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| - I love Fat Head's so, so much. I avoided coming here for the longest time because based on its proximity to the mall and other chains, I just assumed it was a run of the mill, bro-laden sports bar. Imagine my surprise when I walked in and found my new favorite beer.
Here's the thing, Cleveland. My love for you runs deep. You know that. So I hope you can forgive this blasphemy: Fat Head's blows Great Lakes clear out of the water. Don't get me wrong, I love Great Lakes (I'm drinking a Lake Erie Monster right now), but whenever friends from out of town want good beer, this is where we come. I've had just about all of them, and while I may not care for all styles, I've yet to have one that I'd consider "bad." Their "guest beer" draft selection is always top notch as well. I've had some beers on tap here that I've never seen on tap anywhere else.
Same goes for the food. The Beauty and the Beast is one of my all time favorite sandwiches, and I could eat the fried mushrooms 'til I pass out. Considering the portion size (they're called "headwiches" for a reason) and that one sandwich turns into multiple meals, the prices are very reasonable. I've brought friends, family and co-workers here, and everyone's loved it so far. I also like that there are only 3 locations, so you're not handing money over to a giant chain.
As much as I sound like a rabid fan, I'll admit it's not perfect. Like others have said, you can't swap out the sides. At all. Not just chips-for-fries or vice versa. There's no swapping out for a side salad or broccoli here either. That can be a deal breaker for some, and I totally get that. It's a very, very odd policy (even the wait staff say it's dumb and can't tell you why the policy is there), but the chips are good, so I'm personally willing to overlook it. You're also in a restaurant named "Fat Heads", so don't complain if you find the food greasy or heavy. Again: Fat. Heads. Not "Health Heads." With that being said, I've never found the food overly greasy.
Bottom line: best beer in NE Ohio and delicious, bad-for-you food. Can't be beat.
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