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Fat Tommy's Chicago Fans

Fat Tommy's Chicago Fans Fat Tommy's Chicago Fans is a popular hot dog joint and American fast food restaurant that offers a unique twist on casual dining. Known for their delicious hot dogs, burgers, barbecue, chicken sandwiches, hand-cut fries and Inna-gadda-da-vita Salad paired with an extensive beer list, customers will surely enjoy every bite of their meal. Started as a hotdog cart in Kennedy Park in 2000 by owner Dan Coogan and his girlfriend, Fat Tommy's has since then become a family-friendly destination that serves food for kids of all ages. If you’re looking for something unique to try out, make sure to try one of their famous hot dogs without ketchup!

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Did you know...818  🌭 are consumed every SECOND from Memorial Day 🇺🇸to Labor Day.  That's 7,000,000,000 tube steaks 🤯 ov...
05/24/2026

Did you know...818 🌭 are consumed every SECOND from Memorial Day 🇺🇸to Labor Day. That's 7,000,000,000 tube steaks 🤯 over the course of the summer🔅😎 !!!

Celebrating 21 years at Beverly Park (after a little hiatus). Ahhh. It’s good to be home. Doin’ what we do best since th...
04/25/2026

Celebrating 21 years at Beverly Park (after a little hiatus). Ahhh. It’s good to be home. Doin’ what we do best since the early 90’s. 💪 🌭 ⚾️

Happy New Year from the Fat Tommy’s team! 🎉We’re grateful for your support! Here’s to good eats, good people, and an eve...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from the Fat Tommy’s team! 🎉

We’re grateful for your support!

Here’s to good eats, good people, and an even better year ahead.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and delicious New Year! Can't wait to see you in 2026! 🥂

We Bring the Party to You! 🌭🍩🎉Corporate party? Birthday bash? Holiday gathering? Fat Tommy’s carts make your party memor...
11/29/2025

We Bring the Party to You! 🌭🍩🎉
Corporate party? Birthday bash? Holiday gathering? Fat Tommy’s carts make your party memorable and save. you time.
We bring the hot dogs 🌭, mini donuts 🍩, and fun 🥳—you bring the guests!
Call/text Dan at (773)315-3287 or email [email protected] to schedule your event. ✨🎈

10/25/2025

🌭🔥 The Great Debate! 🔥🌭
We have to know... is a hot dog a sandwich? 🤔
🥖 YES — it’s meat between bread!
🙅‍♂️ NO — it’s in a league of its own!
🤷‍♀️ WHO CARES — it’s delicious either way!

Cast your vote below 👇 and tag your most opinionated foodie friend — we’re settling this once and for all! 😆

No tricks, just treats 🎃👻 Fat Tommy’s makes your Halloween party unforgettable with our carts + catering! From loaded do...
09/23/2025

No tricks, just treats 🎃👻 Fat Tommy’s makes your Halloween party unforgettable with our carts + catering! From loaded dogs to nachos and mini donuts, we’ll keep your ghouls and goblins fueled for fun.
✨ Book now for school events, block parties, and Halloween bashes—dates fill fast!
👉 Reserve your Halloween event today: call Dan at (773) 315-3287

While we consider every day hot dog day, 🌭 today the rest of the  🌎 celebrates the tube steak. 😎 🙌 On our favorite holid...
07/16/2025

While we consider every day hot dog day, 🌭 today the rest of the 🌎 celebrates the tube steak. 😎 🙌

On our favorite holiday, come cool off 💦⛱️and grab a dog at the Oak Lawn Aquatic Center . ☀️

Want the party 🥳 to come to you?! Call Dan at (773) 315-3287!

06/20/2025

Cart and catering season is in full swing! Call or text Dan at (773)315-3287 to get a quote for your next event.

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Today marks the 34th year of our devotion to Kennedy Park Little Leaguers and their fans! Dan was just out of college wh...
04/12/2025

Today marks the 34th year of our devotion to Kennedy Park Little Leaguers and their fans!

Dan was just out of college when he and Tom laced up their Chuck Taylors and rolled out the cart with David Berg hotdogs and All the fixins!

We are grateful to our wonderful employees over the years (many who have become dear friends) and each of you for your continued support. ❤️🌭⚾️🇺🇸

Stop by this summer and say 👋

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We are hoping 2025 brings all you need for a happy life. Be kind to each other.🥳

12/17/2024

On this day last year, CPD came to our home at 6am to let us know a car ran into Fat Tommy's. Our lives have been forever changed by the decision of the driver. We miss most of you and remember, when you are responsibly operating a motor vehicle, D= Drive, R= Reverse. 🙄

08/11/2024

So, how was your summer? 🌞 Ours has been pretty busy. 🐝 Just thought it's time to pop into your feed to remind you that Fat Tommy's Carts are available for Back to School Parties, Block Parties, Weddings, Office Events and just about anything else you can think of that includes a tube steak...or hamburger....or anything else you don't want to cook! Give Dan a call at 773.315.3287 to book something today. 🌭🍔🍦⚾️👊

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Peace out. Yesterday was the 6 month anniversary of the destruction of our business. Come visit us at Kennedy Park, OL A...
06/18/2024

Peace out. Yesterday was the 6 month anniversary of the destruction of our business. Come visit us at Kennedy Park, OL Aquatic Center, or bring Fat Tommy’s to you! Call Dan at (773)315-3287.

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Chicago, IL
60655

To get to the hot dog restaurant, American restaurant, and fast food restaurant located on W 111th Street in Chicago:

Public Transport:
- Take the Red Line or Green Line to the 95th Street station.
- Transfer to the #112 bus headed westbound.
- Get off at the stop for W 111th Street and walk a few blocks east.

Driving/Parking:
- From downtown, take I-94 East towards Indiana.
- Take exit 63B for 95th Street.
- Turn left onto S LaSalle St, then left again onto W 95th St.
- Turn right onto S Western Ave, then left onto W 111th St.
- There is limited street parking available. A nearby parking lot may be available for a fee.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm

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If you're a fan of hot dog restaurants, then you'll definitely want to check out Fat Tommy's Chicago Fans on W 111th Street in Chicago. This fast casual cuisine joint has everything you could want and more. They're known for their hot dogs (without ketchup!), burgers, barbecue, chicken sammiches, hand cut fries, Inna-gadda-da-vita Salad and extensive, world-class beer list. Everything is made to order so you know it's fresh and delicious.

What's great about Fat Tommy's is that it's a family-friendly restaurant with food for kids of all ages. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly and accommodating. And if you're wondering how Fat Tommy's came to be, it all started with a hotdog cart at Kennedy Park on New Year's Eve 1999. Fast forward six months later and the first Fat Tommy's restaurant opened its doors at 3256 W. 111th Street.

Now located at 3031 W. 111th Street, Fat Tommy's has become a staple in the community with its delicious food and wide variety of beers on tap. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Chicago-style hot dog or something more adventurous like their Inna-gadda-da-vita Salad, you won't be disappointed. So next time you're in the area, make sure to stop by Fat Tommy's Chicago Fans for some mouth-watering eats!

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