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A month after opening, Fratello’s in Kendall Yards is drawing block‑long lines and selling out before its 2 p.m. close. The 300‑square‑foot shop launched in October and is already exceeding projections by roughly 30%, jumping from 78 sandwiches on day one to 125 by day four and settling near 110 per day — a pace that explains those midday “sold out” signs.
Here’s the snapshot: 1198 W. Summit Pkwy, open Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Mondays for prep). About five indoor seats plus roughly 20 heated patio spots; expect sell‑outs. In a walkable district by the Spokane River, the seasonal Kendall Yards Night Market brings evening crowds area‑wide, though not tied to Fratello’s.
Think of it as Sorella’s little brother: restaurateur Lauren Blumenthal opened Sorella nearby in 2023 and built tight synergy between the two — shared cooler space and even a couple of staffers. Chef‑partner CJ Callahan leads Fratello’s kitchen, bringing experience from Spokane’s Hogwash Whiskey Den and later Dos Gordos Tacos & Tequila — a pedigree that shows in the shop’s meticulous technique…