We went on a Saturday at around 1 pm, prime lunch time. It was pretty busy, we had to wait in line for about 20-30 minutes. There is pretty limited seating inside. We were seated at a booth, and knew right away what we wanted. We got the cheese steak and a bowl of clam chowder. I will say it was disappointing you have to pay extra for it to be cut in half. They don't give utensils, so you are unable to do it yourself and is forced to pay the extra fee, which we ended up doing. The sandwich was good and looks like a lot of meat, but there was actually more bread than meat. The flavors were good but I wish there was more filling in the sandwich. The clam chowder was also good, it had good flavor and I enjoyed it with the sandwich. Overall I would come back again but I would come at a less busy time. read more

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Best burger in town. Their Oklahoma Smash is everything you've been waiting for. They are also super nice and the portions are hearty. read more

What We Ordered: * Grilled cheese + tomato soup * Breakfast burrito * Diet Coke that grilled cheese dunk alone should come with a warning. read more

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10/10 experience!! After a 5-hour drive from Montana, we stopped in here on a whim, and I'm so glad we did. The staff was great, and you could honestly feel the family atmosphere between both the kitchen and front-of-house team. And the food did not disappoint. I had the tomato basil soup with a half grilled cheese, and it was to die for. My friends ordered the banh mi and the crispy chicken caesar sandwiches. Their only comments were that they'd have loved to try a few different sauces with the meats and maybe a bit more chicken on the sandwich. We left full, happy, and even picked up some merch (love the sticker!! thank you). Such a cute spot with great service and delicious food. Would absolutely recommend--even if you were from Mars. read more

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Super friendly staff . Cool spot , however, food was underwhelming. Sandwich we ordered was odd tasting and had inedible amount of sauce/dressing . Fries were stale . We chose this spot based on many positive reviews. Perhaps other items on their menu are better . Casual ambience. read more

They probably have better items but the chicken caesar wrap was really bad. Too much dressing and just something odd in the actual salad mixture. They have great reviews that's why we checked them out but it wasn't the best. The chowder and other sandwiches are probably the thing to get, not a salad sandwich. Amazing service here though, that's absolutely a 5. Cute little place, it's pretty warm inside but they had the door cracked for the breeze. Also warning the fries were extremely stale, possibly just frozen too long? read more

ChowderHead - chicken caesar sandwich - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

This was our first time here. We arrived Sunday around 1215p and it was a good thing we didnt delay. This place filled up quickly and there was a wait to get in. There was 1 waitress that was running the whole resturant and she was busy. I really respected the chef coming out and delivering food to help her out. We ordered the Turkey and Bacon with a side of Clam Chowder, and Cheesesteak with Tomato Basil soup. Let's start with the Turkey and Bacon which came with tomato, sprouts, and a pistachio pesto. This was delicious! The pesto paried perfectly with all of ingredients and I love sprouts on anything. The clam chowder was rich and creamy and I loved how chunky all the ingredients were. So tasty! As for the cheesesteak, it was fresh and had a great flavor. We were hoping for a little more filling for $20, but food costs have gone up so we undertood. We paired this with the Tomato basil soup that was beautifully seasoned and we loved the texture. It was delicious and a great accompaniment to the cheesesteak. We will absolutely be back. read more

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9.29.25: We live over an hour away but had to come to this part of town to run an errand and I wanted to check this place out since it was nearby. When we walked in you immediately got that cool divey feel and I loved their old school music choice. I didn't catch our servers name but she was super sweet and friendly. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato basil and my friend got the meatball sub. My grilled cheese was so cheesy and the bread was perfectly toasted. The tomato basil soup was hot, creamy, and had a good season besides the tomatoes themselves. My friend said he enjoyed his meatball sub and that it had a great flavor and that the bread was awesome. He just wished it was a tad bit hotter, temperature-wise. Overall, it was an enjoyable first visit and we'll be back again. My friend really wants to try the Chop Cheese next time. It's worth noting they have daily specials and a happy hour from 3-6pm daily with Thursdays being all day. read more

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Relaxed local sandwich great for lunch. Excellent customer service and their Philly cheesesteak is amazing ! Great chowders too. Feels like you can't go wrong with the food here read more

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I was recommended to visit this place by a coworker. She had mentioned that they have really good Philly cheesesteaks so I decided to read the reviews and got intrigued and decided to visit this place. Coming in on a Thursday night, it was quite busy and much busier than I expected. Most tables were already taken. They have barstools, regular tables, and booths. The ambiance lot of artwork and had a very interesting feel. Service was incredibly friendly and nothing to complain about. The music really gave this place some character which went really well with all of the artwork I decided to get the Philly cheesesteak and an order of tater tots which came to a little over $20. I also got a side of their smoked onion ranch sauce. I will say the Philly cheesesteak is not the best I have had but was pretty decent. It was flavoured well and cooked well. Came with onions, peppers, and cheese. Definitely recommend you give it a try! read more

Nice server greeted us and said to sit wherever we wanted. She brought menus right away and they appear to offer lots of food and drink options. We split a Turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich that was served on a yummy fresh ciabatta. My friend added a cup of steelhead chowder and she thought it was good. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and it was great. I would order both the Turkey sandwich and chowder again. Recommended! read more

ChowderHead - Turkey bacon avocado sandwich on super fresh ciabatta. And Clam chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I don't know why I haven't reviewed it yet. It's peak. Great vibes, friendly people, consistently great food.

