We love this place!! We're from out of town but I can here once a few years ago and now I have to make a stop by here every time I come. Cutest little small town modern restaurant around. They never disappoint. Cashiers are super friendly. Service is fast. Fries are crispy and salty. Chili cheese dog is always on point. Burger with the peanut butter is ridiculously delicious. Oreo milkshake hits the right spot!! Love this place I'll always reccomend it to others. read more

Milkman - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place was chosen among other burger spots in town. This one hits on all cylinders. Simple burgers, fries and chicken sandwiches. The deluxe burger, as a double was great. The meat had a nice crisp to it and a greater flavor. The Buffalo chicken sandwich was flavorful. Fries were simple seasoned ones. The staff and manager were very friendly and the restaurant itself had a retro vibe. read more

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If half stars were a thing, I think 3.5 would be perfect for Milkman. To start, you walk in and order at the counter. They have a cooler with a pretty good beverage selection. There are a handful of diner-style table for sitting and you seat yourself after ordering. The menu has 4 or 5 burger options and then a slew of a la carte toppings (each with a fee). We got a Spicy Burger and a Cowboy burger as well as a chocolate shake and a side of fries. The burgers were pretty tasty. Truthfully, they kind of tasted like Five Guys burgers, which is where my lower rating comes from. Also, the fact that each topping is an additional price can make it a relatively pricey meal. The shake was the best part of our meal, that was delicious. The fries were also quite tasty. They were crispy and well seasoned. Overall, for the price and selection, I'm not sure I would go back. read more

Milkman - Cowboy Burger, Spicy Burger, Fries - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I stopped in here for Cincy burger week and ordered the Fiesta Burger along with onion rings and a boozy milkshake. The boozy shake was the Cookies & Bourbon Cream and it was so good! The shake had vodka, Buffalo Trace bourbon cream, Oreos, and whipped cream and I would definitely order it again. The burger was delicious as well, the kind of burger I like with lacy crispy edges. There were Fritos on the burger as well giving some crunch. The onion rings were nicely breaded and crispy with a cowboy ranch dipping sauce on the side. The gal that waited on us at the counter didn't seem to friendly or forthcoming with details about the special for burger week so that was kind of a bummer as that was the first person we saw but everyone else who came along and picked up our trays from our table were really nice. It was a very clean restaurant inside and they were giving the diner feels. I would definitely go to try it again. read more

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Food was really good. Everyone enjoyed their meal and shakes! The service was good as well. I'm looking forward to eating there again next time I'm in the area. read more

Always on the quest for a good hamburger I decided to try this place out as I have heard good things. The hype is real! The aesthetics of this place are quite welcoming and also nostalgic to a 50's style diner. It also is very clean and organized properly. All of the people that were working in this establishment were very happy to help out, constantly asking if we needed anything else and bustling about the dining room, keeping it in tiptop shape. Even though we arrived at peak lunch hour we were quickly served our delicious burgers. And now onto the good part; the hamburgers! They are absolutely fantastic in both texture and seasoning. This is the ultimate "smashburger". Even without any accoutrements, you could tell that the burgers themselves were extremely flavorful in all of the right ways. And the fries are an absolutely amazing compliment to the entire meal. If you like Cincinnati style chili, I recommend the chili cheese fries whole heartedly! If you're looking for a great burger OTR, this is one of the best options there are around. You will not be disappointed! read more

Milkman - Spicy Burger - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I love diners and old school burgers so this place was a must try. I got the milkman burger with grilled onions, fries, and a butterfinger shake. The food was all freshly made and satisfied the craving for an old school diner burger, fries, and shake. This one of those places where I will have to get a shake every time because it was so good! The staff were all friendly and helpful. Loved the atmosphere. We were there for an early dinner before going to a show, and watched the diner fill up with families. Would definitely go back when visiting Cincy! Oh yeah, they do have a couple vegetarian options...tofu nugs and grilled cheese. read more

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Milkman promises three things: Juicy Burgers, Boozy Shakes, and Fast Service. It delivers on everything it promises. Their food straddles the line between casual and gourmet burgers. It does not fall for the millennial burger joint stereotype. The burgers are seared and smashed and well topped. My only point of critique is that they could go a little further on seasoning. Their burgers are juicy and if any seasoning is used, it is lost in the mix. Of course, the boozy milkshakes are quite the draw. Its hard to make anything with alcohol in it taste as good as it's non-alcoholic counterpart. Milkman strives for it, but does fall short. The Bourbon mixes well, but vodka is still very noticeable in their recipes. Just a tweak of the recipe, and it could be perfect. Service is fast, especially for a sit-down. From order to table was less than five minutes. It is in OTR and it's right next to Washington Park. You're going to pay the OTR premium, I'm afraid. In summation, Milkman isn't perfect, but it does what it wants well, and it delivers on everything it promises to do. I ate at mid-day, but I can imagine this would be amazing food after a night on the town. read more

Milkman - Cookies and Bourbon Cream - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I think this place must just always have good business. We came in at 2 on a Saturday and there were lots of people. The vibe gives retro diner. The cashier was super nice and even went over the menu with us because he asked if it was our first time. I love ordering a kids meal because it's perfectly filling. I know some places don't allow adults to get the kids menu but they had no problem with it at all. The food came super quick and the fries are to die for. They have the perfect amount of salt and pepper. The burger was also really good. I also got a chocolate milkshake that was super tasty. Definitely a good burger joint. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Love the Burger.My only issue is they charge for every topping. Charging 59 cents for onions and then 59 cents for pickles and also lettuce and tomato is ridiculous. If my burger wasn't like $18 maybe o would go more often. read more

Scrumptious smash burger! Quick ordering in a queue, then you grab a spot in this 50s/elevated diner feel restaurant.

Burger was perfect, shake was delicious! Chill vibe inside. Our service was quick and easy, but then the school kids came in like a lot of them, probably 30. It was interesting watching the workers deal with this major rush and they did an amazing job without losing control like i probably would've. Great food and shout out to the workers for getting it done for the kids! read more

Milkman - Butterfinger buzzed milkshake and classic double cheeseburger. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

(Trying to gain my elite status back). This review is for January 14th '25. I walked over to check this place out. I opted to build my own burger and added bacon, onion, cheddar cheese, pickles, and better sauce. On the side an order and fries a cookies and cream bourbon shake accompanied it. The burger was good (nothing to rave too much about).. the fries were well seasoned and I enjoyed the "fry sauce" that came along with it. What really did it for me was the cookies and cream bourbon milkshake. It sounds like a stomach disaster lol but you only live once. You can really taste the mix of alcohol in the flavor of the milkshake, and truly it was the highlight of the entire meal. I haven't been to Cincinnati since maybe 2k23, but when I do return, I'll stop by again to try other items on the menu. Definitely a nice little spot to sit and eat. read more

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Well the burger, with cheese (deluxe) and fries met my needs, expectations, and criteria. Satisfied still 3 days later. I will be going back tomorrow. read more

we made a point to revisit Milkman in Cincinnati, planning our route to include a lunch stop there (again!! ). We both chose burgers - I went with a single and my boyfriend a double, each made to order. Again.... To die for. Unfortunately, we missed out on ordering their fries this time. We're already planning to stop by again in about a month and a half, (since we can't on our way home ) aiming to try Milkman's boozy shakes then. Based on our visits so far, they promise to be good. Milkman continues to be a reliable choice. read more

Omg so so so good. I got the chicken sandwiches and they were crispy and juicy. The buffalo garlic was amazing, highly recommend. I also got the fish and chips and they were also juicy and good. The place itself is super clean, including the bathrooms and the service was good and the people were friendly. Only reason for 4 stars is the price as it does run a little expensive. Also, the fries were okay. Overall, highly recommend this place for a quick good bite! read more

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Fun place we stopped in between meal times and they still had a nice crowd. Super friendly staff that were very helpful helping us pick out what to order. Burgers looked great, next time I need to try a boozy shake. Fun atmosphere and the employees were laughing and it seems like a fun work environment. read more

