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    Fat Lou’s

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Tommy C.

    Finally we have real Chicago food in South Florida! I found out about Fat Lou's this weekend and went this morning at 11am when they opened. Being a native Chicagoan and having cooked and sold Italian Beef's as a kid, this beef sandwich was amazing! I had the beef and cheddar dipped with gardenia peppers. Beef was cooked perfect and the flavors were amazing. They have other Chicago comfort foods such as deep fried polish sausage, Vienna beef hot dogs, pizza puffs, Italian sausage, gyros. To my fellow Chicagoans, this is the real deal.

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    Melissa R.

    Love, love, love the Italian Beef sandwich! Cute restaurant with a Chicago theme. Order and pay at the counter and your food is brought to your table. We had the Italian Beef egg rolls, the Chicago dog, and the Italian beef sandwich. My favorite was the sandwich! So very delicious! The hot dog was good and so was the egg roll. The Italian Beef took the cake!

    660 North State Road 7 #15 Plantation, FL 33317
    Jim M.

    All around great food. I have been there 3 times and was never disappointed. The last time I had the Chicago style hotdogs dog and a Tom Tom Tamali covered with Chili, cheese and onions onions it was great. The service was very good!!! Great Chi Town memorabilia on the walls. A must go!!!

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    Rich D.

    My fiancee found this place online and it was spot on since she is from South Chicago. Go Cubbies. The restaurant is kind of small, almost like a corner store in the old neighborhood. Parking is tough because the way the parking lot is set up, you can only go in certain directions according to the arrows painted on the ground. The food is delicious though. The decor inside is everything Chicago and Chicago sports. I had the Texas Heater hot dog with chili, onions & jalapeños and my fiancee of course had a Chicago hot dog. She had a dipped Italian beef sandwich and a Polish sausage sandwich to go (beef for her daughter and sausage for her). We live in N. Palm Beach, FL and she said she can't wait to return to Fat Lou's the next time we go down for a concert or event or even a day trip. For a little place, the restroom was spotless, maybe just renovated but very clean. We spoke to the owner and a few of the customers there who were very friendly. The main question was: "Are you from Chicago too?" Too bad there is no place near us like this. We will be returning!!

    Chicago dog, NO KETCHUP!
    Jacob R.

    Went for the tom tom tamales and figured id try the beef sandwich and Chicago dog. Both did not disappoint! My mother is born and raised Chicago and makes a mean Italian beef as well and she approves! We'll be back for sure! Oh yeah fries were nice and crispy too! Can't wait to try the tamales and tiramisu next time! Love the classic style Chicago ambiance mixed with the "updated" Florida storefronts. Thanks Lou & crew!

    Outstanding!!!
    Scott R.

    I stopped in again for my 5th time. It's outstanding. Everything is just perfect. I will keep coming back everyone I'm in the area!

    Italian Beef
    Michael K.

    Just had my first experience at Fat Lou's today for lunch. I live in Plantation and found it by chance on Instagram. I walked in at @ 1:30 and the place was packed! 3 people working. First thing I thought was - this is gonna be a while. No way. They pumped out the orders quick and organized and I was blown away. Place is spotless clean with a complete Chicago feel. I got a Maxwell St. Polish Sausage and Italian Beef. BOTH WERE AWESOME. Great friendly service too! I live 2 miles from here and it's a hidden gem that I'll be back to weekly.

    Italian beef with hot giardinera, fries, chicago dog, & pizza puff
    Taylor M.

    Came here on a staycation to the other coast of florida. Being from Chicago, this food was like being back at home! So so good! Portions were a good size & the taste was spot on!

    Outstanding authentic Italian Beef

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    If your homesick for Chicago, this is the place! The Chicago hot dog is right on. Chicago memorabilia & friendly staff make you feel @ home

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