After several friends telling me how awesome this place is - I decided to give it another try and it was pretty good! I had high hopes the first time I went and was definitely let down but Tickle Pickle doesn't deserve 2 stars. The owners seem to care and are constantly improving based on my second experience. I got the Buns N Roses burger this time and highly recommend it! I will be back. read more

The burger week special got me through the door, well that and the memory of how yummy their milkshake was during Sugar Rush last year, and I was excited to try a vegan burger I had heard a lot about. Service was fast and we opted to eat in. I had the Buns and Roses (vegan burger) which is the special and my husband had the Bread Zeppelin (he said the beef was really good in the burger). The vegan burger was okay, but the patty wasn't super flavorful and there wasn't enough sauce with ketchup being the only condiment offered. I also got an Oreo speedwagon shake and decided to go out on a limb and try the vegan ice cream (despite the burger choice I'm not actually vegan) and yeah I found out I don't like vegan ice cream so wish I would have just stuck with the dairy version of the shake. I took this place down to 3 stars because they don't have fries. They said they don't have a fryer, but a burger without fries is like well a shake without dairy ice cream, missing something. They do have Grippos and some other sides, but I left just wanting to go to Penn Station for some fries. read more

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I don't tend to leave reviews because as a server myself I know we all have bad days. Today.. however is the exception. Went into Tickle pickle for a quick drink with my friend today and the service was absolutely awful, I wasn't able to get the name of the girl who helped us (very lenient use of the word) but she was indescribably rude. Was short with every question I had and literally tossed my change back at me and threw her hands up at me as if I was disgusting her with my presence. Multiple times I was scoffed at and just stared at after asking a question. It's a shame because the food was delicious, prices were ok, aside from the face that our milkshake took 22 minutes to make??. (milkshake was really gross but maybe that's just me) All in all I'm incredibly disappointed, as a member of the service industry it makes me sad when people take their anger out on others for no reason. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tickle Pickle is another Northside gem that has tasty choices for vegans and meat eaters alike. I love a good messy burger, and I feel like that's hard to come by now that I'm vegan. But not anymore! I got the Buns and Roses burger and added cashew cheese, and it was a delicious, fall-apart mess that made my soul happy. They even have vegan milkshakes! My fiancé got the Hammstein burger, that comes with beef and bacon and sauerkraut on a pretzel bun, and he thought it was great. They also have a fairly decent selection of local beers, a few on tap, but many in cans. Burgers come with plain or BBQ Grippos, a local favorite. They have a few other sides too, like mac and cheese. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Northside is the best side if you're vegan! read more

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We just waited about 30 minutes for our three burgers. People were cancelling orders as it was taking so long. My daughters juice never came and it was very hard to get to the poor guy working the counter. Maybe staff shortage issues. But this was seriously the worst burger I've ever had. I did the hot chili peppers burger and it only tasted like the ketchup that was seriously all over me as I tried to eat. Messy. Meat was tasteless. Or perhaps just couldn't get past ketchup overdose. Husband had the Pearl Jam and it only tasted like the jam. Also very messy. They reported the kitchen was backed up. But honestly, I feel very bummed we went there. We are from out of town and it was huge let down. read more

The restaurant was filthy and the food was gross. The dining area was beat up and dirty. I was hesitant to touch the table and chair. All food was slathered in mayonnaise and caused indigestion. The side items were greasy and the shake tasted worse than a McDonald's shake. The bag of Grippos BBQ chips were relatively safe to eat. read more

I've passed by Tickle Pickle a million times on my way to my favorite coffee spot that's across the street (Sidewinder). I've been meaning to try it and I finally decided to try it the other night. Let me start off by saying that the employee at the front was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was also very friendly and gave my boyfriend and I her own personal recommendations. I decided to get the "meatallica." Let me just say that the bacon on the burger was probably the best bacon I've ever had in a burger. While the bacon was delicious, I was very disappointed with the quality of meat for the actual hamburger patty. The patty was pretty dry and had minimal flavor. If it weren't for the egg, cheese and other condiments on this burger it would be very bland. I really wanted to like Tickle Pickle and was hoping that it could be my go to burger place. The overall atmosphere and vibe was cool. However, I just don't think that the quality of beef makes it worth the price. Would have also liked to have fries or a different side in place of the Grippos potato chips. read more

