We were visiting from out of state with our baseball team and families. They accommodated our large…read moregroup of teens and parents without batting an eye, and the staff were friendly and happy to share about their restaurant and the surrounding area. Delicious burgers, fries with coarse salt, fried pickles, and Cincinnati chili! Thank you!!

Ok - what a fun little dive!! Soooo much food and it was all good! I'm not much of a burger girl,…read morebut when I want one I really want it done well and they do good burgers. I had the delux with fries and it was nice and hot and piled high with the veggies. Malt vinegar at the table for my fries was perfect. They have an off menu menu too and we tried the stuffed mushrooms which were huge and gooey with some sort of goat cheese filling. A really nice refreshing strawberry lemonade to wash it all down and I was stuffed! Service was super nice diner and dive friendly and great for family or a casual date and everything in between. Will definitely be back!

Milkman, you were so, so, so good to me! I've never been into the restaurant, though I have gotten…read moreDoorDash once before. It was as delicious as I wanted it to be! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by such a sweet staff who immediately welcomed us in, shared their thoughts on the menu (since we were first-timers), and suggested we leave a review (they were so lovely, so how could we not!) The entire restaurant feels like the diner Sam worked at in Cinderella Story from the early 2000s - very vintage, very retro, very 50s! It's what I imagine restaurants looking like when my grandparents went on dates when they were my age. I had gotten the tofu nugs via DoorDash, which were better IRL and the milkshake was scrumptious too! My friend got the Milkman Burger, fries, and a fruity pebbles shake. It was all great but let me tell ya...we had this meal almost two weeks ago and I'm STILL dreaming of those French fries. I have had so many iterations of fried potato before...shoestring, steak, wedges, sweet potato, those made from yuca, curly, dipped in ice cream, etc. and these are the best fries I've had in my life. If I could live off the fries, I would. They were that good. I already have plans to share this place with other friends of mine as it has officially worked its way into the rotation for me!

Absolutely love milkman! It's a consistent experience every time and I love the food! I get the…read moredeluxe burger with no bun and a side of fries with their house sauce and wow! My favorite part is that they are smash burgers and filled with flavor. The restaurant itself is in the heart of OTR and very clean. All of the servers are always super nice and provide great service to the customers.

Absolutely incredible burgers and great staff!! Great for carry out or dine in! Definitely a local…read morespot to visit often!

The "Mariah Curry" paired with the spicy coleslaw, has been the best chicken sandwich I have had in…read morea long time! Will definitely be back.

Food: Got two burgers and a shake and everything hit. The burgers were built really well - my…read moreHawaii 5-O had pineapple in every bite, and the bun had that perfect soft, slightly smooshed consistency that works with the juicy burgers. Super satisfying. Fries: These are easily the best fries I've had in the Cincy area so far. They're somewhere between shoestring and thicker fries - long, a little toasty, and just really addictive. Not super oily, so something you could eat whether you're trying to be "diet" or fully going ham. Service: The younger staff had a bit of a interesting vibe, but the older guy there was super chill and kind of balanced everything out. Ambiance: Chill little spot on the corner. Nothing over the top, just easy and comfortable.

Absolutely the best burger spot around. We eat here often I can't believe I haven't thought to give…read morethem a review until now. Incredible burgers (I can't not order the Shroomin), amazing fries, and the service is top notch. We love the workers here and are always greeted with helpfulness & plenty of jokes. My kids love the dum dums too! The inside isn't where I would design if it was up to me, but they're making it work with the odd space.

It's an iconic place and a piece of Cincinnati history. If you're interested in a delicious juicy…read moreburger look no further. Outstanding service along with great scenery.

I am not the biggest fan of a thick burger so normally I would not come here. I came with a group…read moreof friends and was still disappointed. The only thing that would make me come back are the martinis and onion rings. Our burger came out and there was plastic still on the lettuce...they did apologize. They gave us an appetizer for free while they remade the burger. The appetizer was ok, but if I had paid for it, it wouldn't have been worth it. The burger itself felt plain and nothing special. They have many different sauces to chose from but was not expecting them to be that much for a small cup. Don't think I would return unfortunately.

I have been wanting to eat here forever We finally got here!! I love small businesses where you…read moreorder at the bar and they scream your name when the order is ready My burger was simple with onions and pickles My hubby got the italian sausage sandwich and the chili is delicious Simple food made with love

Nostalgic, simple yet delicious, with the atmosphere of Cheers in Covington, Ky…read more Herb & Thelma's has been serving burgers since 1939 and they are cooked to perfection on the same little flattop behind the bar that's been turning them out for years. The burgers aren't fancy, just down home deliciousness. And if you aren't craving a burger then I highly recommend a good ole fried bologna sandwich and some bean soup. Over all a great family ran establishment with simple food. Most definitely will be stopping back in for another burger.

Ordered the Bacon Ranch Burger, fries, and drink through DoorDash so not entirely sure what the…read morerestaurant is like. After getting this delivered, the burger and fries are delicious. Juicy and flavorful burger, and delicious fries. I will be coming back when I'm craving a burger again!

Fantastic food and fantastic prices. Great portions. (So many fries... so so many fries.)read more

I couldn't wait to write this review fast enough. I absolutely love this place -- it's officially…read moremy new Cincinnati go-to spot. I don't get to Cincy very often, but I was in town for work and this happened to be the closest bar/restaurant near us downtown that looked decent. Safe to say I got very lucky. The first time I went, I ordered the chili as a starter and a chicken tender platter. And when I tell you I was so happy with both -- I mean it. I love a good chili. I grew up eating it with my grandma, and this one tasted like something she would have made. The cheese and sour cream were perfect. I'm not a huge onion guy, but even those worked well with it. Now here's the catch... it was so good that I literally went back and ordered the exact same thing again. And somehow it was even better the second time. They really outdid themselves on both dishes. One thing I noticed the second time around: I asked for three sauces right away, and they brought them out on a plate with a built-in sauce area. It was actually really convenient -- perfect if you're sharing with people. Now let's talk about the tenders. I'll start by saying I know fried chicken pretty well. Pound for pound, these might honestly be the best chicken tenders in America. The easiest comparison I can give is this: imagine if Cane's and Zaxby's had a kid and named him perfection. That's what these are. Sometimes Cane's can be a little light on seasoning, and sometimes Zaxby's goes a little heavy. These are perfectly in the middle with a great crunch and just the right amount of seasoning. Another thing I really liked about this place is the versatility of it. It feels like the kind of spot where you could do anything -- happy hour with friends, a birthday dinner, a corporate dinner, or even a family night out. I love that kind of diversity in a restaurant. Just 10/10 ambiance. And the staff were incredibly nice and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Honestly, writing this review is making me want to book a flight back to Cincinnati just to eat there again. Wow.

On a work trip and went with my co-workers for dinner. Was immediately greeted and seated. The game…read morehas just ended so there was a lot of people coming in. It was noisy, but we were able to still have a nice conversation. We got the pretzels with beer cheese and spicy mustard. The pretzel was soft, beer cheesy is gooey and so good, and the spicy mustard packed a nice punch! Will definitely recommend! I got the BRU Burger; medium well cook Taleggio Cheese, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Caramelized Onion, Chopped Lettuce, Mayo I got the tomato jam on the side because I never had it and wasn't sure if I'll like it and asked for no bun. The server was nice to offer more shredded lettuce or leaf of lettuce for my burger. The burger was well seasoned, cooked perfectly yo my liking, and to my surprise the tomato jam was delicious! Only thing is... it doesn't come with any sides, not even fries!! You'll have to add that as a side if you want fries ($2). There are other side options. Service is super good, food is good, place is clean, cocktails made well. Overall, definitely would be back next time I'm here. Sadly, I devoured my deconstructed burger before a photo could be snapped.

Sizable and delicious portions. Had a burger and fries. So good and so much food! Our server was…read morewarm, friendly and helpful. There were TVs everywhere but on mute so it wasn't noisy. Well appointed with comfy booths. Good all the way around.

Had a meeting to attend to and it happened here. Got the appetizer of soft pretzels. 3 sticks that…read morecame with three types of cheeses. All decent though the horseradish one does take a getting used to. They have this burger called the snack Bru burger (3 oz) for those with smaller appetite. Alsobtried the he teriyaki salmon sandwich - decent. Yes, a little fancy with the menu (heck they make their own ketchup) and maybe more than what you want to pay for a burger but its pretty good every once in a while.

Burger 8/10 Fries 9/10 fries come with a aioli sauce 10/10…read moreWaitress 110 so nice and respectful Indoor and Outdoor seating Great music inside

It was really busy for lunch so we got some bar seats- glad that other people like this spot too!…read moreUnfortunately, the kitchen was getting backed up likely as a result and there were significant delays getting food out. However, once it was out- a tasty burger for sure! Texture on the patties was really nice- the crunch on the outside really added to it.