After looking for somewhere in the area to have lunch, we ended up at Poochie's. Good food and…read morefriendly staff! Inside is very clean and well decorated with Chicago sports memorabilia and such. We both had the cheddar burger (they use Merkt's cheese!) and cheese fries (more Merkt's!). The woman in front of me ordered a grilled salami sandwich. If I ever find myself back here again, that'll be the next thing I try.

Ok Poochie's is a nice stop for some real food. Good Chi Town dogs. Fries are fresh cut, but they…read moreseemed as if they were over cooked or maybe sat too long. But they were ok. I would show a pic of the hot dog but I ate it. But I also got a burger that wasn't bad. The services were pleasant and fast. Nice family atmosphere. This does get the Monalisa stamp for me. I will be back with hope the fries are better.

I offered The Fry Fusion as one of three dinner options offered to my aunt for her annual bingo…read morebirthday outing and she chose it, probably due to the breasted chicken on the menu. My boyfriend and I ordered chicken to share as well as waffle fries. My daughter ordered a burger. My aunt ordered chicken as well. My uncle ordered a bowl of sorts with rice and meat. The person taking our order was friendly, patient, and told us to move tables around to accommodate our party of five plus all of the food. The staff also kept giving us free items to try as we were eating, like French fries and a banana pudding. The banana pudding was not large enough to share with everyone so I waited until I was back in the car to head to bingo and split it with my boyfriend. It tasted like banana Laffy Taffy so I am not sure how I feel about that. The breasted chicken was cooked to order, hot, crispy, and had a little kick to it. The rice was flavorful. The onion rings were okay. The waffle fries were definitely superior to the traditional ones. The hamburger was good! The restaurant space was clean, quiet, and spacious. I would make the drive for the broasted chicken again! I wish The Fry Fusion all the success!

This place is about 2 months old. I found this online with not too many reviews. I would have to…read moresubtract one star because the Indian girl working the cashier register on 10/22/25 around 9:40 PM, kind of had a poor attitude. She looked like she didn't want to be there. We ordered the zinger burger combo meal, 6 piece chicken, mango lassi, and lotus pudding. The food had generous portions. The chicken skin was very crispy and the meat was juicy. The sauce definitely adds another layer to it. I really enjoyed the zinger burger. Lotus pudding is highly recommended, it's not sweet or salty. Prices were fair. I would come back.

So fried chicken is the main item. Actually only have 3 main items. Menu is straightforward as can…read morebe. Ordered their #1 number chicken sandwhich with two side. Got to admit that sandwhich was huge. I know it cost a bit more then I would like, but the portion size broke my doubt. The chicken isn't cut to be flat so it is not cut even on the bun. You get a large lope sided chicken tender(according to the menu, but tenders are not that large. Think it is a cutted breast). The batter was pretty crispy. Took it home in a sealed container and it maintained it's crunch being covered in coleslaw. Can only imagine eating it fresh. Topped with a generous potion of coleslaw. Fries were good, the potato salad was really good. Can't remember a restaurant that served it but this place is worth trying. Really make you wonder why there isn't more good potato salad. Overall a lot more satisfying than I thought

Small wings and sauce drizzled on top (not tossed). Would not get again. I'll opt for Buffalo Wild…read moreWings bigger wings. For a party - perfect. For lunch - not so much in low number wings. (Got mine BOGO 10 piece).

We have been here at least 20 times over the past 4 years since we moved closer to this location…read moreand each time has been great. The consistency in their food and service, will make this location stay open for awhile. It really doesn't matter what time of the day you come, the drive thru is always full. This time we came here before heading out to go swimming so we had a Hot Dog lunch. It was great and my company was even better. The decor is on point with other Portillo's so we're a fan! Don't sleep on their Kids Meals for your kids, it's a fair deal. There is plenty of parking but sometimes during lunch or 6pm ish, you may have to wait for a spot to open.

Portillos is such a Chicago staple. Everything on their menu is delicious. I especially love their…read morechopped salad and milkshakes. This time I got a burger and went for a double because a girl's gotta eat! It was the right choice. Great burger to bread ratio. The cheese was so melty and delicious. They have order kiosks at the entrance or you can order with a cashier at the front. I guess it depends how much you're avoiding people on which you prefer. It's clean and has spacious seating. The decor is typical of a Portillo's but I found the mannequin scene at the entrance quite interesting and I'm still trying to put the story line together.

I'm thinking I've fallen in love with Culver's fish…read more Stopped in for a quick bite my go-to order is a double Culver's Deluxe burger. But lately I've been getting the Atlantic cod dinner or the Walleye dinner. The nice lady behind the counter took my order for the 2 piece cod dinner and handed me a number. The place was packed and I found a table and waited. The dining area is large but felt small with so many people. I received my order and dug in. The fish was fresh and hot, tasted like it just was made. The fish was flaky and crispy. I love the tartar sauce that they give you. With a squeeze of lemon and malt vinegar the fish is so good that I wish I would have gotten the 3 piece dinner. The cole slaw was creamy with a good crunch. The French fries were really good. The roll wasn't as fluffy this time around and didn't get any butter. But, I'm lazy and didn't want to get up, so I dipped my roll in the tartar sauce, not bad. I left full and happy. I have to go back for the walleye before it disappears.