Good soup, solid service. My friends liked their soups and a few misses on the sandwiches.

Excellent food and drinks, I had a hard cider and the cuban sandwich and both were excellent. On a second trip I got a smoked steelhead chowder breadbowl, which really hit the spot. Great ambiance and friendly service - you can tell they care about their food and their customers. Will definitely go again the next time I'm in town! read more

Was so happy I finally ate here! Was everything I heard it would be! Service was friendly, fast and informative. Staff was happy all around! And food was Delicious!! Will Definitely Return! Also, the ambience was wonderful! Look forward to my next visit! read more

ChowderHead - The French Dip - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Charming little spot tucked away on Monroe, easy to miss from the outside, and like many downtown locations, street parking is your best bet. The food was delicious! I ordered the avocado toast with a side of tater tots, and was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion, more like a bowlful than a side! The avocado toast itself was flavorful, with a nice touch of dill and plenty of tomatoes. They do have cold brew on the menu, though I was a bit disappointed to see no plant-based milk options available. Would eat here again, hoping they add more vegan options in the future! read more

ChowderHead - Avocado Toast - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Had a religious experience with their crispy chicken caesar sandwich, literally have thought about it everyday since I visited. One of the best sandwiches of my life. Not to mention the ambiance of LOTR on the TV, drowned out by Greta Van Fleet and Led Zeppelin, was excellent vibes for a solo dining experience, my first time visiting, definitely will not be my last read more

ChowderHead - Crispy Chicken Cesar Sandwich - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Had the pleasure of eating g some delicious chowder can't believe I haven't been sooner. The waitress was super nice and attentive. Was a busy place so excited to see that a local business is doing well. The place is small and cozy so perfect for some chowder expecting a rainy or winters day! read more

Service was great, fast, and to the point. Chowder was worth the price point, and the 1 dollar sourdough was a nice touch. Did not try the sandwiches due to higher price point. Ambience in restaurant was cozy, good for small groups. read more

Amazing sandwiches and you guessed it - chowder! I'm from Seattle area and love me some chowder, but this might be the best I've ever had. So the place lives up to the name! Great service too. Very friendly and attentive! Can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

ChowderHead - Turkey bacon pesto sando + cup of clam chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Great place for an early Brunch! Come at 10am and avoid the crowds. The Smash burger was delicious with fries while the Pork Belly Reuben was equally tasty. Service was fast and the wait staff friendly. Overall, a very good brunch experience. read more

ChowderHead - Oklahoma Smash Burger Pork Belly Cuban Sandwich - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Good Lord. Just go. From the time I walked in the servers were so friendly and attentive. The chicken Caesar sandwich was absolutely heavenly. The chowder was incredible. What a cool little gem I got to find on my stop here in Spokane. The art work is goofy but I loved it. The vibes in this little spot are great. Nothing but beaming reviews for this little gem I got to stumble upon read more

ChowderHead - Chicken Caesar - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

This place absolutely slaps. Feels like you're in a chowder house in coastal Maine but the people are nicer. Can't wait to go back read more

ChowderHead - Cheesesteak and clam chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I have driven by CHOWDERHEAD. restaurant for 8 years and not once ever considered to stop in. That was a big mistake! I finally did with family and friends. The service straight up as we walked in was warm, friendly and accommodating. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Philly steak sandwich, corn chowder, fish chowder, steak drip sandwich, smash burger & the best fries! We had a little problem with one order the waitress forgot. She was so apologetic and jumped to get the meal immediately and didn't charge our friend for it. Cocktails were good as well. It's a small place and there were six of us. Seating 10 people would be a little tough for them or maybe really tough for them. I'm glad we went early on a Sunday. It's not fancy inside which is what I love restaurant. Looks like it's been there for decades, but it's clean friendly great service and smiles.. read more

Incredible food and lots of high vibrational energy in the house. Nice staff too! Would come here again read more

ChowderHead - Cheesesteak - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Are you joking me??? Absolutely delicious. Would've taken a pic before we hounded it down but tbh it was looking wayyy too good to not have some. Ambience was great, service was awesome Delicious. Go here read more

ChowderHead - Chicken parm - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

cheesesteak with tots and rainiers. had a lot of different sandwiches here and had been saving the cheesesteak until the time seemed right, it did not disappoint. not sure i'm going to be able to order anything else but the cheesesteak going forward. read more

ChowderHead - cheesesteak tots rainiers - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Nice spot for a Sammy. I ordered the Italian Beef and I was super pleased. The bread was really good, carrot and pepper relish was perfect with the braised beef. I would have liked the option to make it hotter (3 out of 10) on the Thai spicy scale. Side soup of steelhead trout was ok but I regretted not getting chips or tots. Comfy and service was fast and nice. I appreciated the 90s rap jams. Stop in if you're in town read more

