Zip's Cafe

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1036 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-3104
Cincinnati, OH 45208

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(513) 871-9876
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Best

No other place un Cincinnati can beat their burger and fries, or onion rings, and craft beers on tap. They also jave a delicious rotation of homema...

Worst

In every Cincinnati publication rave reviews can be found about Zips. Having just moved to the area I wanted to see what the hype was about and wanted to discover some shred of c...

Best in town 10/27/2018

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No other place un Cincinnati can beat their burger and fries, or onion rings, and craft beers on tap. They also jave a delicious rotation of homema... more
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Editorial review from Citysearch 8/8/2012

Zips is great.ThreeCreedsBack apparently has no taste buds. Move back to where you came from if you dont like it here in da Nati. more
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GIRTH is where it is at 3/23/2012

Ok yes it should be tiny because that gives it charm and hey you may have to browse the neighboring shops for a while before a space clears out. Lucky for you the local shops are killer Boardwalk just just a fun walk through . more
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Great burger, cramped space 10/5/2009

One of the best burgers in Cincy, second maybe to Terry's Turf Club, or perhaps Gordo's. The toy train that runs around is fun and enhances atmosphere. Not much seating space, so can get very crowded at times. Pros: One of the best burgers in town, toy train running up top. Cons: Cramped space. Impossible to get a table on a weekend night. more
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Cincy's Best? 8/11/2009

In every Cincinnati publication rave reviews can be found about Zips. Having just moved to the area I wanted to see what the hype was about and wanted to discover some shred of culture in Cincinnati. To my misfortune this is a cut-rate burger joint that can barely stack up against chain burger restaurants. To begin, this is a mediocre-at best burger. The burgers were small, and the flavor is lacking and the price is out of its league. I can honestly make a better burger in my microwave. more
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Great burger, lacks in ambiance 7/15/2009

The burgers are very good but quite pricey. Pros: burgers are very good Cons: price is out of line for a burger more
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Where are the parents of all these RUDE kids 7/7/2009

Went to dinner there tonight. Place is crowded with loud foul mouthed teenagers - no one working there says a thing to them. Will probably NEVER go back. The food was ok - but come on now...we had 2 burgers, chips, onion rings and mac-n-cheese. Ordered a met for the baby - got a skinny soggy hot dog looking thing. Paid almost $40!!! The burgers at Rally's are better. I was disapointed with the whole evening. Where the heck are the parents of all these RUDE spoiled kids - if only their parents knew how the behave and the words that come out of their precious angels mouthes when they are out of the house!!!! Pros: Decent Burgers - but only decent Cons: to dark, to dirty and WAY too many rude kids hanging out more
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Best Burget in the Land 2/24/2009

One of the best restaurants in the Cincinnati area. I've been there multiple times and enjoyed the food everytime. And did I mention that they a great burger Pros: A Great Burget Cons: Sometimes Hard to Get A Table more
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BEST BURGER EVER! 11/21/2008

ANybody who says that the food stinks and the service is poor has obviously never been there. A Zipburger is THE BEST BURGWE YOU WILL EVER TASTE!!!!! I guarentee it. Pros: Burger, chili, fries, chili cheese fries, anything, everything Cons: nothing, maybe parking more
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Best burger, like eating one at home! 7/4/2008

Very good place to eat lunch or dinner.I like the atmosphere,antique & casuel family place. The burgers taste fresh & actually as if they patty each one up before cooking,like at home.My son first recommended this to us, and I was glad he took us there. Now I refer people I know to it. And if there's not enough parking or even seats, that's the small town air about it. Pros: food,appearance,service more
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Rude servers 2/26/2008

The worst - rude servers, poor food, a joke as best in Cincinnati. Like the city it is the worst in America. more
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A Cincinnati Classic 12/2/2007

This is a great place for all sorts of people! Good food and good service, though parking can be a hassle. more
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Best Burger in Cincinnati 8/29/2007

It's always debatable, but I place Zip's on the top in the city. It's simple and delicious. There are other great ones in Cincy, but Zip's has a great atmosphere, food & staff. Pros: Delicious Food, Atmosphere Cons: Parking is tough, can be crowded more
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She was right 8/20/2007

The waitress was right by putting you in your place. You were being selfish and thinking about yourself. I would have done the same thing. People i work with all the time do the same thing to the server when we eat lunch. Its plain rude. I refuse to go eat with certain people at my work because they dont know how to treat the people wating on us. Pros: good food Cons: rude patrons more
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RUDEST, WORST SERVICE ANYWHERE 7/31/2007

I wish I could give 0 stars. The last (both in terms of ""previous"" and ""last time ever"") time I went, my server was *unbelievably* and unacceptably rude. She had gotten my order wrong, and I wanted to correct her. She was serving the table next to me, and when it looked like she was turning away to the kitchen, I politely called, ""ma'am, excuse me."" She then had the nerve to get in my face and YELL rudely at me like a child, ""YOU do NOT interrupt me! You canNOT do that! I'm serving them, you have to wait! Do NOT interrupt me!"" and so on and so forth. I wouldn't be surprised if the entire restaurant heard her rantings. Who *does* that? Where did she learn to waitress? Doesn't she realize she's in the *hospitality* service? Pros: Go here if you like your BS-tolerance tested Cons: RUDE SERVICE, limited menu, parking a pain and not worth it more
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Not the ""Best Burger"" 2/10/2007

I have had many many people gush to me about the spectular burgers served at Zips - yet when I went, the meat was dry and crumbly. I am wondering where these people have eaten burgers before that they are comparing with Zips? Pros: Fast yet unpersonable service Cons: Dry burgers, parking on mt lookout square is always a challenge more
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Very Overrated 10/4/2006

I had recently moved to cincinnati from milwaukee and was dying to find a good burger place. Everyone I talked to mentioned Zips, so I went with my wife. I was very disappointed. The burger was very small and had little flavor. The meat was packed uneven, so there where thin and thick parts. I don't know why people here rave about the place. I can only guess that saying you like a Zip burger is ""hip"" or something. I would recommend Fuddruckers before I would send anyone to Zips, and I am not a big fan of Fuddruckers. Being from Milwaukee, I am comparing Zips to a Milwaukee custard/burger joint...Kopps, there is no comparision. Overall, Cincinnati is lacking in a good burger joint. Pros: cheap Cons: small burgers, no flavor more
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If you want a GREAT burger, you'll have to go to Quatman's 9/11/2006

Like many other reviewers have said: ""I just don't get it."" Small, dried up, overcooked on every visit. Quatman's features a giant, juicy, hot, 1/2 pound cheeseburger for less money (with better fries too since they're served hot out of the fryer). Maybe it's the snob appeal of Mt. Lookout Square? Again, I just don't get why so many people rave about this sqallid little hockey puck of a burger. Pros: great location Cons: crowded and overrated. more
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Best of everything 8/23/2006

Every time I eat here, I walk out full, satisfied, and needing to lie down. Pros: Portion sizes, food quality, taste Cons: Small place, kinda dark. more
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Everyone has their own taste..... 3/27/2006

and mine tells me that their burgers are far from being the best in town and their chili is lacking.......but you will have judge for yourself. more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    There might be a lot of eastside yuppies in the mixed clientele, but everybody comes here. You'll find the blue jean-and-T-shirt crowd, the office guys in ties and everyone in...

  • 3/31/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. 10:30am - 10:30pm;Tue. - Sat. 11:30am - 11:30pm;Sun. 11am - 10:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Cash, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Mount Lookout
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