Review of Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick

Visited 2x End of December 2022. Was staying at the Hampton Inn next door for a conference so contacted them before arriving in Chicago and emailed with Julie (Sales Manager) who spoke with kitchen manager. Before arrival we were told "We can do items such as our hummus platter with no pita and extra veggies. We can do a burger with a gluten free bun and a chicken sandwich with a gluten free bun as well. For chicken sandwiches you will need to mention it has to be non-marinated." which was enough for us to give it a try. While they do not have a GF menu, they do have what I would call a "kitchen cheat sheet" that they brought us as a GF menu which says how to order things on the menu such that they are GF (more options than I would have thought from their menu). In addition to my daughter we brought another GF friend since we had already scoped it out. In previous years those of us without the Gluten issue ate there often for good food and convience.

First night: One person got the filet with a fruit side, the other got chicken little grilled, not marinated with no bun and a fruit side. They also need to be dairy free so didn't do the cheese or mayo. The second meal they got a maple bacon burger with no bun and no cheese or mayo (to be Dairy Free).

It was very clear that the waitstaff on both nights understood the gluten issue. The hostess and the waitstaff talked to the kitchen about our table having gluten free diners and worried about cross contamination. When food was delivered, they reiterated that the food was GF and seemed to be careful about keeping it away from other food - the first night only the GF meals came out together, then the rest of the food. I don't remember the second visit in that regard. My daughter and our friend both thought what they got tasted good.

I think like most places, communication is key. We have eaten there in the past with friends with other issues and the wait staff always tried to answer the questions or go to the kitchen to get the answers and we were always happy with that, so that let us decide to give it a try. If you don't communicate and just look at the menu you would think all you can have is a salad, but by speaking up and talking to the hostess and waitstaff we were able to get answers and options and find out that there was even more to eat there than we thought there would be.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch