Fatback: inviting atmosphere and clear interior

Fatback: high quality professional food photography

Fatback: high quality, appetizing food photography

Fatback: professional high-quality food photography

Fatback: high quality, appetizing food photo

Fatback: appetizing display of restaurant food

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Fatback

Name: Fatback
Address: 176 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, Loop, 60601, US
Telephone: +13124488288
Price range: $-$$
Rating: 4.7

★ 4.7 · 174 reviews Chicago Opened March 2026

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Part butcher, part bodega, sandwiches at the back

Charlie McKenna, who built Lillie's Q and Roux, opened Fatback on West Wacker in March 2026 with The Fifty/50 Group. The room is styled after a 1950s butcher shop and laid out like a bodega. You walk through the market, and the sandwich counter sits at the back.

The Jambon is built on Lady Edison country ham with whole-grain mustard beurre. There's an 'nduja grilled cheese finished with Maldon salt, and a Cochon stacking porchetta, tasso ham and raclette. Whole rotisserie chickens come out of the butcher side, and vegetarians get roasted yellow beets with labneh and za'atar, or a tahini caesar.

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Rolo 444 reviews · Local Guide 4 July 2026

This is not your typical sandwich shop. When you first walk in, you see the granite and the clean lines and efficient set up of this resto. However, this is arguably some of the best sandwiches in the City. Ordered their steak sandwich which is an absolute standout. The thinly shaved steak is tender and juicy, layered generously so that each mouthful feels rich without being overwhelming. It pairs beautifully with the creamy aioli, the soft and chewy sourdough bread and contrasting textural crunch of the waffle chips. Dunk it in their signature au poivre gravy and its magnificent!! Had to also try their jambon (which looks similar of “iberico” ham). The ham is salty and contrasts nicely with tart whole grain mustard buerre. The baguette is chewy and has a great snap!! The quality of these ingredients is exceptional!! Ill definitely be back to try the other sandwiches. Weather permitting, try to dine on the tables on their stretch of the sidewalk. The skyline views along the river on Wacker and people watching is an added experience.
M. Hughes Sheingate 2 reviews 25 June 2026

Above and beyond. Outstanding service, even though counter. I was full but couldn’t stop eating. Every bite delicious. Even a good soundtrack. Great view from the bar.
Scott Froese 18 reviews · Local Guide 3 June 2026

I ordered them Muffuletta sandwich and it was delicious. Maybe even better than Central grocery the original in New Orleans. They gave me a chocolate cookie too and it was so good. I might try a different sandwich before I leave Chicago as I’m sure they’re all equally awesome.
Abdallah Al-Qudsi 162 reviews · Local Guide 7 May 2026

Honestly so over priced for a sandwich that o was expecting something mind blowing. It was just under season meat on bread nothing revolutionary. My friend got a meatball sub that could fit in the palm of your hand.
Josh Santiago 210 reviews · Local Guide 6 May 2026

Hands-down, the best steak sandwich I’ve ever eaten. The buffalo chips were fantastic. The cookies were out of this world. If you’re in the area, if you’re not even in the area, I would recommend that you come by this place is incredible.