Local staple, some of the best burgers around. If your stomach can handle it, try the bratwurst-burger combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aaron gilliam
anyone noticed the burgers don't taste the same? I've been there 3 times in the last several months. I think they're getting their meat from a different distributor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Rusty H.
Great burgs and onion rings! The burgers here are sooo juicy! The ambiance is kinda like a dive bar or old pub but the service is great! Friendly staff and great times all around.
MICHAEL BABB
Perfection!Garth Burger, loaded, cup of chili, loaded, french fries, and a large Coke. It's been my order, my whole life and I love nothing more than that meal.Nostalgia has a lot to do with my review. lLile a lot of Cincinnatians who grow up in Hyde Park I have been going to this restaurant for over 45+ years.My happy place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan Cittadino
Best burger place in Cincy. In my opinion. I’ll be here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B SNOW
Hard to deny the fact that they offer up a killer burger that checks all of the boxes. Even though the place was filled with families around 4:00 on a Saturday, they don't offer any kid's options. $18 for a burger and fries for a 9 year old isn't exactly "reasonable."The place has a warm vintage vibe coupled with a friendly staff. It's probably a better place to visit without kids just to grab a drink and a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Paul Martin
I was in town visiting from Portland Oregon and was sent here in a recommendation. I have to say that this was the best burger I have ever had in my life. The meat was amazing and was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be flying back to hit this place again….. and for Bengals football. Who Dey!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flying Pig Burger
Shawnna Otis
Great old school diner/bar burgers are top notch, and very comfortable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Zip Burger with Onion Rings
Steven Dirr
All you need to know is that this Burger is hard to beat. Go find out, it's so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ben s.
Zips is the best! I almost hate giving zips a good review because now it's just going to become harder to get into for lunch . Zips is a fantastic neighborhood burger joint and bar. It's an institution in cincinnati. When people tell you things to do while in cincinnati 1) will be skyline chili 2) montgomery inn... but usually in that top 5 will be "go to zips cafe". And theres a reason for that, the burgers are fantastic, the staff is super friendly, and the ambiance is patina-ed/historic. This is not one of those burger places that makes gigantic burgers or one that places 1000 items on the burger. These are all American burgers made to perfection. I usually go large when i'm at zips. Double cheeseburger with all the fixings (sometimes the train wreck when i feel real hungry), One bowl of chili with all the fixings, an order of onion rings and a truth (maybe 2) if josh or tank convince me to have an additional beer. Then you have to toll me through the old timey saloon doors in the bar A few specifics. Zips is in mt. Lookout. Which is right next to hyde park. 10-12 min drivibg from downtown cincinnati. And 30 min from mason. Mt lookout is a cute neighborhood with a very walkable square containing shops, restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops and bars. Its a great place to spend the afternoon. When you walk into zips it will be dark. Don't be surprised. Its part of the charm and always very clean. Often there will be a wait. Sometimes you will need to sit at a community table, which is way more fun than it sounds. The kids will love the train that goes around the top of the dining area, and if they are nice to the waiter/waitress they may even toot the whistle for your table. Zips is very kid friendly. Pro-tip: if you do not have kids with you, go back to the bar. The bar is small, but welcoming. The bar is full of locals that will tell you all about the place. Make sure you say hi to Dr. Alan The resident Cincinnati sport fanatic & deadhead. The bartenders are a cast of characters that will keep you in stitches and up to date on your sports. Stop into say hi to the gang. You won't regret it.
Delicious burgers! The meat is exceptionally tender and flavorful. I got a double Zip's burger and fries. The train that circles the dining area reminds me of visiting the restaurant as a child.Vegetarian options: Veggie burger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zip's Famous Chili, Chili Cheese Fries, Fries, Double Cheeseburger Deluxe
james jennings
Great food but getting
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Aiken
Been coming here for 30+ years. My Dad used to bring me here all the time. Best onion rings in the world and best burger in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zip Burger with Onion Rings
Jeffrey Couch
Parking: Really nice server friendly great atmosphere. Great quality food.
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Fries, Zip Burger with Onion Rings
Bob K.
Old time standard Lots of memories at this place. Very solid. Not quite the same as 30 years ago but still very good
Local staple, some of the best burgers around. If your stomach can handle it, try the bratwurst-burger combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anyone noticed the burgers don't taste the same? I've been there 3 times in the last several months. I think they're getting their meat from a different distributor!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great burgs and onion rings! The burgers here are sooo juicy! The ambiance is kinda like a dive bar or old pub but the service is great! Friendly staff and great times all around.
Perfection!Garth Burger, loaded, cup of chili, loaded, french fries, and a large Coke. It's been my order, my whole life and I love nothing more than that meal.Nostalgia has a lot to do with my review. lLile a lot of Cincinnatians who grow up in Hyde Park I have been going to this restaurant for over 45+ years.My happy place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best burger place in Cincy. In my opinion. I’ll be here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hard to deny the fact that they offer up a killer burger that checks all of the boxes. Even though the place was filled with families around 4:00 on a Saturday, they don't offer any kid's options. $18 for a burger and fries for a 9 year old isn't exactly "reasonable."The place has a warm vintage vibe coupled with a friendly staff. It's probably a better place to visit without kids just to grab a drink and a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
I was in town visiting from Portland Oregon and was sent here in a recommendation. I have to say that this was the best burger I have ever had in my life. The meat was amazing and was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be flying back to hit this place again….. and for Bengals football. Who Dey!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flying Pig Burger
Great old school diner/bar burgers are top notch, and very comfortable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Zip Burger with Onion Rings
All you need to know is that this Burger is hard to beat. Go find out, it's so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zips is the best! I almost hate giving zips a good review because now it's just going to become harder to get into for lunch . Zips is a fantastic neighborhood burger joint and bar. It's an institution in cincinnati. When people tell you things to do while in cincinnati 1) will be skyline chili 2) montgomery inn... but usually in that top 5 will be "go to zips cafe". And theres a reason for that, the burgers are fantastic, the staff is super friendly, and the ambiance is patina-ed/historic. This is not one of those burger places that makes gigantic burgers or one that places 1000 items on the burger. These are all American burgers made to perfection. I usually go large when i'm at zips. Double cheeseburger with all the fixings (sometimes the train wreck when i feel real hungry), One bowl of chili with all the fixings, an order of onion rings and a truth (maybe 2) if josh or tank convince me to have an additional beer. Then you have to toll me through the old timey saloon doors in the bar A few specifics. Zips is in mt. Lookout. Which is right next to hyde park. 10-12 min drivibg from downtown cincinnati. And 30 min from mason. Mt lookout is a cute neighborhood with a very walkable square containing shops, restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops and bars. Its a great place to spend the afternoon. When you walk into zips it will be dark. Don't be surprised. Its part of the charm and always very clean. Often there will be a wait. Sometimes you will need to sit at a community table, which is way more fun than it sounds. The kids will love the train that goes around the top of the dining area, and if they are nice to the waiter/waitress they may even toot the whistle for your table. Zips is very kid friendly. Pro-tip: if you do not have kids with you, go back to the bar. The bar is small, but welcoming. The bar is full of locals that will tell you all about the place. Make sure you say hi to Dr. Alan The resident Cincinnati sport fanatic & deadhead. The bartenders are a cast of characters that will keep you in stitches and up to date on your sports. Stop into say hi to the gang. You won't regret it.
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Delicious burgers! The meat is exceptionally tender and flavorful. I got a double Zip's burger and fries. The train that circles the dining area reminds me of visiting the restaurant as a child.Vegetarian options: Veggie burger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zip's Famous Chili, Chili Cheese Fries, Fries, Double Cheeseburger Deluxe
Great food but getting
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming here for 30+ years. My Dad used to bring me here all the time. Best onion rings in the world and best burger in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zip Burger with Onion Rings
Parking: Really nice server friendly great atmosphere. Great quality food.
Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Fries, Zip Burger with Onion Rings
Old time standard Lots of memories at this place. Very solid. Not quite the same as 30 years ago but still very good