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    Hickie's Hamburger

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Fries and Gravy
    Adolphus M.

    We arrived about 40 minutes before they closed, the staff welcomed us with a smile and seated us. The waitress explained the different types of burgers to us. The food came out quick and the burgers juicy and delicious. You will LOVE this place and the people. Of course the bathrooms were clean.

    Double cheeseburgers, fries with gravy
    Christopher S.

    A buddy of mine that's local took me here to try it out. This is a classic diner style restaurant in my opinion. The decor is cozy with table, booth, and bar seating options. The air is filled with the smell of their burgers frying on their flattop griddle; which, while I was there, was constant. It's well lit and there's a persistent quiet racket that's to be expected with a busy dinner. We took a booth and were met with menus almost immediately. The selection was much larger than I expected, but I opted for four double cheeseburgers and fries with gravy. I had been prompted that the burgers were small, so it wasn't like I normally order that many. The burgers come with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard, but I opted to add white onion as well. The gravy fries I heard my buddy order so I decided to give them a shot. The food comes out quick, I don't think we waited more than 15 minutes honestly. The burgers were really good. The bun was soft and soaked up a little of the grease from the burger. The meat was lightly seasoned and dripped some juice with each bite. A simple, classic, and tasty burger. The fries with gravy were savory and worth the chance I took on them. The service is amazing, the food is good, but the real gem of the diner is clearly the owner Sugg. She makes her rounds and chats with everyone. She is funny, so very hospitable, and you can feel her pride in what she does. Sugg told me about how she opened in 1975, the numerous celebrity visits she has had, and how she makes her dishes in house instead of buying most of them. There's a thing that she does as well, I almost don't want to spoil it, but she's pretty proud of it. If you're new, and somehow she can tell, she asks where you're from and will then announce to the restaurant that you're new (in a fun way) and where you're from. It's a pretty good time. If you have to have a down side, you will smell like their diner for the rest of the day and your clothes may need two washes to get it out. Other than that, I'm definitely going again when I am in the area.

    Since 1975
    Pete E.

    Best Sliders around... Amazing waitresses interact with the customers and make you feel at home. Grab a table or sit at the counter and watch them cook up to 1000 patties a day. Great coneys, chili and sides.

    Bottom was the chili and above the vegetable soup.
    Bob T.

    Seating and our order taken in no time flat! Soup on our table within a couple minutes. Waitress was very friendly and pleasant! Out slider style burgers were delivered within a few minutes and were excellent! I opted for two double cheeseburgers and the wife for a single hamburger. We would definitely stop here again if in the area!

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    Adam H.

    There's a reason Hickie's has been around for 46 years...it's an institution. We had stopped in Wednesday as my grandma used to take me here as a kid and it's easily been 30+ years since I've been in. I got 2 doubles just ketchup & fries. My wife had 2 singles just ketchup but ended up with 2 singles with mustard, onion, & pickle (not a huge deal as they were slammed she just removed the pickle & onion and dug in). With the inside being closed we didn't get to hear Sugg yell we have a virgin. This is exactly how I remember it, greasy sliders that taste like a burger should.

    Fries and Gravy. Double Cheeseburger
    Mandy K.

    I hadn't been to Hickie's in 20 years! I was so happy to taste nothing had changed! The burgers were tender, juicy, fresh. Fries and gravy that can only be had on this side of Ohio. Cincinnati style poutine just doesn't cut it. My first time trying fries and gravy was my first year of college from Hickies. Not many can rave about bean soup but at Hickie's, you can. Homemade, yum! Always busy, we did have to wait quite a bit for our food, and our server wasn't incredibly attentive. However, this crew worked together wonderfully. I was so impressed by this. So many girls, busy, in a small area, all trying to work can get hectic. They were all helping each other out. Several servers came to refill our drinks, deliver our food, offer a smile. Prices cannot be beat. So many came for carry out while dining in. There is a reason this is such a staple in the area!

    a hamburger, fries, and ketchup
    B M.

    Down home atmosphere with a friendly staff and colorful proprietor who will sit down in your booth and chat with you! The food is simple and straightforward but delicious!

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    18 days ago

    Very famous very good place to sit down and have the best hamburgers and veggie soup in townvery clean and get served promptly

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    Top notch food, service and ambiance, very clean! Really like the decor and clean bathroom.

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    Fantastic little sliders, wonderful ambience, friendly staff would love to return next time we're in that area

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    Food isn't good like it was years ago and it has gotten smaller in size and price has gone up.

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    4 years ago

    They are a very good restaurant to eat at and I love the big yogu and there Chile cheese fries

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    5 years ago

    Are you kidding? One of the best hamburger joints of all time let alone the planet. The Yogi is where it's at.

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    3 years ago

    Always great food and atmosphere. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Never a dull moment!!!

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    4 years ago

    Love this place! Food is always good and the owner is a pistol! Took a couple of virgins in and had a blast! Institution in New Boston!

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    Classic. Cannot wait until they are back in full service inside. Still, carry out is just as tasty.

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