Milkman - Chili cheese fries are very tasty. Fries stayed crisp plenty of cheese and the. Cincy style chili was on point - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Located in Over-the-Rhine, Milkman is an upscale lunch and dinner diner-style restaurant. They are on Race Street just south of Washington Park. Orders are placed at the counter. The menu features "juicy burgers," fried chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, nuggets, and boozy shakes. If you don't want a boozy shake, there are unalcoholic versions available as well, in addition to canned/bottled beer, soda, juice, etc. all available to grab yourself just before you place your order. The food is cooked to order but comes out really fast! I was happy to see that they have fried chicken sandwiches on the menu since I don't eat burgers. The club with swiss, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, and garlic herb mayo ($11.99) was really good. The thicken was thick and juicy and the sauce was great. The buffalo and damn hot chicken sandwiches are also very good. It's hard to go wrong. As far as boozy shakes go, I recommend the Grasshopper with bourbon, creme de menthe, chocolate chips, and whipped cream ($12.99). However, I think it is hard to go wrong with any of their choices. My only complaint is that prices are a little high since the sandwiches do not come with a side dish, but I recommend sharing the order of fries or onion rings anyway, making the prices not too bad. This is a great place to bring your kids and we will for sure be back for more. read more

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Super yummy. Burger had a double patty, juicy though could have been more flavorful. Nugs were great. But the real winner was the butterfinger milkshake. Would definitely try again read more

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Phew-- this is the most important review I've written in a while because, this is my favorite burger place I've ever had in my life, anywhere in the world! My heart flutters when I think about how delicious it is. I'd truly pay $1000 to understand how they make their burgers so I can recreate it when I move away. I feel like I have nothing left to say other than again, it's the best burger I've ever ever had, full stop. Even just buying the most basic Milkman Burger is enough to rock your world! I've been at least 25 times now and it's consistently equally to-die-for! It's been fun to watch them grow in popularity over the past year since they've opened, and I hope they're here for many years to come... 12 stars!!! read more

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Fast service, good quality and reasonably priced. Checks every box. Burgers, chicken...both really good. Milkshakes are on point too. Has a diner feel. It's a fun, low key date night spot. read more

pretty good! Eat it when it's fresh though... It gets soggy fast lol the shakes are okay read more

Food: If you're looking for a great smashburger, this is the place. I ordered the spicy version (jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, etc), which was great. Nice amount of heat but not insane. Rings were fine and the butterfinger shake with a shot of bourbon was a winner. I'll definitely be back and probably bring a friend or two. Service: Fine, friendly, they bring the order to you. Ambiance: Cool diner kind of look. Parking: I had no problem finding a spot on Central Parkway, within sight of the restaurant. read more

we're visiting town for my sons birthday and was looking for a cool and new to us lunch spot near the cincy children's museum and came across this place searching on google for burger places. walked in and was immediately greeted by the kindest lady, Kate, she explained the entire menu and helped us out ordering. we had the fastest service, the BEST food and the friendliest conversation! SO KIND and SO GOOD we'll definitely be returning and i highly recommend the disco fries, smash burgers and dairy free milkshakes read more

Milkman - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Came here during Blink (we were visiting from NYC) on a whim and in the words of my husband, "Wow -- it's like Johnny Rockets if it was actually GOOD." One of the more solid burger joints I've been to anywhere! The restaurant itself has a modernized '50s diner feel with lots of booth seating and servers are great at finding you wherever you end up. The burgers are smash burgers but unlike most I've had, they are not burned to a crisp and are juicy and perfectly cooked. Chicken nugs are a total standout, each is a chunk of real white meat chicken with a minimal crunchy breading and well seasoned. Sauces are great -- the herb mayo was a fave, actually very herby! Even the side salad is kinda the platonic ideal of one. Onion rings and fries honestly the only meh offerings (and only reason I gave Milkman 4 stars vs 5!). Tons of interesting beverage options as well; we loved a seasonal slushie w bourbon, apple cider, chai and lemon that was somehow both autumnal and summery! Would come here all the time if we lived here! read more

AWESOME SIMPLE BURGER!!! I ordered a Milkman Burger to try their staple and then another custom burger how I like it. The burgers were pretty simple with great execution. You could eat each part of the burger solo and enjoy it. When it's all put together, it's a delicious burger. I think after the first time you have it, it will being a craving. The place has more offerings I'd like to try. Overall, as of now I would come back over and over again. read more

Milkman - Milkman Burger - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A lot of options and I doubt you could go wrong. Great burgers, great vibes all around.

