I needed a spot for Sunday brunch in Uptown for a dozen family members coming to Chicago from around the country, and Fat Cat's Uptown Room fit the bill perfectly. The staff was super attentive and yet not overbearing, adjusting the lighting and music for the atmosphere we wanted. The menu was delicious and varied enough to satisfy everyone - traditional, vegetarian, more adventurous. Fat Cat is a real neighborhood asset! read more

I've been anticipating coming here for whiskey Wednesday-of course I'm a whiskey girl haha. I love a good old-fashioned. for $7 That's practically free. From 4pm until 7pm Wednesday only !! highly recommend giving fat cat a chance So far so good. No complaints read more

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Really good pretzel and other apps. My friend and I had drinks and apps and left completely full. They have vegetarian options and alternatives to meat (my friend said the "chicken" bites were really good). Lovely bar and lots of tvs for sports fans. Very chill outdoor dining also. Waitstaff were very attentive with the ice tea refills and kept checking if I needed another chilled vino, which of course I did on this lovely, sweltering Chicago afternoon- read more

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Not a great experience here. Started with the watermelon sangria which their menu says has fresh watermelon, lime juice, J Bavet brandy, and pinot grigio. I saw the bartender make it - they poured a mix from the tap, then add soda water and ice, and that was it. Not sure how the other mixed drinks are made, but that was more pouring than bartending. The drink also lacked flavor and color, and neither I nor my company tasted the liquor. The deviled eggs had a horseradish bite which should really be mentioned on the menu. The wings were decent, though. read more

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Nice place, My girl had her 70th birthday party here. It was a 70s event. The waitress I believe her name was Nicole she was very nice. She even was our judge for best dress contest. The wings were fye. The only thing was the place was cold like we were outside. Bathroom was nice and clean, we even took pictures. They had a pool table and nice vibe. read more

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Great bar with great service, great cocktails, great vibes. Definitely making this a frequently visited spot when we're in town. read more

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Lots of TVs and space. Both the cheese curds and poutine were really good (even without any add one). The Hot Mess burger was decent, but I really liked their other burger that had egg and a pretzel bun (BEO Burger or something?)! read more

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I like this place but do not get the deviled eggs. They are terrible. It's like if you just had a spoonful of mustard and hot sauce. Other than that! Good! read more

Fat Cat was incredibly busy when we visited for drinks and appetizers before a concert, but I'd love to go back and try more of their menu. The bartender was efficient but also friendly. The drinks and food were tasty, and the ambiance was very lively and hip! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by here on our way to a concert at the Riveria. It has a cute vibe and had some great music choices, including Del Water Gap who we were seeing! We enjoyed the burger and the beyond burgers. Our drinks were pretty tasty as well! I loved the marg. It was busy so the service was just okay, but not at any fault to them, they were obviously running around. I would go back! read more

I've always wanted to go here because it looks super cute and a nice place to take a date but now when trying the food, maybe not. Something to note here is that they add a 3.5% surcharge but don't explain what it is for. I got cheese curds and the chicken pot pie. The cheese curds felt like I was chewing pre-chewed gum and had no flavor. The pot pie had no flavor neither in the crust not the filling. I would say it is pretty big though. I tried the chicken and waffles and it looks pretty good and massive but it all was so soggy that it was mush. I probably would not come back again. read more

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Large restaurant with a pool table in the back, a nice long bar, and great music!! The server was a little over-the-top. I wasn't sure if he had an issue with us or just a quirky personality; it got to be a bit much. We had a few drinks, the mac & cheese bites, and the pretzel. The Mac & Cheese bites were great for bar food, nice and crispy on the outside with a tasty dipping sauce; however, the pretzel was over seasoned, and I could not eat it because of that. read more

The service from Nicole was phenomenal. She was warm, personable, and very down-to-earth, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The food was outstanding--the Crab Rangoon Dip was absolutely amazing, and the Corned Beef Reuben Balls were delicious. We had a great time and will definitely be back! read more

I came here for brunch and had the roasted poblano and sweet potato hash. The eggs were perfectly cooked. Wish there was more texture to the dish because the amount of sweet potatoes was quite a lot. I wish there were some more peppers mixed in there. The dish was good nonetheless and is something different from your ordinary brunch items. The bartender was great and the seating was nice and open. read more

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Great atmosphere and even better food. Good location for a night out or before a show.

Food is incredible, burger was amazing!! Definitely recommend coming here. Service is incredibly good and friendly.

What a great restaurant. We tend to go there before and after concerts that are happening at one of the big venues right near there and I'm always pleased with the service even tho they are super busy. When you go on non-concert days you get to talk to the pleasant staff and watch some games on the TVs or play some pool The beer selection is great and the food is A+ I recommend the Rueben Balls. They're my fav! read more

We stopped in here after a visiting the drag show at Baton Lounge. We noticed the outside and inside were pretty packed so we wanted to join the fun. The atmosphere was nice. Good music and dark lit inside. We ordered a few traditional drinks (vodka/soda) and appetizers. Our waitress was very nice and quick to serve. I wouldn't recommend the poutine fries unless you reallllyyyy like gravy. The fries were drenched in gravy/melted cheese and a little too soggy for my liking. The Carolina and Buffalo wings however were very good! read more

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It's fine. Alright food, my fries were cold. Service is slow but uk, you get served eventually. Music is loud. They needed my debit card pin to run my card....which is unique. read more

What a fun cocktail spot for a night out with friends! Very friendly for larger sized parties it never got too loud and we were able to enjoy delish espresso martinis with a Brussels sprout pretzel combo on the side. Very friendly staff who worked a very busy room like real pros. For sure will be back again for another great night out read more

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I've passed this place a million times and always wanted to stop in. I finally had the opportunity to do just that recently! I left a show at the Riv - which ew, wait for my review for that one... - and Green Mill had a cover. Where to? Let's head north and hit Fat Cat! To be honest, I thought this place would be way more vibey than it was. It kind of just felt like a sports bar. But the bartenders were friendly and attentive and the drink options were a-plenty. I was super intrigued to find they have thc-seltzers and may have had half of one... :) Worth checking out if you're in the area! I may just go back and try food sometime. read more

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Visited Fat Cat before a concert at the Riviera. We were sad to know that all specials are void on concert nights but were still impressed with most everything we got! Starters included the poutine which was a highlight of the visit! Be aware that the gravy is slightly unconventional but nonetheless, delicious. The pretzel sticks were good but over priced for only getting three. Our mains were splitting the crispy mac and cheese bites and the hot mess burger. The burger tasted like a fresh take on a big mac. The mac and cheese bites were handmade and tasted it! They were a must order again! Our cocktails were the hot bourbon cider which was perfect for a cold winter night. I was very excited for their take on a sparkling pear martini but was confused by the pink color and no ingredients should be pink. Staff were nice but one could tell the service wait increased as it got more crowded. Overall we enjoyed the visit as there isn't much by these theaters and would come back! read more

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The food here is so good and this was a perfect place to watch the Bears lose. One of the best bars in the uptown area.

I had an awful experience due to the bartender's customer service. Unfortunately, the food wasn't great either. I ordered the wings and the wedge salad. The wings were horrible, and the salad was just okay. read more

Brussels sprout is a bit too bitter for me. The Brussels are not crispy on the bottom. Bacon is too dry for me but others liked it Chicken sandwich: typical chicken sandwich. Nothing right or wrong Pretzel: I don't care about it but others liked it Chicken pie: love the crispy and airy top. Inside is pretty good as well. Price is reasonable. Environment's cute and cosy. Good for a quick bite read more

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Great music and food, drinks were meh. I had the watermelon sangria and my partner had the spicy Bloody Mary. Both were water down. Service was great. We stopped here before a concert at the Riviera & the food hit the spot. I had the beet salad. He had the fish basket. We had bacon sprouts for appetizer (it was sweet in taste). There is a pool table and great ambiance. Lots of nice bars in walking distance. read more

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Atmosphere very nice inside and out. Staff very hospitable, explained the specials and were very detailed. The food was ok. My cod could have been seasoned a little more but good. Mac bites were very delicious but the wings were a little overdone. Will try it again though read more

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Our party of 6 went there last night. Almost everyone got appetizers and a meal. I've never had a time when everyone loved their food. Fat Cat had amazing food and the best staff. The manager Ron truly made us feel welcomed. read more

Just left Fat Cat, and I'm severely disappointed in the service I received. I used to frequent this restaurant all summer until I found one of the server bartenders to be problematic/rude. He has an English accent and talks to customers in a very demeaning way. Today I decided to give the restaurant another chance. My friend and I went for drinks and food. Once we got to the bar top the bartender decided to say "I haven't seen you in a long time. Since the last ruckus that you caused!" Then walked away. My friend and I instantly felt uncomfortable from that comment. The bartender came back took drink order. He came back with drinks and more comments that were rude. We no longer wanted food or anymore drinks after this. We then decided to close out. He then decides to say " Thanks for being on your best behavior it this time!" So my friend left a zero on the tip. I never made a scene any time I have been in the bar. As me and my friend are walking to the car, we notice the bartender is following us to the car. We got in car locked doors. He then said "Yall have been horrible customers since you moved from Atlanta! Don't come back!" This is the worst service I have ever had in my life. It almost felt dangerous. Like why follow us to the car. I reported events to the manager on duty. The food is always good here. The drinks are always good as well. Beware of this gentlemen if you want to come to this restaurant. I have especially noticed he is irritable with African-Americans. I hope something is done. Thanks for reading. read more

A local staple! Fat Cat is the go-to neighborhood location for daily-ish happy hour specials, brunch, pre-concert drinks, dates, birthday parties, etc. Seasonal cocktails $7 Wednesday old fashions $7 Thursday martinis Burger night Brunch Try the Mac and cheese!! This is the Uptown version of Cheers! Plus, cushy patio furniture and heat lamps. Go! Make it your new neighborhood fave! read more

Great place to hang out and they have a good happy hour. The drinks do the job and there is a pool table in the back! read more

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We frequent Fat Cat often. It is close to our house the food is good, the bartender, Allie is great and friendly, Ruby one of the servers always has a smile on her face and is super sweet, and the kitchen staff is amazing and prepares great food. The only problems we have encountered are with one of the owners called Pete. On their website, Fat Cat specified that you could have their surcharge removed upon request. When we did, Pete got very upset and was rude to us. He later returned to apologize since he realized he was in the wrong and would be losing some regulars. Today we were told that unless we paid cash, we would be charged the surcharge. I google this and that is not legal. I will consult with my lawyers on this but what google said was the following and I quote "Surcharges are legal in Chicago but must be transparently disclose and are distinct from tips, with customers having the right to have them removed, although many diners find the practice confusing or deceptive." read more

Soooo what can I say? I'm not sure how my stomach and tastebuds feel about this place. Definitely first time going after telling myself I would for years. Walked in and immediately was greeted and seated. They wasted not a millisecond. Ya feel meh? I scanned the menu (literally to get the menu but always quickly looked) to see if there were many vegan and vegetarian options. Vegetarians? Yeah y'all. You all have many options. Vegans? Not so much unless you wanna eat LTO (lettuce, Tomato and onion), charred cauliflower, beyond burger or their house made bean burger. I went with their house made bean burger because everyone and their momma has had a beyond burger and there's only so much you can do with it. My friend ordered a mocktail (whoo whoot to all the non alcoholics!) and poutine. Bean burger - huge asl but a smidge dry. Definitely get the spicy Mayo and maybe some mustard. Like any other vegan patty, it falls apart so quickly. Poutine- amazing (per my friend). Fulfilling and definitely great amount of gravy. Hi Cat mocktail - definitely your version of a mojito and they're not stingy with the mint. This was the first time you could taste the mint in a beverage. Maybe because there was no liquor. Service? Our waiter was quick and attentive. Granted it wasn't packed but dude handled 7 tables all spread out throughout the restaurant and the establishment is massive. His name was Walter and he did great. (I hope you read this Walter!) I'd go back and possibly try the wings and their Mac n cheese bites. The only reason why I gave 4/5 stars was due to the semi dry bean burger. I just want a little more condiment effort for the vegan options. read more

