Fat Dan's Deli

I wouldn't exactly call their appetizers "fun size," even though the menu refers to them as "fun size fun baskets." The portions are massive! I wasn't particularly hungry that day and, as a first-timer at Fat Dan's, I expected a small snack. Nope--what I got was a huge portion, but thankfully, it was delicious. The restaurant was packed since IU had just hosted a football game, so it was loud, and seating was limited and service was lacking. Still, it was a tasty experience overall!

Service was speedy and the food was delicious. I came in on a slow night and they were near shutting down but I had a drive ahead of me and they let me order. Set me up nicely for my drive and the BLT was fabulous. I would absolutely come back here for a sit down next time I'm in Bloomington.

Fat Dans is awesome. Especially da fries. And the Cuban. Everything I've had is bomb.

Came in after a basketball game and were told to seat ourselves. It took a few minutes for us to be greeted at our table and we placed our drink orders. We then never saw that girl again. Eventually, another waitress saw us waiting and apologized and took over our table. She got our drinks and took our food orders. The food itself didn't take a super long time to come out, but wasn't fast either. I had the Chicago dog. It tasted good, and I thought for the price and coming with chips, it is a pretty good value! My husband and I also split a large fry. Wow, this was a lot of fries. Definitely could have stuck with a regular. The menu calls these "the best fries in the universe". I mean, they were just good. It then took us quite a while to get the bill and pay. I guess I was just under the impression that this was a quick place to dine, and not long meal given that they serve hot dogs and fries and we're not very busy.

Fat Dan's no matter which location you go to is pretty consistent and also a safe choice.I always get the chicago dog and some type of side. The wings are really good. I usually go for the larger order. A few of my firends had the brisket sandwich and they loved it. They also said it was a bit oily and messy, it looked like it...Sometimes Ill get the mini corndogs, but the amount of ketchup they give you is a joke, so be sure to ask for extra in advance. The loaded tatertots is also a good choice to share with a group.Would always come back for something casual. Good lunch spot from the feedback my friends gave me.

First time in, and had an ok experience.Walked in around 7:30 on a Sunday night after an IU basketball game- was expecting them to be busy, and they were. My wife and I were surprised that it was a sit down restaurant- we were thinking it would be a place you order at the counter and sit yourself down at- we were obviously wrong.The bartender/server told us to take a seat wherever. Took her about 15mins to get to us and get our drink orders. About another 10 minutes goes by, and no drinks. Another waitress helps a table sitting right next to us, and asks us if we had been helped, to which we responded we had been but it had been a bit. She came back five minutes later with our drinks and took our order.I had the sub special- east coast sub that I had toasted. Overall, pretty decent sandwich, and not a bad price point for $10 for a sandwich and chips. Plenty full of toppings, and had a little bit of a kick to it with regards to spice. My wife and I decided to get a large fry to share. Tons of fries. Too many actually. They were listed on the menu as "best in the universe" but were pretty mediocre for me- pretty greasy in all honesty. I know it's a college town, so not expecting greatness- but still weren't my thing.The coleslaw was pretty bad. The cabbage was discolored, like it had been sitting for a few days- there's a reason- it's not very good. Mayonnaise overwhelms it, with little other taste. Waitresses only swung by after we were done eating so never got a refill, as by the time we sat in the beginning, waited on the food, and ate, it was already 8:45 and we were ready to drive back home. I get they are understaffed, but I would prefer they turn away tables if they can't serve them properly than keep taking on tables and deliver poor service. I think I would return again. Maybe it was an off night. The sandwich had good promise, and the fries were decent. I would just stay away from the cole slaw.

Wow. What happened? This place I swore by not so long ago has taken a serious nosedive. Lunch with the kid again. Fun, right? Nope. They were a bit busy but it didn't seem like a huge crowd today. We sat outside again.I knew what I wanted immediately, and placed our order as soon as our waitress came over to greet us. A cheeseburger for the kid, and a pulled pork sandwich for me. I've never had theirs before. And I never will again. And fries. We got fries.The wait was insane. At least a half hour for very simple dishes. The kid got a tiny burger. Beef and bun. No cheese, no ketchup. I had to ask for cheese. Yes. They messed up a cheese burger.Then there was my pulled pork. It was literally inedible. I've since come to learn that it was not reheated properly, so the goo that covered every bit of meat was fat. It was served cold, for some reason, and the way it was presented on the menu, listed under a picture of some yummy browned wings led me to believe it would be a very different - and HOT- sandwich.The server did offer to take it back, but at that point the meal was ruined for me and I didn't trust them to make anything else, or make it quickly. I made it clear I was very unhappy about such a disgusting sandwich.She took all of 10% off my bill. Better than nothing, but a lot less than I was expecting. if this is how they're doing things now, I'm done with this place. Badly overseasoned fries... cold pulled pork... cheeseburger with no cheese... I mean, come on... and based on what little I caught from people at another table, getting food out seemed to be an issue for them.I'm not sure if any other places nearby that aren't just bars serve decent food, but if they do, you can definitely give this place a hard pass. Yuck.

I got the Italian beef sandwich . The giardinera was soo salty, I had to pick it off and eat the sandwich bare . The tots,however, were absolutely out of this world!!

The food at Fat Dan's Bloomington is on the same greasy goodness par with its Indy sister locations. But, unfortunately, the service was lackluster. The tables outside were dirty from day, week, or month before they were last wiped down. I had to go to the bar to ask one of the three people standing behind it for a towel. Remember: a place is as clean as how it presents itself to its customers. I'm not sure how clean the kitchen is. I had to flag the wait staff down for a menu, to order, and to get the check.I may only get takeaway next time, if there is one.

Place is huge inside despite what it looks like outside. They say it used to be some type of middle eastern restaurant that used only one side of the building. Now this is Fat Dan Deli and they use both sides of the building. Fun fact I guess.Food was ok. I know allot of people will like it but it was ok for me. The fries and beers seems the way to go. But they definitely have allot choices for food.This place is definitely made for watching a sporting event on TV. Come with ya guys or come with ya girls. They sell local craft beers which was Fantastic!! Great choices! They do not sell hard liquor though. I asked for a Long Island and they were like sorry only craft beers ‍Staff and bartenders were extremely nice and generousSide note: they have a basketball shot thing for FREE. Drinking and playing that equals a good time with friends