Twisted Spoke
- Neighborhood: West Town
- 501 N. Ogden Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622-6422
- 312-666-1500
As its name implies, the Twisted Spoke is a restaurant with a hard-driving biker motif. But you don't need to drive a Harley to enjoy this eatery. In fact, the crowd is a diverse mix of yuppies, artists and harmless bikers. Co-owners and brothers Cliff and Mitch Einhorn started the Spoke as a "family biker bar" in 1995, although you probably won't see many toddlers running around. The sign on the corner of Ogden and Grand is topped with a human skeleton riding a vintage bike, which may scare off some families, but not motorcycle fans. Inside, the walls of the narrow space are adorned with antique bike parts and accessories. Eclectic background music ranges from country to punk to R&B. The food is made fresh-to-order. Popular items include Fat Boy burgers and bloody marys, which come with a beer back. An impressive bourbon menu includes Jim Beam on tap.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- N. Ogden Ave. and W. Grand Ave.
- Parking:
- Street. Street parking possible
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: #65 Grand. Blue Line train: Grand. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food, Burgers, and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Large selection of whiskey.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub and Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise. Kitchen open until one hour before close (full menu). No dancing. T-shirts.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 3 forks. 4 forks. Chicago's choice winner. Recommended. Top brunches.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. 70-seat rooftop deck
- Delivery:
- No
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"Not worth it, not even for their bloody marys"
kat from Lakeview - May 8, 2008
I actually enjoy the bloddy mary's here, but as other reviewers have posted, this place has gone downhill. I am not sure what has happened within ...
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"Gone South"
Art from Lincoln Park - April 11, 2008
I was never a big fan, but appreciated it for what it is. However, over the last 6 months the place has really gone south. It is filthy, the food...
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"Awesome Blood Mary's!! "
jess7278 from Chicago, IL - March 21, 2008
I've been to Twisted Spoke a few times and the only reason I keep going back is because they have awesome Bloody Mary's (as ridiculous as that soun...
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