Krueger's is one of my favorites in OTR. Great appetizers, good burgers, good sides. The beer list is a tad small for being in the middle of so many great beer options. My wife and I have been on a few dates here. We love trying to snag a space upstairs on the outdoor patio. It's a really great view to watch OTR pass by. I've had a burger each time and loved them. They come out juicy, tons of topping options. It's a mouthwatering burger. Unfortunately, tough, they are the new type of place that loves their house cause so much you can't get anything else with your food. All that to be said, it's a great place. Service has always been good and I've rarely had to wait forever. It also feels like a good deal, nothing too expensive. Reason for the 4 - low beer selection compared to it's neighbors, and the 'our sauce or nothing' policy. read more

What a great casual spot to grab dinner with friends! Came here on a Friday night with a table of four, and we were immediately seated. We shared the hot beer cheese, and boy were we glad we decided to try it! Who doesn't love cheese and pretzels? I got the veggie burger, which I think is beet based, and it was delicious. I usually don't go for a veggie burger but it sounded too good to pass up. I also split a side of fries with a friend. The fries were pretty good, but I prefer them more golden. I recommend dipping them in the beer cheese read more

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Every time I order a burger at a restaurant and I leave a review, I always have to lead with the statement: "I usually don't order burgers at restaurants and usually don't eat burgers at all." When I'm craving one and I'm in the mood for one, I don't just go for any plain burger, I try to find a place where I can get a damn good gluttonous burger to satisfy that once in a while craving. And oh my Krueger's did it! I got the bacon burger (9 dollars) and my boyfriend got the bleu gruyere burger (10 dollars). Burgers don't come with fries, so we just ordered 1 to share for 4 dollars. Fries come with an aoili malt dipping sauce that was so good. The burgers were ridiculously delicious. Burger patty so flavorful, juicy and melt in your mouth. The salt and pepper fries were crisp. We also ordered the sauerkraut balls with whole grain mustard and I would highly recommend. You get 5 balls in the order.I've only ever had sauerkraut on sandwiches but these balls are on a whole another level. The balls have house-made Lincolnshire sausage, sauerkraut and cream cheese with A light amount of Parmesan cheese shavings (7 dollars). I would definitely come again if I l ever found myself back in CIncinnati . There were so many other things we wish we had room to order. There is an indoor upstairs area, which is where we sat and also outdoor seating area upstairs as well with plenty of seating. read more

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Great food and service! Was for our second trip this weekend, ha! First trip we had the oysters rock and the bleu cheese burger. Second trip was the fried mozz and spicy pork. All of it was slamminnn'. Make sure to ask for Alex behind the bar and his sweet tea read more

STopped in for dinner while in town. Now I want another. It was rainy so we couldn't sit on the roof but the seating inside did not make you feel crowded at all. It is a cute little tavern for sure. Ordered a whiskey punch - apparently I'm a light weight - delicious with a little punch for sure. Ordered a simple kale salad - this was so good. I wanted to pile it on my burger!!!!!!! (Make a burger and put this on the burger please!) The Bleu gruyere is to die for!!! I could eat it every week. EVERY WEEK. The patties are juicy and flavorful and then throw on the toppings...the onion jam. You will dip your burger (or fingers) in it. So good. (There are some really cute shops nearby so you can walk off that burger you just slammed!) read more

Krueger's Tavern - Simple Kale Side Tuscan kale, garlic breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano, lemon vinaigrette $5 - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My husband and i decided to try Krueger's after hearing they were named the top 10 burgers in the Cincinnati area. We weren't very hungry so we decided to split their bacon burger with a double patty, beer cheese n pretzels with a Coors draft and original sin black widow cider which was very tasty. You can't go wrong with pretzels and beer cheese fresh and tasty now the burger was pretty awesome, great flavor very filling the only complaint was it's a little pricey, but all and all great place to eat and enjoy drinks with friends and family will definitely be back! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Beer cheese n pretzels bacon burger - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Stopped in this evening. It was pretty busy but Alex absolutely blew me away with his attentive service. I had the Matacumba cocktail, and burger wow was it amazing! read more

Took 3 new people this time, who each really enjoyed their meals and the atmosphere. The rooftop patio did not disappoint. Service could be a touch better, but overall happy with the repeat experience. read more

