2nd time in here for me and I got the brisket again. It is cooked for a ridiculous amount of time and is bursting with flavor. It comes out on a bun, by itself, so if you want lettuce or something on it speak up. It comes out with hot or sweet sauce and comes with chips, but the fries are good here, just sliced up potato's deep fried. They must have some sort of seasoning, but if one thing could be said, it is keeping it simple and fantastic. Cool atmosphere, right in the heart of So Bro. Stop by for some local craft beer, a great sandwich, and a cool venue to sit and watch people walk by. You will not be disappointed. read more

First timer to Fat Dan's, the place is amazing! Fast friendly service, waitress named Brittany was theee best and if you get her tip her well she deserves it, matter of fact tip them all well everyone in there was bustin for their table. The BEST smoked wings and tots!! I am so glad I dont live within walking distance to this place I would be so fat. I am now going to be a regular. read more

Popped over for a quick lunch today. Interesting selection of craft beers, a number of choices. This may be random but I love their corn dog. Not too much breading and deep fried to perfection. Order tots as a side. Lots of good options on the menu. Hubby wemt with the Italian beef and wondered what had taken him so long to try it. read more

Fat Dan's - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Hello Fat Dan's, I see you! This was a new one for me in SoBro and I'm so glad that I tried it! Disclaimer: If you are one of those neat freaks that hates getting grease, sauce, and all things deliciousness all over you when you're eating...Fat Dan's is not the place for you. This is where diets come to die and quite honestly, you'll thank them for it. I ordered the Chicago dog and their Mushroom & Swiss burger because I wanted to try both, no judging! I'm a plain Jane most of the time (my husband will attest to that), but I was feeling saucy and crazy that day and ate the Chicago dog as is - relish, onion, pickle, hot pepper, tomato, celery salt, mustard - NO KETCHUP. My eyes were opened for the first time and I saw the light! Wow, this was great! Although the majority of the toppings fell in my napkin, I feel like the whole city of Chicago would have been proud of me. The burger was juicy, flavorful, cooked to perfection and the mushrooms were seasoned just right. They do have craft beer selections although I would have liked to have seen more and it was a bit warm within the restaurant, but with it being summer and the doors open, it felt right that day almost like you were at the ballpark. All in all, this place is a winner! read more

Fat Dan's - Chicago dog - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The best burger I have had in my entire life! I'm from Arizona and holy hell I'd come back just for that. If you're not coming here you're missing out on the best experience of your life :) Also the fries godamn read more

Fat Dan's - Best Fries in the Universe, or Not - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the brisket is melt in your mouth good! Atmosphere is inviting, and the selection of local beers is unmatched. read more

Since this is a place for people to go and watch Cubs and Bears games, I am already a big fan. But the staff is great the food is even better. I would highly suggest the smoked Ruben if you like those. The wings are also great read more

OMG! Am I in CHICAGO???!! This is my 3RD visit to this location so I can't believe I have not posted a review! The service is ALWAYS fast and friendly even on a sports filled rainy day like today! I usually order the Chicago dog or just the LOADED Tots, but because I was headed to a winetasting at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, I went for the MAXWELL STREET POLISH and an order of fries/tots. One bite into the polish transformed me to Chicago's Maxwell Street!! My goodness it was JUST LIKE THE MEMORIES of going there with my family as a child!! The caramelized onions and peppers topped the polish on the somewhat soggy, sesame seed bun was sooo delicious! The perfectly fresh cut fries and totally mixture was crispy, greasy and delicious AND also a meal by itself. I seldom visit this location because it's out of the way, but I'm happy to know there's a downtown location that I intend to visit regularly read more

