This is kind of a hidden gem in the Portsmouth Ohio area. They have great burgers, hot dogs and wonderful homemade soups. The food and service are always excellent. Remember when you go, it's nothing fancy but onshore is good!! read more

Hickie's Hamburger - The famous Sug burger - Burgers Near Me - New Boston, Ohio

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This place is busy.......I mean ALWAYS.....busy. Sliders are their specialty, but the best kept secret is to order your cheeseburger sliders with a side of gravy, for dipping. Life changing. It's a diner vibe, everyone's going a mile a minute & it's just a fun place to be. If you're lucky the owner (Shug) will be on site to check on everyone's "virginity".........1st timers are virgins here. You can try to avoid the crowds, but even if you do they'll be frying up hundreds of to-go orders. It's worth the wait in any case. read more

Double cheeseburgers were tasty. Nice and meaty with good quality beef the fries were stringy hot fries. Rootbeer was calibrated well. I would stop here again read more

We arrived about 40 minutes before they closed, the staff welcomed us with a smile and seated us. The waitress explained the different types of burgers to us. The food came out quick and the burgers juicy and delicious. You will LOVE this place and the people. Of course the bathrooms were clean. read more

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Very famous very good place to sit down and have the best hamburgers and veggie soup in townvery clean and get served promptly

A buddy of mine that's local took me here to try it out. This is a classic diner style restaurant in my opinion. The decor is cozy with table, booth, and bar seating options. The air is filled with the smell of their burgers frying on their flattop griddle; which, while I was there, was constant. It's well lit and there's a persistent quiet racket that's to be expected with a busy dinner. We took a booth and were met with menus almost immediately. The selection was much larger than I expected, but I opted for four double cheeseburgers and fries with gravy. I had been prompted that the burgers were small, so it wasn't like I normally order that many. The burgers come with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard, but I opted to add white onion as well. The gravy fries I heard my buddy order so I decided to give them a shot. The food comes out quick, I don't think we waited more than 15 minutes honestly. The burgers were really good. The bun was soft and soaked up a little of the grease from the burger. The meat was lightly seasoned and dripped some juice with each bite. A simple, classic, and tasty burger. The fries with gravy were savory and worth the chance I took on them. The service is amazing, the food is good, but the real gem of the diner is clearly the owner Sugg. She makes her rounds and chats with everyone. She is funny, so very hospitable, and you can feel her pride in what she does. Sugg told me about how she opened in 1975, the numerous celebrity visits she has had, and how she makes her dishes in house instead of buying most of them. There's a thing that she does as well, I almost don't want to spoil it, but she's pretty proud of it. If you're new, and somehow she can tell, she asks where you're from and will then announce to the restaurant that you're new (in a fun way) and where you're from. It's a pretty good time. If you have to have a down side, you will smell like their diner for the rest of the day and your clothes may need two washes to get it out. Other than that, I'm definitely going again when I am in the area. read more

Hickie's Hamburger - Double cheeseburgers, fries with gravy - Burgers Near Me - New Boston, Ohio

I love Hickeys. It's a hometown favorite. Their burgers and veggie soup to my favorite. And the owner Sug it's a blast. If you're a newbie at your first time there make sure you let her know. read more

Seating and our order taken in no time flat! Soup on our table within a couple minutes. Waitress was very friendly and pleasant! Out slider style burgers were delivered within a few minutes and were excellent! I opted for two double cheeseburgers and the wife for a single hamburger. We would definitely stop here again if in the area! read more

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Best Sliders around... Amazing waitresses interact with the customers and make you feel at home. Grab a table or sit at the counter and watch them cook up to 1000 patties a day. Great coneys, chili and sides. read more

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Top notch food, service and ambiance, very clean! Really like the decor and clean bathroom.

Great food great service they're wonderful The Waitresses are always coming to the table to make sure we have plenty of drinks we don't even have to ask they just bring it to us read more

There's a reason Hickie's has been around for 46 years...it's an institution. We had stopped in Wednesday as my grandma used to take me here as a kid and it's easily been 30+ years since I've been in. I got 2 doubles just ketchup & fries. My wife had 2 singles just ketchup but ended up with 2 singles with mustard, onion, & pickle (not a huge deal as they were slammed she just removed the pickle & onion and dug in). With the inside being closed we didn't get to hear Sugg yell we have a virgin. This is exactly how I remember it, greasy sliders that taste like a burger should. read more

Hickie's Hamburger - four different views of a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - New Boston, Ohio

Great Little Dive Service was Great Burgers were Great They put out alot of Food Quick Definitely would go back if i was in the neighborhood again Our Grandson had 3 Doubles And fries read more

A greasy spoon Icon in New Boston the best hamburger slider around with really good hot dogs great sauce, my favorite bean soup and a solid chili, there is also the behemoth Yogi this is a mess of a sandwich. The wait staff is friendly, quick and efficient. Sugg has picked up the torch Don started in 1975 the restaurant is charming with counter service or table service with memorabilia of the New Boston high school sport teams. The most welcoming restaurant you'll step in to. read more

Great burgers and footlongs . I go everytome im in Portsmouth ohio.my favorite burger joint . Ihighly recommend trying it read more