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We are visiting Cincinnati, Ohio and we were recommended this restaurant! It definitely blew my husband and I's expectations. It is affordable and the food is amazing, especially the beer cheese and chicken parm. Alex, our server/bartender, was attentive and was able to whip up really tasty drinks for us. He made our experience at Krueger's so much better. read more

Love the location and the ambiance of this lovely restaurant. Great service, good food. We ordered the Krueger Burger and the chicken sandwich with avocado which do not come with any sides. read more

Neat little place tucked away in over the Rhine. Fast friendly service. Hostess was quick to get us to our table. Comfortable seating, second floor option with a rooftop seating area as well. Average noise with televisions showing the latest games. I had the blue gruyere burger which was great. A little bite from the blue cheese was well complimented with a sweet onion jam. Accompanied by a local craft draft and had the perfect meal. I tried the Lincolnshire sausage also and it was amazing as well. Served with their mashed potatoes with kale and braised onions very tasty. read more

I've had a lot of veggie burgers in my time, but this beet veggie burger is the best of all time!!! So much flavor packed into one patty. I've seriously never had anything like it! The service here is phenomenal and we were never left waiting around and always had what we needed. We ordered a pitcher of one of their cocktails and it ended up being super delish! We each got about 5 or so glasses from it, so definitely worth the money. I'll absolutely be coming back!! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Veggie Burger - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Waaaay overrated burgers. Meat is plain. Buns great. Sauce good. Love how they chop up the lettuce. Meatballs are waaaay to peppery with black pepper. I'd use a unique pepper and truffle to turn them around. Fries ok, sauce very good. Only two beers on tap, Coors and a rotational. Kale was best thing on menu. Tony hall like feel but you can do better for a date. Great staff very good attitudes. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Service was great and food was amazing! Street parking was available less than a block away. Nice beer selection, a few wines and full bar are available. We started with the beer cheese and pretzel bread which was a-may-zing! Server recommended that we also try it as a dip with our fries. Oh my..... a dangerously delicious combo. I had the bleu gruyere burger and shared fries with the hubby. Fries are a large portion and sharing is recommended on the menu. Delicious! Hubby had the Krueger's burger and gave a big thumbs up as well. read more

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My sister and I made a quick trip to Cincinnati over the weekend and found this place to have great reviews for their burgers and wanted to give it a try. Cincinnati has a lot of fun, trendy restaurants downtown and Kreugers seems to be a city favorite. We made reservations for 8:30 on the Open Table app and showed up around 8 to have a beer before our table was ready and were luckily able to be seated right away - the host and staff were super friendly when we came to check in. We went with the pretzels and beer cheese for an app, the Kreuger burger and my sister had the cuban sandwich. We also shared an order of fries with their malt vinegar/mayo dipping sauce - which was AMAZING. I didn't miss or even think about needing ketchup for those fries! The pretzels and beer cheese are a popular favorite and they were good - the cheese sauce was really delicious and had the perfect balance of cheese to beer ratio - we loved it. The pretzels were just OK - they kind of reminded me more of soft brioche breadsticks rather than an actual soft pretzel with some structure and texture - they were really really soft and pillowy -definitely more like a breadstick than a pretzel. The Kreuger's burger....this burger....oh my. It was AMAZING. The Kreuger is essentially like a homemade Big Mac on steroids. The homemade sauce and dressing on the burger were amazing and the patties themselves were perfectly cooked and super juicy. I would DEF recommend this one if you are coming there for burgers -it was fantastic and I will be dreaming about that burger for a LONG time and sadly won't be able to eat any time soon living 4.5 hours away! My sister's cuban was also VERY good and the meat was really "rich" in taste - she could only eat half it was so filling but said it was delicious. Overall, a solid dinner experience with good service. Our bill was also super reasonable for about 16.00/person (granted we were too dehydrated from a long day of walking and didn't get any alcohol - but the food here is fairly priced for what you get!). If I ever find myself back in Cincinnati I will definitely be back to Kreuger's for my burger fix! read more

