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Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats

June 22, 2016

Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats is a roadside trailer in the East Brainerd area that serves all your favorite guilty pleasures-and some you haven’t thought of yet.
Fat Boy's Roadside Eats is a roadside trailer in the East Brainerd area that serves all your favorite guilty pleasures-and some you haven't thought of yet. | review by Chattavore.com
Did I just write the other day about trying to eat more healthfully? Pretend for the next few minutes that you didn’t read that post. I refuse to apologize for my life-long love of burgers, fries, and Doritos. (<–That was foreshadowing. Look at me being all literary.)

I had never heard of Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats until last month when Chattanooga Eats was doing their burger poll. They were one of the contenders for the East Brainerd area. I passed Fat Boy’s while on the road for work a week or two later. It was then that I decided to look it up. I was overcome with the need to try them out. Their menu was decidedly decadent, featuring foods that you might expect to find at a fair. I had to go.

Philip and I headed out to Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats at lunch time on a Wednesday. They did not appear to be extremely busy; another couple was ordering when we arrived and a few people came to pick up orders while we were there. The menu is taped to the counter in front of the window; the counter was pretty high so my 5’3″ self had a difficult time reading it. Looking back, I should have asked for a take-out menu. I wish that they had a larger menu or even just one of the takeout menus posted in a more accessible place. We quickly placed our order then took a seat at one of the picnic tables. Our order arrived within 10 or 15 minutes.

The menu at Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats is divided into the following categories: BBQ, loaded baked potatoes, sandwiches and burgers, burritos and bowls, tacos, quesadillas, sides, family meal deals, and “other” which encompasses snack/appetizers type things. I had taken a look at their Facebook page before we went and knew that I wanted to try their cheese stuffed Doritos. Cheese stuffed Doritos are described by the menu as “Cheddar cheese breaded in crushed Doritos and deep fried to perfection, served with a side of ranch”. Sounds like my kind of food. We got a half order (5 pieces) for $3.49. They turned out to be a great, fun treat, especially for some who finds Doritos to be addictively delicious like myself. The concept was similar to a mozzarella stick, except with cheddar and Doritos instead of mozzarella and breadcrumbs. By the way, the menu notes that some items in the “other” category may not be available every day.
Fat Boy's Roadside Eats is a roadside trailer in the East Brainerd area that serves all your favorite guilty pleasures-and some you haven't thought of yet. | review by Chattavore.com
Because the cashier was waiting, I felt a little rushed to order. That’s silly and I should have asked for a menu and taken my time. Instead, I jumped to order a cheeseburger ($7.99). All of the burgers and sandwiches are served with fries and fry sauce. The burgers, as noted on the front of the menu, are huge. I could only eat a little more than half of mine.

The cheese was American cheese, which is my burger choice because of its meltability. The buns were pretty standard burger buns, and the burgers were served with lettuce, tomato, onion (which I removed), pickle, mustard, mayo, and ketchup. The meat was cooked very well – a little crispy on the outside – and the burgers were well seasoned and delicious. My only complain was that it was extremely messy. The fries were pretty standard; due to space issues, they use frozen fries-but they were crispy and well seasoned, so I was fine with them. I really liked the fry sauce, a slightly spicy amalgamation of mayonnaise and ketchup.
Fat Boy's Roadside Eats
Philip got the bacon double cheeseburger ($10.99). If my burger was huge, his burger could only be described as gargantuan. He had to cut it in half just to be able to pick it up! He agreed with me, though, that the burger was very good.
Fat Boy's Roadside Eats is a roadside trailer in the East Brainerd area that serves all your favorite guilty pleasures-and some you haven't thought of yet. | review by Chattavore.com
Like I said, I wish that I had gotten something besides the burger. That definitely isn’t because I didn’t like the burger, but there are so many things on the menu that I wish I had tried something else, especially since Philip had a burger as well. I plan to visit Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats again in the near future so that we can try something different and give a more comprehensive opinion on the food that they offer!

The back of the menu gives a little insight into why the family decided to start their business in the Standifer Gap area. It’s a small, family-owned place in an area without a lot of food options, so I hope that they continue to get the support that they need to continue serving fun food to the East Brainerd area. Our total, pre-tip, was $24.55, which, at first glance, seemed a little pricey to me. However, when I considered what I would pay for the same meal in a casual dining restaurant or from a more traditional food truck, as well as the sheer quantity of food that we were given, I realized that the price really wasn’t particularly steep.

Support a family-owned business and give Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats a try!

Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats is located at 8106 Stander Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. They are open Sunday through Friday, 11:30 to 8. You can call them at 423-715-0059 or email them at fatboysroadside@gmail.com. They do not have a website at this time, but you can like Fat Boy’s Roadside Eats on Facebook.
Fat Boy's Roadside Eats is a roadside trailer in the East Brainerd area that serves all your favorite guilty pleasures-and some you haven't thought of yet. | review by Chattavore.com
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Comments

  1. jezmyopinion says

    August 14, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I have become highly addicted to the food they create. Best street tacos I've ever had. Had the fish sandwich last week for the first time and it was most excellent without all that grease you usually find. The BBQ loaded potatos are great and huge. It's hard not getting a burger each time but my plan is to eat my way through their entire menu!
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    • Mary // Chattavore says

      August 14, 2016 at 8:53 am

      I wish they were closer to me so I could go there more often!!
      Reply
      • jezmyopinion says

        August 14, 2016 at 9:11 am

        Same here, Mary. They are about 30 minutes from me, but it may be a good thing that they aren't closer or I would be there for lunch and dinner every single day :)
        Reply
  2. jezmyopinion says

    November 27, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Went back Wednesday and got the party platter for the Hubs and the Smoked Turkey Burrito for myself. Great again and plenty of leftovers to take home for dinner.
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    • Mary // Chattavore says

      November 27, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Yum! I need to go back soon.
      Reply
  3. jezmyopinion says

    April 5, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    Went back again in March and it was still fantabulous! I got the tacos, again it was fantastic. The Hubs got the Brisket burger and loved it as well. Going to go back next Thursday, still can't decide what to try next!
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    • Mary // Chattavore says

      April 5, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      I need to go back ASAP. It's so far from me that I never think about it, especially since it's closed on Saturday, which is when we usually go out. It's way too far for a weeknight! I've got to try their tacos! I don't even remember the brisket burger but that sounds AMAZING. I'll have to make it a goal to go there this summer...a few times!
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      • jezmyopinion says

        April 5, 2017 at 9:07 pm

        We actually found them on accident. Was in the area and had time to kill waiting on someone nearby. So glad we did. We go back at least once a month and try to try something new. The Hubs got stuck on their loaded bbq potatoes for a while and now he's moving on to their burgers. I love that with their tacos, you get three in each order, you can choose 3 different fillers if you'd like. We went for my birthday and for our 33rd anniversary - that's how addicted we are. Can't wait to see your post for your next visit. They also have lots of vegie items - that's just too healthy for this cajun.
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        • Mary // Chattavore says

          April 5, 2017 at 9:11 pm

          I love that you went there for your anniversary! Now that is love. I drive by there frequently while I'm working and I always think that I need to plan my visits to East Hamilton better so I can stop for lunch at Fat Boy's!
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  4. jezmyopinion says

    October 1, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Good morning, Mary. Still in love with this place. The bleu cheese bacon burger is heaven on earth. Wanted to let you know that they now have indoor seating - very cool art/deco style. Eating our way through their menu. Well, I am. The Hubs is still stuck on the Smokehouse Burger. Since my last post I've had the egg rolls, fried pickles, bleu cheese burger, the hot chick and the hot buffalo wrap.
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    • Mary // Chattavore says

      October 1, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      Yes, I saw that! I still haven’t made it back out there. I wish they were open on Saturdays! Everything you have tried sounds amazing. Maybe I can go on Fall break next week!
      Reply
  5. jezmyopinion says

    October 24, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Hi Mary, me again :) Just wanted to let you know that they are testing out opening on Saturdays. We went last weekend and I tried the smoked chicken enchilada stack and the hubs had the bbq tater skins. I saw on their fb page yesterday that they brought back the Thanksgiving burrito for the season, had it last year and it was wonderful!!! Also they now have a cook and funky dining room so it's perfect for this time of year as well. Now we're going to have to go back next Saturday for that burrito. Check out their fb page for the picture of the Thanksgiving burrito and the indoor dining. Still addicted and can't find a rehab that will cure us. Not that we are really wanting help with it :)
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  6. JezMyOpinion says

    August 1, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    Went back again. People, if you haven't been here you are truly missing a fantabulous dining experience. Food is original, fresh, huge and highly addictive. The Hubs is star struck by their smokehouse burger and my their street tacos. Never had a bad meal and we always have leftovers for lunch the next day. The service is spectacular and friendly and they now serve beer. Check out their facebook page and read the menu and peruse the pictures, you can thank me later. Maybe with some tacos? :) Enjoy! Note: They have moved to 8210 Apison Pike in Ooltewah
    Reply

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