Zip's Cafe

CIRQUE SAYS...

The Rudy!


the patty 9.5
the bun 9.0
the fixin's 9.0
the sides 9.6
total package 9.3

accessibility 8.5
the service 9.6
cleanliness 8.8
the price 9.3
"it" factor 9.4

TOTAL 94

CIRQUE TEAM
Zip's Cafe (Map It!) blew the Cirque team away with an amazing burger, friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere. Our highest score to date, Zip's is located in the heart of Mt. Lookout. Parking can be an issue, and during busy times, it may take a few minutes to be seated, but it's well worth the wait. The burgers are simple (lettuce, tomato, pickles), but the fresh meat is delicious. You simply must try the onion rings—the best we have tasted. Singles are fairly inexpensive, but if you make it a double or add a side, the price can jump to over ten dollars. Overall, Zip's Cafe is a must for any burger lover.

CHAD
Zip's is a burger legend, now we know why. They take a very simple no frills burger and make it into something spectacular. I think that it's all in the meat. The flavor is really outstanding, and after asking the waitress we learned that they bring it in fresh ground every morning from Avril-Behl. Combined with a great family atmosphere, this burger shines!

JASON
Zip’s used to be my favorite burger joint, and it still is. HOLY SHIMOLY that place is good!!! Simple, clean and tasty, just like Mom used to try to make. Do yourself a favor and order some chili cheese onion rings. They’re not on the menu, but tell your waitress that you know she can do it. Oh yeah, a special shout out to our waitress, Layla. She got our orders perfect, and was a fountain of knowledge once she knew what we were up to. So far, Zip’s is my numero uno.

EMILY
Zip's is a place you can go where everybody knows your name! Ok, not really... but it feels like it. Service is awesome there; somebody by the name of Jana spilled her beer on me and Nicole, and within seconds our server was there to help. Love it! About the grub... it really just hits the spot - perfect size, patty is moist, bun is soft, veggies are crisp. The thing that tops it all off are their onion rings. Pure perfection!

ALLIE
The Zip's burger is delicious and simple in this hometown favorite spot. They don't have many choices when it comes to types of burgers, but what they do offer is pulled off perfectly. When you're offering quality meat you don't need to dress it up with spices or crazy toppings. It's satisfying in its simplicity. For all you burger purists out there, Zip's is a must stop for you!

BRAD
If Zip's were a blockbuster film it would be Point Break. So far, it's the best ever. Like Johnny Utah, the burger is simple but perfect. And like Brodie, it's so awesome it's criminal. I'm guessing the group will score this Cincinnati classic a Rudy. I'm giving it the extra title of the Brodie Utah. Congratulations, Zip's.

LIZ
Zip's is awesome. Love the location, love the burgers, love saratoga chips as a side dish, LOVE the train that winds around the top of the restaurant. The service was wonderful. The only thing lacking was the option of bacon on the burgers.

JANA
You can't go wrong at Zip's. Its busy all the time because it's so freaking good. Get a burger and the onion rings and you'll love life.


NICOLE
The thing I love about Zip's is that they don't try to dress it up with anything fancy. It's just a straight forward awesome burger!!!


LEAH
Zip's, the long-standing Cincinnati favorite burger joint, did not disappoint. The burger is simple and delicious, and the onion rings are amazing. My only complaint is that the dining area was extremely dark - it was hard to even read the menu. Overall, Zip's was a great stop on the burger tour.

CHRIS
Zip's was everything I expected and more. The place is pretty hyped around town and not just for the cute train that drives around the ceiling. The burgers were amazing. So simple, no fluff, yet amazing. Come to find out (from our server) that it all has to do with freshness.. Meat delivered straight from the butcher daily. I love Zip's and it quickly has jumped to the top of my list.

STEVE
Zip's had saloon doors leading to their bar. That's all you need to know. How can you hate a place with saloon doors? You can't. Oh, and the burger is really good. But, more importantly, the saloon doors.