I've been going to Culver's for years if not decades however this particular review is for the…read moreCulver's in Skokie. I came here several times and I don't know why I didn't do a review until now however, this most recent visit on a Friday during lent was absolutely fantastic. The lady working at the register behind the counter was so super friendly and helpful. She made me aware of so many different combinations and options of what you can do with a simple two-piece fish platter that comes with two side sides. For example, I didn't know you could even change out the sides, let alone app for the premium size or even forfeit some of the sides. I usually eat at Culver's on Fridays during lent and this is the first time anyone's ever told me all the possible options, which was mind-boggling While it might be a little overwhelming, I will say it was great to even realize that there were any options to begin with She had the most bubbly, friendly personality, absolute patience to even explain all of these things to us and then to take our order and get it right who knew? Anyhow, she is great whoever trained her was fantastic and whoever hired her definitely saw her ability to do well at this job. She clearly likes people she likes communicating and being helpful. I like Culver's overall not just for fish but also for the cheese curds and the sandwich sandwiches. This is a solid go to for fast food when I have to choose fast food.

Stopped in for a quick bite…read more I really think you should examine the menu before going there are a lot of choices. Once I got the hang of ordering. Place the order at one end of the counter and you pick it all the way on the end. They take the sandwich in back to finish it. I ordered a corned beef on an onion roll. While I waited they have a nice selection of baked goods. Cookies, bread and desserts!! The decor is eclectic with nice nods to delis. I received my sandwich and ate outside, because the indoor dining area was full. My sandwich was really good, I would like a little extra mustard next time. The meat was tender and flavorful. The pickles they give you are top notch.

Good deli. Sandwiches are seriously huge and stuffed with meat…read more I got the lox bagel sandwich. I wish the tomato and cucumber were sliced thinner for an easier bite. Because they're kind of thick, it makes for a sandwich where all the filling slides right out. I guess I wish the bagel had a little more give to it as well instead of being on the stiffer side. But obviously it's still very tasty. The potato pancakes are not quite the style I like. These are thick and dense--like the size of a burger. I think I prefer when they're thinner and soft on the inside but crispy outside.

The food was okay and still tastes like any other Jollibees. My family when here a few days ago and…read morecame very late. We got yum burger meals and also some pies. It was great, I just love the yum burgers. The staff is really the reason for my high rating as they were very accommodating and helpful. I'll always remember how nice they are. True Filipino hospitality. Thank you!

I've been meaning to leave this feedback for a long time, and unfortunately, this has been a…read moreconsistent issue for almost two years now. The soda from the vending machine at this location has a very unpleasant taste, almost like a bathroom cleaning solution. It's not just a one-time occurrence either; we've experienced this repeatedly over multiple visits. What makes it more concerning is that we've tried soda from other locations in the city, and none of them have this issue. This seems to be isolated to this particular branch, which suggests there may be a problem with the machine, water supply, or maintenance. We genuinely enjoy the food and keep coming back, but the drink quality has been consistently off-putting. I hope management can look into this and address it, as it really affects the overall dining experience. Thank you

This humble looking establishment was everything that's great about Chicagoland - from the mural of…read moreChicago greats (Oprah to Ditka), to an owner that memorizes your order as you're speaking it to the incredible quality and taste of the food. We would absolutely return next time we were in the area. Thanks for a great lunch and may you have 52 more years of prosperity

While in Skokie, I decided to give Herm's a try. I've tried Poochie's and loved it, but hey, a new…read moreplace. First thing, I was disappointed they had no hot dog special, you know, like 2 hot dogs, fries and a drink for x dollars. It was all a la cart. And one hot dog was $5.05, fries not included. I decided to get the Herm's special, which is supposed to be a 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger with fries and a drink. It was $18.55 so i figured it was going to be on par with Five Guys, which charges around $21 but you get a ton of fries and a really good burger. Ok, I'm waiting for my dinner. Here's where it goes off the rails... While I'm sitting, waiting for my food, the guy is making a hot dog for another customer. He's holding the bun in his left hand (no gloves), while applying the condiments. After he's done, he takes money from the customer with the same hand, and proceeds to make another hot dog, with the same unwashed hand. That's a major red flag. My burger arrived shortly after that. The burger? Good but undersized for the price. The fries were thin and average at best. Small portion for the price. I had to use the bathroom downstairs, and it was out of soap. Another red flag there. Look, Poochie's is better, cheaper, cleaner, and right down the road. Sorry, but I was disappointed with Herm's.