Fat Dan's - You could call this THE original Maxwell Street Polish! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Don't take the word deli to heart and pay more attention to the "Fat Dans" part of the name. Expect, burgers, fries, Italian beef, hot dogs, beer, and some specialty sandwiches and items. Staff was welcoming and friendly and sat us right away. There was two of us and we ordered the reuben, the brisket, fries, and coleslaw. It all arrived at the table with a nice presentation on large piece of parchment paper. Each sandwich was individually wrapped with the fries and coleslaw in the middle. The Reuben was the better of the two by far and had a nice deconstructed thousand island sauce. Little pricey with no side offering and a little greasy for a Reuben, but it was still good. The brisket is dry rubbed and slow smoked which caught my eye immediately. First off the dry rub is amazing but was only on the outer pieces and a giant piece of fat that should have been taken out. Also my bun was extremely greasy or lathered in butter and my wrapper was clear when it came out. The meat was extremely dry and I couldn't eat without BBQ or ketchup. If they could dry rub and smoke smaller pieces or incorporate the flavors of the crispy rub the ought out it would be amazing. Also I prefer chopped, shredded, or thin slices rather than chunks of brisket. The fries are good "the best" well they're my favorite kind of fries but you can find them at places like pen station or five guys. Valiant effort and also they have a little twist as some are oddly shaped or chip shaped. The coleslaw looks great and you can tell it's very fresh. It's simple and has good flavor, even if your not a coleslaw fan this might make you a believer. Personally I would like to see a finer chop with a few big pieces for color and presentation. The service was great and There was a guy sitting at the bar watching football with friends who seemed to be the owner and asked how we were doing a couple times and thanked us when we left. The server was also very attentive and filled out waters a few times when needed. Im all about private owned fast casual places and I'm definitely going back to try the dry rubbed ribs and Italian dipped beef. The grease or butter on buns is a little much so I would definitely recommend working on this but all around a solid place I will try again. read more

Fat Dan's - Brisket and Reuben with one order of fries and coleslaw. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Right on the money! As a Chicagoan I look for my favorite chicago flavors and this place does my city some justice. (They could dip that Italian beef all the way through though) During my last visit I ordered the Wells st burger. Honestly, Bru Burger could take some notes. Great flavors throughout with plenty of Gorgonzola cheese and bacon. But somehow it wasn't messy and you didn't feel like you were overeating. A great portion size. Freshly cut fries were amazing and love that a small is big enough to share with a friend. The waitress was happy to share that tip with us! (Thank you!) Stole one of my friends smoked wings. These WINGS! So good. No sauce needed. Perfectly cooked. Best smoked wings I've had, don't pass on them when you go! Love the atmosphere, and perfectly nestled in SoBro. Window are open to the street and always have a Chicago game. A bit noisy but feels like a south side Irish bar! read more

Fat Dan's - Well st burger. All the Gorgonzola and bacon! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Came here with a group to watch college football. The staff was very accommodating to changing the TV's to our game and waiting on us for four hours during the entire game. I ordered a Jamaican Joe beer which was very tasty and a Reuben which was greasy (what do you expect?) but good as well. I wouldn't call the food 5 star, but its good for bar food. The atmosphere is perfect for game-watching and I didn't notice any dirty looks at our occasional yelling at the screen ;) read more

I really really love this place. Sitting outside is my favorite. I have been going here on a regular basis for a couple months now. Awesome local beer selection. They always have Old Style for $3.25 and a craft brew for $3.50 on special. The veggie burger is super delicious and the bun is always soft and fluffy. I'm a 90% vegetarian (only on holidays I eat meat) but after seeing the wings from afar for a second time, I ordered them. I wasn't disappointed. They fall off the bone! They're chargrilled, not fried and the sauce comes on the side. You can dip the meat as you please. Dans hot sauce and hot buffalo were so yummy. I also think it's pretty unique how your entire order comes out on wax paper. Easy clean up for sure and no plates. IM TELLING YOU, if you're a meat eater, get the wings. If you're not, the veggie burger and coleslaw are where it's at. I love you Fat Dans. See you soon. PS FREE HUGS! read more

Fat Dan's - Chargrilled wings, coleslaw, and a pickle. So good! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've been to Fat Dan's a few times and they never seem to disappoint! This past weekend I tried the their wings!! Omg super yum. My husband loves the ghost burger. The tater tots are amazballs. I love good bar food and Fat Dan's is yum! read more

Great atmosphere and food. However, so, so service and pretty stingy on the amount of food you're going to get on your sandwich.

