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fat willys rib shack

Fat Willy's Rib Shack

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Essential Information

Street Address 2416 W Schubert
Chicago, IL
Phone773-782-1800
Website URL www.fatwillys.com/

Head to this funky spot smoking with hickory and applewood to score all the major ’cue food groups: spice-rubbed baby backs, tender Texas brisket, and juicy pulled pork.

Additional Information

Rating: • classic

Price: $20-$29

Cuisine: Barbecue

Noteworthy:
child friendly
outdoor dining
wheelchair accessible
will seat past 10:30 p.m.

Dishes We Liked: Baked four cheese macaroni ($9.95), baby back ribs ($16.95 half/ $24.95 whole), sliced beef brisket ($18.95), pulled beef brisket sandwich ($7.95 half/ $11.95 whole), pulled pork sandwich ($7.95 half/ $11.95 whole)

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Hours: L & D daily.

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