ChowderHead - Spicy Italian Beef with Steelhead Chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Good food. The chowder head is the best.!! I enjoy the atmosphere and the employees are very nice. it makes a difference on a bright sunny day and Spokane to eat good sandwiches. I recommend this restaurant to many people. Go enjoy yourself at the chowderhead restaurant. read more

Amazing food and service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The staff made us feel so welcome. 10/10, will definitely come back again! read more

Saw this place on TikTok and glad I stopped in! The staff is really friendly, and they had some great music playing. The food was great I really enjoyed the flavor of the meatballs on the sandwich. The chowder is really the star of the show. So many clams, and it was toward the end of the day, when they were running out of some things. Will definitely be back! read more

ChowderHead - Meatball sandwich and clam chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

After reading about this place we decided to check it out. Definitely fits into our preference for small, local eateries! Staff was great as was the music. Enjoyed the laughs going on between wait staff and kitchen. Smoked Steelhead Chowder and Clam Chowder were both excellent. I had the ceasar salad as well and for probably the first time ever I'd say it was a bit too heavy on the cheese, but still good! We'll be going back to explore more of the menu. read more

So fucking delicious. The vibes are fun and punk rock. The American cheese on the smash burger was DIVINE. read more

ChowderHead - Smoked Steelhead Chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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We went because we saw a billboard in the Valley that just said Go To Chowderhead... so we did. We had no expectations. It's kind of a fun come as you are, quite literally, place. If you're looking for colored hair, face piercings, friendly people this the place to come. People just being people :) The Food was Really good, I had the Corn chowder of cou'rse and my husband had the steelhead chowder. Very tasty! We also shared a Philly! The service was amazing! We had Emily as our server, boy was she busy... but, we all for served with a smile and very pleasant attitude. All of the staff were friendly. My husband and I are in our 70's, middle class if you want to put a name on us, I say this to let you know anyone can go and enjoy the atmosphere, Food and friendliness:) read more

Wow! First timer, and I was very happy my son decided to stop in at ChowderHead! The place was packed, so we stood by bar and waited for a table. Others were coming in, so we grabbed some bar stools so others could take the table. I had the hot Italian and my son had the Philly. Both were excellent sandwiches. They have a local baker make all of their bread and cookies. We also tried the original and corn chowder options and they did not disappoint. Very friendly staff and great service by all. Thanks ChowderHead crew!! read more

The staff was very friendly and personable. Th e food was AMAZING! We shared a hot Italian sandwich with perfectly crispy tots, he got clam chowder and I ordered the elote chowder. i am now obsessed with that soup!! Everything was delicious. No notes! I can't wait to go back to try more sandwiches & have that soup again! Highly recommen. read more

Will start by saying that we were very happy with the food here. Everything is made to order and made from scratch. Before you read further, in spite of everything, we will come back because the food was really THAT GOOD! Really good! Our sandwiches and chowder were fresh and delicious. Portion was significant - no complaints there. Here come the challenges: - One person was doing all of the wait service, phone and carry outs. He was very nice and was working very hard, but it was at the expense of the quality of service. To emphasize, not his fault. They had a full restaurant and were just understaffed. - Ordered quickly, but then food took 45 minutes to be served. Delicious and worth the wait, but 45 minutes is a long time for cold sandwiches! - We felt uncomfortable asking for anything because our server was so busy. Our table was not wiped down when we sat down, so we wiped it ourselves. No silverware at first. One napkin for two people. Room temperature water, no ice. No status such as "your order is coming soon." We should have spoken up, but he was handling so many other things. - One would argue that we deserved this lukewarm experience, since we came at the lunch rush, so we will only blame ourselves for coming to lunch at lunch time. Next time, we will arrive expecting that it could be a long-ish wait for the food. We will be back, however, because again, the food was superb and maybe next time, they won't be so short staffed. read more

Delicious sandwiches in a cool, divey, yet curated atmosphere. They were very busy when we went for lunch on a Saturday but managed to provide excellent service through the chaos. Also, despite the bar-like vibe, it was a great place to eat lunch with my four year old. GO TO CHOWDERHEAD! read more

Had some dealings at the court house today, and since I was there during lunch, I took the opportunity to finally get into Chowderhead for some of their Smoked Steelhead Chowder. It was so good, I bought a quart to bring home for later. I was admiring all the sandwiches that people around me were enjoying. I look forward to coming back and trying one of their sandwich offerings. Chowder just seemed like the perfect thing today. read more

ChowderHead - Smoked Steelhead Chowder - Soup Near Me - Spokane, Washington

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Was excited to finally eat here since I'm always driving passed. Small, cute little place. When we were greeted we were told they were out of beef, that was the whole reason we went. My husband got the clam chowder and pork belly sandwich, his sandwich was decent but the clam chowder didn't taste like clam chowder. I had the cheesesteak-it was just OK-definitely not worth $20 though. Tomato basil soup was just OK, I've had better. Service was a little below average, waitress never checked up on us after receiving our food. We tried it and it wasn't for us. read more