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Master Critic Review
Fat Sal's Deli
7.8
Late-night destination serving over-the-top "fat sandwiches" stuffed with mozzarella sticks, fries, and multiple proteins on each hero. The Fat Buffalo packs buffalo chicken, mozz sticks, and fries into one indulgent sandwich.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fat Buffalo, Fat Texas, Banh Mi-Ki
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.5
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 7.6
Atmosphere: 7.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Open until 3am serving massive sandwiches with fries inside
Who should go: Late-night crowds and those craving indulgent comfort food
When to visit: After bars close or when craving serious comfort
What to order: Fat Buffalo, Fat Texas with pastrami brisket
Insider tip: Recently relocated after fire but same huge portions
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking challenging - metered spots on Hollywood Blvd, lot across street $8-15
Dress code: Ultra casual - hoodies and sneakers are the norm
Noise level: Loud - sports on TVs, late-night energy, better for groups than intimate talks
Weekend wait: 15-25 min peak hours (10pm-1am), counter service so moves fast
Weekday lunch: 5-10 min typical, straight to counter
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Limited - veggie sandwich available but most items meat-focused
Vegan options: Very limited - can modify veggie sandwich, not the right spot
Gluten-free options: No gluten-free bread, can do sandwich fillings as salad bowl
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Only if you're both casual eaters who don't mind messy food and loud sports bar vibes - better as a fun second or third date
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations taken - it's counter service with communal seating, just walk up and order
Is it kid-friendly? Yes during earlier hours (before 10pm) - kids love the massive portions and fries, but gets rowdier late night
How messy are the sandwiches really? Extremely - come hungry and don't wear white, these require full napkin commitment and possibly a fork
Can I actually finish a whole sandwich? Most can't - they're genuinely huge, plan to share or take half home, comes with fries on the side too
Best For
Better for: Late-night munchies, group hangs after drinking, maximizing food volume per dollar, unapologetic indulgence without pretension
Skip if: You want a quiet dinner, healthy options, or refined flavors - hit The Grill on Hollywood or Larchmont Wine & Cheese instead
Hours
Monday11am - 3am
Tuesday11am - 3am
Wednesday11am - 3am
Thursday11am - 3am
Friday11am - 3am
Saturday11am - 3am
Sunday11am - 3am