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I think we should have taken the opportunity to visit Krueger's when the weather was warm and the gorgeous deck was open. As it turns out, we arrived on a cold winter's day and had to sit inside. The place is very contemporary, very trendy. We had reservations, and were seated upstairs. It appeared there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant, and he seemed a bit overwhelmed at first, but found his stride, and turned out to be a fairly decent fellow. Apologies, but the lighting wasn't conducive to good pics without the flash, and we didn't want to disturb the others. Suffice to say, the portions are adequate, and there's plenty of "side" in your side orders. I ordered the Krueger, and it did not disappoint. At our servers recommendation, I tried the colcannon - and it did not disappoint either. I found myself scraping every last bit from the bowl - just a great dish all around. My kids had the Veggie burger, and it was amazing as well. There are carnivores out there who make the trip just to try this veggie burger. Everything on the menu is created on the premises, so it was all fresh, flavorful, and quite good. When the bill arrived, I was also pleasantly surprised. I had estimated much higher, so I was very pleased with the out of pocket as well. Drinking beer from a can is a little strange, but if it's their thing, I can get behind it. I was happy to see they support local breweries, and I found a Cheviot beer i really enjoyed as well. Oh, on the way out, be sure to poke your head in the kitchen window on the way out and let the fellas back there know you enjoyed your meal! All in all, a pleasant experience. Had its hiccups, but the food was delicious, and that's really why you go out to eat. Next time we're in the OTR area, I'd be happy to stop in again. read more

Awesome, laid back place for terrific food and drinks. Was lucky to be able to get a last minute reservation as it was jammed on a Friday night. After sitting down and interacting with the staff it was no surprise as to how busy they were. Staff are outgoing, pleasant and knowledgeable - have great recommendations in both food and specialty drinks. While the menu was fairly basic - the food was far from that. Delicious, complex flavors that surely please our palates! Conveniently located just north of downtown in OTR on Vine, I strongly recommend checking them out if you are ever in Cincinnati. read more

Coming in hungry, I was craving a burger and fries. I got the Krueger. It tasted good. Just enough beef to be filling, but not over the top. The fries had too much pepper for my liking. I had a bite of my husband's Italian sausage and it was spicy as well as being a little undercooked in the middle. I'm glad I got the burger. Another point, $6 for a can of craft beer is too expensive for my taste. read more

We wandered in here last Saturday night and were fortunate to snag spots at the upstairs rooftop bar. We ordered the pitchers of Arnold Palmers and they were fabulous! Our bartender was attentive and fun. The food was delicious and it was all reasonably priced. I highly recommend Krueger's if you are in the OTR area. The krautballs and meatballs were both amazing. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was served by bailey tonight at the bar and the service was exceptional. The drinks were SMACKINNNNN and bailey is super cute 10/10 would recommend read more

Great service from the time you walk in. They offer half booth/half tables, for us booth folks. They serve Coca-Cola products, no Mello Yello. And they serve cans in small glasses. Listen, you gotta try a burger from here, that's what they're known for. But we passed by a table on the way out that had ordered pretzels with hot beer cheese. YES. It looked delicious, so order that, and take half of your burger home. I ordered the Krueger burger. YES, again. Wow, that was delicious. Is it the best in the city? Close. I haven't yet found a burger that beats the Big Ted Deluxe at City View Tavern, but it's a close 2nd. The fries...YES. So delicious. They are the thin fries that have a slight crisp to them, then soft on the inside. Seasoned with salt and pepper and served with a vinegar aioli, which I did not like the taste (The senate has bomb aioli), but that is subjective, because my 2 friends LOVED Krueger's aioli. But I used ketchup and ate ALL of my fries, and it was a generous portion. Service was fantastic. Not intrusive, but always there. The manager stopped by and wanted to make sure we were good. I love that. Parking is right across the street in the lot. Side note, you'll need to the last 4 of your license plate to punch in the parking machine, so grab those digits when you get out of the car. Get to Krueger's today! read more

Great burgers and service. Excellent wine list too. It's intimate but cozy. Bring a friend they will appreciate the invite. Definitely will go back again. read more

Handssss down... the best burger in town. I love love love Krueger's. Everything is always so yummy and fresh. Flavor. Fun. Great service. Krueger's is your place if you're looking for these. It's always busy! So make sure you have time :) it's in OTR so you'll need to walk over from parking! It's always been clean and vibrant every time I've come in. Refills are constant and food is always warm and freshly made. I've never had a bad burger here! They have a rooftop so I'm excited to try that this summer or spring. I haven't the last few years! Can't wait to come back! read more

Great burger and sausage joint with a cool bar environment. Great concept with the place making their own burger parties and sausages. The burger was very flavorful and cooked well - you could really tell the meat was fresh and never frozen. I was able to get all the sauces on the side which worked out really well. I also ordered a side of fries which I thought was very good. We also ordered a side of the bier cheese with pretzels. The bier cheese was really good, pretzel bread was above average. The only downside I would say is the selection of draft beers. During my last visit, the bar only had 2 beers on draft, coors banquet and a local ale. It would have been great to have more selections of draft beers for a burger/sausage joint. They did have a good selection of beers in bottle. Have not tried the rooftop patio and looking to the summer time to check that out. read more

