I finally got the chance to visit the Happy Poochie, inspired by my veggie loving mom. While not a vegetarian, she often will choose a vegetarian dish and with how vegetable heavy the menu is, I figured this was the perfect opportunity to come in for the first time. While Happy Poochie has been open for years, their short hours (11am-2:30pm M-F) make it hard to coordinate with my husband with days off. We came in not long after they opened at 11am on Monday, July 27th and stayed about an hour chatting even after we finished our meals. I got the cold hand cuke sandwich with a soda, while my parents split a sandwich (that I didn't hear the name of but had turkey on it), my mom choosing a canned tea and my dad getting a fountain drink lemonade. My mom almost got some chips, but they didn't have the healthier chips that she prefers. This spot was super cozy as well as clean. My dad used the restroom and reported back that it was well maintained. They have a cute porch area to enjoy on nice days like today, but we opted to stay inside. This was all of our first time here and we're very impressed with Happy Poochie Eatery. I very much would recommend finding a way to come out and try a sandwich or salad, though the hours do make that hard for the standard 9-5 worker. Thanks so much Happy Poochie Eatery for the fantastic food and I can't wait to come again! read more

My sister and I split the happy clutter and the specialty sandwich that was turkey with a blueberry vinaigrette. They were both delicious. The place was clean. The workers, efficient and professional. read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - The Happy Clucker & the special turkey with a blueberry vinaigrette. - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

What a delight! The reviews certainly didn't lead us astray with this one. I searched healthy eats along our route north and Happy Poochie popped up on Yelp. For starters, the space is very airy and inviting and the same goes for the sweet staff. They all were hamming it up with our kids. We ordered the Cool Hand Cuc sandwich with cucumbers, onion, tomato, cream cheese on pumpernickel bread. We also ordered the Portofino salad that was loaded roasted red peppers, carrots, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, etc. I also had a carbonated jasmine lemongrass tea that was zesty and lovely. Overall, a fabulous experience. Look forward to coming back! read more

Absolutely delicious! I eat lunch here about once a week. The food and service is consistently excellent! My favorite sandwich is the Hot Guac. It's loaded with fresh turkey, bacon and slightly spicy guacamole. Highly recommend! read more

First time here - looking for a great sandwich for lunch at the lake! We had the. "Downtowner" and the "Cool Hand Cuke" - both were fresh, delicious, and a perfect blend of flavors. We would definitely go back again. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Very clean and had patio seating as well as indoor option. read more

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We ordered the cucumber cream cheese on pumpernickel and it was very good. Also the turkey and spicy guacamole wrap. It was also good. With a beverage was approx. $25. Will return read more

Good food, quick service. Very fresh. Loved the clean new interior, good ambiance. Kids enjoyed the food too

Great sandwiches. Nice portion size. The ciabatta bread is excellent along with the sauce. Yum

The people are so sweet- while the building is in an odd location, the story behind the opening is so sweet! The food was tasty and the decor is super cute! read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Turkey blt - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Nice place and friendly staff. Some interesting sandwiches and salads. The poochione is very tasty. read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Poochione - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Happy Poochie is a great lunch spot in Benton Harbor. It is close to downtown St. Joseph. The sandwiches are fresh, and there is a decent amount of seating given the size building. The service is fairly quick, and the staff is friendly. Good place to grab a quick lunch read more

We stopped here for lunch, after getting to St. Joseph too early to check into our hotel. I had the Mr. Swiss T : turkey and swiss with tomato, red onion and romaine lettuce on pumpernickel bread (there's a dill dressing you can get, but I skipped it because I don't like dill) My husband and son got the Hot Poochie: an italian sub with assorted meats, melted provolone and giardioniera peppers a ciabatta roll. Everything was delicious! and they have a nice outdoor seating area, where we could sit with our dog. Nice and friendly staff too. I'm sorry I didn't get her name but the staff member who took our order, brought our food out and said hello to our dog. We'll be back next time we're in the area :) read more

The salad I had was honestly one of the best in my entire life. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.

