Great food, great beer, great service! Highly recommend! I had the Chicago dog for the first time and it was delicious. We had multiple servers checkin on us while we were there. Always a great beer selection as well! read more

I wanted to give them 5 stars, but it's just so costly. So I cheated, i read all the bad reviews first. They all pretty much had the same gripe. They all said that there were some issues with the help being rude, and or indifferent. They also claimed that the food took forever. I used to frequent the first location in broadripple, and I always loved it. I have not had a service issue in any of my multiple visits. On my most recent visit, i ordered my food to go, and the girl behind the counter was very friendly and patient. I ordered a double dan, and my friend got a burger with mushrooms, and some fries. No sodas or anything else, just two burgers and a fry. This was $27.00! C'Mon man! That's just too rich for me. Let me be clear, IT WAS DELICIOUS, no doubt. But it's just way too expensive for me. I recommend this joint highly, if you can afford it. Also, i did get a double, but that alone was $12.00. That's right, a twelve dollar double cheese burger. Again, it was delicious, but my budget will force me to limit my visits. If I could, i would visit all the time. Take some friends, have a good attitude and if you want some tasty beers and a dose of sobro kitsch, go here. It's fun and tasty, just too expensive. read more

Fat Dan's - $12 cheese burger. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place has great craft beer and amazing meat. If you don't like a kick of hot in your food -then Fat Dan's isn't for you. The smoked wings are the best! read more

Tater tots are heavenly. Double deep fried goodness. Simple, good food. Great service.

My wife and I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Just a nice dive with great food. Not a great choice if your on a diet, but would make for an incredible cheat day. read more

Found this little dive on yelp. Located in Broad Ripple. The Italian beef sandwich is amazing. True authentic Chicago style full of flavor.

Oh boy. I was so disappointed with the food, service, and cleanliness of this place. The sad thing is that they are literally surrounded by places that are so fantastic, such as 20 Tap and the original Yats. What a sharp contrast in quality from its neighbors... Firstly, it was hard to sit down with so many empty, un-bussed tables. The waitress actually looked at us after we stood by one for 10 minutes trying to flag somebody down and asked us what we were doing. "Just want a clean table..." Finally, we got so sit down and deal with inattentive staff and rest our feet in wadded paper towels! I do not recommend using the restroom, as both are pretty nasty and they even ask you to only pee in their facilities. The food was long waited for and boring, dry and depressing. I could get a better Reuben at Arby's, no doubt. My burger was sad and uninspired. No salt or any moisture to be found. My friends pastrami was cut too thick and was tough and chewy like a dog toy. How was my husband's Italian beef so dry and so soggy at the same time? What did we eat??? Fries alone do not a restaurant make. Make like your neighbors and have a little more pride in you food. read more

Just left Fat Dans after taking my family there for lunch...a place I use to consider 5 stars I now consider 1 star for the following reasons: Brisket was all fat and bark, bought my wife Italian Beef, she took 1 bite and she didn't like it, Italian Beef was okay-just over powering seasoning, so she ordered a different item and they still charged me for the Italian Beef. I consider that to be poor customer service. And the fries... Try at least changing the grease. We will not be back. read more

Best veggie burger I've had in a long time! The service was great, the vibe was awesome, and umm tater tots! One of the places that make So Bro so cool. read more

Hands down, the best burgers I've had in town. Only issue I have with the place is... I was once there and they were trying out onion rings. I had a couple and was told they may make it to the menu. They were amazing. And it's been 2 years since then. Give us those onion rings already you tease! read more