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I'm so glad I checked out this burger joint for lunch! It had a cool theme, but beyond that, the burger was delicious. Since I try to eat a mostly vegetarian diet, I went with the veggie burger. As everyone knows, veggie burgers can be a huge hit or miss, so I was really happy to see that the veggie patty was thick, full of beans, and cooked perfectly. It wasn't too crumbly, but still had the full texture. The bun was fluffy, and there was a good balance of condiments. I would also recommend the barbecue chips that come on the side. It's a little spicy, but complements the burger really well! read more

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Great food! fun environment. Service was top notch. We'll definitely be back when we come to Cincinnati again.

We got the Goetta van Fleet, the Red Hot Chili Peppers burger, and a tequila sunrise! Everything was awesome! We'll definitely be back! read more

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no one there to take our order when we arrived then waited too long for an over cooked, overpriced burger. Wendy's would have been a better value and experience. VERY disappointing read more

I'm so glad I finally got to try Tickle Pickle, it did not disappoint! I was between ordering a few different burgers, but I ended up getting the Red Hot Chili Peppers with a black bean bun and it was perfect! Pepper jack, peppers, onions, and the bun was just the right bread to go with it. They also have a little bar available with a cocktail menu and different craft beers, I got the Purple Rain which had vodka and lavender, paired perfectly with the sandwich! Also the service, for being a Saturday night was pretty fast! We waited a while for our friends to order but once we put in our orders our food was out within 10-15 minutes I love the theme and decor, everything is classic rock as you could probably tell from the menu! The tables have old rock memorabilia adhered to them like old ticket stubs and album pictures. I liked the laid back atmosphere, too. You order at the counter and choose a table to sit at, can get water or whatever soft drink you want from their machine and they deliver your food to your table. I haven't returned since my first visit in June, but I think maybe their air conditioning was out this week because it was UNCOMFORTABLE in this restaurant. To be fair,it was a pretty hot day that day and the bar we went to after was kinda warm inside, too so I'm not taking off any points for that. My friends and I said we would definitely return once the weather cools down in the fall just to be safe! read more

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This was everything I wanted it to be! After a jog, I wanted nothing more than a juicy veggie burger (I know seems crazy). I remembered Tickle Pickle has been sitting at the top of our date night list since it first opened. Why we waited so long I have no clue, think about all the yummy burgers I missed! At any rate, I ordered the Rob Zomwich with the black bean patty. It was outstanding! The patty was handmade and not some frozen hockey puck. The toppings made it juicy and not dry, and the pretzel bun was out of this world! I could go on and on. My husband had the Grateful Shred and also loved it. He also ordered a side of jalapeño poppers. He was a bit confused when they came out and weren't breaded, but once he ate one he realized they were amazing and breading is pointless. Service was great. Everyone was kind and helpful. And the price point couldn't be better! One of the most affordable date nights we've been on in a while. I did a happy dance after I was done with my food. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Rob Zomwich with a black bean patty. - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

tickle my pickle is such a good restaurant! it makes me wanna tickle my pickle when I was there, I saw other people tickling my pickle I was so confuzzled! I didn't know what to do! until someone gave me some white sticky stuff and I drank it! 10/10 made me shoot some white stuff out of my pickle after tickling it! read more

My Brother said, "Find a place to eat in this area on Yelp". I accepted the challenge and a few minutes later suggested Tickle Pickle. He had heard of it, so we started our search for parking. I absolutely love the vibe of this place. From the rock and roll decor to the names of the burgers (Nom Petty? Slaytar? Bread Zepplin? When Buns Cry?), I was in love with the place shortly after walking in. They have some awesome sounding shakes and cocktails too. We were just after burgers on this visit. I ordered the Slaytar without the bun and a side salad. I think my Brother ordered the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Mac N Cheese. When our food arrived, I didn't have my side salad. I looked at the receipt and was never charged for it, so I let it go. Bummer as a basic bunless burger isn't super filling on it's own. The burger was good. It wasn't by far the best I have had, but not the worst either. Honestly, a lot of my opinion of this place came from the enviroment. I would go back and try it again for sure. I would probably order a burger with more toppings and make sure I get my side salad. Overall, it's a fun spot to grab a quick lunch. read more

