Frances' Deli

Chicago

Deli / Bodega

$$$$

You might expect this vintage deli-diner (which started as a steam table deli in 1938) to serve all classic, old-style eats. But you would expect wrong. Somewhere along the way somebody went crazy with the patty melt idea, and the massive, nap-inducing Fatty Melt holds the patty, onion, and cheese between two full grilled cheese sandwiches -- one with tomato, one with bacon.