I had a Walking Taco with home made chips, spicy and great. Then I had an Irish Dip sandwich that was full of wet and juicy brisket, covered with home made slaw, that was melt Read more ...]]> Our friends at Glutton Force Five Invited me to try their delectable creations, that they sell in Chicago from their Food Truck, last night.

I had a Walking Taco with home made chips, spicy and great. Then I had an Irish Dip sandwich that was full of wet and juicy brisket, covered with home made slaw, that was melt in your mouth delish!! For desert they surprised me with a bread pudding that would have done a sit down eatery proud!

If you see their truck parked somewhere in town, do your taste buds a favor and stop and partake of their cuisine.

Big Phil gives it his seal of greatness approval!

There is no longer a need to scarf down the putrid burger at McDonalds. Not since Fat Phil began his Last Stand. Chicago simply has no more use for the 24-hour dinners and the freeze-dried burgers necessitating an entire bottle of ketchup to recreate something known as taste. Not Read more ...]]>  

There is no longer a need to scarf down the putrid burger at McDonalds. Not since Fat Phil began his Last Stand. Chicago simply has no more use for the 24-hour dinners and the freeze-dried burgers necessitating an entire bottle of ketchup to recreate something known as taste. Not since that tip gong first rung on Chicago Avenue. There is no conceivable excuse to stop at another light night food stand with food whose quality barely surpasses the cast away wrappers on the side of the street. Not since this blessed intersection with Oakley Boulevard enjoyed the renaissance of fast food delivered by the big man with the big white beard.

No, the Fatso Burger is quickly overtaking any and all “challengers”, raising the game post-last call and even before it is socially acceptable to enter a bar for the evening. Chicago has already enjoyed the gourmet burger revolution, and Fat Phil is determined to lead a new revolution for those looking for a better, faster burger. Taking inspiration from his travels out West and his many stops at In N Out, he has decided the city of Chicago deserves a burger made as quickly but with the very freshest ingredients.

These tastes are seared inside the freshest cuts of ground chuck and topped with an array of sides, some presented on the menu for first time customers and many more known only by the loyal lot who want, nay need, great food at an affordable price and in a hurry. This burger is taking over the fast food niche and simply cannot be matched anywhere else in the Ukrainian Village, nearby Wicker Park, and elsewhere throughout this grand metropolis.

Went there yesterday for the first time. We were asked if it was our first time when we got to the counter. Phil explained various things regarding the menu. Great, classical hot dog stands need one person that is associated with the place. This place definitely has that in Phil!

The place is small. In Read more ...]]> Ronald D.
Deerfield, IL 5 Star Yelp

Went there yesterday for the first time. We were asked if it was our first time when we got to the counter. Phil explained various things regarding the menu. Great, classical hot dog stands need one person that is associated with the place. This place definitely has that in Phil!

The place is small. In nicer wether you can sit outside. There about 10 tables. Yesterday a bit too cold.

There were six of us so we ended up with a variety of items. A couple of char dogs, two grilled salamis, a double fatso (burger) and a Mac and cheese with salami. We also had the shoestrings, not on the menu, but really good.

The salami sand was great. The Mac and cheese with salami, OMG! The cheese for the fries was outstanding! The burger juicy and very tasty. The cheese for the fries is Vern’s from Wisconsin. I have always thought this was the best. I am told that the shrimp po boy is very good as well. None of us had this. Next time!

Phil adds just the right amount of personality. In the middle of serving a crowded restaurant he starts giving out hot dog gum. Old school! He also doesn’t hesitate to tell the uninformed where things come from, as far as tradition. He credits the great hot dog joints of the past.

It is hard to build and create a “joint” kudos to Phil for accomplishing just that. It’s hard to imagine how many hot dog places there are between Deerfield and Phil’s last stand. I would make the drive anytime. I grew up spending my Saturday’s at Poochie’s in Skokie. To me the gold standard. I also spent six years in the hot dog business, so I have high standards and expectations”

This place is the real deal. This is great solid classic Chicago food.
Go there! Enjoy! Don’t tell your cardiologist! Better yet take him/her with!!

This is GREAT Chicago food! Phil has hit it on the head!

Link To Yelp Review

We were in Chicago.seriouseats.com
Chicago Serious Eats Article

We were featured on 190 North
190 North Video

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WGN Grilling Segment

Chicago’s Best April 8th

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Phil’s Last Read more ...]]> Phil’s Last Stand has been all over TV the last few weeks and Sunday night we will be in Chicago’s Best on WGN also.

We were in Chicago.seriouseats.com
Chicago Serious Eats Article

We were featured on 190 North
190 North Video

We were featured on WGN before the Chicago Cubs Opener
WGN Grilling Segment

Chicago’s Best April 8th

Chicago’s Best 

Phil’s Last Stand is open till Midnight Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and till 4AM Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 10PM on Sunday. Come try our amazing food.

Cocked your head to the side and said “I’d like a side of fries”

Five days since we opened and Phil said

“Come back tomorrow and try the jumbo shrimp”

Three days since the corner of Oakley and Chicago

I realized a dream, and had to tell you

Yesterday you’d stopped by for a Fatso burger

But it’ll Read more ...]]> It’s been one week since you looked at me

Cocked your head to the side and said “I’d like a side of fries”

Five days since we opened and Phil said

“Come back tomorrow and try the jumbo shrimp”

Three days since the corner of Oakley and Chicago

I realized a dream, and had to tell you

Yesterday you’d stopped by for a Fatso burger

But it’ll still be two late nights till I’ll see you again

The Barenaked Ladies had it right with their hit single “one week” and we thought what better way to emulate our success than paying homage to the song. Phil is busier than he has been in years and he is loving every minute of it, spending every waking moment making sure every order is grilled, fried, and served to perfection.

We have all been involved though. The Hoob is busy becoming a fresh-cut fry sensei, PJ is busy supporting the stand with his own funds after a hard night of partying, and the lines have formed to try the five off-menu items and to see if anyone has been brave enough to take on Fatso’s Challenge. So far two have entered the arena and the food has been left standing with those two unfortunate souls slinking away no longer famished, but bulging at the waist band.

Soon we foresee the five-special items and the tip gong becoming a neighborhood code, a password to a secret club of the impressively satiated. Phil’s Last Stand is also excited to adding a T-shirt to our menu selection.

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