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Great little "dive" type joint. Evidently they cook to order because it takes a while to get your burger. Worth the wait! Simple burgers with clever rock n roll names. I had the Meatallica which is a burger with bacon, egg, and mayo. Delicious. The Nom Petty is the mushroom Swiss. Also great. Certainly recommend and will be back. read more

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Food is awesome burgers n great prices and atmosphere was rockin . We have ate here many times before for 4 years 2020

Oh tickle pickle how I love thee The mariah curry, nom petty, and Pearl Jam are fantastic! The Pearl Jam is probably my favorite that I've had so far, the marriage of flavors in that burger is insane. I read the best news yet today which lead me to leave this review, they are going to start serving fries in the coming weeks!! My prayers have been answered read more

Great burgers! Ordered through Doordash. Burger and fries were very fresh, perfection cooked and delicious!

OoooooOooOoOo!! Tickle Pickle!! You have exceeded my expectations! Yes, folks kept telling me that I must try you but I didn't know. Thank goodness, now I do. COVID-19 Update: The Pickle has a backyard patio that is accessible right from the street. You do NOT have to go inside at all to get back there. Amazing. Once you're at a table, use your handy dandy smart phone to look at the menu. You order your goods right on the website, pay for it, and then wait! Each table has a number assigned tied to your order. The food comes straight to your table and you don't need to go inside at all. It's all so convenient. Food: I ordered the Slaytar burger cooked medium. It was a fantastic burger with a pretzel bun, perfectly cooked meat, thick bacon, yummy sauce, and of course... a delicious pickle! A+ 5 stars for the great COVID-19 protocol and perfect burger. I'm excited to go back ASAP! read more

Great food. Nice atmosphere with great service. Theme named burgers. Friendly staff Great food. Nice atmosphere with great service. Theme named burgers. Friendly staff read more

This is now my go-to burger joint! Highly recommend! Vegan options too! Buns and Roses!

First time my husband and i had eaten here been wanting to for sometime now, we finally made it happen. I was talking the gentleman taking our order asking his favorite and what would be first time recommendations, he suggested the Perl Jam which was pretty tasty the combo of a of sweet and spicy jam mixed with a little bit of cream cheese on a pretzel bun with slices of red onion my husband decided to go with the Bread Zeppelin the traditional burger which was tasty as well my husband said it would have been better if the bun were different almost as if it were a Kroger bun, but other then that pretty good burgers read more

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Okay so this is my first experience here, I ordered my food over the phone, the lady was super nice and very helpful.! I ordered the Slaytar and it was the best 10$ ever spent on a burger in my life! So much flavor, so many toppings, burger patty itself is like a Qr/lb. if you're looking for that old school traditional burger this is the place to go! I will definitely be back to eat here again! Super delicious and worth every penny! read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was so bad that it became hilarious. The burgers were a couple of dry hockey pucks. They forgot to bring us one of the items that we ordered, and the guy working the register went on break with no one to replace him. Customers kept lining up with no one to take their orders. At least we had ordered before that happened. read more

Great burgers. Service was quick and loved the vibes. Good place to stop on a long tip home. 4 stars just because my vegan burger, Buns and Roses, didn't seem to be warm the shoe was through. Not enough to ruin the great experience however. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Nice burgers! Vegan options and kid friendly. We ate outside in the patio area. Loved it! - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A great place to grab a quick lunch! A good menu selection, quick and easy service, and a convenient location!

We wanted a low key meal out with our 7yr old daughter and had been wanting to try Tickle Pickle. We chose the Ky location and really liked the atmosphere. Although they were super busy on a Saturday night the staff was all super friendly and service was great. We started out with some cheese curds and beers which were fantastic. I had the Hamstein and Wiffee had the Pearl Jam. Both of which were excellent. The munchkin enjoyed the Melton John. The combo of good music/atmosphere, good service, and good food make it a winner. read more

