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Milkman

4.4 (228 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Carolyn E.

Service was fast and friendly! I ordered the milkman burger and onion rings. The sauce for the onion rings had a nice smokey flavor too it, a little kick but not too bad. Burger had great flavor. My friend ordered fries as her side. They were crisp and flavorful and the dipping sauce that came with them was a mild but yummy flavor.

The aftermath
Dustin S.

I wasn't sure what I wanted for lunch but I needed lunch, so when I saw a smashburger on Google Maps, I was sold! I told a friend of mine that I think this is the best burger I've ever had in my life! I didn't even get to the fries until I inhaled the burger, and they were still warm and perfectly cooked! The place is moderately busy for 2:00 on a Friday afternoon. The staff was very nice, from the cashier to the busser who offered to clean off my table for me. Drinks are bottled by the register and I opted for a Dasani instead of a milkshake that they make by hand. Trying to be healthy. I'm also trying not to come back here every day for the next few days I'm in the city. Well done, Milkman!

The menu. 1/3.
Colby T.

I was visiting Cincinnati for a conference and Milkman popped up online as a good, affordable local spot. The restaurant has a good old diner feel and it's kept super clean. The staff are friendly and make everything to order. I was expecting to like the food but it turned out to be some of the best fast food I've ever had. The veggie burger isn't some outsourced patty. It has a full, rich flavor and the dark red color seems to come from beets but you don't get a strong beet flavor at all. The texture is smooth but close to a burger patty. They smash it just like their burgers. My partner also liked the Milkman burger and thought the smash patty was really good. The fries are crispy and flavorful and the shake was amazing. I was surprised how much butterfinger they put into the shake. I highly recommend stopping by Milkman if you're in Cincinnati.

Deluxe Burger
Dean S.

I'll stay off with how delicious the Dairy Free butterfinger shake was!? And yes, if you knew me these are words you'd never expect me to say but the lovely Mrs asked for it so we make her happy. The chicken sandwich was interesting? Probably more than half was breading so totally couldn't taste the chicken? The gravy fries(don't see the in the linemen) but the wording made them sound way better than they were. Rather bland. The Smashburger was pretty good. Don't know where they get the buns from here but they are the highlight to both sandwiches. The store is well laid out, the folks working here are super friendly and it's a very short walk from Washington Park/Cincinnati Pops orchestra. Reason for 4 stars is the price. It was close to $50 with tip for two sandwiches, a side and a shake?

PBR Burger (Fried Tofu Sandwich), Fries
Jillian T.

Pleasantly surprised by this vintage diner gem in OTR! My friends and I checked it out on a Friday night and it was crowded but we still got a table right away. I LOVE that they offer tofu swaps on any of their chicken or burger entrees though I wish it wasn't an upcharge (tofu is way less expensive than meat!) and they mentioned a veggie burger alternative too. The tofu was crispy and went perfectly with the unique PBJ burger toppings. The fries were served nice and hot with sauce or ketchup. I also got a quality vanilla milkshake but I'll have to come back after Dry January to sample the boozy versions!

Espresso-Self Boozy Shake
Vanessa B.

Great smash burgers. Great boozy shakes. Great vibes. Overall, just a great place to come get your smash burgers and shake fix!

Fries
Hinna P.

Nice costumer service and very fast. There's a lot of employees working and the place is spotless. They provided water cups for free with ice and even refilled it when we drank it all. Everything was really good. It's a little expensive but it's great quality.

Onion Rings and Cowboy Burger
Jamille P.

I decided to eat here on a whim as I was in town traveling for work. I googled burger places near me and Milkman came up as highly rated. The parking can be hit or miss but I was able to find curbside parking. The restaraunt itself was well maintained and the staff was very professional. The place seems like a nice hangout spot for families and friends. They have spiked drinks as well for the older crowd. I've never eaten here before so I stuck with what I like. I got onion rings, the cowboy burger, and a chocolate milkshake. All three were great my favorite being the milkshake and onion rings. The spicy ranch sauce with the onion rings was amazing. Overall this is one of the best burger spots I have eaten at and will definitely visit again whenever I am back in towns

Ravi S.

I'm going to keep it short and sweet. Do you like burgers and fries cause this place is serving up some damn good burgers and fries. I cannot wait to come back

Kokomo Spritz w/ Dairy Free Ice Cream
Asia M.

Milkman is a cute, casual spot near the park. It's the kind of place where you walk up and order and then take a number to your table and they'll bring you out your food. this was my first time in and the burger was very delicious. The staff was very patient because I had 1 million questions about my food so I was very appreciative of that. I got a single patty burger because I also want fries and it was very filling. I also got a boozy shake, the Kokomo spritz! I was really excited because they had a dairy free option and they even let me taste the dairy free, soft serve before I ordered my shake. The customer service was 10 out of 10. I enjoyed my shake, but I probably would've picked something that complemented the oat milk ice cream. The Kokomo spritz is very fruity, and the flavors clashed with the taste of the oats.

Amanda J.

What can I say other than this place is absolutely amazing if you like a 50s style diner smash burgers!! It came highly recommended from a good friend who just happened to be in Cincy during opening week a few years ago and they go back every time they are in town, which is frequent so we had to give it a try when we were heading back to Louisville from IKEA. When you walk in, I was greeted immediately at the counter where they have a menu overhead where you order (there is a Cooler of different drinks, including beers and such to the right of the counter). I got a Milkman and made it a double which is a double smash burger with American Cheese and special sauce (no pickle) along with a side of side fries that comes with fry sauce and a Mocha Martini boozy shake. The burger was delicious and cooked to perfection. The fries were fresh and crispy and the boozy shake was outta this world. Talk about a cheat meal lol The staff was kind, polite and more than patient with all the questions we had. 10/10 recommend!

Chili Cheese Fries
Aleeza A.

So I've been to Milkman twice now and I just love the vibes of this place. Inside is very cute just like a diner vibe and it's located right around the corner in Washington park so a great spot to grab a bite when in the area. The first time I came I got a spicy burger which was yummy and had good flavor. This time when I went I got the chili cheese fries which were good but a bit salty at the same time. The service was really great. We went during the last hour of it being open and the workers were very kind and even allowed us to just sit and talk for a bit while they were cleaning. I definitely would recommend checking this spot out especially if in the Washington Park area!

Sandra A.

My friend and I decided to stop by Milkman because she wanted to try the chicken nuggets. When we walked in, it was packed and it was takeout only or wait for a table. We knew that meant we were about to enjoy a good meal. We sure did! They use real chicken chunks, not processed chicken for their nuggets. The cheeseburger and fries were really good. Even though their burgers are smash burgers, they were very flavorful. The hamburger had the perfect amount of seasoning. I always get my burgers plain or with cheese only. I want to enjoy the flavors of the meat, I feel like with all the extra toppings you miss out on being able to enjoy the burger. The fries were seasoned well and were nice and crunchy, yet soft. The restaurant itself is super cute. I really love all the Elvis stuff they have there. My grandma loved Elvis, so it reminded me of her and made me smile even more. Every part of this experience was pleasant. I am going back this weekend to try one of their alcoholic shakes.

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2 years ago

Perfection! If you want a burger go here. Fresh, fast and quick service. Loved the location, near the connector.

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Best onion rings I have had in a long time. Definitely a needle in the hay stack! Burger was great, as well.

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Good food, diner like vibe with great boozy shakes. Fries are good. Worth a stop by if you're hanging at Washington Park..

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2 years ago

Best burger I've had in a while! Ordered back to back days while in CINCINNATI. DoorDash was quick and placing the order was easy.

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Great burgers, great crust to them. Would come back next time in town and want a burger

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Good smash burger and shake. It had the old timey diner look without the 50's vibe - I mean that in a good way. Good music, fries on point.

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Great burgers and outstanding shakes. I would recommend the restaurant to my family and friends.

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Everything had so much flavor. Better than I could've ever expected. Chicken parm sandwich with fries & a milkshake. Everything was amazing.

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went there with a friend for the first today and everything was amazing i was especially surprised by the fast service.

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Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating?

Yes. Dogs are permitted on our patio.

Any Vegan options?

They have Oatley as an option for shakes as well. The tofu is local and from CinSoy.

When will online ordering be available? The page at toasttab.com/milkmanotr/v3 says "Online Ordering…

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0.4 mi•Downtown
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I couldn't wait to write this review fast enough. I absolutely love this place -- it's officially…read moremy new Cincinnati go-to spot. I don't get to Cincy very often, but I was in town for work and this happened to be the closest bar/restaurant near us downtown that looked decent. Safe to say I got very lucky. The first time I went, I ordered the chili as a starter and a chicken tender platter. And when I tell you I was so happy with both -- I mean it. I love a good chili. I grew up eating it with my grandma, and this one tasted like something she would have made. The cheese and sour cream were perfect. I'm not a huge onion guy, but even those worked well with it. Now here's the catch... it was so good that I literally went back and ordered the exact same thing again. And somehow it was even better the second time. They really outdid themselves on both dishes. One thing I noticed the second time around: I asked for three sauces right away, and they brought them out on a plate with a built-in sauce area. It was actually really convenient -- perfect if you're sharing with people. Now let's talk about the tenders. I'll start by saying I know fried chicken pretty well. Pound for pound, these might honestly be the best chicken tenders in America. The easiest comparison I can give is this: imagine if Cane's and Zaxby's had a kid and named him perfection. That's what these are. Sometimes Cane's can be a little light on seasoning, and sometimes Zaxby's goes a little heavy. These are perfectly in the middle with a great crunch and just the right amount of seasoning. Another thing I really liked about this place is the versatility of it. It feels like the kind of spot where you could do anything -- happy hour with friends, a birthday dinner, a corporate dinner, or even a family night out. I love that kind of diversity in a restaurant. Just 10/10 ambiance. And the staff were incredibly nice and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Honestly, writing this review is making me want to book a flight back to Cincinnati just to eat there again. Wow.

On a work trip and went with my co-workers for dinner. Was immediately greeted and seated. The game…read morehas just ended so there was a lot of people coming in. It was noisy, but we were able to still have a nice conversation. We got the pretzels with beer cheese and spicy mustard. The pretzel was soft, beer cheesy is gooey and so good, and the spicy mustard packed a nice punch! Will definitely recommend! I got the BRU Burger; medium well cook Taleggio Cheese, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Caramelized Onion, Chopped Lettuce, Mayo I got the tomato jam on the side because I never had it and wasn't sure if I'll like it and asked for no bun. The server was nice to offer more shredded lettuce or leaf of lettuce for my burger. The burger was well seasoned, cooked perfectly yo my liking, and to my surprise the tomato jam was delicious! Only thing is... it doesn't come with any sides, not even fries!! You'll have to add that as a side if you want fries ($2). There are other side options. Service is super good, food is good, place is clean, cocktails made well. Overall, definitely would be back next time I'm here. Sadly, I devoured my deconstructed burger before a photo could be snapped.

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Stopped in recently for dinner after a Bengals game and had a great time. If you're leaving the…read morestadium area it's a 20 minute walk with some uphill, but well worth the trek to get ahead of the crowds. The bars near the stadium were mobbed. The seating is family style with long tables. You can order via QR codes (meh) or walk up to the side of the bar for food and drink. The manager came around and introduced himself to everyone and was all over the place. Helping in the kitchen, bar, cleaning up etc.. He's definitely an asset because he didn't disappear as the rush started coming in. The inside is nicely decorated and I was digging their Voodoo/skull theme. We settled in and watched the 4pm NFL game on one of the large TV's while chatting with some disappointed Bengals fans and locals. Beer wise they had a nice selection of classic Voodoo brews (we used to get them a lot in the Philly area several years ago), a balance of styles and some newer brews I'd never heard of. If you enjoy the dark side of beer the Where Our Secrets Go Imperial Stout was delicious and thankfully more along the lines of the traditional style Impy Stout. I had an IPA that I can't remember the name of, but it had a nice Belgian yeast/hop twist to it. My son enjoyed their root beer. Food wise the Jumbo Chicken Wings, roasted in house hit the spot, I highly recommend them. I added their Good Vibes BBQ "Sawce", but you can get them dry rubbed or chose from several other "Sawces". The wings were big with fresh meat and the sauce was great. The Pub pretzel we ordered was huge and the good vibes beer cheese complimented it well. The Mr. Pickles Fried Pickles were also a great choice for an app. They were a big portion. My friend had the Chili Mac and my son ordered the Lil Mashburgers - 2 little smashburgers oozing with cheddar & chippies off the kids menu. We ate, had a couple of beers and enjoyed our dinner at Voodoo before we explored more of downtown Cincy. I'll be honest I wanted to avoid BrewDog and Voodoo and experience home grown Cincinnati breweries, but we were really happy we stopped at Voodoo. Thanks guys you earned a fourth star for great friendly service from the manager and bartenders!!

