Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Chicago: 3:32 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 397-3300 to confirm.
Location & directions
714 North Wells StreetChicago, IL 60654
About Fabcakes
Fabcakes is a sandwich shop located at 714 North Wells Street in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Fabcakes is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sunday). Night owls can stop by until 2:00 AM on Saturday. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: European dishes and bistro.
For questions or orders, call (312) 397-3300.
Quick facts
- Category
- Sandwich Shop · European, Bistro
- Address
- 714 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone
- (312) 397-3300
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for sandwich shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Fabcakes’s weekday schedule with 112 other sandwich shops in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 62% of them (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 6:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 73 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 92. 89% of sandwich shops in Chicago open on Sundays; Fabcakes does not.
Compared with 112 other sandwich shops in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for sandwich shops across the US
Based on 42 menus with 769 priced items from sandwich shops across the US, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $10.98.
We don’t have Fabcakes’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what sandwich shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Roast Beef | 24% | $7.92 |
| French Fries | 21% | $5.99 |
| Ham | 21% | $4.29 |
| Onion Rings | 21% | $3.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 19% | $7.10 |
| Hot Dog | 19% | $5.49 |
| Turkey | 19% | $9.69 |
| Tuna Salad | 19% | $6.99 |
Calculated from 42 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Fabcakes there are 290 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 811 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (135), Bars & Pubs (119), American (57), and Sandwiches & Delis (53).
Competition is strong: 49 other sandwich shops are within a mile and 125 within three miles. The closest is Mr. Beef, 0.2 mi away.
255 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeOUD Coffee & Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBrehon Pub< 0.1 mi
- ItalianTorchio Pasta Bar< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchBrett's Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianIndienne< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a sandwich shop
Delis and sandwich shops are a lunch institution: Jewish-style delis with pastrami and corned beef piled high, Italian delis with hoagies and imported cold cuts, sub shops, Philadelphia cheesesteak stands and modern sandwich counters. Many also sell prepared salads, soups and grocery items.
What to order
- Pastrami or corned beef on rye – the classic Jewish deli order
- Italian sub or hoagie – cured meats, provolone and oil and vinegar
- Cheesesteak – ask for it “wit” onions in Philadelphia
- Reuben – corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing
Good to know
- Lunchtime lines move fast if you know your order before you reach the counter.
- Many delis close in the late afternoon – check before planning a dinner visit.
- Half sandwiches with soup are a common, lighter option.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Fabcakes's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Fabcakes open on Sunday?
No, Fabcakes is closed on Sundays.
Where is Fabcakes located?
Fabcakes is located at 714 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654.
What is the phone number of Fabcakes?
You can call Fabcakes at (312) 397-3300.
Does Fabcakes offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Fabcakes. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Fabcakes open late?
Yes – Fabcakes is open until 10 PM or later on Saturday.
What else is near Fabcakes?
There are 811 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Fabcakes. Nearby options include OUD Coffee & Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Brehon Pub (< 0.1 mi), and Torchio Pasta Bar (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other sandwich shops near Fabcakes?
49 other sandwich shops within a mile. The closest is Mr. Beef, 0.2 mi away.
How much do sandwich shops across the US cost?
Based on 42 menus with 769 priced items from sandwich shops across the US, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $10.98.
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