I visited a few weeks ago with friends and ordered the Buns N Roses vegan burger. It was a little bland to me (mostly just black bean-flavored) but decent. The seating inside was very full, so we sat out back which was nice. The woman working that night was truly a gem--so friendly and lovely! read more

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I eat here all the time and I (mostly) love this place! It has a great vibe and the food is (usually) exceptional. That being said, sometimes I feel that the level of service and attention to detail is not always up to par with some of the surrounding restaurants in Northside. I often order takeout, and there are usually things missing, so make sure you check the bag before you head out. I love the build your own salad option. I would love it even more if the lettuce was chopped and the ingredients that I picked and paid for were always included. Maybe my combinations seem strange, but personally, I would prefer to receive my personalized order made correctly. My friend once described his experience as apathetic, and while I will continue to support this business - I do agree that there is room for improvement. read more

I would like to have witnessed the brainstorming session when the founder of Tickle Pickle devised the menu---all puns on the names of musicians or bands. Bread Zepplin. Meatallica. Nom Petty. Rob Zomwich. I Imagine a lot of laughs, even solo. Maybe a good bottle of wine was involved? As it is, I can bear witness only to the results--spot on burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes. I've enjoyed several over the years. Today, I tried the Big Mac Miller -- TP's [far superior] version of Ray Kroc's two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion on a sesame seed bun. I would have slain the Hamburglar had he tried. (Stand my ground beef!). My husband had the Red Hot Chili Peppers. As the name implies, his burger packed a punch. It made the hubs hiccup, his tell for spicy food. Nonetheless, he persevered. The fries were well seasoned and crisp. Clean plates all around. I also enjoy TP's DIY aesthetic. The chalk board menu in beautiful print, rock star collages on the tables, the tile wall (see Pink Floyd) where it appears that anyone may paint, scribble, what have you. Of course, there is music playing. Some blasts from the past. Some new. All rocking! read more

Updating my review. It's been 8 years since I've dined here. My Mr. and I came here when they first opened up. They were only serving burgers at the time. My friend was looking for some vegan options nearby and this popped up on her search. So, I was happy to hear that they expanded their menu. Now they have vegan options, wings, starters, kids menu and shakes. They also have beers on tap. I ordered the vegan coney Bennett on pretzel bun with fries. And my friend ordered the chicken wrappers delight with fries. We came during lunch rush so they were busy. My meal was great. It's been awhile since I've had a vegan hot dog. It was delicious, and so were the fries. I would say I would order it again. My friend definitely liked her meal as well. It was good then and still good now. read more

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I feel ashamed that it's taken me this long to go here as a native Cincinnatian Nestled in the heart of Northside, Tickle Pickle is immediately vibrant upon opening the door. Their walls are filled with a chalk menu and chalk drawings that patrons can add to. The food is all in honor of different bands and musicians, so it's humorous on top of being delicious! It's a order first, seat yourself kind of place. They also have sides, drinks and desserts! read more

Great salads and burgers. Cool place. The prices are reasonable and my last salad was BEAUTIFUL read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - This The Cranberries salad. I don't usually take food pics, but this was too beautiful - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A really interesting place for the rock music lover. I had the Pearl Jam burger. It was big, juicy and really messy, but delicious. My daughter had the Rob Zomwich, which she said was very good. The place was clean and comfortable; however, there is a step out front that would make it inaccessible to some people. I do recommend the place to music lovers and others too! read more

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Was in Northside and decided to try this place out. Never been but I will be back. You order at the counter and they were very helpful. Small location but loved the decor. I had the Slaytar and it was messy but very tasty. I loved the pretzel bun with this sandwich which helped it stay together. The fries were homemade and spiced well. I loved the fries. My wife had the Grateful Shred. She's not a person who likes spicy food and she was told it wasn't really spicy so she kept it on her sandwich. She was glad she did as the flavor went with the pulled pork. This was a messy sandwich as well. They have napkin dispensers at the tables which was used a lot. She also had the shake and she said she would get it again. Overall it was a good trip and we will be back and try other sandwiches. read more

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The preparations are creative and always more tasty than I expected, although I have to say that you don't actually eat the chicken sandwich, you take a bath in it. Yeah, it's messy, but the taste is sensational! I need about ten napkins to finish it. I think it would be in their favor to figure out how to keep the incredible taste and lesson the overall moisture content. The bun gets so saturated that I sometimes wish I had a knife and fork to finish it. read more

It's been awhile since I've been here, but it was a solid meal again. The staff were friendly, our food was out quickly and was delicious. I got the slayter with fries and loved both. I really liked the seasoning on the fries. Lots of vegetarian options as well. Great lunch or dinner spot! read more

