas and shakes with great staff! Classic ambiance.

D F

It has been a positive experience every time we have gone. The owner is out of this world involved in customer service. I can't say enough about the food, service, & owner! I'll keep going back for all the amazingness ! Thanks all for making the outstanding food & excellent service. Thanks Martha ( I think ) for bringing us such a great place with your wonderful food.

Jordan DeArmon

From the pies, to the milkshakes, to the cinnamon rolls, to the egg sandwich, to the cola's.....SPINNING J DOES EVERYTHING RIGHT! You can not go wrong with anything of your choosing. Enjoy... It's an amazing place with a throw-back vibe!

William Arroyo

Really great homemade food! The only issue is that if you order to-go, you still have to wait in line behind everyone waiting to place an order (average 15-20 min most times) otherwise it'd be 5 stars!

Emily Fuder

Well-kept secret in Humboldt Park! My mom used to talk about this place before I moved here, and the hype was real. Great service, inventive menu, delicious meal, and wonderful ambiance. It’s so fun to sit up by the soda counter!

Sophy Bishop

One of the best BLTs I've ever had. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Pie of course is the big draw, wish I could have tried more!

Kyle Anderson

BEST PIE IN CITY! The pizza on fridays have become a part of my girlfriend's and my weekly date routine. So good! You're messing up if you choose anywhere else. Happy eating

sue pitkin

I wish this cool place was in my hood; I love the hibiscus tea and the baked goods here. The place is what I imagine lots of restaurants might have looked like in the 20’s and 30’s and because of this it has a really welcoming feel.

Bunny W

Always tasty!! Such a good space to come hang for a bit and enjoy the morning.

Nathan Bilancio

Amazing coffee, baked goods, shakes, pies, sandwiches and more make this retro soda fountain bar turned cafe a must visit for anyone in the Humboldt Park area looking for their new favorite breakfast or brunch spot. Can't wait to go back.

Felix Vogele (HUGWOLF)

Love this place! The pot pie is dream worthy 🤤 their regular pies are amazog as well. The hibiscus key lime is k enough my favorites!!! …

Peter Brissette

Was in town a couple days and happened by this little cafe. I had their breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee. The sandwich was delicious and very freshly made. The coffee was excellent as well. If you are in the area check it out.

David Wood

The smoked trout breakfast sandwich is to die for, along with excellent coffee and pastries. Love this place!

Viktoria Kölling

Super yummy pies and cookies, definitely worth it! They have some unique combos that are incredibly yummy. Super cozy lounge and very friendly staff.

Tow Recover Assist

Mmhmmmmm pies, breakfast sandwiches, delicious drinks and a whole lot more pandemic or not. This calms my angry stomach when in need and close. Check out there homemade pie selection, you can thank me later.

Chris Krolczyk

Pie. Gelato. Coffee. 50's decor with a subtle punk edge. So good a place for dessert that I can't remember where my group ate beforehand, and if that's not a recommendation I don't know what is.

Genaro Martínez

I loved the key lime pie and the English muffin.

John Jadkowski

A classique establishment. Came here with my gang and we all drank pop until our whiskers got wet

Mark Guagenti

Great pies and great sodas, what's not to love? Excellent brunch if you can find seating. I wish they were open later!

Pauline Wolfrum

The most cutest and authentic soda shop ive seen in chicago. Delicious home made drinks and food for a reasonable price. Perfectly trained staff and the owners r always around to answer questions and tell u all about the story bput building this place up!! Simply fantastic!!! Love it!!!

Rose Skegg

I had an awesome chocolate shake and a delicious bite of apple pie. I recommend this place. It's a sweet retro slice of history and lovely if you're in the neighborhood.

Kiryl Bulakh

I left Chicago over a year ago but in the mornings I recall how good this place was. I miss their excellent coffee and delicious strata! 😭 …

Cara Bader

The best. Great for lunch. Cinnamon rolls. Molasses cookies. Five stars.

Jenna Krueger

What a phenomenal pie place! I have never had a piece of rhubarb pie. It was a piece of heaven! Please check this place out especially if you live in the city.

Maggie Bergin

Kind staff who care deeply. A very warm ambiance. And just. plain. delicious. food. Wine too!

