Torn between 4 and 5, rounding up because it's such a classic. The chili here is apparently controversial for its lack of chocolate, from what I've read. I did think that maybe it could've benefited the extra depth, but on the other hand, the spices were fresh and pungent, which is what kicked it up to a 5* for me. The cheese, beans, and spaghetti were, well, standard for Cincinnati-style chili from what I understand. The goetta was particularly crispy and greasy here, but very tasty. read more

Historic spot with serious charm, definitely worth the visit. The old-school diner vibe and history of the place make it feel like a true Cincinnati institution. The 5-way was a giant portion, with a perfect mountain of cheese...cuz let's be honest, some of us are in it for the cheese. In general, classic Cincinnati goodness. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what you want it to be. Our server was very nice and welcoming. Definitely would come back to explore more of the menu, especially the sandwiches. read more

Camp Washington Chili - 5 way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Probably one of the worst meals I've ever had. The food had absolutely no taste. The chili was watery. Don't waste your time stopping here despite being featured on Travel Channel, Food Network and Cooking Channel. I don't get it!! Server was excellent! read more

Camp Washington Chili - 5 Way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

The food is hot fast and delicious with service always over the top. The ambience is excellent read more

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Our group from the Y celebrated "chili week" by going to Camp Washington Chili. Are group of 15 had to sit at 4 different tables, but we were wall to wall smiles as we consumed chili and coneys at a discounted ( chili week). The place was packed, but the service was still quick and friendly. read more

We come here a couple times a year because we don't live on this side of town, if we did, we'd be here more often. It's solid diner food and it's been a Cincinnati landmark for a very long time. I always have a cheese coney and small Greek salad, a perfect combo. I do want to branch out and try a sandwich or a burger. They are always busy, like every table taken busy, but the service is fast and friendly. The neighborhood attracts a mixed bag of people and the parking lot is a little cramped. However, there is more parking across the street. Great spot and a great place to get your Cincy chili fix. read more

First time here. Prices reasonable. Doubledecker sandwich was good on rye. Had turkey and ham because roast beef was well done. Greek salad was giant and good. Mt wife got the 3 way and it was good; different then skyline or Goldstar. Drinks were 3 dollars and had to get own refills. Service was grouped so our waitress wasn't assigned to us. Crowded at lunch. read more

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In town for a wedding; had to go to my personal Cincinnati staple!! Everything looks the same, definitely newer paint to add a more lively color. You still seat yourself in any open table or booth. The wait staff comes around with menus and taking drink orders. Our waitress came back and took our breakfast orders. I had the meal deal with 3 eggs instead of two. My parents had essentially the same but in a bowl. No special gluten free menu, breakfast is pretty standard so that was easy. The chili still fills the air with its pleasant aroma. It still has the charm from when I first went for the first time fifteen years ago!! The daughter of the founder runs the restaurant now. She was very appreciative of my stories about my history with Camp Washington Chili. I will continue to go. I will continue to bring people there who haven't been. I miss going here as often as I used to. If and when I move back I will for sure be coming back more. Awesome place!! read more

Camp Washington Chili - Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

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As I walked in, I saw the retro look which I really liked. My server was decent, but not the best. She seemed direct to the point to get her job done and that was about it. I ordered a five way and a cheese code with everything which came out a little slower than I had expected, but they were hot and they looked good. The taste was "OK" and if I must say better than Goldstar, but not as good as Skyline read more

My first time trying Cincinnati chili which I have been looking to do for a few years. I was not disappointed! Tasty as can be with a bit of heat that builds as you consume. Not sure what's in the spice but it is distinctly different than other chilies I have had. Great service with super fast and friendly wait staff. Reasonable prices with good sized portions. Clean with a great nostalgia feel and easy parking. Overall fun and fantastic visit. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more

