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

Love this spot to stop in for lunch, lots of vegetarian options. Enjoyed the coney Bennett vegan hot dog. Asked for ghost pepper cheese instead of the vegan cheese and it was hearty and delicious. Got it with a side of crispy fries and spicy garlic sauce. Any of their burgers can be subbed for veggie burgers and there are veggie chikn tenders available as a side. Great spot for dine in our take out! read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - (V) CONEY BENNET HOTDOG (VEGAN) - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Let's start with the good. Our server was spot on. She did everything right. After reading all the positive reviews, we were looking forward to really good burgers. They were meh. They weren't seasoned at all and were very thin. We asked for our fries to be well done and they weren't. We have no reason to go back. read more

Stopped here on a trip to Cincinnati because the reviews seemed mostly positive and we wanted something quick. We ordered two different burgers, fries and fried pickles. The service was quick, the atmosphere was fun. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't that good. The burger patty itself was meh. We spent $50 after tip which felt like way too much for the quality of food. read more

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I've lived in Cincinnati for several years and I cannot believe this is my first time at tickle pickle! we had an all-around amazing meal and the vibes are very fun in the restaurant! There is plenty of street parking (free) and you can seat yourself. The staff were friendly and interactive, and served us quickly. The menu is so fun... You will have a hard time choosing between burgers! While so many options looked delicious, I ended up getting the vegan black bean burger because it was rated one of the best in the city. It was very good! The pickle and red onion and barbecue sauce were really nice touches on the pretzel bun. It's a homemade burger patty, which is a lot better than a store-bought patty you'd find at most restaurants. at a price point of only $10, I upgraded to fries on the side, which were also delicious. Maybe it's because I had just spent some time on the West Coast, but I was shocked at my $12 bill for such a big and delicious meal! Tickle pickle is a great value. I already want to come back and try more of their menu! I noticed that they had vegan milkshakes which I want to try next time! read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - Award-winning black bean burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Great little "dive" bar located in Ft. Thomas. We saw the reviews online and thought we would give it a try. Good sign was it was crowded at 130pm on a Saturday afternoon. We chose to sit at the bar, but there are plenty of tables if you choose otherwise. Greeted by the bartender who welcomed us and helped us through the menu with suggestions and what her favorites were Good beer/wine/alcohol selection. I had the pearl jam burger... Wow it was good!! My wife had a chicken wrap, which was also very good and large. We tried the wings as an appetizer and those were hot and crispy. Spoke with the owner/manager and got some history on the place. Super friendly and offered different suggestions for next time. Prices were fair and what we expected. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely go again when in the area. read more

I ordered the Slaytar burger . It had American cheese, bacon, tarter sauce, lettuce, pickle and tomato on a pretzel bun. It came with Grippos BBQ chips. The burger was cooked great, it was juicy, hot and tender. We ordered a side of spicy slaw and potato salad. Both sides were very good. Our server Kaytlin was great. The ambiance was rock and roll diner with rock stars faces printed into the laminent of the table. They also offered outside seating at the entrance with patio umbrellas. The inside is fairly large with 2 seating areas and a bar. Everything was very good and I would come back again. read more

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Burgers, Bands, And Belly Laughs At Tickle Pickle August 28, 2025 With a name like Tickle Pickle, you can't help but walk in with a grin on your face. I mean, how could you not? It sounds like the title of a garage band that never made it out of someone's basement--or maybe a rollercoaster that only goes sideways. Either way, I had to see if the food lived up to the rock-and-roll ridiculousness of the name. Spoiler alert: it does. Tickle Pickle has been rocking out in Fort Thomas, Kentucky for a couple of years now, after moving down from their Cincinnati stage. And let me tell you, this place is like a mashup between a diner and a dive bar, with a soundtrack that screams classic rock. If you're looking for candlelight and white tablecloths, you're lost, my friend. But if you want juicy burgers, loud personality, and a vibe that says "we serve beer and riffs," you've come to the right place. Kaitlin: The Unsung Hero of the Night Our server, Kaitlin, deserves her own solo. She was upbeat, attentive, and made sure our table didn't miss a beat. Drinks filled? Check. Food hot? Check. Vibe on point? Double check. The Slayer vs. Pearl Jam: A Burger Battle of the Bands My wife went for the Slayer Burger, stacked with tartar sauce (yes, tartar sauce!), bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It's the kind of burger that says, "I came here to rock hard and possibly confuse your taste buds in the best way possible." And let's be real: putting tartar sauce on a burger is so crazy it works. I rolled with the Pearl Jam Burger, a headliner in its own right--jalapeño jam, tomato, and goat cheese on a pretzel bun. Pro tip: they say all their burgers come cooked medium, but I asked for medium-rare. They didn't just nod politely--they actually delivered. Bonus points for that encore performance! The burger itself? Flat-top seared, juicy, and so flavorful I almost started singing "Alive" at the table. That jalapeño jam was the perfect spicy-sweet guitar riff, and the goat cheese brought a creamy, tangy harmony. Honestly, this was one of the most well-balanced "band members" I've ever had between two buns. Side Acts: Potato Salad & Spicy Coleslaw Let's not forget the backup singers. The potato salad was smooth and classic--like a reliable bass line--while the spicy coleslaw had a surprising kick, turning up the volume just enough to keep things interesting. Final Encore Between the food, the rock-and-roll atmosphere, and the service, Tickle Pickle is the kind of spot that doesn't just feed you--it entertains you. It's quirky, fun, and a little rebellious, just like the bands it names its burgers after. Would I come back? Absolutely. This isn't just dinner--it's dinner with a soundtrack. Until next time, I'm Brian -- and remember to Take the Trip! And if you ever find yourself at a place called Tickle Pickle, don't ask questions--just order a burger, crank up the volume, and prepare to be rocked. read more

