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Cincinnati's 4 favorite spots to score burgers on a budget

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Published on July 31, 2019
Cincinnati's 4 favorite spots to score burgers on a budgetQuatman Cafe | Photo: Jessie T./Yelp

Looking to sample the best burgers around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger hot spots in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Zip's Cafe

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Topping the list is Zip's Cafe. Located at 1036 Delta Ave. in Mount Lookout, the pub is the highest-rated cheap burger spot in Cincinnati, boasting four stars out of 356 reviews on Yelp.

This neighborhood anchor offers eight types of burgers, including doubles, the Girth burger (with a split-grilled mettwurst) and the Flying Pig (burger topped with shaved ham and two slices of bacon).

2. Quatman Cafe

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Next up is Quatman Cafe, at 2434 Quatman Ave. in Norwood. With four stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and deli, which offers burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.

One of two family-owned restaurants (the other is in Mason), it offers daily specials on its burgers on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. 

3. Dunlap Cafe

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Dunlap Cafe, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers burgers, sandwiches and more in Over-The-Rhine, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 32 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1926 Dunlap St. to see for yourself.

Founded in 1936, this restaurant is OTR's longest-running establishment.

4. Ollie's Trolley

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Over in West End, check out Ollie's Trolley, which has earned four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score burgers and soul food by heading over to 1607 Central Ave.

In addition to the Ollie burger, house specialties include deep-fried turkey, barbecue ribs and rib tips and three-cheese macaroni. Sides include fries, black eyed peas, green beans, broccoli, asparagus and candied yams.


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