Ordered the truffle BLT a ginger beer and fried Brussels sprouts. AMAZING!! perfectly cooked bacon, the truffle aioli wasn’t overpowering the sandwich, the avocado was fresh this is a must have. The sprouts were fried perfectly and seasoned just right, the ginger lemonade washed it all down perfectly.
The staff is friendly, efficient, and smiling, and the restaurant was clean, cozy, and inviting.
Great tunes and overall excellent experience!!!
Parking: Paid street parking, you may have to walk a block but it’s not difficult to find parking.
The Fat Shallot in Evanston, Illinois. First time here at the restuarant. Unique concise menu with easy solid choices. Manager Trevor tells me The Fat Shallot offers regular food truck visits at various locations in Chicago. You order and pay at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Trevor's enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge of Fat Shallot's menu and locally sourced specialty foods is much appreciated. Connor was equally energized and clearly enjoys working here, which is a nice touch for diners. The decor is simple and clean, everything you need is readily available. There is also a little bar tucked away in the back featuring a game-room atmosphere with more seating. The turkey sandwich is served high on a pretzel roll. It's gourmet and tasty. The tuna melt had artichoke hearts which I LOVE and munster cheese standard, plus I added american......sooo good. It isn't typical tuna salad mix but simply tuna plus special aioli on the toasted rye which I enjoyed. They have some fantastic high-end stone ground mustard seed you might like to sample. You must try the whole dill pickle. It isn't mushy and limp like most places but quite crunchy with a salty twinge which rounds out each bite of your sandwich. Delicious tomato bisque soup was cream-based, savory and served HOT - the croutons had a yummy crisp buttery finish. For desert, Trevor insisted we try the caramel horchata crunch ice cream bar and it surely was creamy, decadent, rich and worth our time! Connor suggested the massive chocolate chip cookie so of course we got two for the road. And they too did not disappoint. So glad we happened upon the Fat Shallot and we look forward to seeing them again soon.
Parking: Sunday FREE street parking. Otherwise the usual paid street parking.
Kid-friendliness: Oh yes kid-friendly to say the least!! Kids LOVE this place. Laughing, and game-playing was going in in the back room the entire time we were there. Great place for the whole family ? ??? ???
How much do we love the Fat Shallot? Let me count the ways!! 1. the best family friendly atmosphere- kids have fun, parents have fun. The neighborhood good vibes are STRONG 2. killer food- legit the best BLT you’ll ever have. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is decadent and so flavorful without being overly spicy. Kids love the hot dog. And truffle fries! 3. Margarita slushy - no notes. 4. The staff is so incredibly helpful and kind 5. Great patio, the bar is a great spot to hang and the restaurant is chill and easy 6. The events they host are super creative and always a good time! Live music is on point.
My turkey sandwich on the pretzel bun had a generous amount of turkey and was fresh and delicious! Nice, casual, friendly place with a nice, large outdoor patio in the back.
Kid-friendliness: There were several families on the patio with young children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris VanKula
Great buffalo chicken sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Grace Hanna
My husband and I hosted our pre-wedding rehearsal dinner on the back patio of Fat Shallot Evanston and it was a major success! Sarah was great to work with and helped us plan a fun and relaxed party with delicious food and drinks. Our guests were impressed by the space, ambiance, and went crazy over the food! The service was fantastic and friendly. We can't recommend this place enough and will be visiting regularly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Ross
Awesome place.
grace hatcher
My husband and I hosted our pre-wedding rehearsal dinner on the back patio of Fat Shallot Evanston and it was a major success! Sarah was great to work with and helped us plan a fun and relaxed party with delicious food and drinks. Our guests were impressed by the space, ambiance, and went crazy over the food! The service was fantastic and friendly. We can't recommend this place enough and will be visiting regularly!!
Amazing spot, from someone from another country, The Fat Shallot reminds me of home, where kids play while parents have fun too! 1st restaurant I visited since being here & it's become a regular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Double Patty, Truffle blt, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Truffle Fries, Z Kids Chicken Tenders, Z Hot Dog Kid's Meal
Kathy McDermott
We held a party on their patio and it was fantastic! They were amazing to work with and the food was terrific- loads of compliments from our guests!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Majid Safdari
Very nice family/friend resuarants. We ve been here multiple time and loved their food, their cheeseburger is great after a heavy workout and their multiple choice of salads are perfect for a less active day. Nice beer options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Double Patty, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Cheeseburger, Z Kids Chicken Tenders
Dylan Callistein
Stopped in for a quick dinner and was blown away by our dining experience! We had a phenomenal burger with spicy sesame fries, and a delicious shrimp po boy ! The staff were friendly and personable which made for an even better visit! Maddy who took our order gave us some great recommendations (and a cookie) and Logan who served us the food was helpful and very nice and great to engage with! Overall for the price point my girlfriend and I were very impressed and we can’t wait to come back and try a whole new set of flavors !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
trista kerr
The food truck was a big hit for our party. The people top notch The food excellent The atmosphere chill and easy It was such a benefit to the party. The hosts were able to actually enjoy their guests! Try it, you’ll love it!
Ordered the truffle BLT a ginger beer and fried Brussels sprouts. AMAZING!! perfectly cooked bacon, the truffle aioli wasn’t overpowering the sandwich, the avocado was fresh this is a must have. The sprouts were fried perfectly and seasoned just right, the ginger lemonade washed it all down perfectly.
The staff is friendly, efficient, and smiling, and the restaurant was clean, cozy, and inviting.
Great tunes and overall excellent experience!!!
Parking: Paid street parking, you may have to walk a block but it’s not difficult to find parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Lemonade, Fried Brussels Sprouts
The Fat Shallot in Evanston, Illinois.
First time here at the restuarant. Unique concise menu with easy solid choices. Manager Trevor tells me The Fat Shallot offers regular food truck visits at various locations in Chicago. You order and pay at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Trevor's enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge of Fat Shallot's menu and locally sourced specialty foods is much appreciated. Connor was equally energized and clearly enjoys working here, which is a nice touch for diners. The decor is simple and clean, everything you need is readily available. There is also a little bar tucked away in the back featuring a game-room atmosphere with more seating. The turkey sandwich is served high on a pretzel roll. It's gourmet and tasty. The tuna melt had artichoke hearts which I LOVE and munster cheese standard, plus I added american......sooo good. It isn't typical tuna salad mix but simply tuna plus special aioli on the toasted rye which I enjoyed. They have some fantastic high-end stone ground mustard seed you might like to sample. You must try the whole dill pickle. It isn't mushy and limp like most places but quite crunchy with a salty twinge which rounds out each bite of your sandwich. Delicious tomato bisque soup was cream-based, savory and served HOT - the croutons had a yummy crisp buttery finish. For desert, Trevor insisted we try the caramel horchata crunch ice cream bar and it surely was creamy, decadent, rich and worth our time! Connor suggested the massive chocolate chip cookie so of course we got two for the road. And they too did not disappoint. So glad we happened upon the Fat Shallot and we look forward to seeing them again soon.
Parking: Sunday FREE street parking. Otherwise the usual paid street parking.
Kid-friendliness: Oh yes kid-friendly to say the least!! Kids LOVE this place. Laughing, and game-playing was going in in the back room the entire time we were there. Great place for the whole family ? ??? ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie, Tuna Melt
Limited menu, but ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
How much do we love the Fat Shallot? Let me count the ways!!
1. the best family friendly atmosphere- kids have fun, parents have fun. The neighborhood good vibes are STRONG
2. killer food- legit the best BLT you’ll ever have. The Buffalo chicken sandwich is decadent and so flavorful without being overly spicy. Kids love the hot dog. And truffle fries!
3. Margarita slushy - no notes.
4. The staff is so incredibly helpful and kind
5. Great patio, the bar is a great spot to hang and the restaurant is chill and easy
6. The events they host are super creative and always a good time! Live music is on point.
If you haven’t been - what are you waiting for!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Truffle Fries
Awesome place for beers and snacks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My turkey sandwich on the pretzel bun had a generous amount of turkey and was fresh and delicious! Nice, casual, friendly place with a nice, large outdoor patio in the back.
Kid-friendliness: There were several families on the patio with young children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great buffalo chicken sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
My husband and I hosted our pre-wedding rehearsal dinner on the back patio of Fat Shallot Evanston and it was a major success! Sarah was great to work with and helped us plan a fun and relaxed party with delicious food and drinks. Our guests were impressed by the space, ambiance, and went crazy over the food! The service was fantastic and friendly. We can't recommend this place enough and will be visiting regularly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome place.
My husband and I hosted our pre-wedding rehearsal dinner on the back patio of Fat Shallot Evanston and it was a major success! Sarah was great to work with and helped us plan a fun and relaxed party with delicious food and drinks. Our guests were impressed by the space, ambiance, and went crazy over the food! The service was fantastic and friendly. We can't recommend this place enough and will be visiting regularly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Amazing spot, from someone from another country, The Fat Shallot reminds me of home, where kids play while parents have fun too! 1st restaurant I visited since being here & it's become a regular!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Double Patty, Truffle blt, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, Truffle Fries, Z Kids Chicken Tenders, Z Hot Dog Kid's Meal
We held a party on their patio and it was fantastic! They were amazing to work with and the food was terrific- loads of compliments from our guests!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice family/friend resuarants. We ve been here multiple time and loved their food, their cheeseburger is great after a heavy workout and their multiple choice of salads are perfect for a less active day.
Nice beer options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Double Patty, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Cheeseburger, Z Kids Chicken Tenders
Stopped in for a quick dinner and was blown away by our dining experience! We had a phenomenal burger with spicy sesame fries, and a delicious shrimp po boy ! The staff were friendly and personable which made for an even better visit! Maddy who took our order gave us some great recommendations (and a cookie) and Logan who served us the food was helpful and very nice and great to engage with! Overall for the price point my girlfriend and I were very impressed and we can’t wait to come back and try a whole new set of flavors !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger
The food truck was a big hit for our party. The people top notch
The food excellent
The atmosphere chill and easy
It was such a benefit to the party. The hosts were able to actually enjoy their guests!
Try it, you’ll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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