Chili
Find Restaurants Serving Chili in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate, including our famous Cincinnati style chili served over a bed of spaghetti or a hot dog and topped with mounds of cheese!
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Skyline Chili
Uptown
Skyline Chili
Uptown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Skyline Chili
East
Skyline Chili
East
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Camp Washington Chili
Uptown
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of... Read more
Of course you love Cincinnati-style chili! Long before Gold Star and Skyline was Camp Washington Chili, opened in 1940. The recently remodeled restaurant, on the corner of Hopple Street and Colerain Avenue, is forever a symbol of tradition and neighborhood pride. Camp Washington Chili stands apart from the rest because the...... Read More
Root Beer Stand
North
Root Beer Stand
North
Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.
Long-standing (since 1957) diner offering frosty namesake mugs and chili-topped, foot-long hot dogs.
Chicken On The Run
North
Chicken On The Run
North
Enjoy burgers, sloppy joes, and other hearty American eats, plus craft beer and sports on TV
Enjoy burgers, sloppy joes, and other hearty American eats, plus craft beer and sports on TV
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Southwest
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Southwest
Lunch, dinner or late-night, it's always a good time for Dixie. This area classic serves chili, sandwiches and salads at great prices and in a hurry. Try the six-way, with... Read more
Lunch, dinner or late-night, it's always a good time for Dixie. This area classic serves chili, sandwiches and salads at great prices and in a hurry. Try the six-way, with spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans and onions topped with fresh garlic. It's not the best for date night, but delicious when you're hanging out with friends.
Skyline Chili
West
Skyline Chili
West
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with... Read more
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh chopped garlic and cheese), you can order something from the deli. Popular choices include the egg salad sandwich or the Greek salad. Remember to save room for... Read More
Gold Star Chili
South > Southwest
Gold Star Chili
South > Southwest
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Skyline Chili
West
Skyline Chili
West
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Chili Time
Uptown
Chili Time
Uptown
The Chili Time logo fittingly sports a clock frozen in time. While the appointments in this St. Bernard landmark may seem stuck in a bygone era, the chili is timeless. As... Read more
The Chili Time logo fittingly sports a clock frozen in time. While the appointments in this St. Bernard landmark may seem stuck in a bygone era, the chili is timeless. As the name suggests, it?s always time to eat chili and that means as late as 4 in the morning. The restaurant delivers a meatier, less saccharine take on the... Read More
Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant
North
Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant
North
At this late-night dining institution that's been around for 40-plus years, diners can get their fill of chili - served any way they want it - until the ungodly hour... Read more
At this late-night dining institution that's been around for 40-plus years, diners can get their fill of chili - served any way they want it - until the ungodly hour of 4:30 a.m., six days a week, in the small dining area. Perfect for after a night out! The chili parlor features pictures of Cincinnati landmarks and a jukebox... Read More
Empress Chili
South > Southeast
Empress Chili
South > Southeast
While Empress Chili in Alexandria looks like a Skyline or Gold Star Chili on the inside, but regulars come here because they prefer Empress Chili's Cincinnati-style three-... Read more
While Empress Chili in Alexandria looks like a Skyline or Gold Star Chili on the inside, but regulars come here because they prefer Empress Chili's Cincinnati-style three-ways and cheese coneys. They also have sandwiches, salads and delightful desserts, like milkshakes. They also have a drive-thru window. Experience the... Read... Read More
Madison Diner
Uptown
Madison Diner
Uptown
Come for the bowling, stay for the food and the throw-back atmosphere of the long-time bowling alley. Nothing has changed since your parents, and maybe your grandparents,... Read more
Come for the bowling, stay for the food and the throw-back atmosphere of the long-time bowling alley. Nothing has changed since your parents, and maybe your grandparents, bowled at Madison Bowl 50 years ago. The Diner boasts great burgers as well as homemade Cincinnati-style chili, beans and cornbread. A full bar makes losing... Read More
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Skyline Chili
Downtown
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
North
Gold Star Chili
North
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili
Uptown
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Dixie Chili and Deli
South > Riverfront
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh... Read more
Just like the name suggests, this is not your average chili joint. If you're not in the mood for a Coney or 6-Way (chili, spaghetti, beans, onions all topped with fresh chopped garlic and cheese), you can order something from the deli. Popular choices include the egg salad sandwich or the Greek salad. Remember to save room for... Read More