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After my wife had a schedule change our weekday dining habits had to change. Our regular haunts had to change. Enter Camp Washington Chili. I've been here many times over the years and it rarely disappoints. If you want some of the best tasting Cincinnati chili, this is the place. Gold Star is hit and miss. Skyline tastes like the canned chili that it is (allegedly). Quick and friendly service with an old school diner atmosphere. Camp Washington is the great equalizer in Cincinnati. You can be an Indian Hill mega millionaire or a working stiff from Northside, you're treated the same. They are open from Monday morning breakfast until 4pm Saturday. The clientele shifts after dark and overnight brings the more colorful customer base. If you want true Cincinnati chili, you can't go wrong with Camp Washington Chili. read more

the absolute best cheese coneys and double deckers around. when park chilis owner passed phil bazoff it was a complete loss to our city!!

My first experience at Camp Washington Chili! Smoke free. Adjacent free parking. Although they're very busy (maybe because it's Chili week?) there was seating available. The server was prompt and knowledgeable. I ordered the "513 Melt" ... a grilled cheese with goetta and chili! It was out of this world! My friend ordered the 5 way, and it was HUGE, and delicious! read more

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Horrible experience today. We are from Toledo, Ohio and always try to stop on our way through when we travel. Today we arrived around 11am on a Saturday and they weren't very busy. After waiting awhile to be waited on, the server finally came. No apology for the wait. When I tried to order they were out of both of the breakfast items I tried to order. We got up and left. What a shame because I always tell people about the place. Boo read more

This is a classic hot dog in Cincy. Set in an old school diner vibe. Delicious every time. Great breakfasts. The sauce is the star. Get a coney or a chili Mac both outstanding. The friendliest family service! Easily my favorite spot to grab food in the city! read more

Camp Washington Chili - 5 way chili and a coney. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Not my favorite chili in Cincinnati but mighty tasty. Number of years ago I took home a gallon of their frozen chili. I was in town for chili week and I scarfed down a juicy 3-way. I didn't ask for it but they ladle it on heavy. The MELT looked tasty too. They keep the place spic and span. Friendly service keeps you coming back and open 24 hours helps too. read more

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While visiting Cincinnati, we made it an emphasis to try at least two chili spots. Camp Washington Chili is minutes away from the Cincinnati Museum Center and the museum allows outside food. So we ordered take-out to have as lunch at the museum. Our order for two adults and two young children were 513-way, chili melt, and French fries. The 513-way came with goetta, onion, beans, cheese, spaghetti. This was a good choice to check off both chili and goetta. The chili melt was a mess and likely one of the few times in which we had a sandwich with knife and fork. Both items were very hearty and would easily knock you out with food coma. Worth a try but grab a coffee afterwards or take a nap! read more

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I don't know what the controversy is about Cincinnati-style chili. I love it! I've grown up eating other chili brands, but wanted to try something different on our recent trip. Since it's been open since 1940, this is one to try! They even have a James Beard award for being a regional classic. It is a fairly small building. We came around noon on a Thursday and the parking lot and all the seats were full. But, the servers were great and everyone got their orders quickly. I had the chili 5-way and I truly appreciated that they offered small or regular-size orders. The small size was plenty. This is a perfect stop to add to your Cincinnati bucket list. read more

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A MUST stop on any trip to Cincinnati. Love the atmosphere, the service and best of all the food. Kudos to Johnny for building such a famous establishment. read more

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I can now check Camp Washington Chili off from Cincinnati restaurants I wanted to try. The restaurant had a cute diner feel and the service was pretty good. Unfortunately, my meal was inedible. The chili on top wasn't bad but the spaghetti noodles were so overcooked and mushy that I took a few bites and was finished. Now that I have checked them off my list, I can confidently say I won't be returning. read more

Camp Washington Chili - Bean Four Way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

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This place always makes me happy. Not many places open 24 hours these days, but this one is and it's a great spot for late night food. The variety in the menu is great and it's a Cincinnati icon. I love the old diner decor and feel and the service is always pleasant read more

