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    Milkman

    4.4 (234 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Carolyn E.

    Service was fast and friendly! I ordered the milkman burger and onion rings. The sauce for the onion rings had a nice smokey flavor too it, a little kick but not too bad. Burger had great flavor. My friend ordered fries as her side. They were crisp and flavorful and the dipping sauce that came with them was a mild but yummy flavor.

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    John B.

    Parked at the Casino and walked straight down to this hidden gem. I know it is OTR but don't let that throw you off. Outdoor and indoor seating - and food was served up delicious!

    The aftermath
    Dustin S.

    I wasn't sure what I wanted for lunch but I needed lunch, so when I saw a smashburger on Google Maps, I was sold! I told a friend of mine that I think this is the best burger I've ever had in my life! I didn't even get to the fries until I inhaled the burger, and they were still warm and perfectly cooked! The place is moderately busy for 2:00 on a Friday afternoon. The staff was very nice, from the cashier to the busser who offered to clean off my table for me. Drinks are bottled by the register and I opted for a Dasani instead of a milkshake that they make by hand. Trying to be healthy. I'm also trying not to come back here every day for the next few days I'm in the city. Well done, Milkman!

    The menu. 1/3.
    Colby T.

    I was visiting Cincinnati for a conference and Milkman popped up online as a good, affordable local spot. The restaurant has a good old diner feel and it's kept super clean. The staff are friendly and make everything to order. I was expecting to like the food but it turned out to be some of the best fast food I've ever had. The veggie burger isn't some outsourced patty. It has a full, rich flavor and the dark red color seems to come from beets but you don't get a strong beet flavor at all. The texture is smooth but close to a burger patty. They smash it just like their burgers. My partner also liked the Milkman burger and thought the smash patty was really good. The fries are crispy and flavorful and the shake was amazing. I was surprised how much butterfinger they put into the shake. I highly recommend stopping by Milkman if you're in Cincinnati.

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    Molly S.

    A little pricey but so yum, with aesthetic diner vibes that brings the ambiance. They also offer spiked milkshakes, that's a win

    Deluxe Burger
    Dean S.

    I'll stay off with how delicious the Dairy Free butterfinger shake was!? And yes, if you knew me these are words you'd never expect me to say but the lovely Mrs asked for it so we make her happy. The chicken sandwich was interesting? Probably more than half was breading so totally couldn't taste the chicken? The gravy fries(don't see the in the linemen) but the wording made them sound way better than they were. Rather bland. The Smashburger was pretty good. Don't know where they get the buns from here but they are the highlight to both sandwiches. The store is well laid out, the folks working here are super friendly and it's a very short walk from Washington Park/Cincinnati Pops orchestra. Reason for 4 stars is the price. It was close to $50 with tip for two sandwiches, a side and a shake?

    PBR Burger (Fried Tofu Sandwich), Fries
    Jillian T.

    Pleasantly surprised by this vintage diner gem in OTR! My friends and I checked it out on a Friday night and it was crowded but we still got a table right away. I LOVE that they offer tofu swaps on any of their chicken or burger entrees though I wish it wasn't an upcharge (tofu is way less expensive than meat!) and they mentioned a veggie burger alternative too. The tofu was crispy and went perfectly with the unique PBJ burger toppings. The fries were served nice and hot with sauce or ketchup. I also got a quality vanilla milkshake but I'll have to come back after Dry January to sample the boozy versions!

    Espresso-Self Boozy Shake
    Vanessa B.

    Great smash burgers. Great boozy shakes. Great vibes. Overall, just a great place to come get your smash burgers and shake fix!

    Onion Rings and Cowboy Burger
    Jamille P.

    I decided to eat here on a whim as I was in town traveling for work. I googled burger places near me and Milkman came up as highly rated. The parking can be hit or miss but I was able to find curbside parking. The restaraunt itself was well maintained and the staff was very professional. The place seems like a nice hangout spot for families and friends. They have spiked drinks as well for the older crowd. I've never eaten here before so I stuck with what I like. I got onion rings, the cowboy burger, and a chocolate milkshake. All three were great my favorite being the milkshake and onion rings. The spicy ranch sauce with the onion rings was amazing. Overall this is one of the best burger spots I have eaten at and will definitely visit again whenever I am back in towns

    Ravi S.

    I'm going to keep it short and sweet. Do you like burgers and fries cause this place is serving up some damn good burgers and fries. I cannot wait to come back

    Kokomo Spritz w/ Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Asia M.

    Milkman is a cute, casual spot near the park. It's the kind of place where you walk up and order and then take a number to your table and they'll bring you out your food. this was my first time in and the burger was very delicious. The staff was very patient because I had 1 million questions about my food so I was very appreciative of that. I got a single patty burger because I also want fries and it was very filling. I also got a boozy shake, the Kokomo spritz! I was really excited because they had a dairy free option and they even let me taste the dairy free, soft serve before I ordered my shake. The customer service was 10 out of 10. I enjoyed my shake, but I probably would've picked something that complemented the oat milk ice cream. The Kokomo spritz is very fruity, and the flavors clashed with the taste of the oats.

    Amanda J.

    What can I say other than this place is absolutely amazing if you like a 50s style diner smash burgers!! It came highly recommended from a good friend who just happened to be in Cincy during opening week a few years ago and they go back every time they are in town, which is frequent so we had to give it a try when we were heading back to Louisville from IKEA. When you walk in, I was greeted immediately at the counter where they have a menu overhead where you order (there is a Cooler of different drinks, including beers and such to the right of the counter). I got a Milkman and made it a double which is a double smash burger with American Cheese and special sauce (no pickle) along with a side of side fries that comes with fry sauce and a Mocha Martini boozy shake. The burger was delicious and cooked to perfection. The fries were fresh and crispy and the boozy shake was outta this world. Talk about a cheat meal lol The staff was kind, polite and more than patient with all the questions we had. 10/10 recommend!

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    Hinna P.

    Nice costumer service and very fast. There's a lot of employees working and the place is spotless. They provided water cups for free with ice and even refilled it when we drank it all. Everything was really good. It's a little expensive but it's great quality.

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    Perfection! If you want a burger go here. Fresh, fast and quick service. Loved the location, near the connector.

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    Thanks for the feedback Mandy! Hope to see you again soon.

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    2 years ago

    Best onion rings I have had in a long time. Definitely a needle in the hay stack! Burger was great, as well.

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    Thanks so much for the review, hope to see you back soon!

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    Good food, diner like vibe with great boozy shakes. Fries are good. Worth a stop by if you're hanging at Washington Park..

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    Good smash burger and shake. It had the old timey diner look without the 50's vibe - I mean that in a good way. Good music, fries on point.

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    Best burger I've had in a while! Ordered back to back days while in CINCINNATI. DoorDash was quick and placing the order was easy.

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    Great burgers, great crust to them. Would come back next time in town and want a burger

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    Thanks Katie! Hope to see you back soon!

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    Great burgers and outstanding shakes. I would recommend the restaurant to my family and friends.

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    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating?

    Yes. Dogs are permitted on our patio.

    Any Vegan options?

    They have Oatley as an option for shakes as well. The tofu is local and from CinSoy.

    When will online ordering be available? The page at toasttab.com/milkmanotr/v3 says "Online Ordering…

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