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The Fat Shallot, River North
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The Fat Shallot

  • 4.648 reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

Located on the 2nd floor of Merchandise Mart, The Fat Shallot is a bustling food court spot known for hearty sandwiches, fresh coffee, and fast casual fare. Expect a lively, spacious atmosphere perfect for quick business meals or casual meetups with a variety of vendors and grab-and-go options.

Quick answers

The Fat Shallot in short

When is The Fat Shallot open?

Mon–Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM; Sat–Sun closed.

When is the best time to visit The Fat Shallot?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is The Fat Shallot indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does The Fat Shallot cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is The Fat Shallot?

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza 2nd Floor,Chicago, IL 60654.

Right now · 1:30 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 8 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

57°

Overcast

Feels
56°
Rain
18%
Wind
6mph
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
8 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
8 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
8 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
8 AM–2:30 PM
friday
8 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
Closed
sundayToday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 The Fat Shallot
  2. 2 Mercadito · 5 min
  3. 3 The Smith · 6 min
  4. 4 The L Station · 6 min
  5. 5 Art of Escape Room · 6 min
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60654(opens the map)DirectionsTo River NorthCall+13128331951Websitethefatshallot.com

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 48 reviews

Known for

  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Group dining
  • Great coffee
  • Happy hour

The feel

  • Casual
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Business travelers
  • Solo friendly
  • Tourists

Around River North

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.