Tickle Pickle

Tickle Pickle is a burger spot on Hamilton Avenue in Northside, a neighborhood known for independent bars and shops. It ranks among the city's best non-chain burgers in CityBeat reader polls and has taken the top spot for veggie burgers, so it is a strong choice for a group that includes vegetarians.

Northside has plenty of bars and shops nearby, so it is easy to make an evening of it. Its strong showing in both the burger and veggie burger categories says a lot about how seriously it takes the whole menu. It is a fun first stop on a Northside evening.