FAQ
📍 Location & Ordering
Fatback Butcher is located at 176 West Upper Wacker Drive in the heart of the Chicago Loop, right next door to Prime & Provisions. We are situated on the street level of the prestigious 222 N. LaSalle Building. This puts us just steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk and makes us the ultimate, convenient lunch destination for the building’s major corporate tenants, including anchor law firms like Vedder Price, as well as surrounding financial, tech, and legal headquarters.
Yes! While we are optimized for fast online ordering and corporate catering, we also offer a welcoming dine-in space. It is the perfect spot to sit down and enjoy a hot, freshly made signature steak sandwich for a casual business lunch, a quick midday break, or an out-of-the-office catch-up.
Absolutely. You can order ahead online via our GoTab menu. Since we are located just steps from the Chicago River, many of our guests pick up our signature sandwiches or premium boxed lunches for a scenic Riverwalk picnic.
Yes! While we are optimized for fast online ordering and corporate catering, we also offer a welcoming dine-in space. It is the perfect spot to sit down and enjoy a hot, freshly made signature steak sandwich for a casual business lunch, a quick midday break, or an out-of-the-office catch-up.
🥪 The Menu:
Best-In-Class Sandwiches & Healthy Options
Best-In-Class Sandwiches & Healthy Options
Fatback Butcher bridges the gap between fast-casual convenience and chef-driven quality. We don’t serve standard deli meat. As an artisan butcher concept, our sandwiches feature butcher-quality, premium meats—like the shaved steak in our best-selling signature hot sandwich and the house-made spicy Italian meatballs.
Our signature Hot Steak Sandwich (featuring premium shaved steak, melted cheese, and crispy potato chips right in the sandwich) is our most popular item. For a hearty classic, our Spicy Italian Meatball Sub is a Loop favorite.
Yes. For those looking for lean, high-protein lunches, our Signature Whole Rotisserie Chicken and our vibrant, protein-packed salads are highly popular. These options are nutrient-dense, filling, and perfectly aligned with keto, low-carb, and GLP-1 companion diets.
Yes! True to our name, Fatback operates as a modern artisan butcher and market. In addition to our hot lunch menu, you can shop our market for high-quality provisions, premium cuts of meat, and house-made specialties.
Absolutely. If you are commuting home from the Loop, stop by our market on Wacker Drive to pick up our Signature Whole Rotisserie Chicken and fresh deli sides. It is the perfect, high-quality, grab-and-go dinner solution to take home to the family after a long day at the office. We offer wine and beer too!
🏢 Corporate Catering:
Boardrooms & Office Lunches
Boardrooms & Office Lunches
We provide upscale, premium catering designed specifically for Chicago Loop offices and boardrooms. Our offerings include:
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Executive Boardroom Spreads: High-end presentations featuring our whole rotisserie chickens and artisan sides.
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Elevated Sandwich Platters: Beautifully arranged assortments of our best-in-class artisan sandwiches.
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Premium Boxed Lunches: Individually packaged gourmet meals perfect for working lunches, seminars, or team training sessions.
Yes. We created Fatback Catering specifically because Loop boardrooms needed an option between uninspired, basic deli platters and the fuss of fine dining. Serving Fatback tells your clients that you deal in quality. Our food is impressive, memorable, and perfectly suited for executive environments.
For catering orders up to $500, you can simply order online with 4-hours notice.
For large corporate catering orders and sandwich platters, we kindly request 24 to 48 hours’ notice to ensure we can perfectly prepare your premium ingredients. However, we know the corporate world moves fast—if you have a last-minute boardroom emergency, please call us directly, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Yes. When booking through our catering team or our Tripleseat lead form, let us know your team’s needs. We offer excellent vegetarian options, gluten-friendly salads, and high-protein/low-carb dishes to ensure everyone in the boardroom has a premium meal.
💳 Payments & Corporate Accounts
Yes. For those looking for lean, high-protein lunches, our Signature Whole Rotisserie Chicken and our vibrant, protein-packed salads are highly popular. These options are nutrient-dense, filling, and perfectly aligned with keto, low-carb, and GLP-1 companion diets.
🚆 Hours, Parking & Transit
We are open Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM to serve the downtown lunch and after-work commuter crowds. We are closed on weekends for private catering events.
Because we are centrally located at 222 N. LaSalle (on Wacker Drive), we are highly accessible via the CTA. We are just a short walk from the Clark/Lake CTA Station (Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines) and the State/Lake Station.
If you are picking up a large order, there are several convenient parking garages located along Wacker Drive and LaSalle Street, as well as designated loading zones near the building for quick, hassle-free pickups. We recommend parking either on Wells or LaSalle to pick up your catering order.