Visitors in Chicago, Illinois, United States can find Fat Cat, a operational vintage photo booth featuring traditional dip-and-dunk film processing. The '40s-inspired bar is all about fun and games with occasional trivia and movie nights, shuffleboard, a pool table and a photo booth to remember, well, all the fun.
Opening hours for Fat Cat: Daily Open.
Fat Cat
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Fat Cat is listed as operational in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Photo strips, cash only.
Telemetry
- Hours today
- Daily Openopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Fat Cat
Is the photo booth at Fat Cat still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 18, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at Fat Cat, and can I pay by card?
The price is posted on the machine. Cash only — bring coins or small notes. Most analog booths in this range run a few pounds, euros or dollars a strip.
Is Fat Cat a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. The strip is developed with real photo chemistry inside the machine, so give it a few minutes to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Fat Cat?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Fat Cat, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Fat Cat?
Daily Open. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to Fat Cat?
It's at Chicago, Illinois. Pop the address into your maps app for directions.
Can I get into Fat Cat with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Fat Cat is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in Chicago for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Fat Cat last checked?
May 18, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
The '40s-inspired bar is all about fun and games with occasional trivia and movie nights, shuffleboard, a pool table and a photo booth to remember, well, all the fun.
Hours
Daily Open
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- May 18, 2026
- Source
- Time Out Chicago
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 18, 2026
- Photo signals
- 1
