Stopped in with my family and had a good experience. Our server was friendly. I thought about getting a beer so our server gave me a sample of the Upland Brewing's Petal to the kettle sour, it was good but I decided to go with a cocktail instead. I went with a Malibu and ginger ale, and it was served in this cute glass, I loved it! We were all so hungry, so we started out with a large order of fries, and they are a standout. They disappeared fast, came served on paper, and were crispy, hot, and delicious. We ordered the 2 10-piece wings (the biggest order available), including one batch cooked extra crispy. The wings were good, and I especially enjoyed the Fat Dan's hot BBQ sauce over the regular BBQ. I really liked the extra crispy wings. My boys also wanted burgers. One ordered the Wake N Bake Burger and the other got the Fat Dan's Burger. Both looked tasty, and neither of them complained. The ambiance strikes a nice balance between sports bar and family friendly restaurant. There is seating both inside and outside, and when the weather is nice, they open the large doors to create an open-air feel. That's where we sat, and I enjoyed it. Service was quick and efficient, which was much appreciated since my family arrived hungry. This is a solid spot for burgers, wings, and fries. read more

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The food is always fantastic regardless of what you get. I forgot how hot and spicy the dirty tots were. The downtown location can get a bit busy and sometimes there's limited staff availability so just be prepared for a little wait. read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Dirty tots, flat Daniel, pastrami and corned beef - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place does what they do really well! I ordered an Italian beef and smoked wings. The beef was juicy, the roll was fresh and the giardiniera was clearly made in-house. It had great crunch and acidity to break it up. Also great portion! Not too big. Why does every sandwich need to be the size of my arm? The wings were crispy and flavorful with great color and smoke. Just a great meal. Great service. Sports bar vibe. May come back tomorrow to try more of the menu! read more

Arguably my favorite wings of all time. They are smoked and completely fall off the bone. also love their house hot sauce. I used to live downtown but have since moved to Chicago. when i found out i would be back in town for work this was the #1 spot i had to make sure to get. read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Smoked Wings - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Have been there twice.Heard bad stories of how they closed the Bloomington resturant.The first time we left when no wait staff showed after 30 minutes. The second 5.12.26 two and two only staff trying to handle inside and outside tables. Almost left again..but waited it out...twenty five minutes...I had the corn beef and pastrami 16.95...a pickle and there much raved about FF. The sandwich was good, the fries were good....( no horseradish?) Would i go back..maybe. read more

Ok so. I've been wanting to try Fat Dan's for quite some time and I'm so glad that the place I was intending to go this morning hasn't opened yet because HOT D*MN. First, these may actually be the best fries I've ever had in my life. STELLAR isn't even a word that can adequately describe them. The mac and cheese was so stupid creamy that even full, I couldn't stop eating it. I got the burger flight with the Ghost, Wells St, and Fat Frenchy. My dining partner ordered the NY Fat. Out of the four burgers we tried, the only one that didn't hit was the ghost burger. The flavor was bomb, but I was expecting it to be spicy -- and this unfortunately had none for me. (Also. Get the d*mn brisket today and every day bc that is the JUICIEST brisket I've had in Indy. Our server was AWESOME and kind and even caught that my partner had spilled sauce on their shirt and brought a rag to do damage control on the stain which was so responsive and way above and beyond. This place was great and will absolutely be a staple in our foodie expeditions! read more

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I'm an old guy so would rank this kind of hipster joint. Lots of 'vintage' decorations, 5 or so big wall TV's. It not large but with big glass doors they open for a summer street patio. The food was outstanding although a bit messy to eat. Hot Italian sub was stuffed full of meat, don't know why they even try to add veggies. The burger was also nicely done, used american 'cheese' ugh and a super soft bun, both came with store bought ripple style potato chips. The Mac N Cheese was sort of a velvetta style, also store bought, not creamy, not real hot and average at best. They get one ding-4 things...onions on both sandwiches were overkill, crap Coke products, prices are above average, bathroom was trashed. Stick with the sandwiches and you'll enjoy read more

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Great good great service all around a great place to eat for a casual meal. A new favorite spot for burgers!!!

Customer Service Rep at Front Desk didn't seem to want to work. Gave my husband an attitude and once food was ready, he tossed it to him. My husband is very mild-tempered and it takes a lot to upset him. We won't be back. Not sure what's going on with Customer Service these days. read more

If you're here for wings--especially smoked wings--you're in for a treat. Truly some of the best in the city. But here's the deal: stick to the wings. Lately, the fryer oil seems... tired, so I'd skip fries, apps, or anything you expect to be crisp and golden. And whatever you do, don't ask for ranch--not that I did, of course. Their reaction alone is worth the trip, though! read more

My husband and I had the Dirty Tots, Chicago Dog, and the NY Fat absolutely delicious!! Portion size is overwhelming and prices are reasonable. Service was outstanding and so nice. Ambiance is chill and simply perfect. We also had some local beers and that too was so good. We're definitely will be coming back. read more

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The food is tasty and authentic Chicago. I used to come here to watch cubs games. It was know as a cubs bar. Now, you're lucky if you can see it in a small corner TV, and they no longer play the sound for it. Disappointed. read more

Been here a hundred times but first time trying the Italian Sausage and Cubano because everything else is so good. This was amazing as well! We no longer live in Indy so it's always a treat to get back to Fat Dans! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Italian Sausage and Cuban - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Went to Fat Dan's on Mass Ave this week and I that it was really good. The inside has a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, super casual vibe. Our server was nice and we had no problems over all. I ordered the Gobble Gobble turkey burger which was a lot better than I was expecting from a turkey burger and it was massive. We also ordered their fries which were my favorite part. I would come back here for the fries alone! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Gobble Gobble Turkey Burger - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My husband picked me up this from his lunch out. I ordered the Fat Dans Burger. It was good! There was a lot of flavor to the burger and toppings. I also got the fries. The fries were okay- they had some of them not all the way cut up which was interesting. read more

I mean..it's okay. This definitely is not worth the hype. It has the potential to be utterly amazing, but fell short. Food- Chicken Wings. 6/10. Skin was too crispy and the meat was dry. Cheeseburger- Bland. Falling apart. Soggy bun. Hot Dog- Costcos are better. That shouldn't be a thing. Pastrami & Corned Beef Sandwich- Second best thing we ordered. Hands down delicious. And if we come here again, this is what we will be ordering. FRIES- The best thing we ordered. They use perfect potatoes. They were delicious and filling! Service- our server was okay. It was our first time there and we told her that, but she literally didn't care. She was just very short and seemed liked we bothered her. Cleanliness- 1/10. Our table was disgusting when we sat down. We had to clean our own table. The floor was disgusting. Thank gosh I have a toddler and always have wet wipes. THE BATHROOM...just EW. It's an "everybody" bathroom. Which means for women, there is pee every where. Be prepared for the smell and for the pee on the floor and on the toilet. read more

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As usual love coming here. They were busy so we sat at the bar and I actually enjoyed sitting up there which is something that's usually out of comfort zone, the service was fast and we were able to watch some of the NCAA game. Even though sports are playing it's not overly loud in there. Also they are kid friendly in the dining area. This was my first time trying their ribs and I do wish they had more smoke to them. Other than that they are fall off the bone tender and the sauce is a good balance or sweet and spicy. Hubby got the NY burger: the patty was a little dry but the pastrami on it was fantastic. Overall it was pretty good. read more

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Their smoked wings and tater tots are to die for! The vibe is even better when the garage doors are open -- such a fun and welcoming space. Highly recommend! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Smoked Wings - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Always delicious burgers and perfectly fried tots, love it!!!! They could add craft cocktails though and I'd go more often read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Burgers, Fries, Tots - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The waitress was very attentive and keep drinks full and any of our needs food was good I had a dip, the aujus was a different taste it was a spicey version, the wings was really good a surprise , great atmosphere pulled pork was good we got a burger to go for our dad and he was i. Love with it nice little spot to give another try sooner than later read more

Fat Dans never fails to be soooo delicious! The food comes fast, is always flavorful and its a great local spot to hang out and get to know others in your community! read more

food ok, not great - nothing wrong with it. cool atmosphere. unfriendly, chilly waitress.

This place is amazing every time! The food here is awesome and a perfect replica of Chicago food! The fries are big enough to share with the table and the food is always high quality and the first place I pick for when wanting American food! The staff is always friendly and quick. They are easy going and adaptable to any needs or changes you desire. Everyone is super friendly! The ambiance is special, especially during an Indiana sporting event or college football! It is a perfect place to enjoy sports with friends or wanting an upbeat dinner energy! The vibe from the staff and customers really bring a unique energy! A must go to! read more

We came by on a Tuesday evening. Tried the Dirty tots, Wells St burger, Fat Havana burger, and some wings. Everything came out quickly, no-nonsense style on deli paper and was absolutely delicious. Our server was very nice and I cannot recommend this place enough if you want a perfect low-key dining experience. 10/10. No notes. read more

I like the atmosphere of this place. The food is very tasty. Nice place to stop in for lunch. read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Menu - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Fucking awesome! Went before the Broncos last second loss to the Colts. Food was incredible and the staff was on point. Very friendly and accommodating. Lots of Bears fans in there watching the loss but it made for a great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great Chicago style food in downtown Indy! They have all of the Chicago classics, except for pizza, on their menu. In addition to the classics they have some smoked meat! It's a great menu. I got the Italian beef and a side of fries. The side of fries was MASSIVE. Well worth $5. It could easily feed two. The Italian beef was delicious. They have a great beer selection, including Old Style on tap, which is hard to find in Indy. They staff is very friendly and the service was very quick, the inside of the restaurant is pretty much your standard Chicago cubs sports bar. Lots of cool decorations and tons of TV's with sports. All in a perfect location right off of Mass Ave. Overall, this is a great place. You definitely want to try them out! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Italian beef and a side of fries - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food, great service, and a chill relaxed vibe. The hot sauce is fantastic and you can buy it by the Pint. Highly suggest the Dirty Tots. You really can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

Easily a top burger in Indy. The double brother is stacked, perhaps too much burger for one person. I barely finished mine, highly recommend. The options for loaded fries or tots makes this place for the boyssss. You The Champ, Champ is a perfect combination of tantalizing flavors. The vibes here are perfect. Great Chicago themed spot for burgers and brews. Service was attentive and pleasant. The portions are large for everything so bring an appetite. read more

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Fan Dan's is always great! Food and service were both so quick despite being packed. I'm loyal to their cubano, but everything looks and smells amazing. read more

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My girlfriend and I stopped in here for the first time Sunday after church. The name gave us an indication of the type of food we could expect and we walked in and looked at their simple yet yummy sounding menu. We sat down and we're greeted by Kara (or Cara couldn't remember spelling) and she was awesome! Her smile, awesome energy and great customer service made our entire visit awesome! We were also co-served by Britney and she was awesome too. Great energy. Always had a good attitude! We ordered a bunch of food and thought it came out really good! My burger was a little over cooked but other than that was very tasty. Slutty tots were good. The fries were bomb! Coleslaw was really good too. Overall I really liked my experience here and will be back! read more

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I eat at the Broad Ripple location regularly and recommended to my coworkers to do lunch at the downtown location. I've had the beef. The combo. The wings. About 6 different burgers. The dirty tots. It's all great. Went with the Chubby this time with no tomato or ketchup ( don't like tomato and I think ketchup is a weird addition to this one). It was amazingggg. Comes with chips. 2 coworkers got the wings and were in love. Recommend the hot bbq as your side sauce. I could eat here once a week for the next decade and. It get tired of it. And please, please, don't have ask if they have ranch. They don't. read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Griffin's Chubby with no tomato or ketchup. - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

All I can say is wow. My friend took me here and we got the wings and fries. Everything was seasoned so well and taste so delicious lol. The fries came out on a sheet of paper and it was a plate of goodness gracious. It was so fire and yummy. The customer service was good! They were very accommodating and helpful. We ordered drinks and the drinks were good. This is a place that I will keep in my rotation of ideas when I'm craving chicken wings. Yum! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had very high hopes when coming to Fat Dan's. I was in town for a work event and some locals from the office said this was the place to be. The layout is kind of old school, rustic, and laid back. I ordered the Wake N' Bake burger and it was very good. A lot of flavors and the burger was packed with almost anything that could be found on a farm. The server we had was very nice and accommodating but the manager of this establishment was incredibly rude. I came with a group of coworkers, and he was upset with the amount of space we took up. We all paid, were civil, and even helped others around us move chairs and tables to make their visit accommodating. I won't come back simply because of the manager. I'd instruct people if they want to experience Fat Dan's to go to a different establishment where maybe they care a little more about the customers. read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Wake n' Bake - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been here many times since 2020. Food is always really good. Some of my favorite wings in Indy.

I tried Fat Dans and enjoyed my experience. I would totally come back! We came for lunch and I ordered the jumbo wings (10pc). and also the mini corn dogs. The wings were so delicious and it was a pretty good deal - 10 for $14 and it was enough to fill you especially for lunch. The corndogs were also very delicous. It came with like a honey mustard dipping sauce. I would definitely order those two items again. I would have given this a 5 star review but 2 things kind of took away from the experience. The server seemed agitated when I just wanted to ask for extra sauce, I get that shes busy, but at the same time I thought she was kind of rude. We received the bill and were also charged for extra sauce, which were 2oz containers. I don't mind being charged for the sauce if the server was not rude in the first place... also theres alot of corndogs, you would think it would need more sauce than just a 2oz cup and for 3 people. Yeah, my two cents, I would come back just for the food or togo. read more

I was traveling across country by train and stopped in several cities and this place had the best bar food of the entire trip! Omg y'all the wings! The wings! Before I even left the restaurant I was trying to figure out if and when I could get back to get more before I headed to my next destination. The bartender, Gavin I think was his name, was awesome. It was fairly quiet evening so we chatted about my trip, food and booze in general. He made me a great old fashioned and basically recommended the whole menu lol. I ordered the dirty tots with fries instead of tots, the ghost burger, a Chicago dog, and of course the wings with hot bbq sauce on the side. Everything was truly delicious, hot and fresh. The fries were crispy and the buns were soft. Idk who Dan is but his hot sauce is bomb! Not just heat, but also dynamic flavor, which way too many hot sauces miss the mark on. Last but certainly not least, the wings were perfectly seasoned (I love a dry rub) and perfectly smoky, no sauce required. Would absolutely return again and again! read more

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If I could give them a zero rating I would! The burger was completely undone in the middle. I asked for the hamburger to be well done and it is brown on the outer portion and completely pink inside. I took a big bite out of the sandwich and saw the pink inners and immediately spit it out. I called the restaurant a lady answered named Wendy. She placed me on hold for an extensive period of time. Finally, a lady named Amanda got on the phone to tell me that she couldn't refund my money and they do not do refunds except by gift card. She was offered to give me $20 on a gift card in place of the charge card purchase of $18.42. I explained I had no intention of returning after such a horrific first experience. For me personally, biting into a raw burger is like literally trying to take a bite out of the cow. I'm totally grossed out! Once I expressed my dismay with this process Amanda said she would call me back after she spoke to her Manager who was in a meeting until 4:30 p.m.. I waited to see if she would give me money back before posting this but here it is 8 p.m. and I haven't heard from Amanda or her Manager so I'm out of $18.42 and famished because I haven't had eaten breakfast and now I'm out of luck on lunch as well. Ironically, a co-worker stated to me after the fact that she does not eat there because their food is undercooked. Thanks a lot for NOTHING Fat Dan's Deli!!!! UPDATE: I left work at 9:38 p.m. got to the restaurant at 9:45 p.m. they were closed down even though online says they're open until 10 p.m.. There were two men and a lady standing outside when I walked up to the door and sighed when I saw all of the chairs placed atop the tables through the pane window. The lady asked me what did I need. I told her my refund that Amanda never called me back at 4:30 regarding as she said that she would. Long story short, the lady's boyfriend took $20 out of his pocket to refund me and the lady said she will talk to the Manager to get reimbursed tomorrow. I thanked her. but reiterated numerous times that they didn't have to do that I wanted the establishment to be held accountable for peddling raw food. They were unyielding. There were no trash cans so they took the food and I thanked them again and I left. read more

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I'm not sure how I haven't been here before because I have been missing out! Located on college so parking can be tough but I promise it's worth it. Inside is a bar with plenty of beer options. Many local beers on tap! Their food style is to serve on a piece of paper - known for their meats. We shared a large order of fries for the table (four of us and was plenty) and I ordered the brisket sandwich. The portions were huge and tasty! Service was prompt as they knew we were off to a basketball game and we appreciated it. I will definitely be back! read more

Fat Dan's Deli - Delis Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ordered a breaded chicken sandwich...asked for a side of mayo. Got charged .50 cents on the bill for the mayo. I thought it was a mistake since most chicken sandwiches get mayo on them. I asked the waiter about it but he said that was the way it was. I get it it's only .50 cent but I hate getting nickeled and dimed to death. The sandwich was mid. My brother's and I met their monthly...will go elsewhere. read more