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    ChowderHead

    4.5 (169 reviews)
    ModerateSoup, Sandwiches, Burgers
    Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cheesesteak
    Emily L.

    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.

    Cheesesteak
    Amy T.

    Looking for a quick spot to chow down. Chowderhead is a must try spot in Spokane. Ambiance is casual diner and bar vibes with some clubbing music. Happy hour all week 3-6pm and all day Thursday and Friday. Husband and I ordered the cheesesteak to share. The order comes with the option of a side so I took the opportunity to try their cup of clam chowder for additional $3. Clam chowder was chunky and smokey. Cheesesteak was hot and cheesy, flavors were there and it was filling.

    Sylvia H.

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

    Tomato Basil and Half Grilled Cheese
    Lydia W.

    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.

    Rosa W.

    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.

    chicken caesar sandwich
    Meya B.

    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?

    Cool divey vibes
    Tracy B.

    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.

    Philly Cheesesteak
    Ken H.

    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

    Turkey bacon avocado sandwich on super fresh ciabatta. And Clam chowder
    Conni M.

    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!

    Avocado Toast
    David G.

    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!

    Crispy Chicken Cesar Sandwich
    Jillian T.

    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

    The French Dip
    Vanessa S.

    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!

    Spicy Italian Beef with Steelhead Chowder
    Joshua W.

    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

    Turkey bacon pesto sando + cup of clam chowder

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    Staff were very friendly. Had the Clam Chowder and Philly Steak. Both were very good but not very hot. Cool little place.

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    The best freakin chowder I've ever had. The staff were incredibly friendly and they played some bomb music. Enough said.

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

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

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