Camp Washington Chili - His first time at Camp Washington Chili. Now he asks to come all the time. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Verified hours on website before planning our trip over 40 min each way. Arrived to deserted destination. Loose papers posted on front door and drive thru window extremely faded and tiny print that you have to park and get out of your car to read: 24/6, but not because now we close on Saturdays at 4p and still don't open on Sundays. Reverified that website boldly states multiple places including top of page open 24/6. Going home with Skyline Chili and 80 minutes of our life and gas wasted. read more

Had dinner late night after picking friends up from the airport. After living here my whole life it was my first visit-- pleasantly surprised We ordered lots to share-- a cheese coney, 5 way, chili cheese fries, onion rings, caesar salad, pancakes & a patty melt. The onion rings were the star, the chili cheese fries a close runner-up, the chili was not as hot as we'd hoped, but the shredded cheese was great and fluffy. Local beers were $3.75 and food prices were great! Allison our server was very friendly and very patient while we decided on what to order. We were a little disappointed we couldn't use the restroom while dining in. Overall a great late night spot- next time cheesecake is a must order, the flavors looked great! read more

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Friendly waitresses, current manager Kostas Papakirk is very involved and does a great job of making you feel welcome. Food is outstanding and the juicy four way is my favorite. read more

Took a 1st timer last night. Let's just say he'll be back real soon. He loved the 3 way !!! read more

Camp Washington Chili - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Nostalgia brought me in to have a quick dinner. That place hasn't changed I think the chili is better than Skyline. The noodles were so overcooked I was surprised they stayed together. Friendly staff with prompt service, unless you want to use the bathroom and not a dine in customer. In this neighborhood I get it. read more

Camp Washington Chili - Onion four way with extra chunky chili - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Grilled cheese sandwich was terrible. How do you mess up a grilled cheese? The cheese was only slightly melted but still tasted cold and odd. Like plastic. The chicken noodle soup was not the way it used to be. The little tiny pieces of chicken tasted like something out of a can, only worse. I used to love coming here but the food is just not the same. I threw most of my $14.00 meal away. read more

I've been to this place many times over the year and it was spot on. I never gotten a sandwich here but decided to do it in this trip. I was slightly disappointed because there was a ton of mayonnaise that took away the flavor of the sandwich. My wife complained about the spaghetti being overcooked and slightly mushy. The fries were undercooked and not crispy that we were used to on the chili cheese fries and wasn't that good The service was off as well. Our waitress didn't come back to the table so no refills. They were busy and the manager was working the tables so they could have been short staffed. I will come back again and I hope it was just today. read more

Camp Washington Chili - #6 Ham & Egg, cheese coney, chili cheese fries and 4 way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Cincinnati-style chili is certainly an acquired taste for anyone who didn't grow up here. That said - I still recommend it to anyone who's never tried it, because it really is unlike any other chili out there. Personally, I've come to appreciate the sweet and salty flavor over time, and I'll never say no to a small mountain of finely shredded cheddar cheese. Camp Washington Chili has been on my list for a hot minute - and when I found myself in the neighborhood on a Tuesday around lunchtime, I couldn't resist. The parking lot was packed, as was the interior of this diner-style restaurant. I noted the drive-thru for future visits, but this time around, my group was able to seat ourselves with no wait. The service was quick - as is the case with most chili parlors. I appreciate the waitress asking if we wanted menus - most people have a "usual" and don't need a menu. The decor is cute - with historic articles and neon signs covering the walls. They've been around since 1940, so you know they're doing something right! I went with a 5-Way, which loaded up with cheese, beans, and finely diced onions. As is typical with Cincinnati chili, the portions are huge, and the chili is saucy with just a hint of cinnamon. I would definitely recommend a visit to Camp Washington Chili - for both locals and out-of-towners, especially if you've only dined at chain chili parlors previously. read more

