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The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse

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Chicago, IL

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1248 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL
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+1-929-263-2473
⌖ Address
1248 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular stopped in one morning and asked the baker, ‘Do you ever get birds landing on your sign?’ The baker replied, ‘Not really.’ But then, over the next few days, more and more feathered visitors started appearing—until finally, a large bird perched right on top of the shop’s bicycle wheel logo. Finally, one day, a delivery driver walked in with a puzzled look. ‘Hey,’ he said, ‘I just saw a pigeon trying to pedal your bike wheel!’ The baker smiled, shaking his head. ‘Welcome to The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse, where even our sign gets exercise.’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse one foggy afternoon and called out, 'Hey, anyone seen my package? It looks like it vanished into thin air!' Inside, a baker with flour-covered hands popped his head out and asked, ‘Did you check behind that old espresso machine? I’ve been meaning to clean it.’ The driver scratched his head and replied, ‘No way, man—my package’s not made of espresso beans!’ Everyone laughed as the fog outside slowly lifted, revealing the package nestled in a corner.

3. A sign appeared overnight on the bakery’s door: ‘Today’s bread only for those who can whistle.’ Curious neighbors started trying out their whistling skills every morning. Soon enough, everyone in town could whistle like a pro. One day, a delivery driver arrived, unable to whistle but carrying a box of freshly baked goods. The baker smiled and said, 'No worries, friend—we’ll just make an exception today!'

4. At dawn, a neighbor passing by noticed something strange: the aroma of freshly baked bread mixed with the scent of roasted coffee wafting from an unfamiliar direction. Curious, they followed their nose to The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse, where the usual quiet morning had been replaced by soft humming and gentle laughter. A delivery driver arrived, confused but smiling, asking if anyone ordered extra-large croissants for the neighborhood. It turned out that the baker, experimenting with new recipes late into the night, accidentally opened the oven door too wide, causing the entire batch to rise beyond recognition. Everyone ended up laughing over coffee and pastries, and The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse became known as the place where breakfasts took unexpected flights of fancy.

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Business attributes

Address

City
Chicago
Housenumber
1248
Postcode
60608
State
IL
Street
West 18th Street

Contacts

Phone
+1-929-263-2473

What it offers

Shop
bakery

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