Cincinnati, OH
Zip's Cafe
🍔Cheeseburgers · Cincinnati, OH
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Zip's Cafe
Cincinnati, OH
Zip's on Delta Ave is a Cincinnati institution. The Zip Burger uses hand-formed patties from Avril-Bleh & Sons, a local butcher that's been around forever. The Train Wreck with mettwurst and three cheeses is pure Cincinnati.
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