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This location is in the old 915 Cafe spot. The decor isn't much different, it's still cozy and familiar. My wife and I enjoy this place so much. For my wife it's sll about the Goetta Van Fleet (macaroni and cheese with goetta and Grippos bbq chips) and the milkshakes (also 2 of my favorites). I don't know what's the best part of the mac and cheese is, but the 3 things work fantasticly together! The mac snd cheese is creamy and delicious, and the goetta and chips just set it off. The milkshakes have that old fashion flair to them, so thick, so creamy. If you drink your shake first, you may be too full to eat, but its such a good thing. I have had all of the burgers they offer, and you can't go wrong with any of them. Depending on how hungry you are you can get them as a single and you can also add a patty. My two favorites are the Nom Petty and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I'm a sucker for for a good mushroom and swiss burger, that's the Nom Petty. A lot of fresh grilled mushrooms, gooey melted swiss and a hot juicy patty. All fantastic goodness. I think, at least this week, my over all favorite is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I get this burger with a double patty. This burger has a spicy ketchup, mayo, pepper jack chese, bacon and jalapeño poppers. Just an explosion oof flavor. It's just the right amount of of heat for me, and it's just fantastic. The service is that good old fashioned family restaurant type of service. Everyone is so friendly, always smiling, and I never have to wait for a thing. I just tried the wings this week, homerun. Big, meaty, hot, bone in wings with homemade ranch and or blue cheese on the side. A can't miss. There is something for everyone. We love this place, I encourage everyone to to give it a try! read more

Excellent service and fantastic, delicious food. The staff is genuine and friendly. Very welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

Fun menu and atmosphere! Great burger selection as well as having vegan options which is appreciated. Food was good. Service was average. Type of place that only has one server for lunch crowd, which worked for us because we were not in a rush. If you are on a time crunch I would recommend letting them know ahead of time. read more

One of the finer hamburger joints. Good selection of beers. Friendly service. A very comfortable bar. I've been there three or four times. I'll come back. read more

Normally my wife and I are happy with this place, but don't order the chicken parmageddon. Their menu leads you to believe it's a chicken Paddy, but is instead two, heavily breaded chicken tenders. I was incredibly disappointed. I felt like I was mislead. read more

We just discovered his gem of a bar/restaurant in Fort Thomas Kentucky. It has a menu that has quite a few different items with a slight focus on burgers. We started with some pulled pork fries which were absolutely fantastic. Delicious bbq and and good fries along with cheddar cheese made for a delightful appetizer. I tried their wings which were very traditional, no frills wings. I got it with hot Buffalo sauce. I've had wings from many, many places from all over the country but I've gotta say these were my favourite. The sauce was perfect with the perfect amount of pice and flavour and the wings themselves were perfectly cooked and a good size. Also their house made bleu cheese was super delicious too. The restaurant is a little on the loud side but that's to be expected with a bar atmosphere so be aware of that. Also the service was top notch as well. This was a real treasure and I'll be back many times. read more

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We had a very good waitress who gave great recommendations with outstanding service. I thought great service was lost after COVID, but not here, Great Job! The food had tons of flavor and the shakes push it over the top. I highly recommend!!! I can't wait to go back! read more

Nom Petty is so good!! And the fries are yummy!! And the shakes are yummy!! Service is a little slow but we weren't in a hurry so not a biggie read more