Beer, wings, and fries. Simple, but oh so good. In fact, hot take, I think their wings are in the top two in the city. The "fall off the bone" greatness is something everyone should experience. Not only that, their indoors and outdoors are pretty solid too. Overall, Fat Dan's is great. Their prices are fair and the food is good (especially their wings). I feel like sometimes they are overlooked with Twenty Tap next door, but I'd highly encourage giving them and their Chicago specialities a try! read more

I tried the smoked wings and fries, as I heard they were some of the best in the city. I ordered the hot bbq flavor and was surprised, but happy to hear, that all of the sauces came on the side. Sometimes I find that restaurants put too much sauce and I have to scrape it off, so I was glad to have this option. I hate half of the wings with sauce, and the other half without. The hot bbq sauce was pretty good, but I actually preferred the wings without the sauce! They were seasoned perfectly for me. The French Fry portions are HUGE and a large fry was plenty for me to split with two friends. If you're coming with a group definitely share. read more

Best BLT and wings in town and all around! Or maybe it's that Chicago dog that gets me. Too hard to choose!

I love the atmosphere. I'm a big Cubs fan and live close enough to this place that I can hear people chant when a home run is hit or something big happens in a game which is awesome. Great place to grab a beer with a buddy and watch the game. Their serving size for their fries is ridiculously big and their burgers are great. Awesome spot to chill and eat. read more

Been looking forward to trying this popular Chi-Town inspired deli and it did not disappoint. Nice selection and diversity among standard burgers and dogs. PROS: Casual ambience with concrete floors and quick clean dining tables. Excellent beer selection with flags, pennants, and decals displaying Chicago's finest. Food comes off as a touch homemade/Southern with a personal/eclectic touch. Wonderful buttered buns that are light and crisp to accompany flavorful ground beef. The Chicago Dog is a must have with a heavy helping of condiments including sliced tomato, sliced pickle, relish, and onion. Also had the Well Street Burger and while there could have been a dollop more of BBQ, the whole burger was one of the better ones I've had in the city. Fries appear to be hand cut and vary in sizes with a toasted/lightly seasoned flavor. Pricing is affordable and very appropriate for the quality of food received with the dog to burgers ranging from $4-$10. CONS: Would have liked the flooring to have been a bit cleaner. Seemed to be quite a bit of shoes "sticking" to the floor. Some of the tables and chairs are uneven and you can feel like you're eating on a schooner about to hurl overboard. Can get crowded at times. Food is served on wax paper and splayed across the table which is alright for access but makes for a greasy mess all over the table as it soaks; especially when eating with a larger group and you lean over. No plates to eat over and drip your bountiful sauces/juices. Will frequent many more times to try the full menu. I'm very impressed on this first outing and can't wait to go back. read more

Fat Dan's - Well St. Burger - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I LOVE Fat Dan's! I love the divey feel, the Chicago loyalty, and the TOTCHOS! We had friends in town from out West so bringing them to this establish was the perfect MidWest exposure. With the games on the TV's in the background, it's a great Sunday afternoon kind of spot. In the heart of Broad Ripple with a few other eats and some shopping around, Fat Dan's offers a different atmosphere and in the summer, it's just delightful. The first time we were there they had Zombie Dust on draft. They deliver your food on butcher paper, love that touch! The Pressed Cuban sandwich is packed full of meats, pickles, and mustard, very tasty. Will definitely be back as often as I can! read more

Fat Dan's - cheese fries! - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Delicious, great service, interesting beer/cider choices...what more can you ask for? Don't let it's appearance fool you - this place is fantastic!!!! read more

Ladies, come for the meat and the other meat.... man meat! It's a sports bar that serves awesome meaty items like pulled pork, brisket and hotdogs. And with this meat will be served a heaping pile of fries or tater tots. No plates. Just the mountain of food on a giant piece of paper. This is a recipe for a man magnet. Seriously, I was the only girl in the place. (FYI... I have a boyfriend so I won't be going for the other meat. But, hey, gotta spread the word to the single ladies). My brisket was quite good, but I didn't get enough sauce. I like my meat slathered in the stuff. This girl ain't counting calories. I would have asked for more but...... Service is a little slow, but word on the street is that this is how it's always been. Must say this is my fav chill hangout spot in SoBro. Bonus points for windows that open during warmer weather. read more

Had a great first trip in recently and can't wait for a return visit. The first thing I noticed when walking in was the games and chalk up front for kids. With three kids I really appreciate places that provide a way to keep them having fun while food is being prepared. Speaking of the food it was excellent. My wife had a fat burger and Mac and cheese. The burger was very good and juicy while the Mac and cheese was solid but nothing special. I went with a slider flight and fries. The fries were probably the star of them meal. They give you a mountain of hand cut fries that are perfectly cooked. I normally wouldn't order sliders because they are usually over cooked,as these were slightly, but I really wanted to try some different styles so I thought this was the way to go. The three burgers I went with were the Ghost, Wells St, and Fat Havana burgers. As I said they were slightly overlooked but the flavor combos were all excellent. My favorite was the Ghost but it may be a touch hot to do a whole burger that way. Pictures of wings and other stuff look so good I really can't wait to get back and try lots of different stuff. read more

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The SERVICE was on point!!!! The Ambiance was next door neighbor bbq party. The FOOD was GREAT!!! We have been back 7 times since the first time!!! I RECOMMEND Everyone tries this RESTAURANT ASAP!!! 10 out of 10 read more

I remember when Fat Dan's originally opened on Broadripple Avenue. The food was incredible but the location wasn't right. It was too casual to compete with the bars, and not uppity enough to compete with the few resteraunts in the area. I've been going to their College Avenue location for quite sometime and I have never been disappointed. They always have great local beer in tap and of course Old Style for us true Cub fans. There is not a bad option on the menu when it comes to the food. The mini corn dogs are like bit sized pieces of savory goodness. The burgers and sandwiches are each a greasy mess that is always to be desired. The atmosphere is great. No where is better to watch a Cubs game or any sports for that matter. Pull up at the bar or grab a seat with friends at a table. Tuesday trivia always draws a solid and fun crowd. Live music is nice but the resturaunt is a concrete box so anyone who is more than a acoustic singer song write is a bit too loud for the spot. read more

The burgers are fantastic. Even just the standard fat Dan's Burger is great and worth trying. I would highly recommend getting some of their appetizers, as they have tater tots and fries covered with all kinds of goodness. The staff is friendly and they are timely in their service. You won't regret giving this place a try! read more

Fat Dan's - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Delicious everything - tots, meat, sauces, drinks. Great food and great vibes! Will come back when In town.

My wife and I love this place. HUGE portions, great atmosphere. As a matter of fact, they just bought our the "Yogulatte" portion of the building, and they have expended their interior square footage! Construction is almost completed, and it's looking good! My wife and I love coming here specifically because of their outdoor seating. There aren't a ton of options in Broadripple for being able to bring our 5 month pup, but with the outdoor seating, they have no problem with you bringing your pet! (Unlike 20 Tap next door). The burgers are great! I tried their chicago hot dog this time... no so great. Mainly because the bun was soggy. Gotta stick to the basics- burger and fries! read more

Fat Dan's - Left hand nitro milk stout - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great place if you love Chicago staples, the Dogs and Italian beef are great substitutes if you're in Indiana, better than Portillos franchises. Anything from the smoker is good too, their Reuben, Cuban, anything BBQ, etc. Very relaxed bar environment in both Indianapolis locations with outdoor seating and ample TV viewing. Also Costco's in Central Indiana sell 100$ Fat Dans gift cards for like 75$, so if you're a member definitely take advantage of that and their already reasonable prices (like 7.95 itailian beef sandwichs!) become a steal. read more

Being from Chicago what I'm about to say may sound sacrilegious, but skip Portillos and come here. Quality and price of food is right on par, as well as environment. Can't think of a time I've gotten Fat Dan's, either take out or dine in, where I didn't enjoy my experience! read more