It wasn't great, it wasn't bad. We got the beer cheese queso, some wings, and fries. The beer…read morecheese wasn't great, the chips were a little stale. We ordered extra hot wings, and the sauce was great but to make it "extra hot" they just added a metric ton of hot pepper or some hot seasoning, and it was nearly inedible. They were extremely over sauced. The fries were okay. My dry rub wings were good. It's basically self serve, you order on the website via QR code. They brought our food all at once due to that, to include the appetizer. Service was quick but we only saw our "waiter" once to deliver our food. If we had needed refills, we wouldn't have gotten them. We didn't even get silverware and only got one appetizer plate. The ambiance was nice, it's a great looking facility. I probably won't be back though, unfortunately. Just not great enough to bother going again. We did have one beer off the draft list that was good. The dragons milk.

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4.4(408 reviews)
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Man, so sad about this place! Decided to stop in here for my birthday and was extremely…read moredisappointed. To start this place is a "sit down" but you have to order at the bar and they bring it to you. We were a tad thrown off with that since they literally had waiters and people roaming around, didn't make sense to me. But that was just the start! We decided to order nachos and a pretzel to start the meal. The pretzel was disgusting, hard and lacking flavor and the $14 nachos was a side plate with a small portion of nachos on it. I asked the server what was with the size of the nachos and he said he though they were normal. They aren't, you go to a normal bar and for $14 comes out a platter with nachos that are loaded. Then our mains came out, my wife's salad was gross, lacking flavor and with dry chicken and my burger was decent. For $90 this meal should have been WAYYY better. We left feeling very disappointed and will definitely not be coming back.

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0.4 mi•Downtown
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We celebrated my parents' anniversary tonight. The staff was so gracious with changes we needed to…read moremake to our reservation. We had great service at the bar and at our table. They allowed us to bring our own cake. They brought it out on a cake stand for pictures and then took it in the back to cut and serve it to us. They also had a card on the table for my parents. It was a wonderful celebration. Dishes that we tried tonight that were new to us: Mushroom Bisque - 8/10 Bread and Butter - 7/10 Burger - 6/10 Scallops - 7/10 Cannelloni - 8/10 Coffee - 5/10 Our favorites remain the fries with the delicious sauce 10/10 and the vodka rigatoni 10/10. Best smelling bathrooms in the city. Love the house wine, the bar, the patio, and the service!

The Davidson is a elegant spot across from Fountain Square. I've been here twice with my family to…read morecelebrate Mother's Day and they have made each occasion feel special with their kindness. The first time we went they gave flowers to all the women for Mother's Day. This time though they're weren't flowers, they were very accommodating. My grandmother had an issue with her food, they remade the entire meal though it did take a while they gave her a treat for the long wait. The server and manager were very friendly and apologetic for the inconvenience. The food is 7-8/10. It always comes out fresh and plated nicely. I ordered their chicken sandwich and that was good! My family shared a lot of our entrees, I feel their poultry and seafood are their best. The pork chop though tender, wasn't incredibly tasty. I have not tried a beef dish. The dessert was delicious! The manager recommended eating the pan a cotta and pan de crème together and that was soooo good! It was a nice, light dessert but very tasty! I would definitely recommend trying it

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