Super friendly service and great food! Special shout out to Abby! We went with the whole family (3 generations) and everyone was very pleased. We will definitely be back! read more

My wife and I stopped in here before seeing a show at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. I don't usually pay too much mind to décor, but the 1950's diner vibes are quite fun. I'm a sucker for a good burger as well as a fried chicken sandwich, so we decided to order one of each and split them. We got the Deluxe Burger and the Damn Hot Chicken Sandwich, and added a side of fries and onion rings. We split each sandwich and shared the sides. Though I am a burger person (made entirely of 100% grass-fed beef), I wasn't blown away by the Deluxe. It was good, but nothing to sing "Hey All You People" about. The Damn Hot was another story. Crispy, spicy chicken sandwich covered with a delicious slaw and surprisingly tasty pickles (I'm not a pickle guy, generally). The fries were good, hot and well-seasoned, and the fry sauce was good. I do think the onion rings and cowboy ranch were better, and would be difficult to resist ordering in the future; they were that good. We decided we couldn't leave without getting a Boozy Shake, and opted for the Homer Simpson, which was not served inside a pink-frosted donut as anticipated, but was a strong bourbon/kahlua peanut butter chocolate shake that was absolutely delicious. $13 for the milkshake did seem steep, but for 16 ounces of ice cream, chocolate, and liquor, it's not actually that bad. read more

The burgers and fries are delicious and tasty. The food is delectable and I would highly recommend it. The service is fast, excellent, attentive, and friendly. The milkshakes are also really really good. They are milky, smooth, and tasty. The ambiance is warm and friendly. I highly recommend coming here for a burger, fries, and shake. read more

Spot on smash burgers, onion rings, fries, and milkshakes. "Boozy shakes" as well. Friendly staff.

AMAZING food! Service was super speedy, but it was a little hot and loud inside. I had a great time and LOVED my burger and shake!! read more

Milkman - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Simple and really well made meals. Very clean and quick service. Everyone who works here seems to love and take pride in working here.

This is an nice place with the retro 50's shop vibe, but it's an bit too pricey to be a burger shop and the food doesn't fill you up. The boozy shakes & slushee's are good tho. read more

This was a really good stop. Retro diner look but that food was really good for a burger stop. They are smashed burgers but the flavor was good. There are options for different conditments. We also did the fries and Onion Rings. Onion rings were really good as well. Our family also shared one of the Shakes. Overall super good - would return in the future if we are ever back in the area. Staff was pleasant and service was efficient. read more

They were out of hamburgers on 7/1/24 at 7:30 p.m. I can't make this up. The food is good though, left with fries and a milkshake only. read more

Milkman - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Rounding up to a 4.5 with this one! You order at the counter and find a seat. They bring your order out to you. Cute decor and comfy booths. The service was friendly, fast, and helpful! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious! The burgers are crispy on the outside and juicy throughout. The chicken nuggets are lightly breaded with a juicy/tender inside. I got the Buffalo sauce and ranch to dip the chicken in. Ranch was awesome and buffalo sauce is tangy with a good kick. The fries are crispy and the fry sauce was great. The Oreo shake was a 5/5 . Big variety of beverages! They sell shakes, boozy shakes and slushies, and cans of beer/seltzers/ pops and such. Great place to stop before or after an FCC game. Only down side is I think it's a little pricey, but we plan to come back! read more

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I've been wanting to come to this cute diner for months after spotting it while walking around OTR, and I'm so glad I was finally able to pop in for a late dinner. We arrived around closing time so it was to-go only, but the food was still super fresh and the staff were friendly and chatted with us while we waited for our food. There were limited vegetarian options, but they did have fried tofu nuggets which were great! I'm definitely a sauce guy so I was excited to try all their homemade sauces. We didn't get to enjoy the inside so I will review next time I visit. Menu is more of lunch/dinner vibe such as burgers dogs and fries, milkshakes. They even serve alcohol. Prices are reasonable, we ended up paying $30 for dinner for 2. Would return read more

In town on business and typically not a fan of smash burgers, but had my daughter along for the ride since it was summertime and while she was checking out the city, she stopped here at lunch and brought me back later that dinner for for dinner. I get a feeling that I never really had a smash burger until I had one here. It was crispy, thin, simple, and delicious. If my travels bring me back to Cincinnati I'll definitely stop back in. read more

The service was quick and the staff was all very nice. I had great food and enjoyed the fries. The inside is very nice and a good place for lunch. read more