Went here for some afternoon coffee and picked up a slice of banana bread as well.I got a banana bread latte and a slice of banana bread. The banana bread latte I couldnt really taste the banana bread in the latte but the actual banana bread was delicious. The latte tasted more like just like a latte with like a little bit of cinnamon taste I guess I was expecting more of a banana bread taste but nonetheless it was good.The staff was really friendly and helpful when it came to the menu. Ill be sure to swing by again and have some more coffee before I leave.Update- my wife and I came back for breakfast this morning and it was amazing. I had the biscuits and gravy and she had the seasonal grits and both were really really good.Also I found out that the banana bread latte that I had the day before is actually made by taking some of the banana bread ends and instead of using syrups which makes me feel way better about the latte I had and changes the whole review that I wrote so Im going to upgrade this to a five star.The staff that worked yesterday was also there today and were absolutely amazing again so nice kind everything you would want when you go to a restaurant or coffee shop and definitely will be going back again before I leave Chicago.

We were in the area for the Chicago Marathon weekend. This place was packed and it took about 45 min to get food (as the staff projected). Staff was kind and responsive. Drinks came out quick. When the food came it was hot and delicious. Downside is the amount of bees in the outdoor area. So bee mindful of that 😅 and cover any sodas or fruit drinks to deter the bees while you wait.Ordered a bag of bagels here too. Was nice to have that bakery as an option as well.

Wonderful service- very friendly. They were extremely busy and the app had gone down so the server came to our table and took the order. Per friendly and patio dining were both pluses. Food was tasty. Ill likely return when in the area.

Came here with my husband on a Saturday morning and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Also appreciated the mask mandate still in place. Not sure about the back and forth on reviews regarding staff but we didn’t have any bad interactions. The guy at the register even brought our food to the table which I don’t think they normally do. We had our infant and stroller so that was appreciated. Food was amazing!

Excellent comfort food. Very nice staff. I suggest adding an egg to many of the offerings - try it!

Cool ambiance and I like the outdoor feel. Next to a historic park and in a good location. Food took longer than quoted. Portion sizes were small for the price. Would not return.Originally a 3 star review. Sending an automated reply saying you dont read less than 4 star reviews and scapegoating the pandemic shows your true colors. Pandemic doesnt have much to do with portion size and instead of acknowledging that food could be provided quicker you tell me to follow my own advice. I will follow my own advice and never patronize this location ever again.

Very nice outdoor seating right next to a park. friendly staff and also like that fact that they are strict on Covid protocols

My friends and I were looking for a place to grab some food before heading out of Chicago and we found Spoke & Bird nearby. The sandwich was good and the employees were nice but at the end of the day I waited over 50 minutes for a sandwich and a coffee…and then they forgot my coffee. I ended up having to leave without it which was a bit frustrating.

Great food and service. My doggie loves to visit.

Amazing little spot in the South Loop. Great outdoor patio for morning coffee or brunch. My fave drinks are the iced lavender latte and Turmeric Tonic 😍

I love ordering outside and sitting on the shady patio. They have great specialty drinks and good lunch choices. Ill be sad when the weather changes.

Super good, covid restrictions are still available and we had to sit outside.

Excellent food, drinks, customer service and overall atmosphere! Very bike friendly! The abundance of pups other patrons brought just made everything that much more inviting.

Cute outside courtyard for dining. Ordered coffee and a juice at the outdoor barista counter. Our breakfast was good. One disappointment was the extra charge for a slice of toast with my omelette. The tiny slice of wheat bread cost an extra $3.50. The bread that comes with the breakfast sandwich is unusually huge so getting a little slice with my meal was disappointing.

Friendly staff and atmosphere and great coffee! The egg sandwich with mushrooms was incredible, but I was a little disappointed in their pastries, specifically the banana bread and bronut. Otherwise 5 stars!

Expensive sub par food. Long wait. Dont bother with the Cheesy Grits...absolutely horrible! How you can mess up grits is beyond me!!!

Breakfast BLT and latte were excellent. Ill definitely come back to try something else.