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Espresso frappe was delicious. Shared reuben balls and poutine. Reuben balls were small, but tasty. Service was great on a busy pre-concert night. Very loud. read more

Food was great and service on point. Great atmosphere and vibe. Very close to the Aragon Ballroom. Great place prior to concerts.

Came here last Friday with friends before The Revivalist concert at the Aragon. I used to live in the neighborhood and this was our go to place. It was beyond packed and while we put in our names for a table we were there for an hour and never were called. But it was so busy that it was understandable. We hung out at the very crowded bar and James took care of us. He did a great job among a lot of the other servers. But he went out of his way to make sure we were able to get our drinks and actually to split a burger with my friend. We tipped him generously and as a former bartender really appreciated how quickly the entire serving and bartender team worked to handle the large crowd. They have fabulous specials during the week. And it's always a great crowd when it's the local neighborhood people hanging out. They make an amazing Sazerac and the food is always on point. Highly recommend. read more

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Fat Cat is a great place to come for drinks before a concert at Aragon or Riviera since it's just a stone throw away from both. Both times I've been on concert nights, and equally busy each visit. The space itself is large and open, with a big bar in the center of the space with booths and tables around the perimeter. Our servers have always been friendly, but it's clear they are busy and feeling a bit overwhelmed. I can definitely sympathize with as a former server at a busy college restaurant. Despite that, they've been friendly and helpful. The drinks are good, but the food is where it's lacking just a bit. It's your standard bar fare where everything tastes pretty good but nothing was super mind blowing. The pretzel is definitely my favorite menu item! It's served with a dipping cheese and Dijon mustard. The Mac and cheese bites are also good and have a nice crunch, but lacks flavor. Same goes for the plant based nuggets and Brussel sprouts. The location is definitely what keeps me coming back. Next time I'll probably just skip the food and stick to some pre-show drinks! read more

Came for restaurant week 2021 and sat outside. We were hoping to be on the side with heaters but even though we had a reservation, the hostess didn't seem to be expecting us and sat us on the cold side. Oh well, it was still a huge and very well spaced out patio. Just an FYI that they can only heat one of the sides. Our server was Amanda and she was wonderful! Checked on us constantly, gave good recommendations, and was just generally upbeat and fun. For food, the two of us had the Reuben balls and fried pickles - fried pickles were SO GOOD. Beet salad and lemony lentil soup. Chicken pot pie and southern fried chicken sandwich - chicken sammie was great, pot pie was a little under seasoned but the pastry crust was soo good. And a salted caramel brownie and caramelized pineapple upside down cake for dessert! The desserts were both AWESOME; my bf was digging through the brownie and ice cream to make sure he didn't miss any bacon bits. The star of this place is definitely the cocktails - between us two we had the old fashioned, the cold fashioned, the Hi-Hat, the Uptown Royale, and then our server brought us free mini lavender lattes to make up for slow kitchen service! I wanted to bring home a gallon of the Hi-Hat - it was like a mojito but with vodka and grapes. All in all I would absolutely make the trek to uptown again for these drinks and to try even more of the menu! read more

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This bar is close to our home and convenient. The atmosphere is nice and friendly, the music is good abd the bartender/server, Allie, is sweet and friendly and super efficient. We love their fried pickles as appetizers, their soups of the day are delicious and also their chicken chopped salad. read more

Went before a show and wow they were crazy busy. Had about three or four different people talk to us, but we finally ended up with Ally. She checked in apologized for the long wait on food but kept the drinks coming! The Riveras were amazing! She was so sweet and we'll be back next time we're in the hood for a show! read more