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Fantastic food, drinks and service. We went this afternoon for my husbands birthday and Krueger's did not disappoint. We had the Whiskey Punch and John Daly to drink and they were strong and delicious. The beer cheese and pretzels did not disappoint and the burgers and fries were to die for. The aioli was the best, you could dip anything in it. The atmosphere and staff were fantastic. Christina (our server) was friendly and bubbly. She answered every question in detail and was ready with helpful information, definitely essential when visiting an establishment for the first time. We will be back for sure and I cannot wait to check out the roof top bar! read more

Krueger's Tavern - The Krueger burger and fries. Amazing! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Very overrated spot. Too expensive for the portion sizes. Nothing like paying over $10 for a burger you can eat in like 5 bites. Also comes with no sides whatsoever. I've been there a few times and every single time an appetizer is sold out regardless of what time you go. Drinks are overpriced and actually taste terrible. There are so many good spots in OTR and on vine. I would recommend going somewhere else. read more

I had some time to kill and decided to check out a few trendy places downtown. I had dinner next door (which was very good), and stopped in here for a drink and appetizer. The Tomato Pesto jar was unique and delicious! They had a great list of fun cocktails and the service was top notch! read more

Last weekend, my boyfriend and I took a trip down to Cincinnati and decided to check out Kruegers! I was pleasantly surprised... I knew it was affiliated with the Thunderdome Group so instantly I knew I would love it! *spoiler* I did! Living in Miami for a year, I ate so many Cuban Sandwiches, and now that I'm in Ohio I like to try them to see the difference. So, I ordered the Cuban and it was delicious! Not my favorite in Columbus if i'm going to be honest, but definitely #2. Perfect amount of sandwich to fill me up and the pork was so yummy! We also ordered the popcorn on the menu (I forget the name) it was spicy and delicious, and the asparagus was pretty good! A little too much on the lemon for me, but I still ate it. Also, if you love bloody mary's GET THEIRS! Omg... so delicious and the perfect amount of spice (I like spicy things, so if you don't... tell them to ease it on the spice). I'll definitely be back here in the spring when I can sit on their second floor patio! read more

Krueger's Tavern - sexy cuban sandwich ;) - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had a great dinner here last night. The veggie burger, in my opinion, is the best in the city. It's so delicious. Also, our server, Nick, was so friendly and upbeat and made the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

Really cool spot in a really cool neighborhood. I haven't spent much time downtown Cincinnati, but Over the Rhine is the place to be these days. Originally settled by Germans, this neighborhood has lots of hot spots, and my cousin and aunt picked a really good one for lunch. They grind their sausage in-house and they have a nice selection of local beers and refreshing cocktails. I was more in a salad sort of mood, but I wasn't disappointed with that either. I did also try the sauerkraut balls, which were delicious. I especially appreciate ordering these now that I'm back in Ohio, because they really don't exist anywhere else. CLE is about a 3.5-4 hour drive to Cincinnati, but in the grand scheme of things, that is a short diagonal drive to the opposite corner of the state to enjoy some cool venues. Loved it! read more

Krueger's, thank you for giving me one more reason to dine in OTR! Love the ambiance!! The rooftop patio is perfect for dining, and of course drinking, with friends, morning noon or night. The beer cheese with pretzels were the perfect starter. Well, that and a pitcher of house-made gin and orange juice, which of course called for a refill, or two. The burgers were outstanding. I tend to prefer one thick hamburger patty, as opposed to two thinner ones, like Krueger's serves, but that's my one and only critique. The Bleu cheese and Gruyere on my burger was amazing. Loved the bun and fries, as well. My date and friends all raved about their burgers and salads, too. Some earlier reviewers were critical of the service. No complaints in that area today. In fact, quite the opposite. Our server was top-notch. So much so, that after our second pitcher of gin & juice, he brought us one more on the house. I'll be back! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Great rooftop patio - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was my first time eating here as I am not local. The menu was very appealing and I had trouble deciding what to order. I like that the items are a la carte so I could choose a half salad and not get stuck with fries that I wouldn't want. The kale salad was very delicious. I also had the chicken parm sandwich which was also very good, although I could only eat half. They did not bring my friend's order, but when we let them know they fixed it right away and comped his meal. The service was nice. The rooftop atmosphere is also great with a good view of the street below. I would eat here again. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Kale salad and chicken parm sandwich - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Girls night out!!!! Great restaurant and drinks I had the best vegetarian burger ever. I highly recommend for a nice night out. Our waiter James was very helpful and knowledgeable. read more

