Spinning J
34 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
Spinning J is repeatedly recommended for pie and its cafe atmosphere. Breakfast, biscuits and English muffins also receive praise. One visitor describes limited seating and inconsistent coffee refills; another advises arriving early because seating is first come, first served. It is a pie-and-breakfast stop rather than an assurance of an easy table.
Address
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain, 1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pie, Biscuits, English muffins
- Best for
- Brunch
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jabbs72 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Names Spinning J as the answer.
- Recommendsu/MediumSizedTurtle in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Notes it as a recurring pie thread favorite.
- Recommendsu/Virtual_Aide_7399 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Lists Spinning J as a current favorite.
- Recommendsu/kimberlyAH in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025ambience
Calls it top choice for pie with impeccable atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/rose092624 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Names Spinning J as a breakfast recommendation.
- Recommendsu/redhatfilm in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Says the breakfast here is wonderful.
- Recommendsu/sellmyhighyak in r/chicagofood · Nov 2025
Gives Spinning J as a direct answer to the request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/emilycecilia in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names Spinning J as a brunch suggestion.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/hotsauceandburrito in r/chicagofood · May 2026variety
Recalls Spinning J also having a range of pastries.
- Recommendsu/hoodlumonprowl in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025service
Strongly recommends visiting for the food and overall experience.
- Recommendsu/Hpeatzz in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Lists Spinning J among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/girafffe_i in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Agrees with the Spinning J suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Virtual-Garbage4930 in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Lists this among their go-to coffee spots.
- Recommendsu/an_actual_potato in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Endorses both as excellent pastry places that execute nearly every item well.
- Recommendsu/awholedamngarden in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023wait time
Endorses Spinning J but warns of a possible long line and first-come seating.
- Recommendsu/Sorry-Rule-4747 in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Simply recommends Spinning J.
- Recommendsu/Qtarant777 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Names Spinning J as its suggestion.
- Recommendsu/nicegirlsclub in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Recommends Spinning J in Humboldt if that is close enough.
- Recommendsu/thefattestofdans in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Suggests Spinning J or Bang Bang Pies when asked for phenomenal pie.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous-Delivery10 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Points to Spinning J as a recommendation near Ukrainian Village.
- Recommendsu/happilyfour in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025ambience
Likes all four spots; calls Spinning J most unique in vibe.
- Recommendsu/unreadbookshelf99 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Names Spinning J as recommendation.
- Recommendsu/FoodAdventuresCB in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Agreement with parent recommending Spinning J.
- Recommendsu/asdfghjkl88889 in r/AskChicago · Jun 2025
Enthusiastically recommends it.
- Recommendsu/windycitybeef in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026taste
Calls this spot excellent and says they love its pies.
- Recommendsu/Sad-Cartographer8249 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Calls Spinning J the answer when asked for phenomenal pie.
- Recommendsu/No_Indication3249 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Agrees with the Spinning J recommendation when asked for pie.
- Recommendsu/Vairrion in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025consistency
Go-to place that never disappoints.
- Mixedu/LogLadysLog52 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025wait time
Great but limited seating and inconsistent coffee refills.
- Recommendsu/Exciting_Use_1811 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Calls it great while noting it is not in Wicker.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.