Mandy Heuermann

Great service and great pie and coffee, I love stopping here on my way in to work. Everything on the menu always sounds delicious, I can't wait to try other things!

Nathan Weil

Get the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, eat some of their pie, try a soda, the beet Ruben is yum, you can’t go wrong with anything, one of the best restaurants in chicago. No cap, don’t @ me

Mercedes B

My favorite place for dessert but also love their brunch/breakfast. Saag paneer pot pie is definitely worth any wait time!

Chris Brickhouse

Classic Soda shop with a contemporary twist. Definitely a must for the quick lunch meet up or if you have a sweet tooth or if you want something interesting to taste aside from something involving alcohol.

Bob Karall

Quality handmade food ,great coffee,and sinfully good bakery goods. The staff is always welcoming . My work partners go out of their way to meet there

Justin Bell

I've been to Spinning J's over 50 times...the best shakes in Chicago, with pies to match!

Steven A. Keys

This is place is an incredible place to dine in. The environment and staff makes it all the more better.

Mike White

You really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Looking forward to trying it all

Joseph Murphy

I hate kitschy stuff, but this place is themed very nicely, and their food and pastries are really great. The staff is nice, and it isn't too busy to pop in on a whim and find a seat.

Emily Jeffries

We got a carryout order of chicken pot pie, saag paneer pie, and peanut butter and jelly pie. All were very good but the saag paneer was my favorite.

Bryce Allen

The saag paneer pot pie is the greatest culinary invention of all time, and brilliantly executed. The sweet pies, cakes, and pastries are also amazing!

Ben Low

It’s honestly soooo good. Everything looks and sounds amazing. I definitely recommend.

Duke Dalke

I just happened upon Spinning J while driving through Humboldt. I was delighted that I stopped! Fantastic food, great service! Try the blue cheese muffins.

Chris

Wonderful atmosphere. Love the sodas and flavors they offer. Their different offerings of savory and sweet keep me coming back!

Patrick Powers

I love this place. If you need your sweet fix...this is the place to go! I used to drive from Rogers Park to go get my fill of Ice Cream Shakes or Pie. Go you won't be disappointed

Fernando Cordova

Kickass sodas, gelato and pies. Aaron the soda jerk is very knowledgable and their sodas are very creative. Got a hibiscus key lime pie for a party and it was a hit. Glad their in the neighborhood and will probably go get something after writing this review :P

Douglas Burge

One of the greatest little spots in Chicago. Great pie, soda, shakes, sandwiches. Secret menu : order a breakfast sandwich with bacon, on the blue cheese buttermilk biscuit

Olga Bernad

Great pie!! Cute modern diner!

Bec McHenry

Hands down best scone (aka ‘biscuit’) I have ever had in my life!! Great setting too, wonderful place to sit and enjoy a bite and coffee.

Dybbuk Klezmer

Wonderful did and great and varied sodas. They have some sandwiches and rotating quiche and strata, but the stars are there pies and pot pie.

Robb Morford

The experience here is great! A old school soda fountain combined with great pie makes for an all around solid late night snack or lunch opportunity.

Daniel Núñez (mostlybadfly)

The breakfast sandwich is amazing. Lovely space great service. This sourdough I'm stuffing into my face is especially delicious

bob franklin

Tasty expensive pastry. Breakfast was good for only having 2 options. Dining space was vintage art deco that i really like.

Anne Carmack

Love this old school soda fountain place! Plus freshly baked and prepared pies, cookies, sandwiches and more. Cool interiors as well!

J Smith

Love this place. Can’t wait till we can dine in after COVID-19 improves. The strata is heavenly. Service is always friendly.

James Tope

Friendly and tasty savoury and sweet bakes. Good coffee ☕

Matthew Geerling

Pie of the day, pizza Fridays, the best tuna melt I've ever had, out-of-this-world breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffee beverages, shakes, and cozy atmosphere to boot.

Joseph Uhrich

Carefully thought out recipes. Good ingredients. Great coffee. Didn't have any treats and they have LOTS. WILL go back.

Angela Campos

Absolutely love this place. The roasted poblano and Chipotle sandwich was so tasty. Beautiful and quaint. Can't wait to come back.

