"In this close view of a well-dressed Poochie's hot dog, you can see just how fresh the bun is: a vital part of hot dog excellence in Chicago."
Michael Stern
"The hot dogs are so compelling that it is possible not to pay attention to Poochie's first-rate French fries. Many customers get them blanketed with melted cheese: a delicious idea, but one that compromises the fries' outstanding crunch."
Michael Stern
"Poochie's is a plain-looking storefront with exquisite hot dogs inside."
Michael Stern
"A hot dog with the works, French fries, and a char-cooked Polish"
Michael Stern
"Poochie's logo is a happy dog. Many of Chicago's best red hot restaurants have a canine-themed name."
Michael Stern
"Behold the Char Burger, a work of art made from the finest material, including grilled sweet onions, bright green picalilli, mustard and ketchup, a toasted fresh bun, and a handsome slab of meat. Also, can you see the sprinkle of celery salt (on the pickle spears)? That, too, is an essential Chicago garnish."
Michael Stern
"Relatively speaking, Poochie's is fairly deluxe in that it offers stools to sit on at the counter. There are even a few tables in back. We personally prefer standing and leaning forward on the counter as we eat. Note the dozens of articles on the wall -- all, of course, praising this most excellent Chicago eatery."
Michael Stern
"We so enjoy the salad-like condiments and garnishes customarily applied to a hot dog here, that we tend to forget just how wickedly good the grilled onions can be. They are soft, sweet, and rich beyond measure."
Michael Stern
