Happy Poochie Eatery

"Came in from out of town and had such a lovely experience! Everyone was very pleasant and the food was phenomenal. Wish I had something like this closer to home! Added perk: The atmosphere was so inviting! Personally love when there's lots of greenery, it shows you care about your space and it brings a freshness to the air."

"ADDENDUM: They are open for inservice. Rich & Lisa have a great thing going here. Only caveat is they are not open on weekends. The food is fantastic, and the service is friendly and accommodating. They have plenty of indoor seating, and a plethora of outdoor seating (weather permitting). The Cool Hand Cuke is still a favorite of mine, along with the Portofino Salad, and the Mr-Swiss-T sandwich. If you're in the neighborhood, you should absolutely stop in for lunch! Recently opened in the building with the (locally) famous “FOOD” sign out front, the Happy Poochie Eatery is a lunchtime place serving sandwiches, soups, and salads. I’ve only been there twice so far, and had the same item both times. The Cool Hand Cuke is a fantastic take on the little rye bread/cream cheese/cucumber appetizers from holiday parties. Light, refreshing, yet I felt plenty full afterwards. It’s currently only serving pick-up due to COVID, however their service is excellent. You should definitely give them a try for lunch!"

"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. Everything was super 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. 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 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. 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."