Awesome place. Such good food, pastries, and drinks. As a small business owner I really appreciate the responses to the reviews! 😆

Nice and shady outdoor eating spot with a light lunch menu. Its cozy sitting under the large trees. Great coffee and very friendly service.

Pretty setting tucked into a historic part of Chicago. Had some tasty cheesy grits with mushrooms, onions, carrots and a very good coffee. Outdoor patio with plenty of shade trees and space between tables. Or take it to go and wander the nearby public park and historic homes (Chicagos oldest the Clarke House). Close proximity to Wintrust arena, Mc Cormick place, south Michigan avenue (formerly Chicagos motor row), historic 2nd Presbyterian church. There is an attached park district field house which is a great venue for kids birthday parties.

What a fantastic experience. Great people and delicious food. The dining area has a great view of the street activity. Variety of seating options that well accommodate studying, breakfast with a close friend, or a larger engagement or meeting. The decor is interesting and has a youthful vibrant allure. Greatly enjoyed my time there. Cheers.

This place has bad vibes, no reason to come here. Managed poorly and not worth all the negative energy

Asked for eggs over med..got them over easy. Too hungry to send back..but for over $11.00,for bacon and eggs likely should have.bacon was done to order..yayyy. Toast was barely buttered. But at least it was buttered. They ration out sugar. I would think it would be out for the taking. Utensils are all exposed to anyone breathing on them or putting grimy hands by accident. Waitstaff was good.. Is was a beautiful day to be outside.

Cold brew is great. Biscuits and gravy are normally very good but second time in a row they have given extremely small serving of gravy.

Warm Hot Chocolate?And the brownie was just ok.

Excellent take-out booth outside. Al fresco patio with all the vibes. Speedy service, tasty food. Beautiful park and ambience.

Great casual breakfast and lunch joint. Its in a cool location right next to the Clarke House and park. We tried the BLT and tomato soup combo and the French Toast. The Hard Chander is a warm and cozy drink with chai and the lemonade is refreshingly not too sweet. Shout out to Elsa for being a great server! We look forward to coming by in the summer when the outdoor seating is open.

My take: Ok, not stellar. Outdoor seating was decent with generally good shade, and the wait staff was very good. Our food order had a variety-- grilled cheese for my granddaughter, Chicago dog and grits, mushroom sandwich, and a salad. There was absolutely nothing wrong with any of the food, but there was also nothing that stood out enough for me to return unless I was already in the area.

Not sure if they have anywhere to sit inside, but they do have a nice patio area.

Ordered an almond flat white which tasted burnt and very bitter.Wish I could submit a 0 star for the unprofessional responses the owners have to customer reviews. Having recently moved to the neighborhood we were looking for a nice coffee shop to go to on a regular basis. Time to find another coffee shop.....customer service is important no matter how successful your business is.

Delicious sandwich bursting at the seams with amazing ingredients! The flower power and mint matcha lemonade are both exquisite!

We got lunch and shared the grilled cheese with tomato soup and a large beet salad. The soup and grilled cheese was excellent. The beet salad was a bit of a let down. It did not have very much flavor.

I love the hot dog. Its different in a nice way.

Took over 30 minutes to make an omelette with 3 ingredients because the kitchen kept messing it up I guess? It probably would’ve been longer had we not asked about it. The omelette was good, but not worth the time wasted waiting for it.

I love Spoke & Bird! Its an incredibly cute cafe with a great food and drink selection. Staff was very friendly and polite and my latte was simply delicious.

Edit: Because of the snarky response from ownership and the numerous snarky/rude comments from ownership on google reviews, I’ve dropped the rating to a 1. I highly recommend you check the reviews. This restaurant is not motivated to change any of their behavior and it’s obvious that the treatment of the customer comes from the top-down. If you like overpaying for an average meal and don’t mind staff being rude for no reason, then try it out, otherwise, stay away.Food was good quality, however, staff was almost entirely rude. 3 people from our table were “coached” on the rules of the restaurant. Masks required at and outside venue against CDC recommendations. Yelled at for moving a table 5 feet without any clear signage stating not to or any staff to help us. Was demanded to make sure we cleaned up our table as we were actually cleaning it up and moving table back to where it came from.I get it, probably understaffed and trying to be lean, but asking nicely goes a long way.