I have to admit it. I was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, but have live in Indy for over 20 years now. I'm a Chicago food snob, always going back twice or 3 times a year just to eat the holy trinity of Garrett's Popcorn, Home Run Inn Pizza, and Portillo's. I found Fat Dan's, which is close to my house, across the street from the Fresh Market. My curiouity and the Yelp reviews peaked my curiousity, (and it was my birthday), so I went in and checked it out. I was in the mood for an Italian beef and sausage combo, which is exactly what I wanted; However, the waitress (who was very nice and attentive) suggested the special, the frat burger, which has 3 types of meats (bacon, beef, and brisket, with cheese....I was soooo glad I got that...The burger tasted great, and the brisket..oh wow..the brisket was great. As for the Italian beef ans sausage...DAMN. There are many Chicago-style joints that has popped up over the last decade in the city, trying to imitate Chicago-style food, but Fat Dan's is the real deal. The sandwich was ON POINT. I've think I've found my Chicago euphoria... Oh yeah, ..what made this better was the fries are made the same way (with the skins on them), and they serve OLD STYLE BEER (the best beer NOT KNOWN to IHoosiers unless you live in the Region). If you are like me, and want to rekindle your childhood food memories of Chicago without making the drive, please come here to Fat Dan's...I will be back as soon as I get paid. read more

Best Chicago Style hot dog south of Chi-Town. Very solid Italian Beef as well. If I could get myself to order something besides those two items, the wings and BBQ come highly rated/recommended! Great atmosphere. Solid selection of craft beer on tap, plus some must haves....like Old Style! read more

This place is the best! It is a "hole in the wall" and it has a great atmosphere. The food is amazing and there was s live music as well. The fries are to die for! They have the best pulled pork and brisket as well. If you like pulled pork, brisket, fries, live music, and a great atmosphere, then go to Fat Dan's. You will be glad that you did and you won't be able to stop talking about how great the food is afterwards. I can't wait to go back. read more

The food was decent. The service is what was 2* maybe even 1*. Everyone on the staff seemed pissed off that they were at work that night. The bartender didn't come up to us at all while we stood right in front of him at the bar to order beers. We finally found seats at the bar and I managed to get our menus from behind the bar because again no one even acknowledged we were there. All the while the same 3 people working kept walking by us and looking at us but going about their business. About 10 minutes after we sat at the bar the bartender did come up to get our food/beer orders but he never came back other than to deliver the beer. I had 1 beer and didn't get the opportunity to ask for another. The lady who delivered our food just laid it on the bar with this stone cold face and walked away. Thanks! Don't get me wrong, I don't need people giving me a hug as I walk through the door, but having a little personality and saying "does everything look good?" or "Do you need anything else?" never hurt anyone. I'd probably get food to go from now on. Not a good place to hang out and have beers. Good place to wait, feel like you shouldn't be there, and have 1 beer. read more

Fat Dan's Chicago Style Deli is burger and dog joint that just happens to sell pretty good barbecue as well. The restaurant is ideally located as a meeting place to stop in at with friends for good beer and a meal before heading into Broad Ripple. In summary; the service is good, the food is fresh, it tastes great, and there is plenty of it. I'd be happy to go back any time. read more

Really like walking down the street to Fat Dan's for a burger or brisket. Whenever I have friends in town, especially in the summer, there is nothing like sharing a few cold ones and a big pile of fries on their open patio. read more

The place was a little sketchy especially in the back entrance. The food was great and the burger I got was huge, but delicious. I liked how the owner wasn't hiding in the back, but staying up front with his employees and talking with his customers. I thought the servers could have been a little more classy, but they were nice and seemed to enjoy their job. I also liked their intense love for Chicago and still being a little particularly to Indianapolis. read more

Wow! Came here tonight for dinner and waited over an hour and a half for food. Their waiter was higher than a kite and forgot to bring me my drinks. When I went inside to see if they were busy and they only had a total of 8 tables. I will not be returning. read more

food is great. Service is Ok. Atmosphere was great until the 3rd inning of a Cubs playoff game where they played 'Go Cubs Go.' Thats a total No No. Will find a new watering hole for cubs playoff games. read more

nice little spot, cool bar good burgers. when they open the overhead door its really nice.