We love this place. The staff is always awesome and it's never crowded. The burgers are great and they have some fun menu items The best part though is how cheap it is. Very affordable and it's almost like a Delwood dupe. The food is just as good but you save $3-6 per plate. read more

Well tickle my pickle- this place was amazing! Sorry no pictures of the food- but it was delicious! Try the Pearl Jam with bacon- you won't be disappointed! We loved everything about our experience. The atmosphere, the food, and the quick service- if we are ever in town again we will definitely eat here! Thank you for a great dinner! Ps- loved the jams! read more

Absolutely loved this place! I had a wrap God and it was amazing! I will definitely be back asap! Nice and clean, waitress was super nice. We got our food pretty quick as well read more

Abysmal all around. We got there ordered and we waited, and waited, and waited some more. 25 minutes later I get my beer, 40 minutes later we get our lukewarm burgers (which were made wrong) and cheese curds. Place wasn't even half full. Our server never checked on us and did not even deliver the food or drink herself. I used to love this place but think that will be our last trip. RIP to what used to be the place to go read more

Service sucks. Price is way too high. Had our food for 20 minutes and was still waiting on milk shakes

Fun place in Ft Thomas to watch a UK game or Bengals or Reds or FC. The menu is rock band theme names. Tavern style eats. Parking on the street. read more

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Wife and I dined here last Monday due to the reviews and it didnt disappoint. We shared the pulled pork fries, which we both agreed were the best thing that we had. She got the Nom Petty Burger and I got the Meatalicca, both were very good. The fries that came with the burgers were very good too. We got milkshakes to go, strawberry and oreo. The shakes were awesome, so thick that you almost need a spoon. read more

First time at this location! I love Tickle Pickle in Northside so I was excited to see a new location closer to where I live. The burgers are great. This location had lots of seating as well as a bar. Our waitress was awesome and very helpful with the menu. We didn't get any appetizers this time but I can't wait to go back and try the pretzel bites! read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - Meatallica with fries - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

This place used to be "The 915". Good food here under its new name. Rock n Roll themed. I had the Mariah Curry chicken sammy. Good call Danno..! read more

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First, any establishment where a patron hands their 6-month old child to a server, has to be great. And TPFT is. Sat outside with one of my pups, they have water bowls out. Atmosphere was laid back. Servers were great. I had a special cocktail with pineapple in it which I don't like (i like pineapple just not the juice particularly in a drink/cocktail), but I was in a Try It mood. And Thank God I was. The drink was good though I would not order it again. The Burger! The burger was excellent and the jalapeño jam?!? Another dislike for me, but Mom always said, "Keep trying things, your taste buds change!" At the request of my server, she gave me the jj on the side & again Thank God she did. I tried it on a small fry...then my burger...ended up dumping it on! It is wonderful & worth the drive alone. In fact, I recommend get it on the burger & a side for your fries which are great as well = seasoned. Excellent experience all around. I don't hand out 5-Stars very often, but TPFT earned this one; even if the name is...unappetizing. read more

It's been quite a while since I've been to Tickle Pickle (Northside), so I was excited to try the Ft. Thomas location for the first time for Burger Week 2023. I do appreciate that they normally provide gluten free buns as an option for customers, so I wanted to see if I could add it to my list of go-to options for the future. There were two burger week options: the Meatallica or Buns 'n' Roses. I went with the Meatallica: beef burger, fried egg, bacon, American cheese and mayo. I guess they missed the mayo memo, because my burger came with no condiments. I don't know if that was because of the gluten free bun or what, but it was disappointing and left the burger kinda on the dry side. I'm willing to give it another go - they were super busy on a weeknight for Burger Week, so I know they're extra busy compared to usual! Service was a little slow for that reason, but about what I anticipated given the circumstances. It's a nice little spot with quite a bit of seating, which included outdoor seating and I liked the overall decor and vibe of the place. It's first come, first serve for seating, so be aware! I liked a lot of the burger options, so I'm sure we will be back to try some different burgers another time and I'll be sure to update when we do. read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - Burger Week 2023: Meatallica - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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Best burgers around, and lots of vegetarian options too. Service is always great at the bar. Great local spot.