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I finally made it over to Camp Washington Chili for a meal and was very pleased with my experience. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. I appreciated the parking, too, although the parking lot is relatively small and somewhat cramped. I ordered the Chili + Cheese Omelette and loved it. It was a new combination of foods and flavors for me, but it worked extremely well. Usually omelettes come with toast, but I did not want any. Overall, Camp Washington Chili is a solid classic diner experience. The food is tasty and affordable. I hope I can go back soon and try something else. read more

Camp Washington Chili - Chili + Cheese Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

First of all, our server Irene was kind, speedy, and knew all of our needs before we even had to ask. She split things between us and our kids without a bother and brought all of the extra utensils, straws, and napkins without a blink. The food was exceptional! Highly recommend the 513-way, the goetta added a great extra salty heartiness to the normal 5-way. The naked coney bowl was perfect for dipping their perfectly cooked fries. And my non-chili loving kids happily ate delicious spaghetti and a hamburger. At the last minute we tacked on a chocolate milkshake and an Oreo milkshake and I would absolutely order all of this food again. 10/10 read more

Food was delicious. Our first stop making it into the city did not dissapoint. Thanks yelpers! We're coming from Detroit coneys, but I thoroughly enjoyed the hot dog and chili. We ordered a cup Togo. read more

I haven't been here for several years and stopped in for lunch with my husband and daughter while in the area. My husband ordered the 5-way and an unsweetened Ice Tea. My daughter had a Breakfast Bowl. I had the Gyro. My husband said the 5-way was ok. Not his favorite but passable. My daughter said the breakfast bowl was boring. Unseasoned and boring. My gyro may have been the worst gyro I've had. Dry meat that had been warmed on the grill and made crunchy throughout. The rest of it was just as bad. The service was fairly quick for being busy. It was unfriendly service but it was quick. read more

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You want iconic you got it, this place had 1 table left at 11:20 on a Thursday for lunch. It was hopping and so was the drive thru. This is considered one of the best and most famous chili parlors in Cincinnati and maybe the country. It's been in USA Today, on Steve Harvey and many many other publications. Its been voted best chili in the US by mental floss, must try food by the Food network and many kore. It's family owned and has been for 70 plus years. It went through a legal battle to have a new building built when the city wanted to expand the intersection it sits at and yet its still here and kicking and making bellies full everyday. The menu is a plenty, hot dogs, chili dogs, 3 ways, 4 ways and 5 ways (chili parlor talk), melts (they are ginormous), burgers, gyros, soups and salads and sandwiches galore (yes you can make them a double decker) and finally wraps. They do serve breakfast and have desserts and a few beers. It's open 24/6 (closed on Sunday) and they do have a children's menu. I got two coneys, because how could I resist and even though the dog is small, they pack a filling punch. And not a dent in the wallet. Come check this Cincy icon thar just keeps kicking. It's an amazing local with lots of goodness coming your way. read more

Camp Washington Chili - Front of menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Best late night cravings for a Patty Melt with grilled onions on rye with swiss cheese and don't forget the onions rings .

Had the 5 way and it was so good. The small order was a lot so two could probably split it.

Camp Washington Chili was the best catered meal for our manufacturing facility. Very reasonable pricing and quite generous with the portions. Easy to work with, very friendly and exceptionally accommodating. Looking for something different to cater, we highly recommend Camp Washington Chili. read more

Service amazing, Perfect diner type style.... Takes you back to the yesterday years.... FOOD, perfect chili hands down! read more

Camp Washington Chili - 5 way .... Yum way!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio

Fun both times I have been. A little Cincinnati Americana. Would go again if I am in the area.

This is definitely a mixed review. I have frequented this restaurant three times. I was very satisfied those three times with the exception that they ran out/didn't order grits. Every restaurant can have an off day. The fourth time I went to the drive thru before their closing time of 4 PM. I was refused service. The order taker stating that the car ahead was the very last car, however, the car behind me was served. I may come again, but definitely not on Saturday when closing time is before 4 PM and random. read more

Camp Washington Chili - Mushroom and Swiss Hamburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Camp Washington, Ohio