The Spoke & Bird (South Loop)

This is a quaint and lovely coffee shop that breaks the norm. It has a fantastic energy and amazing bakery. The people are friendly and sets a really great flavor for the south loop.

Such a cute cafe. There menu is small but very tasty and they have a good drink selection. Great neighborhood cafe #localspot

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.

Excellent location within walking distance of the McCormick event center. They have real espresso drinks and tasty food. Also, where you order and where you sit is split between the main entryway - which for some reason heightens the ambiance for whe you eat it feels less hectic.

Great place for coffee or beer, hangout or work. My go-to cafe! There's the lovely women's park right outside, perfect to go with kids or pets!

Update (Dec 2018) It has been over a year since my last review. I come here very often but I notice that their staffs never stay long. I kind of wonder why. I am also disappointed that they discontinued their roasted potatoes and homemade ketchup, they were the best! However, I enjoy the additional selection of baked goods. All the food are good, esp the soups!