I decided to check this place out because they there's a groupon running lately and I had heard some awesome things about it, plus I was craving a burger and it's always nice to get them for cheap. I pulled up their menu and loved it even more, when they name everything after classic rock bands, they list each and every thing that can go on it, and they support local with their meat and produce. What more could I ask for? I called ahead to place a carry out order on a Sunday afternoon about 7 pm, getting two Bread Zeppelins (their basic burger with LMTO, Ketchup, and mayo) with no mayo, and a side of mac and cheese. The gentleman taking the order read it back to me, answered the questions that i had (cook on the burgers are all medium he said), and gave me an estimate of about 30 minutes. I showed up after 25, and ended up waiting for about 10 before the food was done, but that's not a big deal - they were absolutely slammed and he was the only person working the front. Taking orders, answering phone calls, and making milk shakes all on his lonesome, with the occasional delivery of food from the kitchen. The restaurant had a cool look, tables sitting around, fun graffiti style writing and paintings on the wall that reference back to the classic rock theme of the spot. My two burgers were take out, so when they brought them out in brown paper bags (one for each) I went straight on home to unwrap and grub. Getting the burgers home I was surprised, each bag also had a serving of coleslaw (completely unmentioned on the website, menu, and most reviews), bonus food is like my second favorite type of food so I'm already even more excited... Unwrapping the burger I would be lying if I didn't say I got a serious Wendy's vibe. That may sound like an insult, but I love Wendy's. I don't eat it a lot, but if you want me to eat a Wendy's burger from a takeout spot it better have hit the weight room. And you better believe Tickle Pickle has a good training regimen. The burger was thin and square, had crispy edges, a soft bun, and partially melted american cheese, topped with a few thin pieces of iceberg, some chunks of red onion, and a soft slice of tomato. On the bottom we had a splatter of ketchup on a pair of fresh dill pickles (and I know these were dill pickles because I could literally see the spices on them). Regrettably the burgers were too thin to really be a true "medium" on the cook, they were pretty hammered, but that flat top left such a crisp I wasn't mad about that. It tasted like that big boy Wendy's burger. It was classic and smooth, you would never confuse this for "gourmet" and you wouldn't brag about it to anyone. But you just want a really solid throwback style burger? This is it. Another visit we tried the Rob Zomwich and Red Hot Chili Peppers burgers, both switched onto a pretzel bun, split them down the middle and tried each. They're very similar burgers, just with different types of cheese and some hot sauce instead of banana peppers. I'll be honest, the Rob Zommwich wasn't really spicy at all. It had flavor, there was a bit of heat, but I never felt like there was SPICE. The Red Hot? Somehow managed to hit me in the face! I was a little surprised by it, there was such a small difference between the two sandwiches, but it was huge in the impact of what I was actually eating. Definitely go with that if you really want the heat, the pepper jack cheese has to be the factor. If you just want a hint with the same classic hamburger style, stick with my buddy rob. How about the coleslaw and mac and cheese? COleslaw was definitely vinegar based with some heat to it, spices and pepper that soaked right into the cabbage. It would have been nice as a topper on my burger, but I didn't even think to try that until I'd wolfed down half of my sandwich already. The mac and cheese? Tasted homemade, it was bowtie pasta with a seriously thick amount of cheese, real cheese, not velveeta or grease heavy fake powder, there was cheddar and colby at the least. It also had some black pepper in it, not the red flake that was in the slaw, but large black flakes. It was what you want with homemade mac and cheese. A little heavy, a little too indulgent, a lot delicious. Dig in, enjoy that classic burger, enjoy that spicy coleslaw, worry about the calories later. read more

Interesting burger place. It has dangerously good milkshakes and decent burgers. Also has a good atmosphere to it with nice if limited seating.. read more

yummy yummy yummy im in ohio for a week n i had not 1 but 2 ppl recommend me this spot- now that ive been there i understand why theyve crafted together some interesting burgers that kinda make u nervous to try because the ingredients r kinda different than ur average burger joint. i chose the pearl jam burger, n i subbed the black bean patty since i havent eaten animal flesh in prolly 5 yrs or so. what made me choose that burger was the goat cheese. boy do i love me some goat cheese. the ingredient i found most interesting was the jalapeño jam. i usually DO NOT like sweet flavors, especially when they are mixed with salty/savory. but man to my surprise this was the absolute perfect combo to put on a black bean burger. the patty itself was delicious too. i think its homemade. so good. the staff was super nice. ive been dog sitting (a crazy ass dog btw) and wasnt able to sit indoors but i sat in the patio n called in my order. they were kind enough to bring a bowl of water for pup n my fopd did not take long at all! it was great. read more

