Hickie's Hamburger

While visiting family, this past weekend, we all stopped in to visit. As stated by the family this is a MUST when visiting. We've always missed in the past because they were closed. It's very similar to our Bates. Tiny lil greasy burgers. I loved this place because of our waitress (sassy, fun and engaging) and the soup. Yes, the burgers were good, but reminded me very much of Bates. The soup, on the other hand, YUMMMMMMY. Homemade goodness!

Wow.  Y'all need to get a grip.  It's a slider.  It's decent.  It's inexpensive.  If I grew up in the area, I'm sure I'd consider it a beloved institution, however being told by several (with a straight face) that it's "The Best Hamburger in the United States" is just absurd.

If you're passing through the area, by all means sit down and enjoy a few burgers, but manage your expectations...and avoid the fries with store shelf tasting gravy.

The reviews on here tell no lies. Hickie's is one of the staples of Portsmouth, and has been there for the years to prove its worthiness. The waitresses here are some of the saltiest ladies I have ever dealt with... hands down. There are quintessential diner waitresses you often see in movies, and these ladies have been here probably since the opening of Hickies.

 Walk in and grab a seat, because there's not too many in the tiny facility, which feels like you're in a rail road boxcar. There's a small bar you can belly up to so you can catch a glimpse of the grill, or in hopes hear some local talk of the town.

  The burgers here can be described as sliders, so obviously, one is not enough. They're greasy contraptions that remind me of a sister burger to Crabills up in Urbana, but man, are they delicious. The fries here are just standard shoe string fries, but what I thought odd was that you have the choice to order them with gravy. Now, this wasn't country gravy at my first thought... it was BROWN gravy. Huh!? I know, weird, but it's on the menu if you're feeling adventurous.

  The bean soup here is to die for. It really is, and I'm not exaggerating. They must have some magical bean soup trolls who makes these bowls of deliciousness straight from the bean soup heaven.

  Prices here are fair for a good meal.

You might want to try to avoid this place during rush hours for lack of seating and also lack of parking, but if you ever find yourself on rt 52 east, then keep a look-out and an open stomach for this place.

Also, tip the waitresses perhaps someday they'll stop scowling.