Realy good cofee!

Great atmosphere, super friendly people, and overall a delightful place for breakfast or just a coffee. Had the spicy chai with oat milk which was not overly sweet and had a nice kick to it. Yogurt and granola was one of the best Ive had, with a nice balance between yogurt, granola and fresh fruit. Would definitely come again. Repeatedly.

Even in the Mist of the pandemic, and the restrictions that were in place, this place was great. My friend and I enjoyed breakfast on the outdoor terrace. The staff made a serious effort to keep the place clean and sanitized

Biscuits and gravy were buttery and flaky with a generous pool of gravy to soak up. Prairie fog was a deliciously dark creamy tea with notes of lemon. Great meal.

I had been to the spoke and bird in Pilsen without having any complaints.I had tried the south loop for more food variety. The food was good but I had ordered through Grubhub and when I noticed a mistake it was not easy to resolve.The number to call the restaurant was a generic New York number and I went to voicemail.All I wanted was a refund because of the travel time.I had to go back to the restaurant for an order mistake I had noticed when I got home. I usually check the bag but it was stapled.It wasnt a great experience and the food seemed a little high priced.Probably wont go back, didnt feel very welcoming.

If you want to wait 1 hour or more for an overpriced sandwich, this is your place.

They need a speaker to announce when food is ready outside.

My favorite Sunday spot in the entire city. The food is always delicious, the outdoor patio is lovely and very spacious, and I adore all the babes who work here.

Good food, abysmal service, cavalier and obnoxious response from corporate office. 25 minutes for dinky sized cole slaw with no others waiting

My third visit for coffee and its so good. Nice patio and good service. Love the neighborhood vibe.

We love Spoke and Bird. Besides having the loveliest outdoor patio in the city, the food is delicious and the coffee is always on point. The employees are very nice as well.My husband and I go typically every weekend for a late breakfast. Our go-to orders are the classic breakfast (eggs, bacon or sausage, and toast) and the egg sandwich. Yes, they are basic breakfast items but the quality of the food elevates them. Every week I dream of the thick-cut, greasy bacon and my mouth waters.If you want something else, they have a large variety of other menu items without it being overwhelming.It does take a while to get your food if you order to-go, but my suggestion is to order online ahead of time so you minimize your wait time.

Quite possibly, they craft the best latte I’ve enjoyed outside of The Pacific NW. For those coffee aficionados, I have a La Pavoni at home, proving my love of a perfectly pulled shot is deep and true.The staff are delightful and enthusiastic in answering questions. My beverage and food were delivered timely and cordially.I enjoyed the oatmeal and a bronut with my oatmilk latte. The oatmeal is creamy and textured quite proportionately. The fresh fruit and nuts compliment the oatmeal well. A bronut is the delightful outcome of combining a brioche and a doughnut. Delicious and fun.Today is a cool day in Chicago, perfect for enjoying the ample outdoor patio.I look forward to returning to sample other delights.

Friendly staff. Good coffee and great pastries.

The BLT breakfast is good and they have good coffee. One of the breakfast places to go near the convention centre.

Love this place. Great coffee. Great ambiance. Roomy. Food is for foodies, thats a good thing. Try the French toast. Fantastic service.

Nice & peaceful the food was delicious 😊

Quiet, neighborhood coffee and bakery with extended menu. Warm, comfortable meeting spot for brunch, friends meet-up or alone time. Egg sandwich with mixed green salad hits the spot.

Always a nice place for that last latte for the day. Also plenty of other drinks and breakfast all day.

The Prairie Fog was absolutely delightful!It was very confusing, during a busy time of day/week to figure out where the end of the line to order was, so signs would probably help. However, the employees did amazing given the circumstances and rose to the occasion to get everyone where they needed to be. Ill be back!

