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.

Been wanting to try poochies for some time. Had a classmate back in HS that loved poochies…read more So I finally got to try it. I liked the char taste of the burger. The fries were so good we had to get another order as my kids wanted more and didn't want to share after a few bites. The staff is super nice and accommodating. The pricing and value are still pretty decent and I liked the feel of the dining room. Could definitely feel the community.

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.

Hot chicken has become very popular in recent years and Byrd's is a newcomer to the space. The…read morehook here is that they serve halal chicken which opens up their customer base to a lot of people who couldn't go to your typical chicken joint. And the chicken isn't just halal, it's good. Moist and tender, it stands up to any chicken shack. And there are several spice levels from which you can choose. Beware - even the mild has some heat (there's also a no spice option). This isn't really place to sit and eat. There are tables, but It's more of a takeout place. And it's open until THREE AM some nights.

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).

Update: Portillos responded quickly through customer service…read moreportal, reimbursing my lost money, confirming through video that the cards were discarded and not pocketed. I am satisfied with their response and improve my rating from 1 to 4 stars This isn't a negative review of the food which was the standard chain quality (good but don't splurge on it much for health reasons). I was in the area for a play and picked up a local friend. I went here because an acquaintance (who since died) gave me multiple gift cards to Portillos which I needed to use. I had 4 cards, not sure how much was left on them. We got $27 worth of food and I started handing the cashier the cards. She told me to scan them on the read light reader. Only one had a scannable bar code. She was not sure how to read the others. My friend suggested she swipe it on keyboard, she didn't seem to know this already. Card 1 red light scanned ok. Card 2 swiped ok. Card 3 she swiped and it didn't register, unclear if it worked. Card 4 brought the total to 0$. She wasn't going to give the last 2 cards back and asked for the other two. My tried to clarify that card 4 might have value left, she confidently said no. I was suspicious since the total couldn't have exactly matched my bill. The next day I looked at the receipt and it clearly said there was money left on the card, over 8$. It's unclear whether card 3 had money or she just didn't scan it. I'm presuming this was poor training but it has an element of malicious intent since she was so confident I had nothing left on the card and requested keeping all the cards. If you have gift cards beware going here unless staff are trained. Receipt attached for proof. If the business is reading this, can I cat my money back? Card 3 was for $10 value but not clear if it was touched or not.

Stopped for a late night Maxwell Street Polish and a Diet Coke. Ordered at 10:45 from an inside…read morekiosk. After almost 15 minutes, I asked about my sandwich and there it was, sitting on the shelf waiting. Unwrapped it to find the polish hot, but the grilled onions were luke warm and the sausage was missing my hot peppers. It was tasty, but not what it should have been. Try harder, guys!

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.

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 challah rolls here might be the best I've ever had. So soft and delicious. I think it's worth…read moremaking a trek out here just for this. I'm I accidentally got the soft salami instead of the hard salami. It was more like bologna. The rainbow star cookies were amazing. Not too sweet and just like the ones I remember getting as a kid in New York. They also have discounted bagels at the end of the weekend. I recommend grabbing a bag to take home and the slicing them and putting them in the freezer. There is plenty of free parking and they do have a few tables in the front if you want to dine there.

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

Excellent food and service. Wish gloves were worn and ring up on the register though. Lol! They've…read morebeen adding up in their head forever!

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