Zach's Shack is the total da bomb in a good way of course, in SE Portland. It's got that laid-back, worn-in charm with kind of a late '70s punk dive vibe, but in the best way possible. Dim lighting, no frills, not pretentious at all. Just good vibes, good people, and amazing hot dogs. I was doing a hot dog crawl and Zach's Shack easily took the top spot. The menu's limited, but what they do, they nail. Indoor Outdoor seating, cornhole, ping-pong, and affordable drinks make it a great hangout spot, especially when the weather's nice. It's the kind of place where you can actually talk to people, easygoing, local, and full of character. The bartender was amazing so If you're into unique, unpolished, authentically cool bars with killer hot dogs, this one's a must. read more

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Incredible hotdog! Great service. Their chili cheese dog made my entire night and was simply heavenly. I'll take 10 more! The art in this bar was also awesome. read more

Zach's Shack - Ambience - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Update to my previous post. We have been here a few times since our initial visit. Everything has been just as tasty as the first time, but with more help and very quick service. I'm still happy as can be about the tofu pup, but this time we also tried mozzarella sticks and they were delicious! read more

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Great spot to grab a quick drink and some food. The dogs are a little spendy, but then again you're not just getting your average dog. They have a long list of creative yummy options. The ambiance is more of a bar than anything else but the outside patio is spacious and nice! Lots of cool art. They also have a lot of lawn games and do trivia on Thursdays. Service was really quick and friendly. read more

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Five stars for late night drunken hot dogs!!! I've been to this place a few times. They have a big back patio. The vibes are usually pretty chill. Back to the hot dogs! I had my first Seattle dog here, which is a little ironic. Then again, I technically had my first Chicago here - had them as a kid in Chicago - but picked off half the toppings. Adults, do not pick off your toppings. Eat the dog the way it I supposed to be or order something different. The Seattle Dog is strange, it might have been a special and not on the regular menu. The flavors work, but I don't know it would be my go to dog. The Chicago Dog is so filling and feels like a meal! I'll be back to try some more. Stop by late night and try one the hotdogs. read more

Zach's Shack - Seattle Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Zach's Shack is my home, my church, my love, my life. Has been the go to dive spot for my friends and I for years now, and you will pry it from my cold dead hands. Do not order shots here unless you are prepared for a water cup sized shot (so def order shots here tehe). Hot dogs are always delicious, the bartenders are super friendly, this is the best place in the whole entire world. read more

Little dive bar with a back patio. Unfortunately, bar hot dogs have gotten way overpriced but that's the case in general. The hot dogs here are really good though. Drink prices are among the best in town which will get me back here. Definitely worth a stop especially if you're bar hopping! read more

Worst experience I have had anywhere. The person working the bar was rude to everyone. Don't know her name but she had the shortest thinnest curly ponytail, linebacker build, and a face i wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. Can't be super rude AND super chopped, pick one. There was also the biggest chungus side kicking with her. Food was 2/5 at best too. read more

PUT MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON A SHIIFT!!!! HOLY SHIFT ONE MAN CANNOT PUMP OUT 10 HOTDOGS FRIES AND JALAPEÑO POPPERS IN A TIMELY MANNER. Good god. Waited 47 min for hotdogs and did not get the poppers:(. Not the persons fault but nobody is having a good time in here. People are fighting (literally). They are hungry. They are going to start eating each other. hellllppppp meeee read more

So we were just in the area and hungry, wanting hot dogs and decided to try Zach's. I wasn't sure what to expect but it kind of just had a dive bar feel with good servers and friendly patrons. I love all the variety of toppings. Plenty of places do basic dogs but I'd been wanting something a little more special. TBH, for the price I want something I can't just do myself better (ie chili dogs). I ordered a few so I could try a few and share. I thought the concept of wings interesting just because they actually put baby carrots on it. There's lots to choose from and I pretty much like any hot dog because, it's still a hot dog. The prices are pretty much what I've seen anywhere else. They were complaining the the actual hot dogs were very low quality. I can't disagree, but I'll still be back to try different toppings. For me it's more about the toppings so if that's your jam too then you'll like it here. read more

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In a city of amazing food, this is the only spot I hit multiple times per Portland trip. Best chicago dog outside of IL, great indie rock aesthetics and playlist, awesome staff. read more

Zach's Shack - Double Chicago Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is divy but it's a classic, and open laaate, and has Chicago Dogs! My dream is to open a restaurant next door to Zach's Shack and call it "Nick's Kobe (kinda like Ruth's Chris)" Get it? read more

Zach's Shack - The Chicago style Dogn Yes, this is a real thing. And it's amazing. - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Bartender is always nice, food is great, and they have great drinks. Ping pong, giant connect four, and card games are always available. Best bar in this part of Hawthorne. Back patio is sick read more

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Always delicious. Always fun. Always Zach's. Great veggie options for really terrific hot dogs. I keep coming back to fill up my belly AND my punch cards. read more

