Milkman

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!

So I've been to Milkman twice now and I just love the vibes of this place. Inside is very cute just like a diner vibe and it's located right around the corner in Washington park so a great spot to grab a bite when in the area. The first time I came I got a spicy burger which was yummy and had good flavor. This time when I went I got the chili cheese fries which were good but a bit salty at the same time. The service was really great. We went during the last hour of it being open and the workers were very kind and even allowed us to just sit and talk for a bit while they were cleaning. I definitely would recommend checking this spot out especially if in the Washington Park area!

My friend and I decided to stop by Milkman because she wanted to try the chicken nuggets. When we walked in, it was packed and it was takeout only or wait for a table. We knew that meant we were about to enjoy a good meal. We sure did! They use real chicken chunks, not processed chicken for their nuggets. The cheeseburger and fries were really good. Even though their burgers are smash burgers, they were very flavorful. The hamburger had the perfect amount of seasoning. I always get my burgers plain or with cheese only. I want to enjoy the flavors of the meat, I feel like with all the extra toppings you miss out on being able to enjoy the burger. The fries were seasoned well and were nice and crunchy, yet soft. The restaurant itself is super cute. I really love all the Elvis stuff they have there. My grandma loved Elvis, so it reminded me of her and made me smile even more. Every part of this experience was pleasant. I am going back this weekend to try one of their alcoholic shakes.

This was our first time at Milkman, so we were a little overwhelmed by the choices but the friendly staff answered our questions and gave us some recommendations. We placed our order at the counter then had a seat and our made to order lunch was brought out to our table about 10 minutes later.My husband had the chili cheese fries and liked them a lot. I got a "make your own damn burger" with swiss cheese, grilled onions, and bbq sauce with a chocolate shake to drink. Each topping is an extra charge, so I would have preferred more...if I'm paying $1 for bbq sauce, it should be more than a smidge. That being said, the burger was very good on it's own, so I did not go up to ask for more.The restaurant has a old fashioned diner vibe with old black and white photos of celebrities from that era displayed on the walls. The dining room was very clean, as was the unisex bathroom.

I love diners and old school burgers so this place was a must try. I got the milkman burger with grilled onions, fries, and a butterfinger shake. The food was all freshly made and satisfied the craving for an old school diner burger, fries, and shake. This one of those places where I will have to get a shake every time because it was so good! The staff were all friendly and helpful. Loved the atmosphere. We were there for an early dinner before going to a show, and watched the diner fill up with families. Would definitely go back when visiting Cincy! Oh yeah, they do have a couple vegetarian options...tofu nugs and grilled cheese.

I think this place must just always have good business. We came in at 2 on a Saturday and there were lots of people. The vibe gives retro diner. The cashier was super nice and even went over the menu with us because he asked if it was our first time. I love ordering a kids meal because it's perfectly filling. I know some places don't allow adults to get the kids menu but they had no problem with it at all. The food came super quick and the fries are to die for. They have the perfect amount of salt and pepper. The burger was also really good. I also got a chocolate milkshake that was super tasty. Definitely a good burger joint.

(Trying to gain my elite status back). This review is for January 14th '25. I walked over to check this place out. I opted to build my own burger and added bacon, onion, cheddar cheese, pickles, and better sauce. On the side an order and fries a cookies and cream bourbon shake accompanied it. The burger was good (nothing to rave too much about).. the fries were well seasoned and I enjoyed the "fry sauce" that came along with it. What really did it for me was the cookies and cream bourbon milkshake. It sounds like a stomach disaster lol but you only live once. You can really taste the mix of alcohol in the flavor of the milkshake, and truly it was the highlight of the entire meal. I haven't been to Cincinnati since maybe 2k23, but when I do return, I'll stop by again to try other items on the menu. Definitely a nice little spot to sit and eat.

Wandering around OTR on a beautiful fall day and decided to stop in and check this place out. Has a cool, retro 1950's diner vibe.I ordered a bacon double cheese burger and their chili cheese fries. My wife grabbed the Milkman burger and a side of onion rings. Food is cooked to order and brought out to your table. They do have indoor and outdoor seating. Even on. Saturday, they have a busy lunchtime. Burgers are smashburger style. Delicious, cooked well. No complaints. For me though, the star was the chili cheese fries. Holy hell those were delicious! My wife said her onion rings were good, and no complaints about her burger either.Don't sleep on this place -excellent spot in OTR!

Fun place we stopped in between meal times and they still had a nice crowd. Super friendly staff that were very helpful helping us pick out what to order. Burgers looked great, next time I need to try a boozy shake. Fun atmosphere and the employees were laughing and it seems like a fun work environment.

If half stars were a thing, I think 3.5 would be perfect for Milkman. To start, you walk in and order at the counter. They have a cooler with a pretty good beverage selection. There are a handful of diner-style table for sitting and you seat yourself after ordering. The menu has 4 or 5 burger options and then a slew of a la carte toppings (each with a fee). We got a Spicy Burger and a Cowboy burger as well as a chocolate shake and a side of fries. The burgers were pretty tasty. Truthfully, they kind of tasted like Five Guys burgers, which is where my lower rating comes from. Also, the fact that each topping is an additional price can make it a relatively pricey meal. The shake was the best part of our meal, that was delicious. The fries were also quite tasty. They were crispy and well seasoned. Overall, for the price and selection, I'm not sure I would go back.