We were in the area and wanted to try something new. This place is definitely a vibe. It's got cool names for all menu items and the decor is very unique. The workers and the service was mediocre. While the food was tasty my order was wrong. The fries are great. The Mac and cheese was cold. My burger order was wrong but I think if it had been the right order it would've been way better. The milkshake was a disappointing experience. It was more like a Yoo-hoo verses an actual shake. I don't think we would go back but a very cool place to visit at least once. read more

Stopped here on a Sunday evening dinner. Would be OK to give it 4 stars but service was really super slow. It was really not that busy. I would have understood if that had been the situation. Food was good. Did not blow me away. I had the portabella burger. Wife had burger. It comes with Cole slaw. The prices were very reasonable. They do offer happy hours. It was small but looked clean. I might try it again . But do enjoy. read more

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Food is fantastic. We live in SC and we're home for the holidays. Even though my mom lives 45ish mins from this place, we made sure to make the trek so that we can eat here. I highly recommend it. Also, we haven't eaten in the restaurant but the vibe is nice. It's a cool looking place inside. read more

Wow wow wow!! This place has been on my bucket list to try for the longest time, and now that I've tried it i'm disappointed I waited so long! My husband and I ordered a couple of basic burgers from here. I always build my own the first time I try a new burger place, so I can compare it to others easily. For toppings, I chose onions, pickles, cheddar cheese, and spicy ketchup. Even with such basic toppings I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THIS BURGER. The beef patty was phenomenally seasoned! I mean absolutely perfect. Shoutout to that spicy ketchup because I was obsessed. Now, for me, any good burger place needs to also have good fries because like to put them on my burger. I'm pleased to say tickle pickle excelled with their fries as well. I will definitely be returning to this place to start making my way through their menu of unique (and punny) burgers. read more

I was very excited to try this place based on reviews. The names and the theme is great but nothing else was enjoyable. Came in with a friend and we told the woman at the cash register we had never been here. Typically it's nice if they give SOME kind of tip, or explanation, or even a friendly welcome. She said nothing. Nothing. We both ordered the Bread Zeppelin, a side of pasta salad, and a side of Mac and cheese. The burger patty was dry, cheese wasn't even melted, and the bun was so dry it literally fell apart. Sides were okay. Although the place wasn't busy there was no kind of service to check in on customers and upon leaving the woman at the cash register still had only said "what's your name", no good bye or even one pleasantry. Can't think of any reason to come back with the combo of dry food and unfriendly service. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wife and I tried this place for dinner. I Got the Nom Petty and she got the pearl jam. Mine was basically a burger with mushrooms and Swiss and a side of fries. We both immediately noticed fresh ingredients and the very soft tasty bread really made this burger a complete masterpiece. The fries were also tasty (similar to rally fries but better). Burger itself was juicy and tasty. Ill definitely come back. read more

Love the burgers here! Fast, reliable, and so yummy! Love the Nom Petty! So lucky to have this place local to Northside.

I was starving after rock climbing on Northside and was recommended this place just a couple blocks away. Service was great and I was shocked at the amount of vegan options! Even their milkshakes could be made vegan. I love seeing places have more than just fries and maybe an impossible burger as their only vegan options. For once I actually had several choices! I had the Slaytar subbed with portabello and I'll definitely be back for more read more

This place has a great creative vibe to it. From the names on the menu to the décor. It's a pretty straight forward menu, which I appreciate. You've got your burger and sides. From mac n cheese to coleslaw. The burgers were good! I got the Red Hot Chili Peppers and my date got the Slaytar. After trying both, the pretzel bun makes all the difference, so definitely try one. All their burgers have a lot going on, so if you like the simple American style burger this place might not be your favorite. I personally love toppings, the more the better--so I had a great experience. PLUS, their milkshakes. You gotta do, it. Forget the calories and get the shake! Also noted. For being such a small burger place, they have a good selection of local beers. read more

Tickle Pickle Northside - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio