Cincinnati, OH.

Zips Cafe

The Open View

Zip's Cafe is a four star restaurant in Cincinnati. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its deli. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a quiet atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features a full bar. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of Zips Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Looking for a good basic burger & fries? Zips is pretty darn good. Not the best I've had in Cincy, but good. Staff was friendly and service was very good. The place itself is cool and you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was OK, but based on the reviews and word of mouth I always hear about it, I expected so much more! I ordered a burger and it was so-so at best. Nothing terrible, but nothing to write home...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mick D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent, little, greasy-burger joint. I liked the food and the cramped 1930's no-frills depression-era soup kitchen/speakeasy atmosphere. I'm sure part of the appeal is that this place is like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zips is on my list of favorite burgers. Zips has a cozy little location in the heart of Cincinnati's Mt. Lookout neighborhood. Although the space is tight they usually do a good job of funneling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're in Cincinnati you have to zip into Zips. It's one o those places that has been around since the beginning of time and is a throwback to the type of burger joint our dads and granddads used...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I entered the joint under the precept of "best burger place in Cincinnati," as I had been told by numerous co-workers.The atmosphere is a typical restaurant specializing in burgers atmosphere with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by G G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Im not sure how to rate this place. Sometime when I go the burger tastes like the right hand of God itself has blessed it and it is nirvana in my mouth other times it tastes like a good burger, just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Best Burget in the Land

One of the best restaurants in the Cincinnati area. I've been there multiple times and enjoyed the food everytime. And did I mention that they a great burger
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by eliza b.

5.0 of 5 stars. of all the places we ate in cincinnati, this was my favorite.jesus christ, those burgers are good and the onion rings are even better. a group of 6 of us came in and sat in silence, stuffing our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Fantastic burgers! by Beatrice D. at InsiderPages

After a volleyball game at the Y, that was always the place to go for the best burger around and a cold beer. The atmosphere is fun, cozy and just where you want to hang out for a good time,
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has the BEST BURGERS in Cincinnati... Every time I come back to Cincinnati, I try to get there for one. Great quality food, decent prices, and good service. CAN GET PACKED!!! Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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BEST BURGER EVER!

ANybody who says that the food stinks and the service is poor has obviously never been there. A Zipburger is THE BEST BURGWE YOU WILL EVER TASTE!!!!! I guarentee it.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been dining at Zip's Cafe for quite a few years now. I'm always surprised that I don't go there more often, seeing as I live three blocks away and then I remember why: I rarely enjoy the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zips is an adorable tiny whole in the wall burger joint. The front of the building is a restaurant and the back is a quaint bar. Zips is a great place to take the kids. The lighting inside is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katy M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have only eaten at Zips twice and both times it wasn't as exciting as I hoped. I don't eat meat anymore, but I once did and loved me a good burger. I've had a better burger at TGI Friday's. Zip's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinna Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. So here is the deal; Zips is voted the best burgers in town, people rave all the live love day about how you have to go to zips, but... I have had better burgers... in Cincinnati. Zips is more like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen g.

3.0 of 5 stars. Best burger in town?A friend took me to Zip's to try the best burger ever, full house. After a 10 min. wait we got a table and the burger menu, they definetly focused on what they are known for. A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rise G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go for a hangover lunch on a Sunday. The place is super small, so you might have to wait to get a seat. The place is really cool inside and I love how the building curves...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Best burger, like eating one at home!

Very good place to eat lunch or dinner.I like the atmosphere,antique & casuel family place. The burgers taste fresh & actually as if they patty each one up before cooking,like at home.My son first recommended...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Zip's is a classic restaurant to Cincinnatians and a serious staple of the Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout area.This restaurant specializes in burgers, sandwiches, and onion rings. I wouldn't consider...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best burgers in the city! The cheese fries are awesome - the soup (chili or soup of the day) is always great! The servers are great. The place is always packed - so try and go at a little bit of an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not much to say here that is defferent than most - Best burgers in the city, great small atmosphere, friendly staff. Don't die knowing you never went to Zip's!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum, yum, yum.We just got back from Zip's in Mount Lookout square.The menu is TINY, so be forewarned. Your choices are pretty much hamburger, cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, grilled cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christoffer M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The fame for a Zip burger has really bloated the quality of it. Sure, it's good, but it's nothing amazing. What it is is not a jaw-dropping (or jaw-busting) juicy slab of choice ground sirloin like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maya D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Zip's is well-hyped around Cincinnati. In fact, I'd heard of it before I moved here. It has been voted as having the "Best Burger in Cincinnati." While the scrappy, sticky, dark atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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best burgers! by Kimberly B. at InsiderPages

zips has the best burgers in cincinnati, cute and charming qualities make the entire experience a great one. i highly recommend the hamburgers but i'm sure anything on their menu is wonderful. PRICES ARE...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, Zip's is small. Sure, you're going to wait a while for a table during the dinner rush every night--especially if you bring more than 4 people. Yeah, there are going to be yuppie parents there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Rude servers

The worst - rude servers, poor food, a joke as best in Cincinnati. Like the city it is the worst in America.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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A Cincinnati Classic

This is a great place for all sorts of people! Good food and good service, though parking can be a hassle.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Best Burger in Cincinnati

It's always debatable, but I place Zip's on the top in the city. It's simple and delicious. There are other great ones in Cincy, but Zip's has a great atmosphere, food & staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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She was right

The waitress was right by putting you in your place. You were being selfish and thinking about yourself. I would have done the same thing. People i work with all the time do the same thing to the server when...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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RUDEST, WORST SERVICE ANYWHERE

I wish I could give 0 stars. The last (both in terms of "previous" and "last time ever") time I went, my server was *unbelievably* and unacceptably rude. She had gotten my order wrong, and I wanted to correct...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Subspace E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Like some of the other reviewers here, I first went to Zip's because they were voted "Best Burgers in Cincinnati." I was warned that the location was small, crowded and loud, all of which was true...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the place I crave when I get homesick. Zip's has the best burger and fries! Sounds basic, but they do it right and cheaply. You'll enjoy the eclectic collection of posters and odds and ends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Zips is consistently rated the top burger in Cincinnati, and while there are better burgers in town (Oakley Pub, Arthur's, the Kobe Burger at Teller's) - none of the other joints have the history and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tons of charm and great burgers. Don't overlook their chili, it is excellent but get it with cheese, onions and sour cream (on your cheat day of course).It is a family friendly place but it does get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Not the "Best Burger"

I have had many many people gush to me about the spectular burgers served at Zips - yet when I went, the meat was dry and crumbly. I am wondering where these people have eaten burgers before that they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing burgers! What do they do, put drugs in the things? I don't know why it's good, it just is. The prices are great, but parking can be an issue. If you're in the area, this place is worth a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Very Overrated

I had recently moved to cincinnati from milwaukee and was dying to find a good burger place. Everyone I talked to mentioned Zips, so I went with my wife. I was very disappointed. The burger was very small and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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If you want a GREAT burger, you'll have to go to Quatman's

Like many other reviewers have said: "I just don't get it." Small, dried up, overcooked on every visit. Quatman's features a giant, juicy, hot, 1/2 pound cheeseburger for less money (with better fries too...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Best of everything

Every time I eat here, I walk out full, satisfied, and needing to lie down. The burgers are fantastic. If you arent a burger fan, check out the Chicken Caesar Sandwich, its phenomenal as well. Chili is a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Cincinnati Burgers

Zip's in Mt. Lookout has a great burger, and also a tasty black bean burger for any veggie friends y...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Everyone has their own taste.....

and mine tells me that their burgers are far from being the best in town and their chili is lacking.......but you will have judge for yourself.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Way way way overrated. There are better burgers in town, including Anderson Township Pub, about four miles away.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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not that impressed with burger

I, too, ventured to Zips Cafe in search of "Cincinnati's Best Burger." That and the fact that at th...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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The Best Burger?

My family checked out this joint because we heard they had "Cincinnati's Best Burger." Their burger...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not big on cheeseburgers or eating a lot of meat for that matter, but Zip's burgers are worth the indulgence. The best around and the setting is sooo cute as well. However, it can be a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I want me a double Zip's burger and I want it NOW! Jeezuz I miss these burgers. The fries are nothing special, I would never eat the Girthburger because the name is too..well... phallic (which is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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User review by mafaus02

I think this is one of the best places to eat in Cincinnati if your are not looking for extremely fine dining.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Zips is Great

Zips is great. The burgers, especially the gurth burger, are extremely juicy and have a unique taste. The reason why it is so crowded is because almost everyone in the city knows it is "the" place to get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2004
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Way Overrated

After hearing so many great things for so long about the place, a friend and I headed down for lunch. Waited forever and were finally served our burgers. We took a look at our food and were rather unimpressed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2003
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Girth !!

This is as great a hamburger joint anywhere. Maybe it's the location in Mt. Lookout, maybe it's the rustic feel of the inside, or maybe it is the best sandwich concept since man to meat to bread. How can you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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#1

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. It's cheap and the food is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Small burgers!

The burgers are small and don't come with fries. The waitress didn't even ask me how I wanted mine cooked. And there's not much else to get there- they are famous for their burgers, but I can't figure out why!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Zip's is not Zippy

Everytime I have been to Zip's it has been extremely crowded. The restaurant is very small and there seems to be no rhyme or reason getting seated. It's more of a "stand around while people stare at you and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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Mt Lookout's BEST

If your looking for good food and quick, go here. The hand patted patties and the chili cheese fries that they offer are the BEST you have ever had. Great for families and friends this place is top notch.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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great

Great cheap food & service. Parking usually easy. Excellent chili & burgers.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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YUMMY!

Zips has the best hamburgers I have ever tasted! They are wonderful! The Cons: I wish this restaurant was bigger. It is very small and it is first come first serve. So you must stand around and wait for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Not too far off!

Although Zip's Cafe does fix one incredible burger, I would NOT rate it anywhere near the best burger in Cincinnati. Zip's Cafe has decent food for a decent price. Personally, I would rather pay a little bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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More of Zip's

Only thing wrong with Zip's, a crime is more like it. There aren't more of them. Serve me great food in a cave. I'll go. Serve me great food in a good atmosphere. I'll be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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No Taste, No Service

Based on the recommendation of this internet site my wife and I drove to Zip's to try their hamburgers. We were very disappointed. At first we were intrigued and delighted with the train that rings the dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Best burgers & quaint

Great old place! Best burgers in town! Great juke box!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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ZIP ME UP BABY

Graet food! Though the menu is very simple and has few choices....those are great!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Zip On In

Zip's has the best burgers around town, along with chili cheese fries, salads, and veggieburgers, and are reasonably priced enough that even college students can eat there! The place is small, dark, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2002
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5

I don't get it. This is supposed to be the best burger in town? Maybe once upon a time. The size of the burger is not impressive, the taste average, and for this it is overpriced. Not the Zip's I remember from...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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What about the Chili?

Not only does Zips have the best burger in town but one could add a cup of chili to their order and be the happiest person alive. Okay so the parking isn't so good but after eating a burger and some chili, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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Mouth watering delicious

I hope Mt. Lookout realizes how fortunate they are to have Zip's quaint restaurant and bar. The food is superb the service fast and the people are all so friendly. And add to this the fact that it won't break...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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God Bless Girth Burgers

Ok, I've been all over this city for the last 20 years and I have to say that Zips has the best burger in town, hands down.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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Above Excellent

Best!!!!Hamburger in town. Can't be beat. Good Service, Good Atmosphere-Group, family or individual setting. Good place to get carryouts also Yum!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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not so great

Nice place to hang out, but the burgers are not at all noteworthy
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Zipburgers Rule

Just something special about eating a zipburger at the bar at Zips Cafe!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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good food

Good place to eat, but not with a large group. The hamburgers and chili are great - not to mention that everything is reasonably priced. Whenever I have friends come into town, this is one place that we're...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Really Cheap Eats!

A burger with the works is $2.75 - and much better than and fast food establishment!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Overrated

small, tasteless, and expensive. The restaraunt is too small for the number of tables. Cannot carry o aconversation when crowded.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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the best??? you got to be kidding me

has anyone who thinks zip's burger are the best ever tried a burger from someplace else? if they did then they would know just how wrong they are. i'm no connoisseur but i've had my share a burgers from canada...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2002
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AOL CityGuide

family-friendly mt...
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IgoUgo

zipis cafe opened in 1926 offering tasty burgers ($2) chili with sides of mac ni cheese ($1.25) or chili fries ($2)... just as they do today...
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