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Twisted Spoke

501 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-6422 (Northwest Side)
312-666-1500
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Ranked #977 of 7,340 restaurants in Chicago
Price range: RM0 - RM60
Cuisines: Barbecue, Hamburgers, Californian
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Northwest Side
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La Grange, Illinois
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Great place to hang out and enjoy a drink. Love the mix of people. The bloody marys are the BEST!! They are also a meal in itself ... If you go, you must must try one!!

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DuPage County, IL
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58 reviews 58 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

We've been here several times for breakfast and brunch. Their Bloody Mary with a beer back is a meal in itself, but don't let that stop you from enjoying their homemade hash. Yum! Took some friends for a late night dinner last weekend, and we finally had a chance to try out their sandwiches. Delicious hamburgers, pulled pork and more.... More

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Sydney
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012 via mobile

The greatest breakfast and brunch menu I've seen in a long time. Bonus is more beer brands than you could ever imagine. Great atmosphere with down to earth staff. Price range is just full on value. Yay! What a place!

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Baltimore, MD
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Although it looks kind of like a biker bar from the outside -- I got the impression that was sort of ironically hip... It even has a rooftop terrace for when the weather is nice. Oh, and bacon tempura. The service was ok -- the waitress didn't hang around while we navigated the multi-page menu on a clipboard, but then... More

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See 12 more reviews by swim_coach61 for Chicago
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76 reviews 76 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011 via mobile

One of my favorite spots in Chicago. Cannot recommend it enough- the bar has been brought forward from the back room. Regardless, the fatboy burger is the way to go. Awesome beer list Stop here for brunch or lunch- you will not be disappointed

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2009

Great bloody marys...Not crazy about the food. Great place for a Sunday morning breakfast. Cure for hangovers.

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Chicago
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2009

HORRIBLE, ABYSMAL SERVICE! Arrived at 9:30AM, ordered steak/eggs & chilla-killas (chilequiles) & coffee. By 10:15AM all we had been served was the coffee, no sign of our breakfast. People that had been seated after us were already finishing THEIR food. Asked for the check and they had the nerve to charge me $5.73 for two cups of coffee; no apology... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2009

my top Chicago burger.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2009

Love the roof top deck and bloody marys!

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Portland, Oregon
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78 reviews 78 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2009

This place has been an after race habit of 'my gang' for years now, sporting one of the best breakfasts in Chicago. It's former life as a biker bar and hang out is still evident in the ambiance but the newly added space is more urban chic. Longs waits on the weekends will be rewarded with fabulous food and THE... More

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