In loving memory of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, & Carl's Jr.-- oh, and that one random refrigerated aisle I used to get questionable salads from-- you're all sorely missed. In efforts to promote healthy eating, Davis booted the classic college-kid-cheapo-eats in favor of creating their own, bicycle-themed burger joint. Spokes is a good, solid attempt at fast food for students (compared to other UCD spots), but doesn't hold a candle to its predecessors' popularity.
I've been here a 2-3 times when stuck at the Silo and reluctant to pay food truck prices. Service has always been average, the servers are pretty friendly if a little forgetful at times. I've ordered the Free Wheeler (yay veggie option!!) when scurrying between classes and usually they'll assemble it within 5 mins, even with the lunch rush.
FREE WHEELER: Quality consistency varies a lot. The burger I had today was odd-- cold buns that probably came straight out of the sleeve, really dry portobello mushroom and veggies, ambiguously tangy sauce. Sometimes the mushroom-sauce-vegetable ratio works, today, not so much. The single slice of American cheese is just another odd, salty-sticky addition to the mess. It's probably not fair to compare campus eateries to "real" ones LOL-- Maybe their meat burgers taste better, who knows.
I don't really recommend this spot unless you absolutely have to LOL. I like that it's affordable and bike-themed (#justDavisthings), but that's about it. Save your $5 for something else. read more