Zach's Shack - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My boyfriend and I came here for some late night eats last weekend because I was craving hot dogs like crazy! There's really not tons of places in Portland you can get them, and we live in SE, so I knew we had to finally try Zach's Shack. And before I fully start my review, I am giving them 4 stars based on exactly what they are... a little dive bar/restaurant that serves hot dogs. When I read the negative reviews, it made me feel like people are just expecting too much. It's hot dogs ya'll. It's pretty basic! When we walked in around 9pm, it was empty except for a table in the back and someone at the bar. They only have one person working the counter so if they're busy, be patient! It was too hard to pick one dog, so we both got two. And we got stuffed and could barely finish... I was shocked because so many people claimed these dogs were "too small". They really pile on the toppings, too! We ordered: - Cheese fries (and when these came out, I was like no way we're going to finish these, the portion was huge! But we did because they were just so simple and delicious). - New York Dog (this was definitely my favorite!) - James Brown (also delicious, loved the sour cream) - Zach's Favorite Dog - Their special that day (can't remember what it was, but it had coleslaw and it was amazing!) New York Dog and the special they had were our favorites. We will definitely pass on Zach's Favorite Dog next time, but wanted to try it this time since it was our first visit. The pickle spear and celery salt was just a bit much. All in all, it's a cute little spot with some decent food for your drunchies. We did get a couple drinks as well and I thought the customer service was good. read more

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Stone cold hot dog. I just ordered two Chicago Dogs to go at the bar. Got them home 5 minutes later and they are cold and not even cooked in the middle. At first I was surprised at how quickly they came out and was happy to be on my but I doubt they even cooked them. I love this place and it's a very convenient 5 minutes walk from my house but this is VERY disappointing. read more

Best chili dog I've had yet, easy friendly experience, just yum ( plus it's a cozy bar with outdoor patio and games!) read more

Zach's Shack - Zach's favorite add chili - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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John Popper!!!! So yummy. I love this place. It's chill and cozy, fun in the back, service is always great, food and beer is delicious, I can bring my dog and zach is a cool guy to talk to. 10/10 read more

Yum! Great dogs & the kid had a great time too! She got a plain dog and I had a James Brown. It was exactly as I hoped...only left me wanting another. Thanks Zach! read more

Ambiance was great. Board games were fun but missing pieces. Service was bad, had to wait long to get order taken despite it being empty. Food was actually bad and not tasty AND it was very overpriced... 8$ for a hotdog. read more

This place is always great!! One of my favorite spots ever! (Except if the skinny yt guy who is kinda moody is there. Then just don't bother. He's a pill and often somehow burns stuff. ) read more

This is the best hot dog spot in the city. Food, beer, atmosphere- you can't go wrong. Ping pong outside, pac-man inside. The staff is great, the cheese fries are amazing, and the hot dogs... you can get them any way you want. They're not made of real dog, though, so don't go expecting that. Oh, and they even have gluten free buns if that's your thing. read more

Zach's Shack - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've about had it with these irrelevant complaints in the Yelp reviews. Those expecting some kind of bOuGiE gOurMet vEgAn CheeSe(tm) stUffed GlUten-free Dog need not apply. Zach is a G, and the staff are always fun characters. Theres nothing quite like chowing down a Chicago dog, chili dog, and something totally experimental on one plate after a long night of bar hopping down SE Hawth. Finish it off with a generous heap of crinkle fries rinsed down with a sudsy Pabst can. No place quite like it in PDX. Cruise thru. read more

Great low key bar that sells great hot dogs! I had the perfect bar combo, a nice IPA, chili cheese fries and a Chicago Dog!! Will be back soon enough... read more

Yelp asked me if I like this place. I have only been there once. The hotdog was great, but, in my opinion, way over priced. It's hard to justify paying that much. A decent dog should not cost much more than $2-$3. A fancy one, maybe $4. Hell, I used to sell (as a fundraiser) a boiled Frank, in a steamed bun, with your choice of mustard, ketchup, and/or relish for a buck, and that simple dog was tasted amazing. They sold like gang busters. read more

I'd rather get cancer again then waste my time at this place. Microwaved food. My god, chemotherapy made food taste better then this disappointing establishment. Fuck this place and all the 5 star ratings. read more

Worst service and disrespect I've had in my life at this place and I know the owner. The employee was disrespectful to my dad and served us the wrong food. read more

If you want a crappy .50cent hot dog for 6+$ definitely go here. Also, The fries looked and tasted reheated. Next time I'll just hit 7/11 when I've got a hankering for shitty reheated junk food. read more

I've frequented this business since 2008 because their dogs are so good, but I'm done with their service. 1) There is only 1 person ever on staff, so the food takes a long time to come out. 2) They don't answer their phone. 3) They haven't updated their Facebook page since 2017. 4) They haven't updated their website. 5) They're charging more for their food in store than the prices on the website. I'm writing this here since Yelp seems to be the only page they pay attention to. I'll find a different dog place to go to. read more

At this point in my evening I had already consumed some hot dogs downtown at Pioneer Square, so why not have more? Cheap beer and a Chicago Dog said I was having another, that and we wanted to stay close by the Alhambra since we were seeing a show later on. My guess is that Zach's Shack used to be a cart but it graduated to a brick & mortar establishment. I liked all the choices on dogs. Chicago, New York, Viking, Wings(and no it's not hot wings but a hot dog with hot sauce and bleu cheese.) Of course $2.50 PBRs weren't a bad thing either. Playoffs baseball on the TV, food heading to the belly and a concert in a few. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday. The Chicago dog was everything it was supposed to be. Neon green relish, sport peppers, celery salt, poppy bun, tomatoes, and pickle spears. It was a pretty large hot dog as well. For $4.50 it better be a bit bigger than the Oscar Meyers you get at Freddie's. Good place to hit up if you want to grab some quick grub before a show, plus Por Que Taquaria had a line out the door. Really? Is it worth standing on a line for street tacos? Anyways, enjoy some tubular meats here. read more

Zach's Shack - Chicago dog & PBR - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome laid back place, great and plentiful dog recipes. Hunter is fun and always welcomes us joyfully!!!

Food was bottom-tier, at best. The hot dog was nothing special- an undercooked, underwhelming boiled Hebrew National. The service was bizarre, for lack of a better word. We waited in the empty "restaurant," at the bar, for approximately 15 minutes before we were noticed. The server was friendly enough, but forgot all of the essentials. The ambiance was horrific. We were two women surrounded by countless drunken men on the patio. We felt so uncomfortable that we decided to move to the front onto the sidewalk. If you want a hotdog, just make one at home and save yourself an overpriced trip to a filthy establishment. read more

My friend and I came in last night and Ro and the other staff were so kind and gracious and helpful. Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere

Great atmosphere and customer service! I loved the hot dogs, drinks, and bartender, It's a great place.

Today was only the second time since Covid that we go to Zach's and our first time "in person". This place is and has been an institution in our family. We even had a birthday there for our son about 10 years ago. Sadly the food was not great today. The chili was dark dark brown and tasted charred and there was very little of it on our chili cheese fries which frankly I consider to be the best in town usually. Since I always eat the New York- well it was not great. We are used to the single staff member and we are used to the wait. I simply would have preferred if he had just said "I'm out of chili" rather than scrape the pot. We did have fun in the back and we did play ping pong which was great. We will come back hopefully on a better night. It was just a bummer to visit with our boy back from college and to get to enjoy "old times" and have the chili be frankly awful. Sorry Zach. I do hope we get to see you again. We've been fans since you went from food cart to the current location. read more

A place with a full bar that is open til 3 and just down the street from the Hawthorne? YES, PLEASE. They have great and unique offerings, the fries are great and crinkle cut, the cheese sticks are fried cheese... there really isn't any going wrong. I came in drunk and starving, so I was pretty miffed when I didn't get my hot dog and my friends had to go up and reorder it, but once said hot dog came (Grateful minus mustard) I was once again a happy camper. They have a full bar! Did I say that yet? It should be said at least once more! The prices are pretty reasonable, too. read more

Zach's Shack - Grateful I finally got this. - Fast Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Who doesn't want a HOT DOG? They have veggie dogs, great sides, and an almost Full Bar...open @ noon...closing 'Round Midnite 7 days read more

I walked in and there was literally 1 customer there. I sat down and waited, and waited and waited. The other patron shouted into the back "Hey! I'd take another bud when you have a chance!" to no reply... I had a great time so I'm not going to put this dude on blast but initial service was not great. That being said, this place was awesome!!! Great hotdogs!!! I know it's hard to mess up a hotdog but soooo good!!! Great food and drink menu! Reasonable prices, great atmosphere and clearly very cool parton's. Ended up chatting with one person about Seattle for maybe an hour. Then invited to play a modified game of Monopoly, and informed of an amazing new breakfast place that I'll try shortly. Even if not very attentive staff, they are very courteous and great! Food is crazy fast (obviously it's hot dogs) and great deals for a beer and a shot. Music not too loud and a very inviting atmosphere. All in all a great place to grab a bite, have a beer and hang out. read more

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Went there specifically for the Chicago dog due to reviews. Didn't get the poppy seed bun, the hotdog was small and toppings were skimpy, the bun was half hard and stale, and got charged more than the advertised website price. Service was OK since there was only one other person in the place (that should have been a warning clue), but Bad experience and will never go there again. read more

Zach's the coolest dude on SE Hawthorne, straight the hell up I'm from Chicago and wildly opinionated about anybody representing the city outside the 312, so I went in skeptically hopeful about Zach's Chicago dog... If there's one recommendation I have for prospective customers, it's to fast for a week prior to your visit so you can cut to the fuckin chase and order the entire menu- it's ALL awesome! Also, Zach might be my long-lost uncle my family didn't know was missing... he's a solid guy who can rip an acoustic guitar like it owes him money and has a dog cooler than you. read more