Garrett Clark

Delicious place for pies (s'mores 🥧 pie!!) with a small but equally delicious breakfast/brunch menu. …

Christy Kern

Always delicious pie in a really fun setting

Reva Vincent

Great place and amazing pie, highly recommend!

Kurt

Best pie in the city, for real. Kinda pricey but well worth the money. It's my favorite restaurant in the area.

Sara Swinehart

This place is a a treasure! Really really good milkshakes and awesome brunch! (Ok duh and pie, but that’s obvious)

Jon Harrison

Spinning J is amazing! The pies will blow you away and staff is really cool. I love to this place!

Alex R

Amazing in house made soads. The tuna with pickled watermelon rind is easily one of the best sandwiches I've had in chicago.

elizabeth marquez

It's old fashioned but cute place . They don't just make good pie they make other food as well.

Darryl Johnson

BLT is the truth! Barista makes the best Chai latte!

Peter Engel Storms

Best pie I've had in a long time! Scrumptious flavors in a very pleasant setting.

Ed Letchinger

Biscuits and scones were all we tried, and they were amazingly great. If we lived nearby we could gain a lot of weight!

Jesse Emrick

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Chai tea was very good too.

Mrz Chillz

Have you try their pie omg guys you should they have awesome food daily different pie they have great great coffee yes they do try their latte also weird milkshakes but it’s also good is a small place it has great service it’s like a old fashioned place to me but I love it

Charles Johnsen

Love this place! Great staff, atmosphere, food, and coffee! A Chicago gem.

Nathan Schulz

Excellent bakery goods and sandwiches if you're up for a brunch special.

Dana Richards

Our favorite place in the neighborhood! Dangerously good, ugh. Wish I didn't come here as often because those pastries... my goodness

Brian Peterson

The food is great. The seating is not good for groups. (One 4-top, one 3-top, and then five 2-tops.) Probably better for takeaway food.

Diana Lopez

Fresh diner food, liked the cheesy grilled cheese sandwich, served with some chips and a pickle, the phosphate soda was good. I didn't expect to pay as much as I did though.

Kristina Carrillo

Best shakes and Friday Pizza nights are so good! Also, big fan of their s'mores pie 😍 …

Joseph Harkin

Great spot for pies, love the smoked trout sandwich too.

Charlie Stahmer

Quite possibly the best pie I have ever had the pleasure of eating. In house made sodas are absolutely great as well

Charles Bannister

The quiche is so good we'll be kidnapping whoever makes it and keeping them in our basement.

Michelle A

You're transported back in time as soon as you walk through the door and all of the bakery items taste as good as they look in the old glass cases.

Dennis Ricketts

Really loved their baked goods.A large variety and some unusual kinds. Definitely worth visiting

Teresa Lambarry

Have been wanting to come here for a while was not disappointed everything was delish the quiche, coffee, and slice of almond cake.

Liz Hammond

Beloved local spot for gourmet homestyle food, pastries and coffee. The pie is a must!

Golda Sinyavskiy

Solid thai tea like soda! The key lime pie wasn't my favorite (not a pie fan), but my partner looooved it!

Justin Allen

Great peanut butter milkshakes. Good saag paneer pie. Didn't care for the beet Reuben, but three cheers for trying!

Robert Williams

The pot pies are great, the quiche is great, the strata is great, the staff is nice...I have not had a bad experience here, ever.

Jenene Ravesloot

We love Spinning J Bakery. Wonderful service, great treats and coffee. We will be back!!!

Ethan Cohen

All I've tried so far is the pie ( peanut butter and jelly and key lime hibiscus) and it was amazing.

Will Guerin

Can’t deny they have good food/drink but think the customer service is a bit lacking

william bennett

I have to come back when I can stay longer. Just picked up a few treats from the bakery case. The soda fountain looks like fun.

K Jones

Great pastry selection, milkshakes, and sodas. I like that they are open on the late side for a lunch type place.

Andrew Juneau

Unique flavors for classic treats like shakes, floats, and sorbet. Amazing-looking pies, desert and otherwise.

Armando Cornaglia

Spinning J's has stellar food and great service with hospitable ambiance. 1.Beet Ruben 2. Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

Irene Rodriguez

I love this place, great food and the atmosphere takes me back to my childhood. Love that it can be a hangout for the chiarts students.

Tara Schnaible

Absolutely charming little soda shop with pie! Serves up black dog gelato and really great atmosphere.

Jessica Auville

Bring a book. Order the quiche and a cup of black coffee. Start your day the way they do in the movies. You owe it to yourself to indulge this way at least once.... or twice.

Kheira Issaoui-Mansouri

Very high quality pastries and options for breakfast. I'm from Montreal and know good pastries, this place is amazing.

Tiffany Chic

Great food and drinks. Love their key lime hibiscus pie

Pooj Rav

Really superb staff! the beet Reuben is a vegetarian delight and the pies are all out of this world

Somaya Gh

Breakfast Chipotle sandwich was very tasty! And I loved the chocolate coconut pie!

Adam Koch

Excellent pie and baked goods. Small menu but everything is delicious

Diego Garber

Excellent coffee! I really recommend the Strata. Historic old school feeling gives it a great ambience

Melanie johnson

Very good coffee. I had a slice of almond cake that was divine. Charming interior.

Brady Luby

Delicious baked goods and ice cream in homey, cozy vintage setting. Don't pass up the molasses cookies!

Shelby Corson

The quiche crust was some of the best I have ever had!! Can't recommend highly enough!! ❤️❤️

Cat Smith

Great food and drinks; expect a long line, especially on weekends.

Sean gardiner

DEE - LISH - SHUS

Michael Greenberg

Fantastic fresh baked pastries and amazing drinks.

Alka Maheshwari

I had their Key lime hibiscus pie, surprisingly light and so good!

lissa dysart

Cute corner soda fountain with tasty savory items and delicious pie!

Alyson

I love the style of this place! I got the hibiscus lime pie, it was exceptional!

Sean Lynch

Great place for pie, sandwiches, coffee, ice cream drinks. Have that sag paneer pot pie, you'll thank me!

Joe Mapes

Hands down my fav coffee/bakery shop in Chicago. My sons love the place too!

John-Paul Bombe

Best sandwiches, pies and fountain drinks, shakes/floats! Cool funky atmosphere!

Casey Ong

Good pie and passionfruit cheesecake was divine! Will have to go back to try the reuben....

Reese Bosse

Fantastic food and sodas! Would totally recommend on a stroll around town

Anna Joy Buegel

Food is great, the people are sweet and the strata or quiche is to die for :)

Heather McCowen

Delightful lunch and breakfast place. Pie is amazing, staff is terrific. I love this place.

Ty

Great desserts. Reminiscent of an old fashioned soda shop. Ample street parking nearby

Cindy Kelly

What a beautiful place. Great food and amazing people.

sinnedscott

Amazingly chill soda fountain and bakery. High on delicious food and blessedly low on pretentiousness.

Grant Farmer

Good food and atmosphere. Popular place so be prepared for possibly a short wait.

Andrew Barnish

The strata was excellent! One of my new favorite places for a quick bite and coffee.

josh stark

S'alright. Food was tasty. Their aesthetic was "Let's gentrify Humboldt park"

Phi

This place is so cute! The serve here is really nice, and it smells like coffee and flowers.

Joseph Santaniello

Great food, great coffee, great pies! Charming atmosphere and decor.

Tita H

The biscuits are so good, I highly recommend in an egg sandwich with a chai latte!

Jessicka Raygun

The pies are and sodas are so delicious and the staff is always fantastic

Cameron Murray

The retro interior is charming, but the food is the real star! Try the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit!

Matt Weis

Malts are amazing, food is delicious, ambience is on point. Will definitely be back.

Taylan Malak

All of the pastries are delicious. Coffee wasn't so good.

Peter Bock

Go on a date here and pretend it's the 1960s. Also helps to clear your stomach beforehand so you finish an entire milkshake.

bk

Very fair prices and delicious pies and quiche 😇 …

Max Paulson

Fun little soda and pie shop. Good variety of flavors, and refreshing drinks!

Roberto Flores

My new favorite place for root beer floats and milkshakes. Go here anytime over Margie's.

Edward

Very good pie made from sweet Potato

Jamie Bowler

Everything is bonafide top notch, but their bread and butter is really their bread and butter.

John Michael Schert

Excellent homemade pie and sodas. I would go here daily if this was my neighborhood.