Always hot. Always delicious. Sandwiches and sides are big enough to share. Beer specials are good and a great variety for what ever you want to drink. This was my first time in since the expansion. They kept the original dive bar motif/ feel while adding the space. This is a great place to go, relax, have some fun. Don't go if you are on a diet! read more

Returned for the second time last weekend. Both visits, we sat the bar and had dinner. Bar staff extremely friendly and attentive. Great selection of beers and food. Bartender recommended IPA from Michigan--it was awesome. Had the "Al Capone" sandwich (hot Italian sub) and fries. In addition to the great service and food options, there is a "neighborhood" vibe at this location that I really liked. Returned on Memorial Day & felt compelled to give a shout out to the bartender, Brian. He went out of his way to provide excellent service and wanted his efforts to be recognized! Thanks Brian - although I live within 5 minutes of Fat Dan's in Carmel it's always worth the trip to go to the College Ave location! read more

This place has Chicago style food, beer and wine. Had the cod sandwich special today and loved it! My fiancé had their wings with the hot sauce and said they were one of the best wings in Indy! The meat comes right off the bone! It's a divey atmosphere. The blackberry cider was bomb! read more

Fat Dan's - BlackBerry cider - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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First time going to fat dans. Had multiple people tell me it was a must try. Took my worker to lunch and the place was jammed busy. We were able to catch a couple seats at the bar. Waitress/bar tender was very nice but you could tell she was busy. Checked out the menu, my thoughts, just because you can pile a bunch of ingredients on a burger, doesn't mean you should. Moved to the pulled pork since it was simple. Out of pulled pork, tried to order the brisket, no brisket today.... Rat farts! Decided to try the Wake N Bake burger since I liked all the toppings (tater tots, cheese burger, ham, bacon, egg)... We also ordered fries and the waitress/bar tender recommended we share a small size. Thankful for her recommendation, the portion was huge. After 40 mins from placing our order, we received our food. Not sure if that's normal or they were just busy. Disappointing to say the least when you only plan on an hour lunch. See above... All the ingredient are great separate.... Put together on a toasted bun, holy rot gut. I took the burger apart to even attempt to eat it. The fries were well... Fried.... Like hard as a freakin rock. Might need to gargle some peroxide to clean the wounds in the roof of my mouth from the fries. Hammered or Stoned this place will be epic, otherwise, no thanks read more

Fat Dan's - They were fried alright.... To javelin status - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Location and atmosphere were on point. Staff was extremely friendly. Food was good not great but the prior makeup for it.

I've been here 3 or 4 times and enjoy my food each and every time! Today I had a BLT and shared the IPA fries with a friend. The BLT was good and it was served with my favorite crinkle chips. The fries were delicious and huge! They could definitely be shared between three or four people. We had a lot left over. I enjoy eating here the most during warmer months when they open the garage door and have live music :)! read more

Fat Dan's - BLT with chips. I would order again. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The perfect place to get a Chicago Dog "fix" good prices and a short bike ride from home.

Best wings in Indianapolis. Hands down. Get the dry rub!!!! You can expect great burgers, brisket, fries, tater tots, chicago dog. Literally cannot go wrong. A favorite amongst locals. Bonus: Dan plays some good music also! read more

Fun little dive place to go for a chill night. There was a one man band tonight who was amazing! He sang a lot of Chris Stapleton which is my favorite! Slightly loud though if you want to have conversations. The dirty tots are a must order, but beware, they are kind of hot! The servers are awesome and very personable. Can't wait to come back this summer when the garage door is open! read more

Everything I've tried here is delicious. Everything. Chicago dog, smoked meat loaf, chicken nuggets, smoked wings, pulled pork sandwich, burgers, side of bacon, french fries, barbecue sauces. All of it is good. The chicken nuggets are homemade and so good. The wings are in my top 3 favorite wings in Indy. They fall of the bone they are so perfectly cooked. If you're tempted to order the large fry, don't! The small fry is a ridiculously huge helping. read more