Zip's Cafe

1036 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - (513) 871-9876

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Posted By Heather Johnson on October 18, 2010 4:33 PM

Zip's is in the heart of Mt. Lookout Square and is amazing. I know - everybody's all about Terry's Turf Club right now - and yes - it is my favorite - but for an institution of Cincinnati, an awesome burger and a great time - Zip's is THE place to be!

I was rather hungry after 2 workouts and decided to go all out...started with the soup of the day - Bean with Ham. It was very good. Lots of vegetables - all it needed was a little bit of salt. All in all - loved it - they have great chili as well.

Julia doesn't like skinny fries - they do not bring her joy - thus she decided to have double the burger and no fries. She was very happy with her burger and enjoyed her first experience.

Especially the CHOOCHOO - she was notified about the train that runs around the ceiling of the restaurant by an adorable little boy outside while we were waiting.

I went with the classic - it's my standard order and I cannot deviate! I loved it as always. Just the right combo of toppings, burger, mayo, cheese - everything - DELECTABLE!

The cheese fries really are my favorite thing - the cheese is so smooth at first and then starts to harden (on the fries and in my arteries - yes I know!).

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Posted By Jonathan Maxwell on September 2, 2007 8:11 PM

The community of Mt. Lookout is a rare gem, especially within the city of Cincinnati. Amongst all of the fancy cosmopolitan restaurants is this nice little place called Zip's. It has been on the square since 1926.

So it is no surprise that the "fare of the tavern" is simple, yet unique and memorable. The most popular item is the Zip Burger, which is more-or-less a regular cheeseburger with all the fixings. But what sets it apart and makes it so good is the freshness of the meat, and of course, the TLC that goes into making it. You can even see the handmade shape in the beef patty. I truly feel that the Zip Burger is on my top ten list of best burgers. Yet another hallmark of Zip's is their chili. Yes, this is in Cincinnati, but their chili is NOT Cincinnati-style chili (albeit one could argue that theirs is a tad better!). Their chili has a strong tomato base, a fair amount of beans, and a slight sweetness. Sour cream and cheese are offered as well, but eating the chili plain is a special treat in itself.

So if you find yourself passing through Cincinnati, eat at Zip's. It is a Roadfood treat! Only look at a map first, as Cincinnati can be confusing to navigate.

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