It’s always delightful when a place lives up to the hype, especially when it’s something like a family-run pop-up in the back of a beloved dive bar. Such is the case for Fat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop, a small operation that’s drawn a lot of attention for their menu of well-executed bar favorites!
Fat Arnie’s operates out of a small window at the back of Rafter’s Beer Pub, on Indianola Avenue in Clintonville. When you enter the front door, just look towards the back, past the bar. There are a couple small menus – one old school lettered and one digital – that list the day’s menu.
The menu usually consists of about six items; they’re great at updating it every day on social media.
The food comes out pretty quickly, but it certainly does hurt to find a spot at the bar and enjoy a pint of Hoster Gold Top while you wait.
For our first visit we ordered, well, two thirds of the menu. I knew we had the try the empanadas. They’re offered one for $5, three for $13, or 10 for $39. The flavors rotate, but we tried all three:
- Mojo pork, pickled jalapeno, and cheese
- Beef and cheese
- Chorizo, potato, and cheese
It’s hard to argue with
Fat Arnie’s is open
Fat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop
4404 Indianola Ave. (inside Rafter’s Beer Pub)
Columbus, OH 43214
Web: fatarnies.com
FB: Fat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop
IG: @fat_arnies_sandwichshop