Serenity in the Prarie District, excellent food and a most enjoyable experience❤

I love Spoke and Bird! Been coming here for years. My favorite thing is the breakfast sandwich...oh man, that bun! (Is it brioche? Is it magic! I don’t know!) the seasonal Mayo! Yum! It’s sooo good. Also a big fan of their baked goods like the bronuts, cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies. They have a lovely patio that is dog friendly- haven’t sat there yet during Covid but sometimes we pick up our order and eat it in the Women’s Park. I’m not much a coffee person but I do love their iced mochas with oat milk.Such a great neighborhood gem!

All I wanted was some simple cheese and grits. I dont know what that was they gave me.

The coffee is always good. Im always happy with the service and attentive staff. Louis always goes above and beyond; he knows my go to order, he hasnt dropped the ball once. Plus the space is always clean and tidy!

The food was good and the tea was excellent. I think they forgot about my order, but once it came out it was good. They have a great outdoor seating area. Everything is farm to table.

Really cute cafe, good food and drink selection. The food selection varies from biscuits and gravy to a BLT. We didnt order any food but the food coming out to others looked delicious. Lots of clean plates.

First time visit and my last, Not worth it... Overly priced, long wait for a simple burger that was over/undercooked?Seriously, a 30 minute wait for a burger that was over cooked and undercooked on two different sides. The very fact I waited that long, I had high expectations that this was going to be a good burger in a little hidden gem of a neighborhood and to my disappointment it was a dud!. Theyre quick to take your money but long to serve, a little too complicated in my opinion of just cooking a burger patty regardless if its made fresh in house.Restaurant looks trendy with a catchy name but I highly recommend that you figure the cooking aspect out if you plan to retain any business on the Southside.Youre better off going to Subway down the street, at least you see and know what youre going to get at a third of the cost.

Small menu, but everything tastes great. Recommend the bottomless coffee for sure. Great place to sit and catch up with friends~

Spoke & Bird is the best! Great food, drinks and service. Perfect South Loop gem.

Not much variety of food, but the food served is delicious. Good coffee, great atmosphere.

Nice location for a coffee and a walk in the park. Very good espresso beverages too.

Super bummed about this place. It sounded so good. There is no place to eat if its crowded. Not enouh chairs. The service was awful, and when I finally got someone to bring me butter they brought it, in messy hands, in a little plastic cup.The ketchup is house made & tastes gross. Its very vinegary smelling.The egg sandwich I got was cold & turkey sausage wasnt flavorful. By the time I got the meal it was cold.The grilled cheese was definitely an acquired taste, as they used aged cheese. My daughter didnt eat any of it. Total waste of $12. When they did bring us our meal they said you know we have a kids menu right? But it wasnt on the menu. You had to ask them for it. Bad service. Bad food.

Nice place to be outside in the open air

The cafe offers a great experience for guests of many occasions. The pricing is fair, given the moderate portions, but is well worth it when the quality of the food is considered. The food is exceptional and showcases the great local taste of the midwest, as most of their ingredients are sourced locally (even the beer!). The staff is friendly and the space is wonderful. Ive gone here in the past to get work done on my laptop in their dining room/coffee shop space, but Ive been enjoying the patio as of recently. This is a great place to get work done, to catch a meal with friends, or sip on few rounds of drinks in the evening on the patio. I highly recommend a visit to the Spoke and Bird.

Fresh and delicious but sure its pricey

Service could use some work.

Overpriced and owners are rude.

Very nice place ! A bit outside of the big crowd. Great.

Delicious food, and drinks. They really take care of their customers.

Enjoyed a tasty breakfast outdoors. Nice little restaurant in a scenic neighborhood within walking distance to the Marriott.

This place is always on point. I feel like its an oasis in the South Loop which is starving for great restaurants/cafes. the place is clean and well-run. I had a delicious omelette which was cooked to perfection, not overdone or dried.

This place and staff are awesome!

Great breakfast, even the toast was outstanding

Who doesn’t like paying 15 bucks for eggs?

The staff is extremely friendly! The food and coffee is also great, recommended for sure.

Really love their pastries!Good salads and sandwiches too.Theyre set up well for the plague times. While the weather is nice, great to enjoy their treats on the adjacent plaza or park.

Lovely little brunch/lunch spot. Wonderful sandwiches and salads! Its an order at the counter, seat yourself setting with a laid-back, yet classy environment. Great, quick service.So many options for various dietary concerns! Vegan/gluten/dairy free! Ill be a repeat visitor, definitely.

Little confusing when you walk in. Order on the left side, take a number and walk over to the other side.Order a coffee and they just throw you a plastic cup and point you to the Brewers.Food was good, however wasnt very hot when it arrived. Had to get up and find my own utensils (from another table)Little disappointed as it was a recommended place.

Great food. long waiting line

Great coffee and breakfast. Beautiful place to hang and watch Chicago.

Really enjoyed my visit to this neat coffee shop. Great space. It’s inside of a building with other attractions, although we didn’t check those out. Indoor and outdoor seating is plentiful. This cafe offers a handful of vegan food items. Although I’d like to see more. The staff were knowledgeable and upbeat. Very accommodating. I would come back!

Absolutely delicious food and coffee! We came here for breakfast and had egg sandwiches, grits, the biscuit & jam, and espresso. It was such a great experience we plan to head back for lunch. Friendly neighborhood service. Highly recommended!

Great pastries! A bit over priced and the staff is a much of rude hipsters.

Really tasty and unique lattes and tea. Outdoor sitting area when the weather is nice.

They are well stocked with oatmilk and the service is amazing!

As far as the coffee goes, very good. They use nicely roasted beans, not too bitter what I am used to back home. First place I found that knows cortado.

Local neighborhood coffee shop with a nice breakfast menu, sandwiches, pastries and a great selection of tea. There is a small but nice indoor seating area, including a counter along the window for singles, and a great outdoor seating area that opens when the weather warms up. The servers are always friendly and service is great. The coffee could be a little hotter but, overall, it is a great neighborhood place that I try to frequent often.

Good burger, nice place, friendly staff

Great coffee, good music. The bakehouse strata was very tasty.

This is a cozy place for breakfast or lunch. I got the egg sandwich and a side of fruit. The egg sandwich was delicious- I loved the bun that they used for it. The fruit bowl was mostly apples and pineapple, but I was happy that is wasn’t full of filler melon. Any place that you can get beer and breakfast is a solid place to me, and they had a good selection of craft beer on draft and cans/bottles. I would definitely recommend The Spoke and Bird.

Excellent fresh food made to order. Plenty of seating and free WiFi. Local kombucha on tap and Counter Culture coffee were great complements to a really good breakfast.

We decided to take a walk around town and this was on our stop for breakfast. It was snowing and a number of the staff was in when we got there and they were telling us all about their menu and what their favorites was. The two breakfast items we settled on was the Sausage and Gravy and the Egg Sandwich with Ham (you can substitute the ham with bacon), we can see why it was a favorite. Both were very yummy! We tried the espresso and the Prairie Fog both were very good. The Prairie Fog was describe to us as pleasant and we would agree. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing, great place to have a conversation and watch the world go by. We enjoyed the staff as well. Bottom line, we were not disappointed in our visit.

Cool spot. Great menu, wide variety of beverages and things to eat.

Tasty, quick, and friendly service and an easy walk from the Marriott.

A tremendous restaurant for delious bakery goods coffee tea juice and other soft drinks. They have a creative breakfast menu that will please any appetite. The food is prepared fresh to order and in plentiful portions. The staff is magnificent. Cass is the best employee there. She is very knowledgeable friendly and dedicated to one hundred percent customer satisfaction. She deserves a promotion and a generous raise in pay for the hard work and toil she provides each day. The restaurant is clean and unique in one orders at counter/ take out room and can dine in a eating space. It was great to see several members of the United States of America Military having breakfast this morning. God bless all of our troops and Chicagos First Responders! Attend!!!!!!