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!
Review Source:Wow. Â Y'all need to get a grip. Â It's a slider. Â It's decent. Â It's inexpensive. Â 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.
Delicious! Â So say we all. Â Hickie's specializes in small hamburgers made fresh from local ground beef. Â Both the hamburgers (80-cents) and the cheeseburgers (one-dollar) are similar to the original McDonalds hamburgers from 50 years ago. Â Even the kids will want to order at least 2. Â The fries are crisp and not greasy, and the fresh coleslaw is very good. Â Locals also recommend the bean soup and the vegetable soup. Â Service is fast, and the staff is friendly and attentive.
Review Source:Hickies equals yum (doin' it up for a hometown review!). Definitely lives up to the reputation.
No pretentions here. You don't get a plate, you get a piece of wax paper placed in front of you. Burgers come out as many as the waitress can carry at one time (one for each hand). They're small so you want to order a few. They're greasy. And yes, they are delicious. It's like dairy bar (and for those of you who don't know what that means, then yes, you HAVE to check this place out) meets sit-down restaurant. It's fantastic.
Best part is if you're heading through southern Ohio you are most definitely heading by this place. Can be a little difficult to get to if traveling west, so stop and get some quick directions, but just off the right of the highway if traveling east.
Oh, and they also serve up a mean chili, footer, and well, everything else. And nothing there is remotely healthy (it is southern Ohio after all) so don't even ask...just enjoy!
Eat here before you die... One of the best hamburgers on the face of this Earth. Voted in USA Today as the best hamburger in the U.S. Not too bad for small town Ohio. Â If you are ever traveling on Route 52 in Southern Ohio, it will be worth the stop and you can thank me later. Â The burgers are greasy just like the regulars here. Â Ask for your burgers 'drained' and with slaw for the total effect.
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