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An interesting neighborhood place. The names of the plates and drinks are music related. The Mac & Cheese with Goetta and local Potato Chips is memorable and a reason to return. The Milkshakes are thick and tasty. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

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What a fun place with great rock puns!! I was afraid it might be too loud to visit with its rock theme but the music was played at a good level--loud enough to enjoy but still easily talk to your friends without shouting. Burgers and shakes were great, I got a Pearl Jam with some Britney Spears to share at the table. Also a Flan Halen (and this was my only quibble--why is a strawberry shake called Flan Halen? This sounds like it should be a caramel shake). Everything was delicious and I enjoyed how hard they went with the theme. Servers were cool with good senses of humor and very helpful. read more

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Really great place to stop at if you are spending time in Northside. Extensive menu with hilarious puns. Local ingredients are always amazing to see! Service was good - quick and to the point. Definitely an edgy and inclusive place. Need to come back at night and see the vibes with a bloody mary in hand. I got the Nom petty with fries and it was very good. My boyfriend got the meatallica (I think) regardless that one was fire! Milkshake was diner style and they had a few options to pick from. For a place called tickle pickle I would love to have my burger served with a sliced pickle. read more

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This is such a cool place! You can't go wrong with a metal and rock themed restaurant with appropriately named menu items. The puns are great. It's so creative and they've got great rock memorabilia and art on the tables. This is one of my brother's favorite places and I can see why! I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon between going to the American Sign Museum and the Newport Aquarium. I got the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sweet Cherry Pie milkshake. Both were amazing! The milkshake is a special for March 2024 but I hope they make it a permanent menu item. The food was incredible - I was with my boyfriend and brother and they both agreed Tickle Pickle was one of the best meals that they had recently. The price is really good for the quality, as well. I hope to stop in again whenever I am in Cincinnati! read more

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Friendly little gem in Northside with great burgers and sides! Try the onion rings! And the excellent milk shakes are sure to please your chocolate lover. read more

The only place I would eat in Northside They're trying their best.... Food's not great.

Food was great, the ambiance was amazing. Fun restaurant with delicious food. Service was super friendly.

Tickle Pickle was our last stop while in Cincinnati before we flew back to Chicago. We heard really good feedback .... and my gosh they shredded it! They some amazing options as well as some vegan options out in the crowd! I really liked the theme of various music themed menu. They even had some kick ass cocktails. I went with the Rob Zombwich.... and added the impossible burger and a side of fries. I had to make sure and not pass up the Oreo shake. Service was pretty fast ... enjoyed checking out the artwork while waiting. When the food came out i was impressed. The oreo shake was excellent. Then took my first bite in my Zombwich and really really like it... good heat on the spicy side burger was so good!!!! i liked the fries and good crunch and great flavor. The tickle pickle blew me away... damn good and a must visit! read more

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I stopped in when I was in the area after a meeting. I ordered a burger with fries and found a table to wait for my food as I planned to eat there. The wall next to the table had dried food and what looked like boogers on it. In fact, the entire place was filthy. The floor was disgusting, tables weren't clean, the common area to get utensils, etc was a mess. It's almost as they embrace the disgusting state of the restaurant as part of the ambiance. The burger was fine. Nothing to write home about. I will never go back based on the condition of the place. Management really needs to step up the expectations here. read more

The food is very bland and quite disappointing. I asked for my burger well done, it was still bleeding. The flavor of the burger was plain. The food is overpriced. The restaurant itself is very cute. The service was horrible. This was my first time there and they almost seemed annoyed when we asked for help with the menu. read more

My husband and I stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. The service was excellent and our food was delicious. Little added bonus was the fun atmosphere, the menu is music themed and named after bands or musicians! read more

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Fantastic food and a great vibe. Creative menu with fun menu names. Will definitely return.

I was on the search for a good bean burger. The reviews lead me to here. When I say this was a solid, solid, solid bean burger I mean it. So far, it is the best restaurant bean burger I have had. Seasoned well, grilled just right and tastes overall delicious. The only thing I would change is to melt the cheese a little. I ordered Swiss cheese on my burger and it was not melted at all. I make an awesome bean burger at home, but this one is just as good. I would honestly buy them individually. Off street parking. Plenty of seating to eat inside. I ordered online for carryout. read more

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Very much worth the drive. We visited on a Sunday afternoon, grabbed a burger, fries, and a shake. Of course, had to snag one of the pickles, too. Will encourage my friends to hit this place up - The burgers are as unique as their names. We had more fun with the menu before we even arrived. Definitely encourage you to try the milkshakes. Service is on point, food is really good, and the crew working are hysterical. Oh, and make sure to ask about the craft beers on tap - The Humble Monk hasn't disappointed yet! read more