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With the rooftop patio, great burgers, and awesome location, Krueger's has cemented itself as an OTR staple. The burgers here are fantastic, with my favorite being the "Krueger's Burger" (It's like a fancy big mac). The drink menu is also fantastic and you'll be tempted to order a pitcher to share with friends (Or to drink alone and bury your sorrows). The bar staff seems seasoned and eager to flex their mixology muscles which pairs nicely with the fresh food offerings. Krueger's has never blown my mind, but it has also never disappointed. There's a good reason why, when I'm out and about in OTR, that Krueger's is always a safe choice. read more

Been a few times and I should upgrade them to 4 stars. Their rooftop patio is really great, and their burgers a pretty darn good. Got some good drinks up there tonight. Service was great too. read more

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The burgers here are where it's at. Possibly the best in Cincinnati. The cocktails are good as well. You should definitely try this place out. There's a rooftop bar upstairs which would be great on a nice when the weather is nice. The sauces and buns are the best part of the burgers. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best cheeseburger I've ever had in my life. No other words are needed. Excellent service and food was out in no time. Made our reservation via open table! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Krueger's Burger & fries - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've been to Krueger's once for drinks only and then once for dinner. When I went for drinks I grabbed a local beer ($6) and enjoyed it on the rooftop with some friends who were visiting. It was the middle of July so the weather was beautiful and the rooftop was packed. We ended up standing at the high-top skinny table in the middle of the roof, which was a little crammed but was still enjoyable. For my second visit I grabbed dinner on a Saturday night with friends and we were sat almost right away. We were downstairs at a high top next to the bar. I grabbed a cider ($6) from Upstate NY while our table was being cleaned and then once we sat we got a pitcher of the whiskey drink to share. The drink came with orange slcies and cherries and was AMAZING. I am normally not a whiskey fan, but in this drink you could barely taste it and it was very sweet/fruity. My friends both got burgers ($8 - $9), one the veggie burger, and said they were delicious - they only wished that they came with fries or some sort of side. My friend who got the veggie burger said it really tasted like beets, which was a surprise, but it was overall very good. I ordered the Krueger Salad ($9) and it was larger than I expected and tasted great. I was only a little let down that it was mainly the kale/lettuce and not many of the toppings, so most of my bites were strictly lettuce. The staff must have stopped over every 5 minutes to check in on how we were doing. Sometimes it was the manager, the waitress, busboys etc. So overall the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend coming to Krueger's again if I needed a quick, relatively cheap, american meal. Rankings On The Morgan Scale: Experience: 8/10 Food: 7/10 Drink: 6/10 read more

Best Cuban Sandwich I've ever had!! Bacon Burger was also amazing!! Only thing I didn't like was their pop is in cans and is $1.50 a can!! But that is the only negative! Definitely will be back. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

yumyumyumyumyumyum. Holy moly, my friends, this place is tasty. I have been here a handful of times and each time I am more and more certain it is nectar from the gods. When they first opened, and to a lesser degree now, I think people viewed Kreuger's as the runner up to Bakersfield. It is right next door, shares the same owner, and comes with a less obnoxious wait time. I have a sneaking suspicion that that will not always be the case. This place is amazeballs in its own right. For apps, I have to rave about the hot beer cheese and pretzels. It is served in a mini cast iron skillet and that stuff is liquid awesome. The right amount of spicy and beer...y. I have tried a couple of items, but my absolute go to is the veggie sandwich with spicy moroccan lentils. It is so amazingly good. The veggie patty, the seasonings, the pickle spear on the side, the spiciness of the lentils, the portions...I could go on and on about the high tastiness factor, but you really just need to get down there and try it for yourself. I love Bakersfield, but the customer service at Kreuger's really is top notch and the food, although not tacos and margs, is downright fabulous. If you ever get the chance to be seated in Rachel"s section, do it. The girl is on point, knows her stuff, and is just a great presence. Do yourself a favor and run down to Kreuger's before everyone else finds this gem and the wait is 3 hours on a Saturday night. read more