Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
| Address: | 1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA |
| Phone: | +1 872-829-2793 |
| Site: | spinningj.com |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | Closed 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM |
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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 dont care about since Im not going to come back. Also ended up not eating those wrongly made sandwiches
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Paul Arabie
Ive been in this neighborhood long enough to remember when this space was a frame shop and then an art gallery. Im 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. Theyre friendly and focused on the simple things. Its a once a week stop in for me.
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Debra Farnam
It has been a positive experience every time we have gone. The owner is out of this world involved in customer service. I cant say enough about the food, service, & owner! Ill 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.
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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!
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Hafsa Siddiqui
Very friendly and cozy place. theyre 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 arent as soft as I would like.
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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!!!
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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. Ive seen commuters waiting for the bus come in a grab a glass of water without making a purchase, that exemplifies joining the community.
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Amy Wu
The pies and sodas at this retro place are unique and delicious. You cant 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.
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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
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Dani Hardy
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.
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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.
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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 isnt too busy to pop in on a whim and find a seat.
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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
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Steven Sundstrom
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 dont know what to do with.
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Rose Skegg
I had an awesome chocolate shake and a delicious bite of apple pie. I recommend this place. Its a sweet retro slice of history and lovely if youre in the neighborhood.
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Amanda 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 cant wait to try other things!
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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.
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Evan Millman
Savory pies were only so-so and they were out of a lot of other menu items. Not a good call for a full dinner. Shoulda known better I guess.
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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.
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Stone Hansard
Coziest, most relaxing spot in Chicago. Love it so much here. The shakes are delicious and Ive never been disappointed by a dish.
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Daniel Nunez
The breakfast sandwich is amazing. Lovely space great service. This sourdough Im stuffing into my face is especially delicious
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Karen Greiner
Cozy and delicious! I had the best tuna melt Ive ever had here. Great scones also, not dry at all- with a tasty glaze.
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Kheira Issaoui-Mansouri
Very high quality pastries and options for breakfast. Im from Montreal and know good pastries, this place is amazing.
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Charles Stahmer
Quite possibly the best pie I have ever had the pleasure of eating. In house made sodas are absolutely great as well
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Justin Allen
Great peanut butter milkshakes. Good saag paneer pie. Didnt care for the beet Reuben, but three cheers for trying!
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Armando Cornaglia
Spinning Js has stellar food and great service with hospitable ambiance. 1.Beet Ruben 2. Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
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Andrew Juneau
Unique flavors for classic treats like shakes, floats, and sorbet. Amazing-looking pies, desert and otherwise.
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Brady Luby
Delicious baked goods and ice cream in homey, cozy vintage setting. Dont pass up the molasses cookies!
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Tara Schnaible
Absolutely charming little soda shop with pie! Serves up black dog gelato and really great atmosphere.
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Heather McCowen
Delightful lunch and breakfast place. Pie is amazing, staff is terrific. I love this place.
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Can Yalcin
You can find the best pies and pastries in Spinning. Great retro ambiance, courteous staff.
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Barbara Wright
Great milk shakes and huge chocolate chip cookies, beware this bakery is a little pricey!!
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Ashley Trumbo
Everything is great about spinning J- The pastries, food, coffee, staff and general vibe.
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Ty
Great desserts. Reminiscent of an old fashioned soda shop. Ample street parking nearby
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John Michael Schert
Excellent homemade pie and sodas. I would go here daily if this was my neighborhood.
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Jake Blue
This place is adorable and the product is delicious. Staff could not be friendlier!!!
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Gymrat 626
Im in love with the keylime hibiscus pie. Weekend cheat dessert and so worth it.
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Tobiah McConnell
The food wasnt good at all. The prices seemed high. But the atmosphere was unique.
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John-Paul Bombe
Best sandwiches, pies and fountain drinks, shakes/floats! Cool funky atmosphere!
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Johnny Le
Great food, great service, and really relaxing atmosphere. A neighborhood gem!
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Jeff Wallick
The key lime pie is out of this world. The servers seem a little impartial.
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Jasmine Haldane
Eat the pie, drink the soda, then come back the next day and do it again!
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Tim Hotze
Great spot for bottomless coffee, pie and some good savory options.
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Alka Maheshwari
I had their Key lime hibiscus pie, surprisingly light and so good!
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Meredith Accardi
Just WOW! Every baked good Ive ever had here is unbelievable.