I hadn't been to Hickie's in 20 years! I was so happy to taste nothing had changed! The burgers were tender, juicy, fresh. Fries and gravy that can only be had on this side of Ohio. Cincinnati style poutine just doesn't cut it. My first time trying fries and gravy was my first year of college from Hickies. Not many can rave about bean soup but at Hickie's, you can. Homemade, yum! Always busy, we did have to wait quite a bit for our food, and our server wasn't incredibly attentive. However, this crew worked together wonderfully. I was so impressed by this. So many girls, busy, in a small area, all trying to work can get hectic. They were all helping each other out. Several servers came to refill our drinks, deliver our food, offer a smile. Prices cannot be beat. So many came for carry out while dining in. There is a reason this is such a staple in the area! read more

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The employees could be a lot more friendly & smile; instead of frowning & being rude, like they could care less taking your order. It's like a couple of the employees, just want to get done & clock out. Also the soup bowls; could be larger, so you can get your money's worth. We are at the restaurant to enjoy the food & environment; however, the employees make you feel unwelcome & want you to hurry up and get out. read more

Down home atmosphere with a friendly staff and colorful proprietor who will sit down in your booth and chat with you! The food is simple and straightforward but delicious! read more

Hickie's Hamburger - a hamburger, fries, and ketchup - Burgers Near Me - New Boston, Ohio

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Hickies Hamburgers has been around for many years. After listening to so many folks say how great they were I tried them out for the first time. My Dad and I went inside to order takeout. There's a countertop with bar stools as well as tables. It is set up like an old-time diner with an open kitchen. Not much remodeling since they opened however when you taste the food you don't care lol! We waited about 10 minutes for our order of six cheeseburgers (mini burgers) and a small order of onion rings and fries. The cheeseburger had just the right amount of grease for perfection! They come with onions, pickles and mustard. The fries and onion rings were also good but the fries were my favorite. It was busy but we were waited on within a few minutes of arriving. The place has a hometown feel and the staff were friendly and helpful! read more

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Very much an experience but the food is inexpensive, delicious, and well prepared. Reduced hours and lots of carry out business. All menu items are reasonably priced ad well prepared read more

Fantastic little sliders, wonderful ambience, friendly staff would love to return next time we're in that area

Nom nom nom!!! We were camping in the area and wanted a burger. We stopped in and the service was excellent and the food even better. It is carry out only right now but don't let that deter you. Their burgers are amazing! The meat and ingredients are all very fresh tasting. Their fries are really good as well and I highly recommend getting the gravy fries. I was thinking "gravy on fries?" ... now I'm like "must have gravy and fries!!!". Prices are very reasonable and there's easy parking. This is going to be our new go-to burger spot when in the area. read more

Food is great for what it is. It's like a blast from the past. I have lived in Portsmouth in over 13 years but when I do find to time to visit, Hickies is one of my go to spots. read more

Perfect burgers Soups Fries Seating Big turn over customers Pick up Just feel well taken care of read more

If you go by you just might drive by. If you been there you won't drive by. Some of the best eats you can get. Hamburgers done the way they are Supposed to be. Fries, onion rings, and a list of other great food. You walk in and by the smells you know you have picked the right place. read more

I absolutely love this place burgers are to die for I get so excited every time we get to go here the fries are so good and the service is amazing they are so kind and the place is beautiful inside you can see pictures from forever ago from schools it's so cool I have never had a problem with the food and I have been there a lot! read more

Hickie's Hamburger is a local favorite. Whenever I'm in the need for a good tasting burger I go here to get their famous and delicious sliders. I've never been unhappy with the service, staff, cleanliness, or taste of the food. It's all amazing! Try a cheeseburger with everything, vegetable soup with cornbread, and fries with gravy! Enjoy! read more

What an Awesome hole-in-the-wall joint! Shortly after we were seated the owner approached us and asked where we were from, next thing you know she's hollering "Can I have your attention we have 2 Virgins in the house from Cincinnati, let's give them a big welcome. And then the whole place breaks out and cheers. Now that's what you call a WELCOME!! Double cheeseburger & gravy fries were delicious read more

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Even in takeout mode you can't beat a yogi, veggie soup, and fries! I have never had bad food here and have eaten here over 25 years. They are fast and friendly, sociable even! read more

Food isn't good like it was years ago and it has gotten smaller in size and price has gone up.

They are a very good restaurant to eat at and I love the big yogu and there Chile cheese fries

Are you kidding? One of the best hamburger joints of all time let alone the planet. The Yogi is where it's at.

A favorite! Hometown feeling. Great food. Nothing better than a burger. Fries and gravy! Veggie soup is unique and my hubby loves the bean soup. Sugg is the best! Recommend highly! read more

Always great food and atmosphere. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Never a dull moment!!!

The food is good. Suge needs to stop making it carry out only every time someone sneezes. Leave your business open inside. Even if you have close off your addition when your staff becomes depleted...keep it open. read more

Love this place! Food is always good and the owner is a pistol! Took a couple of virgins in and had a blast! Institution in New Boston!

There is a reason why Hickie's is always crowded: it's really good and reasonably priced. They have the kind of service you almost never see now-a-days: quick and friendly. There's nothing fancy about this place--they don't need all that. They concentrate on making great fast food. I recommend trying a burger and onion rings. And if it's your first time there, be proud if they call you a virgin. No offense intended. read more

Amazing!!! Food hasn't changed and most of the staff either! Just the way I like it. Burgers are outstanding. Flavorful, simple and juicy. Be sure to get the French fries and gravy. read more

Classic. Cannot wait until they are back in full service inside. Still, carry out is just as tasty.

Fun hometown burger joint. Crowded for good greasy sliders and chilli. Home cooked feel, not cookie cutter burgers. Owner came over to greet me when I told them it was my first time in and gave me a really fun introduction to the place and Portsmouth in general. read more