[1] Zach's Shack is a dive bar and hot dog restaurant on Hawthorne Boulevard in southeast Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood.

Thom Hilton of Eater Portland has described Zach's Shack as "punk rock, divey, counter-service restaurant" with a wide selection of hot dog variations.

[2] Thrillist has described the restaurant as "a friendly, nabe-y dive that specializes in cheap drinks, warm service, and super dogs (filled with cheese or topped with anything you can imagine) that are best eaten late-night".

[3] Douglas Perry of The Oregonian has said of Zach's Shack and its clientele, "This narrow storefront with a corner tavern feel is usually jammed with pierced and tattooed twentysomethings seeking cheap eats and a pint of microbrew.

It satisfies that itch without needing to fly into O’Hare, and what’s more, you can play ping pong on the patio and drink a tallboy Rainier while you’re at it, too.