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    The Fattened Caf.

    4.9 (173 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Harvey T.

    Good people! Great food! Different but nice vibe and ambience. Went with a friend and we were both greeted warmly by all. Questions about the food were answered with a genuine smile. We both ordered the Filipino style chicken BBQ. To me it was somewhat similar to chicken teriyaki but better. I enjoyed everything on the plate. They all paired well together. I found myself eating the cabbage before anything else. I dipped it into the side cup of vinegar type sauce. My friend asked staff what the sauce was for and was told it's to dip the chicken in but he eats it on everything. . I took his advice and dipped my chicken in it and the combination was similar to a sweet and sour chicken. I also poured a little on my rice and that taste was good as well. The inside of the place has a cool relaxing vibe. The only problem I had that I drove past the restaurant twice without noticing it. I have added pictures from across the street hopefully that's helpful to someone else. I will definitely return soon if not this upcoming week for lunch.

    Bisteka special
    Courtney L.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while. It did not disappoint. Food was amazing. So much flavor and served hot and to service. The service is counter service with table delivery. The restaurant was warm because of the outside heat but otherwise it was clean and quaint. Highly recommend to gluten free individuals wanting something new. We loved it.

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    Les S.

    We loved the Filipino Style BBQ Chicken and Chicken Adobo. Looking forward to our next visit.

    Collared Greens Laing
    Vernee D.

    Absolutely 10 out of 10 for this spot! Pinoy food is all about balance of sweet, sour, spice and I think they did that perfectly here! Walking in, you are embraced with warmth just from the decor and then greeted! We must have exuded our excitement bc the owner went over the menu with us and gave us recommendations! Everything is prepared from scratch so there is a wait! They brought out our food on these grass woven trays, and we went to town: collard greens cooked in the style of laing, Pork Belly Tocino, Piyanggang Chicken, Pork Steak, Calamasi juice, and Banana Cue Latte. Each entree plate had a rice, spicy vinegar, and pickled cabbage. This was fantastic! I highly recommend the piyanggang chicken and collard greens. The tocino was also so good and had a great fattiness to it. The owner is a BBQ pitmaster so I completely trust they know meat here! Great vibes!

    Brian S.

    I met up with a few friends before a show and wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the Filipino/St. Louis BBQ fusion completely blew me away. From the moment you walk up, the smell of grilled meats hits you (in the best way possible) as they're cooking right out front. It sets the tone immediately. The setup is simple, order at the counter, grab a seat, and enjoy. Quick, easy, and perfect for a pre-event bite. I went with the pork steak and loved every bite. The banana ketchup BBQ sauce was a total standout, sweet, tangy, and just different enough to keep you going back for more. I also stole a few bites of my buddy's pork belly, which was just as impressive, perfectly crispy on the edges with that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The rice was cooked spot on and rounded out the dish nicely. Add in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, and it's the kind of place you immediately want to come back to. Definitely looking forward to working my way through more of the menu next time.

    ube pork belly Breakfast sandwich from theit tower grove farmers market stand
    Andrew S.

    their farmers market stand at Tower Grove farmers market servrrs sandwiches in ube buns that are every bit as good as the menu items they serve at their brick and mortar.

    Rice and cabbage (comes with chicken)
    Della S.

    The vibrant colors of every dish make the food even more appetizing! Two of us split the half chicken piyanggang ($23), chargrilled pork belly sisig ($18), and longganisa ($5). It wasn't too crowded on a weekday evening and our food arrived shortly after ordering. The chicken piyanggang had a nutty, earthy flavor that was pretty mild. After adding some vinegar and eating it with the pickled cabbage, the chicken tasted even better. I liked that the chicken was not dry but would not mind if it was brined longer. I liked the pork belly sisig more, but probably because I am a big fan of garlic rice and liked how crispy the pieces of pork belly got! I just wish the dish was even more spicy. The longganisa was salty and meaty, but the other two dishes stole the show. This is a great spot to get a balanced meal with lots of protein, yummy carbs, and veggies!

    Filipino style pork steak bbq
    Tara B.

    First time here and very impressed. Friendly service, beautiful vibey decor, and most importantly great food. We ordered the pork steak and bbq chicken (exploding). Both were full of flavor and delicious. The vinegar served with the dishes were nice complements to the sweeter sauces. It was a good portion for lunch, which was the time of day we visited. We are big eaters and probably would have split another side for dinner.

    BBQ chicken
    Jade H.

    First time here! It's been in my list for a while and glad I finally got around to it. The staff was so helpful assisting me with recommendations. The ambiance was so cute too :) I LOVED my BBQ chicken. It was super flavorful. It paired well with the rice. I tried my partner's adobo chicken and it was good too. Much more on the umami side than the BBQ, which I would consider sweeter. The sausage was too spicy for me but it had a lot of great flavors.

    Pork belly sisig
    Dejah M.

    Love this place. Will always have a special place in my heart! Their service is amazing, owner actually works in the place and serves which I thought was really cool to see. Chicken adobo is my favorite! The ube banana pudding is the bessstt! Would highly recommend.

    Coconut collards and Ube longdog
    Katherine B.

    A neighborhood fav! Service always great, high quality, flavorful food always fresh and hot. Food made w care and love and it totally comes through. I also love dining here with my daughter bc it intentionally has things to keep kids(and adults) entertained - chess and checkers, a 'living room' sort of area up front, chalk board and doll house and coloring books in the back.

    Half Chicken Piyanggang
    Elijah R.

    The meal was amazing. Next time I will substitute the red cabbage for something else, other than that the chicken was a 10/10. The banana pudding wasn't what I was expecting. It was very unique....not for me.

    Calamansi juice
    Sylvia S.

    LOVE this place and people! My parents immigrated from the Philippines in the late 1960s and growing up, the only good Filipino food you could get was at family parties. That has changed in recent years and most recently there are at least 4 brick and mortar places serving Filipino food in STL City and county. What helps Fattened Caf standout is their commitment to making great bbq (pork, chicken and fish) paired with great sides that make you feel you are at a family gathering. Their location in Cherokee is perfect as they have been long established in the area when they started their pop-ups and it has been amazing to see their growth here, at STL City home games, WashU and in grocery stores. Their food highlights the best of Filipino flavors: a little sweet, a little sour/vinegart, tangy and well-balanced Check them out!

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