The Fat Shallot Sterling Food Hall
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About
The Fat Shallot Sterling Food Hall — a quiet sandwiches spot in Loop with a growing reputation. Order the Bacon. "The best BLT in DTown Chicago, the bacon is perfectly cooked and the truffle gives a special touch" — Rapha V
Experience Breakdown
Serenity Smith
28 reviews
“Got the Truffle BLT ($13), and it was insane—the bacon was crispy, the truffle aioli was rich but not overpowering, and the toasted sourdough held up perfectly”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
incredible food and service. i come here every time i visit the food hall.
Super friendly and super tasty.
Hi All, Fat Shallot is by far one of the best spots to pick up lunch downtown.
The best BLT in DTown Chicago, the bacon is perfectly cooked and the truffle gives a special touch!
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Specialties
- Bacon
Location
125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603
What 33+ diners say about The Fat Shallot Sterling Food Hall
“Great little spot.”
Great little spot! I work around the corner from Sterling Food Hall, and I've started taking all of my lunch breaks at the Fat Shallot. My usual is a Grilled Cheese, Tomato Bisque, and an Arnold Palmer. Always hits the spot! The service here is incredible too! Paula and Dani always brighten my day. If you need a quick lunch while you're in the loop, give this place a try!
Arachne Ó Daimhín
Sep 2025
“I ordered a Reuben for lunch.”
I ordered a Reuben for lunch. The sandwich was excellent. As you can see in the picture, the corned beef was very thick cut, which is unusual. However, it was still flavorful and tasty. I could have used more sauce and sauerkraut, but overall, it was delicious and filling. I guess the good thing about not having too much sauce is the bread doesn’t get soggy.
Sana
Dec 2023
“Turkey Salad, extra turkey.”
Justin Pinchback
Jan 2025
“The Ruben was fantastic.”
The Ruben was fantastic. The pickle was very good. The blta was good but not great. We were told not to bother with the fries. Revival hall is nice with a lot of choices.
Adam Glen
May 2024
“Overall very, very good.”
Overall very, very good. Food was well-prepared and flavorful. The corned beef was tender and very tasty. The Spicy-sesame fries were flavorful but could used a bit more sauce (maybe on the side?). However, overall the portions are plentiful. Service took awhile (I think they were shorthanded). Although it is abit pricey, the portions and flavor provided a good value. I'll be back!
Brian
May 2024
“incredible food and service.”
incredible food and service! i come here every time i visit the food hall. the truffle BLT and the chocolate chip cookie are unmatched!
Emma Nussbaum
Dec 2025
“Super friendly and super tasty.”
Chris Blankschein
Sep 2025
“Hi All, Fat Shallot is by far one of the best spots to pick up lunch downtown.”
Hi All, Fat Shallot is by far one of the best spots to pick up lunch downtown. The sandwiches are all excellent, especially the Truffle BLTs and the Buffalo Chicken - they are just overflowing with goodness! :) The fries are great too, especially the spicy sesame ones. I think the only thing that matches the food quality is the friendliness and speed of the team - they are great to chat with while delivering orders with speed and accuracy. If you haven't tried Fat Shallot in the Sterling Food Hall, I highly recommend it!
John Peter Layug
Sep 2025
“The best BLT in DTown Chicago, the bacon is perfectly cooked and the truffle gives a special touch!”
The best BLT in DTown Chicago, the bacon is perfectly cooked and the truffle gives a special touch!! The staff is really friendly and always remember my name. Must go
Rapha V
Sep 2025
“Love the buffalo chicken sandwich!”
Ryan McCarthy
Sep 2025
“Tasty food for all seasons - I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and it is always fresh &...”
Tasty food for all seasons - I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and it is always fresh & prepared to my specifications & the presentation is wonderful even when I carry out. The staff is so friendly, helpful and patient especially when I want to personalize my order. Really enjoy the healthy options too. The salad is one of my favorites. The drink options are really cool too. I like how they try new things periodically too- so far they’ve all been a hit with me!
Li Yo
Sep 2025
“Really good food (love the turkey sandwich on a pretzel bun) and great service!”
Cheyenne Christine
Sep 2025
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