Gilpins

Cincinnati, United States

3.5

Closed now

28 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 513-421-4223
Website:
eatgilpins.com
Address:
37 E 7th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Downtown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
130 ftWalnut & 7th
380 ft7th St & Vine St
390 ftMain Library
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
No
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Drive-Thru
No
Caters
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (Cincinnati) 07:01 Sunday, 22 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
6:00 pm – 3:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday 6:00 pm – 3:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

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28 reviews of Gilpins

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Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
Place is pretty solid from what I remember. Ha I think I got the Doritos one. And I think it was good because I was told I finished it.
Shoot they could of charged me $ 40 and I still would have bought it. But no a simple $ 6 and I’m on my way eating Doritos in a pretzel bun. I’ll be back for a more memorable review
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
This is my late night grub spot after a long night of drinking. These sammies are to die for! I always go with the pizza sandwich. Its a pretzel style bun which is steamed and then topped with marinara sauce, ooey gooey cheese, and some tasty pepperoni. These sammies are so good that I order an extra one for when I wake up hungover craving something fatty and delicious! Conveniently located around the corner from a strip of Downtown Cincinnati bars, I see numerous people stumbling to get their hands on these over the top sandwiches!
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Delish! Gluten free bun was soft and amazing. Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches. Husband got pretzel bun and his came with Doritos! Great place. Definitely worth visiting.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
was at the downtown library, stopped at gilpins on the way back, that vegetarian sandwich is the BOMB. SO GOOD. POSSIBLE BEST SAMMY IN THE CITY
Place rating: 4
Oxford, OH
Loved the steamed pretzel bun and cousin Vinnie sandwich. Had gluten free bun for my wife and she really liked it (steamed too), which is rare (gluten free breads aren’t typically good). Small and sparse, but warm and cozy. WiFi — ask for password. No cups for tap water. Only bottle/​can drinks.
Place rating: 3
Cincinnati, OH
Don’t try and be healthy when you go to this place, stick to the steamed sandwiches with pretzel bread.
Place rating: 4
Richmond, VA
Great sandwiches! I had the Christopher Walken. So good on the steamed pretzel bun. Veggies were very fresh and mushrooms were the best part. Pulled chicken was cooked well and the pesto was delicious
Place rating: 3
Cincinnati, OH
Really good steamed sandwiches. Late at night, it be slow, so, be prepared. They make one sandwich at a time and they have one poor guy making them all.
Place rating: 4
Cincinnati, OH
I usually don’t get a chance to go to Indy restaurants outside of my regularly frequented spot but I stopped in to this spot after midnight for a late bite and was surprised by the differences this spot had from its Clifton location. It was definitely set up for volume. Place order, get food, leave. I’m assuming because there are hella clubs the line is monsterous on busy days. It also seemed a little industrial/​urban in design with the metal steps leading to some upstairs table and skids with spray painted menu behind the register. I walked in with no line and got the Razzle Dazzle. It came hot and quick. Everything you’d expect to get when your half drunk. I can’t even say what was on it because it was a smushy steamy mess! All I remember is bacon and Doritos… and that’s all I needed!
Place rating: 1
Winter Haven, FL
To be clear, the sandwich I ended up with was delicious. HOWEVER, we waited 20 min only to find out the girls making sandwiches were actually just drunk and watched one just get kicked off the line. When I got home I found all 4 sandwiches I ordered in the bag, plus one mystery piece of paper with bread and some sour chicken-​ish product inside. The fact that we watched drunk girls just dick around with sandwich ingredients for 20 min is why this place gets 1 star. Hope whatever OTR hipster owner that owns this place gets a more serious business partner.
Place rating: 2
Cincinnati, OH
Tried their sandwiches for the first tonight. Ordered off the late night menu. The thing that stuck out the most was the fact that they did not remove the casing around the pepperoni on the sandwich that made it impossible to eat. I called the restaurant to let them know and got the answering machine. After we removed the casing the sandwiches were pretty tasty. Pizza sandwich was spicy and very good. The razzle dazzle had amazing flavor. The dorrito was really bland. Had no sauce on it. Takes a while for the sandwiches which is fine. The pepperoni incident really turned me off though
Place rating: 2
Louisville, KY
Maybe I’m just not the kind of person who wants Doritos on my sandwich (or on anything, really), so I’m possibly not part of the target market here. That said, I do love the texture of steamed bread, so I see much potential in the concept of a steamed sandwich, but my visit here left me wanting more.
For one thing, there weren’t many healthy options in terms of either breads or toppings. A whole-​grain bread option, for instance, would be nice. Also, the pulled chicken and swiss cheese on my sandwich were both somewhat tasteless. And then I didn’t like having to pay separately for each vegetable topping I added to the sandwich (tomatoes and lettuce should be free options at any sandwich shop). Finally, the combination of a hot bun with room-​temperature fillings was odd.
Place rating: 3
Cincinnati, OH
I’ve been in twice now for lunch. It’s good but it takes a lot for a sandwich to be great for me. First off get the pretzel bun. It was delicious. I actually think I should have gotten less on my sandwich so it highlighted the bun more. I got the Promiscuous and added banana peppers. I’m not a vegetarian but I don’t really like lunch meat. I think I would try something different next time. It was good but a little on the bland side. I think the amount of neutral veggies were working against the flavorful parts of the sandwich. Like the spinach and the iceberg. Maybe skip the iceberg and the out of season tomato. Also be warned the steaming process takes time so this is not the quickest stop for lunch. Prices were good. Overall it’s not high in the places I would go for lunch since I go out rarely however I would go again if I was looking for a cheap and semi quick bite.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
This place is a godsend. Not only does it hit the spot for late night food after the bars, but as a bonus it’s good sober too! If you are a Miami alumnus, nothing will ever hold a candle to our beloved Bagel & Deli, but Gilpin’s is the next best thing outside of Oxford. The bagel options are customizable and steamed just the way I like them. If you’ve been drinking, I highly recommend anything with Doritos. If not, their vegetarian bagel is unreal (but don’t forget to add bacon).
Place rating: 1
Columbus, OH
I wish I knew what the food was like. On a Cincinnati bengals vs. Browns game they had one person working. That person produced one sandwich in 45 minutes. Absolutely baffling!
Place rating: 3
Boston, MA
They service was friendly and fast. This was my first «steamed» sandwich, and maybe I’m just not a fan of that style.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
Doritos sandwich will change your life! This is the best spot to eat downtown after a night of drinking. Give it a try!
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
If you ever have the choice between coming to this location versus the new Clifton location… come HERE! Everyone that works here is nice and sooooooo on top of their responsibility there isn’t a wait.
Place rating: 5
Nancy, KY
Best bagel sandwiches ever! I always get the Colorado bagel. Grilled turkey with Swiss cheese and avocado. Great pit stop after being out all night.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
Nice ingredients and good cookies. Staff was super cool.
A little hidden but all stuff is fresh and it makes good stop. No beer but that’s OK.
Place rating: 1
Cincinnati, OH
Sweaty-​bagel sandwiches.
I’d rather starve.
Aside from the inviting atmosphere, this place doesn’t really scream, «stellar».
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
I love that Gilpins knows exactly what they are and have a lot of fun with it. In the wasteland that is downtown after 8pm Gilpins will sustain you after a long night of cocktails.
Known for their steamed sandwiches Gilpins offers a large menu of different sandwiches to choose from. The most popular is the «Dorito.» It’s an odd combination of turkey, honey mustard, and Doritos (you can choose between Cool Ranch or Nacho) served on a pretzel bun and steamed to delicious warm gooey perfection. I thought the combination was a bit odd, but the flavors come together in an amazing taste explosion.
Be advised you will likely wear some of your sandwich home. It’s fine… it’s like a parting gift or a snack for later. These sandwiches are steamed so they are gooey to say the very least.
Gilpins is open until 3am! Beyond a certain point they only offer their drunk menu with a list of sandwiches in large bold print which you can drunkenly order by simply stating a number.
Seriously these guys know what’s up when it come to late night bites. Give them a try the next time you find yourself stumbling around downtown during the wee hours of the morn.
Place rating: 4
Cincinnati, OH
I’m usually here after a night drinking but I always remember this place for this amazing Dorito sandwich or something similar to that. It is always fun to talk with the employees and the inside is pretty fun also with a loft style seating with a few tables.
Place rating: 5
Covington, KY
I had the playboy 2.0 it was really good and hot fresh out the steamer defiantly worth the walk
Place rating: 3
Independence, KY
Not bad and an easy place to grab something on the go. All sandwiches are steamed which is a little different but they also have some healthy options.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
I LOVE this place! There are a lot of different items on the menu, or you can customize your own sandwich. The staff is always very friendly. The last time I was there, I asked the girl to just make something up and surprise me (which she was very enthusiastic about), and I ended up with a delicious pizza burger (which is not on the menu) so it was fun! Seating is somewhat limited (there are a few tables upstairs), but it’s not generally very crowded so I’ve never had trouble sitting down to eat. It’s a great place to go if you want to just have a nice, inexpensive, quiet dinner — especially if you’re looking for somewhere to get food late at night!
Place rating: 3
Covington, KY
Ok, this is my first time trying gilpins. I went last Saturday night when they only has the late night menu available. I got the veggie sandwich. I can’t say it was good or bad. It was edible and I ate it. The veggies where fresh and the other toppings were fresh as well. I guess I’m still confused why it’s steamed. Maybe I will try it again for lunch.
Place rating: 5
Cincinnati, OH
I cannot say enough good things about Gilpins. It is a rare gem right downtown. One of the few places open late, the menu boasts of meats, veggies, and cheeses all available on a delectable pretzel roll. You can order from the menu, the drunk menu, or create your own. And Doritos can be added to any sandwich for an extra tasty crunch. Steamed sandwiches are absolutely the best after a night out. Grab an old fashioned glass bottle Coke, a promiscuous veggie sandwich with cool ranch Doritos (my personal fav), and enjoy a drunk foodie’s dream nibble.