The Fat Shallot - Lincoln Park

Unless your food is awful, you going to get four stars just because you have outdoor seating. Fortunately, their food is not bad .Truffle fries are not bad. The aioli is little bit heavy infused in mayo. The Ruben gets really thick cuts of meat unlike a traditional deli where it's finely shaved( prefer finely shaved). They do serve alcohol such as cocktails, beer, wine etc. Warning no coffee though, had to get it from firecake donuts.

This definitely hit the spot when I was craving a sandwich. Walked by and it was popping so seemed like the place to be. First thing I noticed was the menu here, definitely no nonsense on this thing. Just a few solid options that they do well. However, it would be nice if they listed the prices. Tbh still don't really know how much each item was, just know the total bill.Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: 4/5This thing is an absolute beast lol- maybe even too much so. Kind of sandwich that you can't put down once you start eating it just due to how many napkins you're gonna need to wipe your hands. That being said I was super hungry so ate the thing in about 2 minutes anyway. Very filling and pretty delicious. The sauce is a bit overwhelming and vinegar-y and there's not much else on the sandwich for a flavor switch up so hope you like buffalo sauce! (luckily I do) J think it would be really good if I added arugula or something - again I didn't really know what was on it due to how simple the menu was. Anyway, overall it was delicious and hit the spotTruffle Fries: 5/5 Maybe I was just craving fires or something but these hit a lil different. The truffle/horseradish sauce they had on the fires was Ginger Lemonade: 5/5 No notes - tasted super fresh and loved the gingerPops got the turkey sandwich, he gives it a 3/5. Says it's pretty plain but he's a sucker for a pretzel bun.Staff was super nice I appreciated they have a water station after all that buffalo sauce I ate

Disclaimer: I'd give them a 2.5/5 if I could. I got their buffalo chicken sandwich and a side of potato salad. The sandwich was ok, not much flavor but the chicken was cooked well. The potato salad was way too overpowering with mustard. I like mustard but they definitely could have cut back. Some fresh element would have been nice too like green onions or chives because the potato salad was pretty bland and dull.

I have walked by here probably hundreds of times and have always said I needed to try fat shallot solely because of how good it always smells outside. The space is pretty small but cute and casual; you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Very affordable so a great spot for a casual lunch! The menu is pretty small but quite the range of sandwiches. I admired the gigantic jar of cookies and pickles at the counter as I ordered - will have to come back for those. I got the chicken pesto sandwich as it was highly recommended. It was huge! I really liked the peppers on it, but I wish there was more pesto / sauce. The chicken was a little dry so it needed more a sauce to balance it out. If I come back, I'll probably try the Turkey or BLT instead, and probably a chocolate chip cookie too bc those looked fire.

The Buffalo chicken sandwhich is one of the best I've ever had. For $14 they really do load up the chicken tenders on a fresh brioche bun. The fries are seasoned to perfection and the tomato soup is a 10/10. Fat shallot is one of my new favorites for a quick soup and sandwhich

A great Friday noon lunch out on the patio!The server was busy but so helpful. We had the Rueben sandwich and the turkey blt. Both were excellent; large sandwiches with incredibly tender corned beef and thick slices of turkey. I'll be heading back here soon!

Cute little sandwich spot right in Lincoln Park. I stopped in mid-afternoon, after a doctor's appointment in the area, and it was pretty empty. Note: there's no designated parking lot - just street parking. I ended up taking my order to go, but there are a few tables inside to enjoy the fare in a simple, laid-back atmosphere.I ordered the truffle BLT and it was ready in just a few minutes. They stacked the sandwich full of bacon goodness, so it was quite decadent but very delicious. It was around $12 for the sandwich (w/o tax or tip) but given the portion size and ingredients, I thought this was a fair value. I would definitely swing by again if in the neighborhood.

Have lived in the area for years now and for some reason had never stopped by until a few weeks ago. The food and service were both phenomenal! I did the veggie BLT which was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. Have already been back a second time and would highly recommend

The food was absolutely amazing. The Buffalo chicken dip chicken sandwich was delicious and the right amount of spice and the Rueben also had the perfect amount of kraut and a lot of meat. The only thing is the order took a bit longer than expected.

Fast service, great food, an outdoor space by the sidewalk on Clark Street, plus an inviting indoor space for year-round.. If you place you order on-line, it's ready in t en minutes, tops.For a wonderful sandwich with fries kohl slaw, etc. it couldn't be better!!Plus, if you are a regular, they remember you -- feels like a home away from home.