As much as I love the food at Happy Poochie, I do have a problem with the fact that my order is almost always wrong. I am not going to keep tipping on carry outs when they do not even pay attention to what they are giving you. If you have pop in your order, they often will just not hand out the pop and you have to ask. You know people order these things, so why not check the receipt before you hand it out? How else do you think people are getting pop when they refuse to give orders out inside and tell you to go to the window, even in the winter. I often order the same salad and today they just did not add the red peppers to it, why? The last time they put onion on a salad that said no onion. I hate red onion. It is always something. I did not pick up the order myself today so I could not check it. Look at the order both before and after you make it. My orders are always for 1-2 people, nothing big. Your job is to give out the correct orders, period. read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Portofino plus avocado and tomato - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

food was fantastic! salad portions are huge. I had the BC Wrapper I believe it was called and it was excellent!!

The happy poochie made my poochie happy. They say they have soups but when asked about soups they said no soups ! little bummer but understandable ! Would be a pretty sweet if they could bundle chips drink and sammy all together. All around a lovely little spot with a cute backstory. Also thank you to the kind lady working the till ! read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - The leftovers - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

Always a great place to get a bite. Inside is too cute. I love the turkey Guac wrap - always so delicious and the service is great!

My wife and I had lunch here today. There's a beautiful little restaurant you pull in the parking lot and are greeted with gorgeous flowers. The inside is clean and cute. The sandwiches are delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Run, don't walk to the new Happy Poochie Eatery in Benton Harbor! I had a feeling I'd like it, but it exceeded all expectations for a healthy, hearty lunch. Sandwiches, salads, and soup with generous amounts of fresh, tasty ingredients. I'd love to see a "you pick two" type combo in the future, but my mom and I were able to split a salad and sandwich so I got to experience both anyway. Curbside service was so friendly, my husband said "I think I made a buddy!" Featured: Benton Market Salad, Hot Poochie, Cool Hand Cuke, Tomato Bisque read more

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The Portofino is exactly what I need after a weekend of fun! Ingredients are so fresh and portion is huge. Hubby's sandwich is really tasty and well balanced between meat and bread. The sandwich bread is soft, yet hold up the stuff in between. read more

Everything you need for a quick pit stop for lunch! Clean bathrooms, really friendly service, and great fresh ingredients. Prices were a bit higher than I expected (~$13 for a sandwich or wrap) but great quality and taste so it was worth it. I think customers would be more happy if it came with a little bit of chips or fries or salad for that price so it felt more like a meal. I loved that the bread was so soft though and it was a great size to eat without making your stomach hurt at all. They have an indoor and outdoor space and drinks for sale as well as cups for water. read more

Love love the Hot Guac. I'm not big on things that are too spicy but I could handle this amazing sandwich! The bacon was crispy!! read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Hot Guac - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

The service was polite and friendly and the sandwich was outstanding. The ingredients were fresh and plentiful. The best restaurant sandwich I have ever had. Keep up the great work. read more

Outstanding sandwiches Lots of variety. Out of the way location in an unexpected area. Closed a bit early, send like a lunch place. read more

This place is a gem! Stopped while passing through the area. The sandwiches were delightful. Big and fresh. The outside area was a hit with our crew. Beautiful flowers and picnic tables with shade our back. Even accommodated our pup which was a nice break from the car. The owners walked around making sure everyone was enjoying their food. Had to opportunity to talk with them a bit. Very nice couple and a great deli! read more

WOW what an honor to be served an Amazing sandwiches by one of the best automotive designers in the industry. He left his mark on Ford prior to the 2008 crash. He and his wife made the best decision to open the Happy Poochie . Rich Gresens and his wife Lori are hands on owners and take pride in their cute have an amazing, modern feel, up-scale sandwich place! They could use this photo on their menu. They look that good! The Hot salami and the hot turkey is why we had. The bread was to die for crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Hot Salami and the hot turkey both toasted - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

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I was in the area for a wedding and I stopped here for lunch. Great staff and timely service. Food was great and priced well. It's always good to see a down to earth local eatery read more

Split a meal with a friend and it was the perfect amount for a light lunch. They even went the extra mile and gave us our own plate and pickle. Super nice staff and clean place! read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - BC Wrapper - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

We found a fun little joint called Happy Poochie Eatery on Main Street in downtown Benton Harbor, Michigan. They have few indoor seats, a side patio and a park-like outdoor dining area in the back by the old shipping canal. It's very clean and well organized. We started off with The Chopper, an enormous salad featuring chicken, bacon, pasta, and Gorgonzola cheese mixed with romaine, red cabbage, and scallions. The sweet Italian dressing is spot on, offering just a subtle sweetness to contrast the salt in the bacon and cheese. Next up, was a sandwich called The Downtowner, which the owner said has quickly become a fan favorite. Packed inside a ciabatta roll you'll find ham, turkey, bacon, and melted provolone graced with red onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and Dijon mustard. I found this ciabatta roll to be a little lighter and softer than many. Some European ciabatta rolls tend to be a little too dense with too much "chew" for a sandwich, but this was excellent. We finished with a weekly special...a sandwich cleverly named Asparageese, showcasing fresh local asparagus from Alex's Veggies and paying homage to the geese who frequently show up in the canal. I must be honest, as a diehard carnivore, I would not have otherwise ordered this. Exploding out of the rye bread, we discovered asparagus, red onion, roasted red pepper and melted swiss cheese and a creamy dill dressing. At first bite, the rye bread and swiss had my taste buds saying "Reuben," but then it took a delicious turn in a different direction. The sandwich burst with fresh flavors and savory notes. The attention to detail is evident in the quality and balance of ingredients in the salads, wraps, sandwiches, and soups that are on its menu. Next time you want to try something new and delicious for lunch, check it out...I'm sure you'll leave with a happy pooch. read more

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Food was great! People were amazing and helpful! We loved all the plants. super clean and friendly. Will definitely make this a visit every year when we come back! read more

Everything is so good!! Sandwiches, salads, soups. I recently found out their mushroom soup, which is great!

Good service and great sandwich! I'd go back for a quick no fuss lunch. My experience fine and pleasant.

This is my new favorite lunch spot!!!!! Omg their food is so fresh and so so good. I can't believe how personable the staff is and how cute the restaurant is. Perfect for a bite to eat in or to go. They are very covid safe. 10/10 would recommend. And I will be back, hope to see you there:)))))) read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - The Portfino salad and soup of the day. - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

The guacamole sandwiches are incredible, especially the wrap. Employees were nice too.

I had the strawberry salad with a raspberry vinaigrette and it was delicious! I've also had their red pepper soup and wish they had it more often. I have not had anything there that was bad. They always use the freshest foods and everything has been spot on! read more

Rich and his staff put together 155 lunches on a recent morning for a golf outing and I can't say enough about their efficiency, friendliness, helpfulnesses and tastefulness of their sandwiches. This is the 2nd year they have done this for us and we will keep coming back. Kerri read more

Salads are phenomenal and the people are so kind! Second time being here, It's been take out and it takes them 10-15 minutes. read more

Happy Poochie Eatery - Portofino salad. Minus onion and roasted red pepper. - Salad Near Me - Benton Harbor, Michigan

A shout out to all the wonderful people at Happy Poochie. Everyone do yourself a favor and stop in downtown Benton Harbor. Get the best sandwich ever. They have never disappointed with the " Dave's Special ". ' read more

When I asked my husband what rating to give the Happy Poochie, he said, "Three stars is generous." Let's just say, this poochie left not very happy! Overpriced (nothing comes with your overpriced sandwich). No kids menu. They were out of 3 staple menu items. The Boss was pretty good. The sandwich with Turkey on pumpernickel was the blandest yet saltiest thing I've ever eaten. Vegetarian wrap was ok. Mac and cheese was Kraft. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Have tried several sandwiches from here and all were really good! Service is always quick and friendly!