So we have not even been there yet and already a bad experience! Called to learn which craft beers were on tap as they aren't listed on the website. When I posed the question, the person who answered the phone curtly replied they had 9 craft beers on tap and "she didn't have time to read them off". Really? How cranky can you be! Either post the info on the website or fb, or be prepared for calls. What awesome customer service! I'm sure she was an employee, not an owner and since she has no stake in the success of the business, she answers in a manner that turns customers away. Hope this restaurant has other employees who have better attitudes. read more

I've eaten here several times, most recently had the brisket sandwich and it was melt in your mouth ambrosia! Their Italian beef is also very good, and their wings are fall off the bone delicious. They smoke their own meats and the scent wafts through the place. Terrific fries and tots in huge portions. Great local craft beer selection and of course Old Style for the Chicago traditionalists! The front wall is garage doors and they open when appropriate, along with some outdoor seating. This place has a well worn, comfortable and friendly feel, like a pair of your favorite blue jeans. Staff is great. read more

First time here and I love this place. Food is great, I had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Perfect! My server Emily was very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back and bring friends! read more

Very good! Got the Fat Dan's Burger and a side of the beer cheese fries... so good! My husband is a huge fan of this type of food, I can't wait to take him there! We were shocked with the service though... out server would come to our table then disappear to the bar for 15 min or so.. we almost had to ask another server to take our order because we were starving! Hoping for a better server experience next time! read more

While the food was good, there was an open kitchen. We watched the the three cooks make the food. We quickly noticed that none of them were wearing gloves. I watched as one rubbed his hands through his beard and then grab a handful of bacon to put on the grill. Another was grabbing the burgers off the grill and then taking handfuls of chips to put on people's plates. I asked for my burger medium and it came out to be raw in the middle. Our waitress, Bug, was another positive as she took the burger back and got a new one without hesitation. She was very attentive and gave us the specials when we sat down. The beer and cider were also good and it was a good place to watch the game. We are both hoping we don't get sick from the cross-contamination. Jon Taffer would not be happy. read more

The brisket was delish and the "best fries in the universe" were amazing!! The burger was just ok, nothing special. The staff was very helpful as it was our first time there and the decor was fun. Hubby is a bud light drinker, but enjoyed trying the Old Style! Great local place!!! read more

Love the feel of this place but the food is average, unfortunately my experience was less than average, I had to wait 45min on a carry out order (3 sandwiches & 1 hot dog) that I was told would take 15min. Then after all the waiting the Italian beef was really disappointing especially for a "Chicago" style restaurant, won't be coming back unless It's for the Old Style on tap. read more

The food is super good but the service SUCKS!! We are here now and the waitresses are too busy socializing with each other to take orders or wait on customers! read more

After reading all of the reviews, I decided that this was worth the drive. I went there yesterday 6/1/15 at around 1:00pm. They were not busy so I was confident that this was going to be a great experience. NOT.... First of all I got my order to go. I ordered a Fat Burger, small fries, and large wings with hot BBQ and Blue Cheese. I get all the way home after much anticipation, and what a Big Disappointment!!! The wings were BLACK!!! Not a nice Char from Carmelization on a Grill, they were BURNT BLACK!!! I immediately called to tell them about the wings, the girl that answered the phone listened to my complaint, asked me to hold on, I could hear her talking to the other girl that was working up front, I heard laughing and someone said "I'm not going to tell him." The other girl picked up the phone and I told her my complaint, she said that they are dark due to the Dry Rub. I told her that these are Burnt Black, and I know when grilling you will get a nice color, but these look like a fire burned them on the grill. I also stated that "I don't know what kind of Establishment you are running here, but, the person that put my food in the bag to go knew, that those wings were burned, and if that's what you are used to serving your customers, it might be okay for them, but It's not what I'm used to. She offered the Email address of the Owner. I was so furious with the Entire experience, that I did not want to go through that process. I will NOT return, not even for a refund. I could accept it if the young lady said, I am sorry that your food was burned, and we will be happy to refund you whenever you can return. I understand that Everyone can burn food, just don't serve it to your Customers!!!! Also I tipped the young lady for my carry out, I hope she appreciates it! read more

Really yummy sandwiches -- the smoked brisket and Fat Havana are great -- and friendly, if somewhat distracted service. The fries, though, are not the best in the universe, and the "house made" cole slaw is merely passable. read more

