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DeKalb's Neighborhood Pub & Grille

Cold Drafts. Jumbo Wings.Every Game On.

Fatty's Pub & Grille — DeKalb's Neighborhood Pub & Grille

A hearty DeKalb hangout where the wings are jumbo, the burgers are juicy, and the beer is always cold. Pull up a stool, grab a booth, and catch the game with your crew.

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Game Day · Cold Beer · Everybody Fits In
Why us

What sets us apart

Jumbo Wings & Hot Starters

Crispy jumbo wings tossed in your favorite sauce, loaded nachos, golden cheese curds, and fried pickles built to share.

Every Game On

Screens around the room with the sound up on the big games. Whatever your team, you'll catch the action here.

Cold Drafts & Happy Hour

Ice-cold drafts, easy cocktails, and happy-hour specials that keep the table going from kickoff to last call.

Everybody Fits In

Easygoing, friendly, and full of regulars. Bring the crew, the team, or the whole table. There's a seat for everyone.

DeKalb's Easygoing Neighborhood Pub

Fatty's Pub & Grille is the hearty DeKalb hangout where jumbo wings, juicy burgers, cold drafts, and every game on bring the whole neighborhood together.

Step inside and you'll find screens around the room, cold drafts at the bar, and a friendly crowd of regulars, students, and families settling in for the game. Whether you're rolling in with your crew after class, catching the away game, or grabbing a burger on a weeknight, Fatty's has a seat for you.

We keep it simple: jumbo wings worth the mess, juicy burgers off the grille, ice-cold beer, and a welcoming room where everybody fits in. Easygoing, hearty, and always game-day ready, Fatty's is your spot on West Lincoln Highway in the heart of DeKalb near NIU.

Happy Hour
Cocktails & Specials
Cold
Drafts on Tap
Jumbo
Wings & Burgers
Reviews

What DeKalb Is Saying

“Our go-to after every NIU game. The jumbo wings are huge, the drafts are ice cold, and you can catch every game on the screens. The vibe is just easy.”
Tyler M.Game-day regular
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Find Us in DeKalb

Address

1312 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115

Find us at 1312 West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, IL, just minutes from NIU. Bring your crew, grab a booth near the screens, and catch every game. Use the form to plan your visit or ask about big groups.

Fatty's sits on West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb's stretch of America's first coast-to-coast highway, right across from the NIU campus.

Hours

Monday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Your Corner Booth Awaits

Round up the crew and head to Fatty's for every game, cold drafts, and jumbo wings. Use the form to plan your visit or reserve space for the big group.

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