King cream

Good food

ashkan mizani

It was good, prob coming back again.

John Strawn

Great little bakery and coffee stop. A little on the loud side but... It is in Chicago.

Tisa Morris

Pasties and delicious food in an old time soda shop setting. Attentive, charming staff

ZEE GEE

was good

David Mallow

Outstanding food and coffee. I want to go back and try everything they make.

Tommy Wilson

Awesome food, friendly staff, and they have coffee. Trifecta.

Dalia Schreiber

Everything is fresh and delicious! Can't go wrong.

Consuelo T

I'm in love with the keylime hibiscus pie. Weekend cheat dessert and so worth it.

Jennifer Contraveos

Pro tip: get the poblano chipotle breakfast sandwich and ADD sausage 🤌🏼👩🏽‍🍳😘 …

Collin McShane

Love Spinning J. Just had the pizza for the first time and it was awesome.

Jose Cervantes

Best shakes in the city. And the food is great too!

Joseph de la Rosa

Strata. Quiche. Pie. Need I say more?

Nathan Woodby

It has become expensive.

Johnny Le

Great food, great service, and really relaxing atmosphere. A neighborhood gem!

Tim Hotze

Great spot for bottomless coffee, pie and some good savory options.

Michael Ochoa

it was luv at first bite; try the savory dishes

Rick Berger

Great coffee, pies and breakfast sandwich. What more could you ask for?

Konrad L

Holy heck, banana cream pie was so good. Great music too

Monica Newton

Wonderful chicken pot pie. Cute diner atmosphere.

Traci Hennessy

Great to-go breakfast spot

Beth Leyba

Cute spot. Wish they had more gluten free options.

Ryan Chan

Never disappoints. A truly one of a kind spot. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Alexander Radovic

Nice atmosphere and delicious selection of imaginative pies.

Elliott Davidson

Best bakery in Chicago hands down!!!

Jeannine Daboub

It's a nice environment, bottomless coffee and delicious pie

Barbara Wright

Great milk shakes and huge chocolate chip cookies, beware this bakery is a little pricey!!

David Reed

Such amazing food, even better pie and people!

Summer Lambert

They know pie! And everyone that works here is lovely!

sam zatoichi

Tremendously great smores pie. Strawberry rhubarb phosphate and pot pie

Caroline Bowden Campbell

Very unique and historic, fun! Delicious food.

Todd Zarlengo

Quick friendly service, excellent coffee...you won’t be disappointed!!!

Weston Schott (Wexy021)

Worth the wait. Great food and kind staff.

Lyndsay Palmer

This place is adorable, delicious, and the staff is perfect! Thank you Spinning J

Ashley Trumbo

Everything is great about spinning J- The pastries, food, coffee, staff and general vibe.

Lost Girls

Love the fresh pastries and that it’s a female owned business!

Alejandro Aixala

One of the best espresso's in city and great pastries.

Red Clark

Amazing food and wonderful people. We love Spinning J!

Sean Lowery

Delicious breakfast, pies, and milkshakes in a welcoming, cozy environment

Liz Crothers

Best hibiscus key lime pie and service with a smile

Ramya Rajan

Delicious pies! Cute place, esp the old ceiling

R Daniel Dixon

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff

Rubi Villagomez

Very charming and the food was very comforting.

Brian Conrad

Great food and coffee, little pricey.

Cyndi Greco

Great local place. Best blue berry scones

Elissa Marcus

Everything tastes amazing and the staff is the sweetest.

Sandra Leonard

Great, fresh food in a relaxing cosy atmosphere.

Angie “Gitana” Rosa

Best place for pie, coffee and healthy comfort food.

Frank Cihak

Excellent soup and sandwiches plus first class pies

Bernie Stanley

Sometimes they aren't open when I go, but other than that this place is great!

Ritoban Basu Thakur

Super cool joint, and an extraordinarily tasty menu.

M RL

Amazing pies

Meredith Accardi

Just WOW! Every baked good I've ever had here is unbelievable.

Roderick De Jesus

Best cinnamon roll in the city. Don't @ me

Jake Hehl

This place is adorable and the product is delicious. Staff could not be friendlier!!!

Mary W.

Super cute, vintage feel with great food and drinks

Lyubomyr Luchechko

Great local coffee shop. Very good espresso.

David Czuprynski

Pie, coffee food. If you don't like anything here there is something wrong with you.

Andrew Weber

This food is seriously delicious.

A A

Great little place to grab some dessert.

Miguel Garcia

Great place to grab a quick bite and coffee!

Rick Schumacher

Beet Reuben sandwich was wonderful.

Terrance Gray

Good coffee and treats and very nice staff

Leticia Segura

Love the gelato, strawberry basil my fav...

Team Covid19famous

Immediately lockdown Exclusive order same apply

Qishu Zhang

The best food and restaurant in the city.

Josh E K

Excellent pie. Good competition for Bang Bang up the street.

Famous Reviewer

Outstanding food, great pies and drinks!

Steve McGuire

Nice clean place. Neat old soda fountain

Aaron

Great food and friendly prompt service.

Ryan F

Nostalgic diner / bakery with awesome pastries, cookies and breakfaat.

Phillip James Williams

Just total nostalgia... Good soda, atmosphere and staff

Gregory Kick

The lemon-blueberry Shaker pie was fantastic.

Justine Manansala

The hibiscus key lime was on point.

Reggie Grayson

Best Apple pie I've had. Seriously

Brenda Sanchez-Martinez

The wait for milkshakes is long, but the pies are worth it!

Fabrice raud

Simple, great quiche. Good price

Maria Dunne

Friendly staff, fast service and yummy pie

Nicole Miodonski

Great food, super cute place

Angel Velazquez

Delicious

Cesar Coronado

The wait is always looking

aX Guzman

B-fast sandwiches are great!

bryan suttles

Fabulous molasses cookies

Emily Vice

Looooove this place! Great food and staff!!

Starving Artist Movers

Great staff! Kind, intelligent, and individualistic.

Ted Wachholz

Delicious fresh food, unique choices.

Lynn Meissner

So delicious and cute! Loved it!

Richard Bell

Had a great Americano, great music, friendly clientele.

Bruno Moyaho

Best pie I've ever had

Erika Teijeiro-Ficht

Nostalgic bakery. Great little place.

Laurence Smith

If you love scones, that's the spot

John Martine

So many different kinds of pie!

Patrick Davis

Delicious!! Try the s'mores pie!

Janer Akkas

Cool experience with cool people. A pinch pricey.

Jasmine Haldane

Eat the pie, drink the soda, then come back the next day and do it again!

Mark Florence

Such tasty pies and shakes

Memo Dominguez

Good coffee but wonderful pies

Antonio Gonnella

Cool place and delicious food. A must try

keith rollins

Love these crazy kids and their pies!

Kuma Folmsbee

Excellent English muffin breakfast sammies

Demetria Maropoulos

Such a treat! Unique! Delicious soda!

David Murphy

Amazing pies and baked goods.

Chris Sotraidis

Mouthwatering in every form. Go and enjoy!

Victor Pena

Best sodas. Try the tuna melt.

Matt Ockrim

Best s'mores pie in the city

Jakki Lerro

Definitely get a milkshake!

Janene Williams

Cute place, great food#

Andy Nieves

So unique and everything delicious

Kevin Hein

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Kwon Se Yang

Good scone and their jammmmm🤙🏾 …

david wang

Always a good place to grab a bite

David Shimomura

Absolutely delicious pies!

Norma Spaulding

Good interesting and delicious breakfast

freddy mota

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Reed Capshaw

Excellent hand crafted sodas!

Melinda Croes

The ginger milkshake was amazing!

Sara Bell

Amazing chicken pot pie.

Elizabeth Easter

Everything is delicious!

Z Howard

Cute, eclectic coffee house

Pawel Kowalczyk

Best pie shop in Chicago.

Mark Adkison

Best Apple Pie Ever.

Travis Skupien

Exceptional pies and cookies

Fred Gonzalez

Stop in for slice of pie & a root beer float

Andras Ferencz

Exceptional!!!

Nathanael Wilkerson

Amazing treats and amazing people

Geniz Hernandez

Love their pie!

Eric Jones

The milkshakes brought me to the yard !

elena florea

Nice people and good service.

Nancy Antunez

Get the peanut butter shake!

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