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Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

Local Coffee in Chicago

4.7 1,180 Google reviews$10–20

+1 872 829 27 931000 N California Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622 · West Town

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Where to find them

1000 N California Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622

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About

Spinning J is a café, soda shop, and pie shop in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The heart of Spinning J is a 1928 soda fountain bar, saved from demolition and reassembled in our shop. Take a seat on a bar stool, and enjoy a handmade seasonal-fruit soda, a Thai tea milkshake, or a great cup of coffee. Our roots are vintage, but our menu isn’t frozen in time. Stop by for a morning coffee and fresh pastry on the go, homemade soup and sandwich for lunch, an afternoon treat or post-dinner dessert. We’ve got something for everyone, anytime of day.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 AM to 3 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 3 PM
Friday
9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 3 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 3 PM

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