Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

America's Absolute Best Pie Shops

"Stepping into memory lane in Humboldt Park, I found an old-timey bakery and soda fountain in an early 1900s building that oozes Americana through reclaimed materials, donated church pews, mix‑matched vintage china, and an old-fashioned soda counter, with pies firmly stealing the spotlight. Seasonal and inventive pies I noticed include Key Lime Hibiscus, Blueberry Rose (a hint of rosewater with an all-butter crust brushed with white chocolate), Lychee Lime Cheesecake, and the Cranberry Yuzu Meringue (brown butter shortbread crust, cranberry-yuzu curd, whole cranberries, and toasted Swiss meringue) — the latter won Good Morning America’s United States of Pie Competition." - Veronica Stoddart