My wife and I previously considered ourselves to be enthusiastic regulars at Fat Dan's. Our most recent visit has changed our tune. There has been a profound personnel change, and the new employees do not measure up. The floors are filthy and slippery, there is a lack of attention to detail on the part of the cooks. We won't be returning. It was nice while it lasted, but they have lost the plot. read more

If I had only eaten at Fat Dan's this review would be 5 stars, the food is excellent and it is a cool atmosphere. I have to say that my last two experiences will be my last. I know I am only one customer but you have lost my business. When you order carry out you are made to feel as you are not of any value to the place. The time you have to wait for food is ridiculous. I do not care if my food takes an hour if you tell me that. Both times i was told 15 minutes and both times it was over an hour. When you say something they act annoyed that you are upset with the wait. Long story short the food is good but not worth the service. read more

I have never had a bad meal, the beer is great (they will let you taste test), and the service is great!

Been going here for the better part of 3 years now and is my favorite restaurant in Indianapolis. By far the best brisket and wings in the city and love the random selection of beers on tap. I will always recommend this restaurant to a friend. read more

If you're really from Chicago and expecting some good food to remind you of home, stay away from this joint. Dirty, gross and Italian beefs a joke. If you're from Chicago, the beef here is reminiscent of Corky's Catering...if it were leftovers that sat over the sterno for too long. I asked for mozz on my beef and the "waitress" (don't even get me started on service) looked at me like I was nuts. I then find out after her consult with the kitchen that they don't have mozzarella. What?! How can you call yourself A Chicago style eatery and not have mozzarella? Also ordered some nasty French fry concoction that appeared as if it got dipped in grease prior to bringing to our table. It was completely inedible. The icing on the cake was the bathroom. Holy crap, this was the most disgusting, filthy, nastiest room I have ever witnessed in a "restaurant". Fat Dan, your place should be called Nasty Dan's. read more

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This place is great. I loved the atmosphere. The dirty tots were amazing, a must try. The Chicago style beef sandwich was very good, not quite as good as Portillos though. We'll definitely be going back to try the burgers. read more

Fat dans service sucks.. they get a star for the food because it's the only place that serves smoked wings in this area. But passed that, they are total bull. They close when they want, take orders when they "feel" like it. Idk how people say they are nice cause I've never had a Great experience.. not to mention the way they stare at black people. We aren't new toys coming up on the shelves. I come here to spend my money like everyone else, and I have to flag someone done for help or finally someone sees that I've been waiting To Be served for quite some time. I wish this place would offer more.. but after being hung up for now the second time tonight, I'm done. Jerks beyond jerks in this place. I hope they change their attitude.. because it's truly not that welcoming.. and I tried to look past A LOT!. I will never recommend this place as an inviting member to the community cause they make you feel like shit for coming through the door.. I'm good. There other places around that will gladly take my money and have great attitudes with their food.. because they'd like for more great people to come back. And I recommend places to people all the time.. and even with family here, no one has been impressed.. try sinking ship, open society, three sisters, just to name a few.. this place.. no.. they just don't get it smh. read more

Ordered beer cheese fries and Wells Street burger. Perfectly cooked, juicy, pink in the middle, not too much BBQ sauce so all the flavors came through. Not too greasy either, but moist inside, a little seared outside. Good, quick, no-nonsense, non-intrusive service. No nonsense on prices, either. A little loud, but it was Trivia night. read more

I love this place! Just happened to find it one early evening in the downtown location on my way to an event. Loved it! The loaded tots are great! Not too crowded, not too loud. A while later, took the family for a birthday celebration at the SoBro location. It was mid-week, but later in the evening. It was packed, we had to first-come, first-serve our table for 5 people and that was a little annoying, but it's Broadripple. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because it was really disorganized. There didn't seem to be a set waiter/waitress for our table and it was hit and miss getting service. Had to wait for part of our meal while the rest was ready. Drink refills were slow. Food was great though! read more

Fantastic! The food was truly authentic chi-town delicious! The service was fantastic and friendly and exactly what you would want from a neighborhood lunch spot. So far, I've ordered the beef, pastrami, and the ruben. All were amazing. A real taste of home.... no ketchup! read more