It's a couple blocks from the high school which can be pretty convenient. Everything looked clean, fun and upbeat, as was their staff. This is a new restaurant so there were a few hiccups but nothing worth dinging a star. I think when they get some time under their belt they will run like a well oiled machine... Husband got an impossible burger with spicy cheese, curry spicy ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes and onion and the fries... he really liked his burger and he said he could taste the curry in the ketchup and he said it enhanced the burger.... so if you like curry (Indian) maybe try it out. He said the fries were "ok" Our kiddo got a kids meal burger and fries and she thought it was okay... temperature was lukewarm - cool. I got a regular cheeseburger with fries and the cheeseburger was really good but personally I am not a fan of the fries. Temperature wasn't great so it's hard to fairly evaluate them .... I am giving them a break because quality was there... and again they are new.. We each got a shake.. strawberry, chocolate and Oreo and they are all homemade and really good.. I loved the strawberry most. All the burgers are wrapped in foil paper and that seems wasteful as we were really close to the kitchen- also not sure how 2 of our meals were lukewarm (cheese not melted- weird) with said wrappers I Love that they don't rip me off for a can of Diet Coke.. :) 1.00$ read more

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Great food, great service and great/fun environment. Took the whole family and we enjoyed remembering all of the old bands. Played a game to find a picture of a band based off a letter someone would pick. read more

Atmosphere-If you sit outside at the Ft. Thomas location, the tables are on un-level ground. Food-Today I ordered a chicken sandwich minus the cheese and mayo. When my order came out, I asked for regular mustard. The waitress then returned with a tiny container of mustard. When it was time to leave, I looked over our bill and noticed I was charged $.50 for mustard, which is strange considering, from my experiences, restaurants provide condiments for you to use free of charge. When I mentioned this to one of my friends, he stated he ordered a burger here a few weeks ago that came with a pretzel bun instead of a regular bun. He didn't want the pretzel bun and asked the waitress to switch out the bun for a regular bun. When he received his bill, he was charged two dollars extra for a regular bun opposed to a pretzel bun because "it was a change order." Do better Tickle Pickle! read more

My wife and I stopped by a few weeks after their grand opening to give them time to work out any kinks. Maybe we didn't wait long enough? The service was lackluster to say the least. Our server was friendly when they were around but they seemed pretty uninterested in tending to their tables. They clearly knew someone at one of the back tables and spent most of their time chatting them up or hanging out behind the bar with their coworkers. The food itself was fine. My wife got a regular burger which was a solid burger but nothing special. I tried one of their veggie burgers and while I thought it tasted fine it was a challenge to eat due to it disintegrating almost immediately. The theme is fun and we both dug the vibe of this little place. Maybe we'll try again in a few months? read more

This place is wonderful through and through. My family comes here every week. Today, my son met his future wife Not only did we have perfect service and food, but Carli came out from the kitchen to hand deliver Jaren's love shake He was so "tickled", he legit sang "The Pickle Family" on the way home ‍ Thanks!!! read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - BYO salad and chicken finger kids meal - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Customer Service. We LOVE the Rock N' Roll theme on the menu! read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - DAVID DOUGHIE - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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Dined here on a whim with some friends while roaming around Fort Thomas. This place is a must go! Super fun place with unique burger names! They also have trivia on certain nights with made the experience ever better. The ambiance gave hole-in-wall, sports bar environment which I personally love. I had such a hard time choosing which burger I wanted because they all looked delicious! I ended up chowing down on the Nom Petty, which was phenomenally juicy. They have plenty of other options including chicken or pulled pork sandwiches, beer-battered fish, and vegan options too! read more

Very expensive. The kids meals came with macaroni and cheese, it was dry. The grill cheese wasn't eaten. See picture. Fries were terrible.The servers are nice but waited awhile before anyone came to our table and awhile to get our check. Our meal came to 56.00 plus tip read more

Tickle Pickle Restaurant - Dried macaroni and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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So I'm updating my review as our last experience here reminded me a lot of why I loved the former 915. One of the former staff waited on us and she provided excellent service. The food was much better. We will gladly return! read more

We have had food there a few times and now a to go order. Based on the lack of attention to our order, I'd recommend just eating there. They forgot an order of fries so my husband had to go back in for it and when unpacking the food, I see that instead of the Godsmac, we got a regular order of mac and cheese. And now I see that there was no sauce in my chicken wrap. A little disappointing because the food is good but we probably won't do take out from there again. read more

Grabbed some carryout and everything was super tasty. Loved the funky vibe and loud atmosphere and especially the lack of cigarette smoke that the prior joint had. That was disgusting. Had a great beer selection. Will be back for a drink. Our meal consisted of pretzel bites, chicken tenders , mac and cheese, a black bean burger, and a pulled pork sandwich with fries. Everything was fresh and seemed scratch made. Overall this is a good addition to the local food scene in Fort Thomas. I'll be back. read more

Good bar food. Lots of burgers choices. Cold beer. Kinda dive bar feel. Sat at the bar and service was fine