You Should Go To Fat Willy's

food and drink

Approaching the outside, you wouldn't even be tempted.  A barely noticeable place to pass right by.  The inside, at first glance is pretty ordinary too.

But, I had to restrain myself from taking bunches of photos and spoiling the experience for you, dear reader.  I love the small cool details but you should look carefully or they'll pass you right by.

The owners of Willy's, http://www.fatwillys.com  I was told confidentially aren't some true fat guy with that name.  Instead they are Bo and Arden Fowler who spent much time traveling all over the South, gleaning tips for the best offerings to bring back up north.  They opened Willy's six years ago this month.

Ribs and pork are the specialties but there are burgers and salads and soups and lots more.
I had a pulled pork sandwich which was excellent.  There's sauce on the side, both regular and spicy.

We went after having attended the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcast at City North 14, just across the street and, at 4PM on a winter Saturday Willy's was busy but not jammed.  On weekends it's apparently just that.  When the weather's good you can eat outside.

OK, check out the walls of the ladies' room before you do your next informal rehab on the cheap.  Also, the wall art, the plates, the tablecloths and more.

The staff is especially pleasant which leads me to believe that "Willy" treats them right, and they do you too.

Fat Willy's Rib Shack is at 2416 W. Schubert, just off of Western Ave.  They're open 7 days beginning at 11:30 until 10 or 11PM, depending on the day of the week.  Phone:  773.782.1800.