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First time coming here and it was a great place for a hamburger! The atmosphere was very welcoming, great music selection, quick service, the prices are great, and the names of the food items are cool! I went with the Pearl Jam burger and it didn't disappoint, it was tasty! I will definitely be back here again soon! read more

This place won best burger for a reason. It was absolutely delicious. I had the Metallica burger and was in heaven after the first bite. You can taste the quality of the burger instantly. Then, I tried the James Brownie milkshake. It was everything you can imagine about a vanilla milkshake filled with chocolate syrup, pieces of brownie, and topped with whipped cream. This is the place to splurge! Somehow, they also have the best bags of Grippos in town. What I most appreciated was their vegan menu. I met with a friend who had dietary restrictions and enjoyed their black bean burger. The inside is rock themed and edgy. The staff were friendly. Outside patio seating is offered in the back. read more

After leaving the train museum (EnterTrainment Junction), we stopped at Tickle Pickle Northside for lunch. We had two Coney Bennett (hot dog in a pretzel bun covered with chili and cheese), and a black bean burger salad. Everything was good. Very cool paintings and drawings on the walls, typical of what you see in a college town. Speedy service. read more

Located in Northside Tickle Pickle is your go to for tasty burgers from local sources. They have both inside seating and an outside patio to handle all your seating needs. Their burgers are eclectic and named after Rock bands. Each burger is topped differently and they have plenty of options. Multiple visits are needed to try all the deliciousness found here. You order at the counter and the staff are happy to assist you in picking your meal and offering suggestions. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) It takes time to craft a masterpiece. The burgers take time to cook and then put together. So expect to wait for your food even if they are not busy at the time of ordering. We also noticed aa lot of carry out orders were placed online which might make your wait even longer. 2) Get a Milkshake. Their shakes are worth their weight in gold. Try on of the their flavors and see for yourself. Tickle Pickle will become your burger spot after one try!! read more

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I will get right to it. I went with two fussy friends and they both loved the burgers. That in itself says plenty. I was just blown away, mainly by the Pearl Jam burger. Should you go, at least read the toppings it offers. Quality burger, great fries, funky, quaint, cool atmosphere and really nice staff. Love that the burgers are named after bands. The long and the short of it is I loved everything about the place. Would love to try other things but would have a hard time ordering anything but what I had. read more

Nice little spot with throwback names for their tasty burgers. Had Bread Zeppelin and Pearl Jam burgers and a Snoop Dog Hot Dog. The burgers were good (pretzel buns excellent) and the Hot Dog tasty. For sides get the fries rather than the chips. The shakes are quite good as well. Definitely worth a stop for lunch. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Interior - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Where have I been all my life! Locally owned and fun spot. Get here and tickle your pickle ! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Awesome menu! Something for everybody! - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Once again, the Yelp gods smiled upon me as we found this place while on a road trip down south from Indy. Tickle Pickle is located in the CUTEST little neighborhood and the inside is so fun and clean. The menu is written on the chalkboard walls and in various places to the right of and even behind the register/ordering counter (shakes are behind). I wish there was an option for more than 5 stars, as this place certainly deserves them. From the creative use of band/music/musician names and themes on the menu to providing options to accommodate folks with differing dietary needs, I was so excited to try everything I could. I opted for the Buns-N-Roses vegan sandwich (sans Cashew Cheese but would try it next time) and was SO HAPPY with my selection. The house made black bean patty goodness was grilled to perfection - and you could actually taste that it had been grilled! NOMS. I also got a ton of sides and the hubs got a vegan milkshake - the Goobie Brothers. WAY too much food for me to devour in one setting, so I took a few of them for the cooler to enjoy later. Everything was prepped to perfection and was so tasty. I would also be remiss to not mention that the lovely Andrew made the experience extra enjoyable for us - making suggestions and dealing with our indecisiveness. Thank you, Andrew! We will TOTALLY come back when visiting the area again! read more

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A MUST burger/chicken strip joint! Thanks to Chris and Brad for buying my birthday lunch! read more

If you've been looking for a reason to pay a visit to this Northside burger joint ... let this be your sign. My fiancé and I aren't in this neighborhood all that often ... so we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to stop into Tickle Pickle, and we're so glad we did. Immediately upon entering, you're struck by a casual, welcoming vibe. This is definitely an elbows-on-the-table kind of place - but I wouldn't want it any other way. If the fun, musically-themed burger names don't get you excited ... that first bite definitely will. I ordered the "Red Hot Chili Peppers" burger, and instantly fell in love. This was the perfect balance of heat and flavor - not to mention, the patty was perfectly cooked, and the bun just lightly toasted. All of their burgers are served with seasoned fries - which were delightfully crispy, and easy to munch on. If you're looking for some sort of a high-class presentation, then just keep on looking because you're not going to appreciate the simple beauty of Tickle Pickle. I think there's something to be said about a no-frills neighborhood spot that's serving damn good burgers ... and this place is definitely doing it right. We'll absolutely be back soon for another burger. read more

Delivery from Tickle Pickle: My sandwich, the Slaytar, was good. The fries were good. The Goetta Van Fleet didn't travel well. It sounded SO good, but not so much. Maybe super fresh, hot and the only dish you're eating. I ordered Mark the ROB ZOMWICH BEEF, PRETZEL BUN, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SPICY KETCHUP, HOT SAUCE, JALAPENO POPPER, GRILLED PEPPERS N ONIONS, BANANA PEPPERS. Thought he'd like the heat. He said it was too hot! Overall, pretty a-okay. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Goetta Van Fleet: Our Housemade Mac & Cheese with goetta and crushed BBQ Grippos - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Very fun and Clever burger joint. We are on a weekend get a way traveling from Louisville to Detroit and was crossing through the cincy area during supper time. If I'm being honest The funny name is what really reeled me in. Outside of having a fun name, they also have really cool artistic wall art, tables and hilariously fun menu item names. It took me a few minutes to even look at what I wanted to eat because I was having fun reading the menu. There is no private parking lot and it's a busy commercial downtown type setup so you have to street park. We arrived at just before 7pm on a Friday night and the meters were free. So that was nice. Upon walking to front door we first hit an entrance for the patio where you enter through a sketchy looking alley. We opted for door #2 aka the main establishment entrance. It was seat yourself and they didn't have a very big inside so that's probably why they use a patio as well. You sit at the table and scan a barcode that brings up the menu and you choose what you want from that link and pay and it sends order to front desk with your table number. The food did take quite A bit of time to come out. Which was surprising because there wasn't many people there. I personally ordered the "Meatallica" burger which was a burger with an egg with cheese and Mayo. It was very tasty. The egg and Mayo was a great touch. The burger was dry in some spots but overall very tasty. My wife got the Big Mac Miller burger and she liked it a whole lot. She hated her side of Cole slaw though. My oldest daughter got a "Rob Zomwich" sandwich which had all kinds of sloppy toppings on it. She liked it and said it was very good. My other two daughters got kids meals. One got a "snoop hot dog" and the other a "Melton John jr grilled cheese". Finally The one year old daughter got the "fleet wood Mac and cheese". Yeah I told you these names were great. Really appealing to my bad pun/dad joke humor. The service here seemed lacking. No interaction. They dropped our food off in paper sacks you would use for a school lunch. They stacked my burger upside down so the inners fell out in the bag and I was left holding just a bun. They evidently closed at 8pm and at 745 we was told to pretty much wrap it up because they was closing soon. Which if they got our food out quicker we probably would have been out well before 745. Overall cool place, fun vibe and good food. Bad service on this visit kept them from getting the 5 star here. The workers were younger and like most young people didn't want to work a Friday night and it showed. read more

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The service and food was great. The place looked very dark but artistic. There was art everywhere. The sandwiches/ burger were the best in the city. Highly recommend if you're visiting the city. read more

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I always forget about going here and my co- worker suggested it for lunch so I was like oh yeah let's go. I love the decor of the place and the menu is actually on the wall when you come in. I ordered a burger called the slayter. It came on a pretzel bun which I was skeptical about because I always think the bun will be hard and tough but it was soft and fresh and it was absolutely delicious it came with a bag of barbecue grippos chips but I did get a chance to taste my co 1worker fries and they were also pretty tasty so I will be getting those next time. I will definitely be back to try some other burgers. I love when I find a new Place that services a great burger!! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - The menu - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place sincerely tickled my pickle. My stomach pickle. my friends and I went for a hike at a park and had a great time. We nourished our inner children by playing on a couple of playgrounds. We hiked for almost five miles, and got so lost that we had a 20 min walk back to the cars! That being said, we were HUNGRY for a delicious lunch. And that tickle pickle did suffice. I got a black bean burger because I am vegetarian (thank you). The fries were also yummy, let's talk about that. My friend got a vegan strawberry milkshake and I was jealous. read more

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The food is amazing and love the atmosphere. Loved the music references. The fries are amazing so I would sub chips for fries if you haven't already had them! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Menu wall - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio