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

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

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

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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This spot was more then just "Another Brick in the Wall!" The food was absolutely fantastic and made with a "Whole Lotta Love." I came with a large group, the restaurant had plenty of seating, and something on the menu for everyone. I "Turn the Page" with the Meatallica burger: bacon, fried egg, and goetta. The burger was juicy, full of flavor, and my taste buds were "Free Fallin." The jalapeño poppers were jalapeños cut in half with a creamy cheese center melted into it. One bite will have you bursting off like a "Rocket Man." The atmosphere had a fun unconventional theme to it. Overall, I recommend you "Walk This Way" to Tickle Pickle Northside and grab some great grub. I certainly look forward to my next visit when I can bring "My Brown Eyed Girl." Lastly, I had a lot of fun writing this review! So, let the "Good Times Roll" and Rock on! read more

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I think this is going to be an unpopular opinion but I was not impressed with the Tickle Pickle. Was it bad? No! I ate the whole thing! But is it somewhere I'm going to seek out? Nope. To me, it taste like a fast food burger, like five guys. They do have some funky toppings if you're into that, but I love a classic cheeseburger. I've been trying to find a good burger here in Cincy coming from Columbus and both here and Zips aren't making my list. Basic burger, decent price, alright place. The decor is cute, but mostly carry out orders happening. On to the next place to find my favorite burger here! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had the Metallica burger, and my mom had the vegan dog. It took 45 minutes to receive my food, only after I went inside to ask about it. There were only 2 people inside eating, so there was no reason why it would take so long. The counter person went to check, and our food had been ready for a while, just not delivered to us. She acted like it was an inconvenience to get my food. And the people eating their food had come in after us. I get it, mistakes happen, but as long as the food is ok, I'm happy. However, my mom's dog was withered, and her fries were cold. My burger was crunchy, cold, and made me sick. Restaurants have off nights, and I understand that. Although, mentioning this to my aunt, she was here a few months back with her children & grandchildren, and their entire order was messed up, and their food was just as bad. read more

I'm so glad someone recommended Tickle Pickle because it's perfect! I had the Red Hot Chili and my husband had Pearl Jam. Messy to eat and tasty!! It will be a great place to go in the summer because of their outdoor seating. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We are vegan....I had the Pearl Jam sub portobello mushroom and cashew cheese. It was AMAZING. Their fries are also fantastic. My son had the black bean burger and honestly it was very dry and not super fantastic. The vegan dogs are also amazing. The vegan milkshakes have too much cream in them. They stay smooth and thick but not cold and not very flavorful. Drinking a warm thick milkshake is kinda weird. Cool little dive though. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Pearl Jam - portobello sub in place of meat. It was fantastic! Fries are also amazing. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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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

Such a cool place! Burgers, dogs, shakes, meat and vegetarian options alike. Everything is band-themed which is double cool and creative. Order at the counter and seat yourself, they'll bring the food to your table. The vegan dog was good, served on a pretzel bun with chili and cheese on top, but not quite like a real hot dog (which I know is hard to do). By the way, get the original grippos with this one. The Meatallica was great, but to make it even better add the goetta. Also super messy so grab a fork and knife. The jalapeño poppers were not what you'd typically expect from a popper: stuffed pepper with cream cheese, no breading, extra spicy. I do appreciate that they source their breads, cheeses, meats, etc locally. Would return, but would not get the vegan dog again (will try the veggie burger.) read more

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This is a very unique place. Names for the menu items are very clever. Everything we had was very good. The crowd was evidence of that. The service was excellent. It took a long time to get our order, so don't be in a hurry. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

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HORRIBLE execution. Soggy burgers. Wendy's style meat. Over cooked. GROSS. read more

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The Burger selection and the way you and customize is awesome. Great Burgers and Milkshakes. Vegetarian friendly as well I would recommend.

Easily the best burgers/sandwiches in the city. We get a grilled chicken and veggie burger instead of beef patty and it never dissappoints! Highly recommend! read more

I have wanted to try this place for a long, long time and finally took the plunge on a busy Monday evening. Tickle Pickle, from the outside, is a regular Northside storefront. On the inside, however, is a clean, laid back, creative environment. The menu items were displayed on a blackboard using colored chalk. Each item was loosely named after a singer, musician or band, which I enjoyed. Thankfully, I had called in my order ahead of time, because they were packed. I ordered 3 of the " Nom Petty", which is a mushroom and swiss burger. The man behind the counter was friendly and payment was easy. I waited until my food was ready and was on my way. My family and I thought the "Nom Petty" was pretty good...but it seemed like something was missing. The mushrooms may benefit from a little seasoning, such as salt and pepper. Otherwise, a good burger was had by all. I will be stopping by to try their other burgers and hope they continue to be creative. Please try this place for yourself, it's worth it! read more

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Tickle Pickle Northside I would consider to be pretty alright. Food: the burger was decent, but the bun was not toasted and the bread became mushy while eating. The fries, potato salad, and Mac'ncheese were great. I will say that they may need to consider a different pickle vender as the pickle I had was probably one of the least satisfying pickles I have ever eaten in that it had a nasty after taste. Service was normal service and the ambiance felt cool as it was old and rock themed. read more

Over all good little burger spot. Honestly felt the portions could've been bigger. If you don't like goat cheese (such as myself) wouldn't recommend this place at all. Sides were just okay. Good combination of flavors (minus the goat cheese). read more

BEST Easter lunch EVER! The MEATALLICA is the covers everything, beef, bacon, egg, and cheese. The fries alone are worth the drive. Hoss makes the most INCREDIBLE Oreo Speedwagon milkshake! Looking forward to coming back! read more

Pretty good burger if you're in the area, but it's not worth a long drive. The burgers comes with chips, but it's worth the upgrade for the fries. Hipster service. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch! Service was great. The brew house that's connected to it is amazing too! Great beer. There are a few games set out and tons of seating. The ambiance is amazing. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

everything was delicious! I got the slaytar without tomatoes and bacon and loved it. Service was excellent and fast and they have a patio which was cute. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - top: - Pearl Jam - sub black bean burger- fries bottom: - Slaytar - - Grippos BBQ Chips -- Cole Slaw - - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First time here and there were burger choices that I'll be back to try. I had the Slaytar and it was very good. Served with Grippos BBQ chips. Service was friendly and prompt. Cool atmosphere. One review said the parking was difficult. I didn't experience since I had lunch there on a Friday, but I can understand that may be a problem during busier hours. Don't let that keep you from trying this place, it's worth it. read more

I love this spot so much! Been here a few times and gets better each time. The staff is amazing and the food is too! Highly recommend! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Bread Zeppelin with a side of Mac N Cheese - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I continue to like this place more and more. Tickle Pickle features a variety of burger options, including traditional, black bean, impossible, chicken, pork, and mushroom cap. They also offer dairy or vegan friendly shakes. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nom Petty, and Pearl Jam are some of my favorite combinations, but you can also craft your own. Sandwiches, like the Mariah Curry, are also a great option. It takes a few minutes to craft the burgers so you may want to call ahead rather than order in store. My only criticism is that burgers come with either regular or BBQ Grippo's. It's nice that the local chip company gets some love and I know that Cincy folks love their chips, but I'd much rather have some fries. I'll be back with some frequency as they are not only good, but close to both work and home. read more

Burger was amazing. Fries are top notch. Understaffed. Workers were kind but overwhelmed. Parking to get there is not fun. But definitely worth a trip if in the area already. read more

Burgers were tasty and different. Each one is named after a song or musician. The shakes were really good. Place is small but our burgers came out quickly. read more

Really wanted to like this place, and in fact was expecting it from the high reviews. Maybe it was just a bad day there. I had a pretty bad experience. From the start, the dude at the counter was rude and aggressive with the point of sale computer, almost like he was having a really bad day and was taking it out on it. It wasn't a pleasant experience. We ordered two Rob Zomwich burgers. We waited for over 35 minutes. That wasn't a huge deal, but it did suck. Once we got our food, it was bad. Barely warm meat, not fresh. Cheese completely un-melted. At a burger restaurant. What?? I only ate as much as I did because when I first stepped foot into the place, I was starving. So after 35 minutes, I was STARVING. Ambience was loud old rock music. A 50/50 for me, it was whatever. But it made me feel kinda weird as we were waiting for so long. Just disappointing. It should be good. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Go somewhere else. Five guys is SO much better. Miles. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Old tasting and un melted cheese on burger - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We had not set out to dine at Tickle Pickle. We were on our way to another restaurant in the area, and saw their sign. Being short on time, we figured this might be the faster option, and decided to change plans. I am so glad that we went in. All the dishes are named after bands or singers. All burgers are cooked to medium, unless otherwise ordered. My husband took one bite of his burger, leaned over to me, and said "this is really good." I had yet to take a bite of mine. I took one and agreed. My order was the burger named after Tom Petty. The meat was flavorful, and jucy. Mushrooms had a sear on them, and added a ton of additional flavor. I immediately craved more once the burger was done. Kid's meals come with a side of fruit. I will say that the kid's mimi burger is very mini. I am talking single slider size. My older two were still hungry. They ended up eating my chips. Their burgers were the same quality as the adult meals. The fruit cup that comes with the kid's meal is of a generous size. The Fleetwood Mac & Cheese is house made. That portion is a little more generous than the mini burger. Tickle Pickle is very environmentally conscious. There is a separate bin for recycling and trash. Napkins are made from recycled paper. The container that the kids mac and cheese comes in is compostable. The people working there were all kind. We received a very appreciative thank you are we left. read more

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I try to support local restaurants and I try to be generous in my Yelp reviews. Screw-ups happen - it's how you respond that matters. We went here Friday night. It wasn't too busy when we got there around 6 or so - we had the patio mostly to ourselves. But it took 45 minutes to get our burgers. 45 minutes. Wife's veggie burger was mush. Mine was fine but I was about to go ask for our money back when it arrived. There was no attempt to make up for it - no partial refund, not even a free French fry. When I gave them a frowny face review on the receipt they said 'I'm sorry for the long delay but it's burger week and this is just how it is on this week every year.' Basically just a ‍. That will be our last trip there. read more

Fun names, delicious burgers. Burgers were juicy and buns were soft and delicious. Can't go wrong choosing a side of grippos or fries read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - - Nom Petty - - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Tickle Pickle is INSANELY GOOD! In the middle of Northside, this place captures the idiosyncrasy and hipness of the area. The overall look and feel of this place is very eclectic. I got the Buns N Roses burger, and my friend had a Pearl Jam one. Yes, the naming of the entire menu is based on music artists/bands, with a Burgery twist. The sheer amount of vegan options made me feel good about this place. Also, you can substitute a vegan patty for any of the meat options. So as soon as you get in, you have to order first, and then get seated. Seating isn't as plenty as I'd have liked, and could get tight during dinner times. Come early. We got seated, excited to try their burgers. And they turned out absolutely tasty! It was quick, ready and served in 10-15 minutes. Ideal to know that it wasn't just pre-made and warmed now. The Buns N Roses blackbean patty wasn't dry, cooked perfectly, and had a lot of flavor. Team it up with some spicy sauce if you like a spicy burger. My friend raved about the Pearl Jam. The meat was exactly how he wanted it. With the jam, caramelized onions, goat cheese, this one is packed with goodness. All this for a price around $9? Great deal! The only downside to this place is even though they capture the eccentricity, there's a slight hit to comfort. If it's boiling hot outside, it is hot inside. There's no proper cooling available. But, we can break a sweat for some good food right? read more

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I always enjoyed the food. We waited until after the lunch crowd to go. One person ordering ahead of us. Then waited 32 minutes to get food, 2 sandwiches, fries and bag of chips. My sandwich was warm. Had to be sitting somewhere for a while. People ordering after us received their food before us. I'm not happy. I did comment to the person delving food that today was unacceptable performance. I didn't understand his reply as he walked off. read more

The punny names they have for their burgers, sides and shakes is what drew us in. We enjoyed all the flavors in the breadzepplin burger and would return to try a shake in the future. Cool little spot to grab a bite to eat before sipping a few sours at Urban Artifact. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - - Goetta Van Fleet - and - Breadzepplin Classic - - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had a Groupon for Tickle Pickle sitting around for a while, so we finally put it to use. I had the Buns N Rose (a vegan black bean burger) with cheese along with a side of Mac N Cheese. Unfortunately, my burger was mostly cold, so I didn't love it. However, the mac n cheese was creamy and tasty with a peppery taste - it was a steal at only $2.00. My husband had the Coney Bennett with a vegan hot dog. He thinks this is the Field Roast Frankfurter, which is his fave. This came with a side of chips, and he chose the barbecue flavor. These turned out to be Grippos, and their barbecue flavor is quite spicy! I think he regretted this decision. It doesn't look like I got a picture, but we also got the Goobie Brothers (peanut butter and oreo) Shake. THIS was the highlight of the meal - great flavor! http://lifegreatunknown.blogspot.com/2017/06/wednesday-weekend-wind-up-tickle-pickle.html read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Buns N Roses & Coney Bennett - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tickle Pickle is some cheap ass Mexican American. It has some cheap specials. The best of these is Taco Tuesday. It's hard to go wrong when it's so cheap. The atmosphere isn't as great, especially when the wannabe hipsters flood the place. It was Tuesday so you know what I had to get. It's only $1 for a burrito or a taco. They have bean or beef versions. It doesn't look like much, but they put a good amount in the burrito. The burrito came with lots of beans, and was complemented with onions and peppers. It could use some more hot sauce selection than what they had that night. The only thing they had on the tables was Frank's, really. It's only other bad thing is the bathrooms. It's vomit inducing. Try not to use them especially when it gets real crowded later. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Vegetable Taco - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tickle Pickle has a lot of the things I like in a restaurant. Delicious food, specifically ridiculously tasty and creative burgers. Quirky atmosphere, with delights for all the senses. Non-potato-based sides, because I'm the only person in North America who actively hates potatoes in all their forms. Responsible business and sourcing practices. Community involvement. Small, local, woman-owned/operated. A menu full of puns. Milkshakes that would bring the boys to my yard (and is there any more perfect meal than burgers and shakes?). Reasonably priced. You can't go wrong with Tickle Pickle. Pearl Jam, I'm coming for you. read more

I was expecting a restaurant, I was disappointed. Burgers were above average. Everything else was below.

I always enjoy my experience at Tickle Pickle but today was exceptionally good. I got the Slaytar Burger with a black bean patty, fries, and a cold Narraganset - delicious! The service was friendly and the outdoor patio was quite pleasant. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - - Slaytar - w/ black bean burger - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio