Skyline Chili

I was told this is the place to go for Chicago hot dogs. They were pretty good except looks like…read morethey were out of sport peppers but that only made a little difference. You could taste the relish onions and celery salt. It was very good. I'm glad we stopped and tried Mr Genes. Staff was super friendly. Fast and friendly service. I can see myself stopping there again.

Yes! It takes a minute but worth the wait. Top quality hot…read moredogs. I got a Chicago Dog and in spite of no sport peppers it was delicious. The bun was able to hold all this deliciousness together without splitting. It was juicy and perfectly balanced. I also tried the Hot Chili Cheese. It was spicy but not burn your mouth; packed with flavor and topped with a glorious cloud of billowy cheese. Great customer service in a quirky little neighborhood. They even have tables to eat at if you inclined. Great prices!

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Larry’s

4.9(35 reviews)

14.6 mi

I had their special. I was definitely homemade barbecue delicious!. Staff was attentive and…read morecourteous. Hubby had Chicago style hot dog. Said it was close but celery seed bun really makes it and it was just a plain bun.

We came here due to the reviews, and fell in love, it's just the cutest little "dive bar" hole in…read morethe wall with delicious daily specials, and fun and creative hot dogs. I had the red beans and rice special, and my fiancé had the caliente dog. We shared the bacon ranch tots. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and friendly!

"Historic communication device" :-)

Loaded tater tots with chorizo

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No frills bathroom continues the "wiener" theme! :D

Milkman

4.4(247 reviews)

12.7 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Possibly the best burger I've ever had at a fast casual place and the milkshake was an A+ as well…read more 10 out of 10. Should eat again. It's just a shame that it's a 4.5 hour drive for me.

Ate at Milkman in the Over the Rhine Neighborhood of Cincinnati. We got a great smash burger , a…read morehotdog with chili and cheese and a bacon burger with fries and 2 Mexican cokes. The burger was stellar. We liked the hot dog. Chili was sweet. Neat quirky little place.

Butterfinger Shake - Virgin

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Lucky Dog OTR

4.2(22 reviews)

12.5 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Cincinnati-style chili fans rejoice! Lucky Dog's open till 3 AM (Friday + Saturday) and that…read moreprobably adds +5 QoL points for everyone in the OTR area. It's always nice to have friendly staff and reasonable prices... like all the gold stars are aligning. As far as the meal itself was concerned: their chili is different enough from its competitors to be unique but similar enough that to me, it makes it a tossup on where it falls on my Cincinnati chili rank list. Just like Skyline and GS -- it's pretty doggone good. I had my three-way in the park nearby (wow, let's not take that sentence out of context!). Considering there's no real inside seating area, but tons of parks nearby. It's great for a grab and go and late night eating.

I've lived downtown for a year and pass this spot all the time, yet have never tried it only…read morebecause every time I go by it..it's packed, but last night I found them when they weren't busy and had to try it. Right off the bat, the staff was incredibly welcoming. The menu is straight forward and had a break down of what they offer. I had to try the coneys, but their double decker sandwiches also sound amazing (maybe for another day.) I decided on 3 coneys and an order of chili cheese tater tots and they absolutely did not disappoint. They offer a little bit of everything including a kids menu, and a tasty assortment of desserts as well. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a quick meal while shopping downtown OR the most ideal food for a drunken night after car hopping in OTR.

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Chili Cheese Tots

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Ordering counter

Quite Frankly

3.8(31 reviews)

12.9 mi•Downtown

We were at Summit Park for the annual CFTA Food Truck Festival, and this year and I wanted to give…read moreQuite Frankly a try. I saw on their menu that they had a few options that included almond butter. They told me that the Pumba was award winning, so I went with that option. I loved the mixture of different flavors. The pretzel bun really made it complete. It was so filling and I ended up being glad that I tried something new. I highly recommend Quite Frankly to anyone looking for a quality hot dog!

Came across Quite Frankly's at the CFTA Food Fest. Ordered the Melted Pig ($8), which is a grilled…read morecheese packed with slow cooked pulled pork and sweet BBQ sauce. This grilled cheese was bussin. Honestly so delicious and I still think about it. I would definitely get it again and try more off the menu too.

Melted Pig

Food truck

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Pumba

3rd and Walnut Hot Dogs

5.0(1 review)

13.2 mi•Downtown

An enthusiastic entrepeneur braves the elements before all Reds home games to set up a hot dog…read morestand at the corner of 3rd and Walnut, just outside the Scripps building. The one-man mobile restaurant has become a staple of mine for every Reds game. All beef Nathan's hot dogs are the big seller with recent additions to the menu such as "mets" and the occasional bratwurst. He stocks a variety of toppings and condiments including ketchup, mustard, Cleveland's own stadium mustard, cheese, onions, and jalapenos to name a few. To wash down the delicious dogs, a choice of gatorade, water, or common canned pop products like mountain dew, coke, and pepsi can also be purchased. The prices are fair and definitely better than inside the stadium. At $3 a dog or 2 for $5 and pop or water for a buck, Drew's hot dog cart is a must-stop before venturing into GABP. This displaced Clevelander has become an avid Reds fan and is evident by his devotion to his work and extensive collection of bobblehead dolls on display. If you want an inexpensive meal with the "New York City vendor" feel, stop by and pick up a dog or two.

The Dog House

4.3(4 reviews)

13.4 mi

Great customer service and even better dogs!…read more The Norway dog was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a while, along with great views and clean service. Awesome lunch spot for anyone in Newport

great service and concept but execution could use some improvement. The hot dog was barely warm…read morebeing buried under cold condiments. also when you have fried onions on the menu I expect actual fried onions not the dry crispy ones you put on top of stringbean casserole.

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Tickle Pickle Northside

4.0(366 reviews)

9.5 mi•Northside

I visited a few weeks ago with friends and ordered the Buns N Roses vegan burger. It was a little…read morebland to me (mostly just black bean-flavored) but decent. The seating inside was very full, so we sat out back which was nice. The woman working that night was truly a gem--so friendly and lovely!

Thought we'd give this place a shot, based of a Google recommendation, paid $3 to park in the…read morenearby lot and got to the door and it's closed for a summer party.

Inside decor

Bean burger

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Menu - late March 2026

Senate Restaurant

3.6(7 reviews)

12.4 mi•Over-the-Rhine

I was I was hoping that this restaurant would be around for a long long time and would end up being…read morea staple here in Cincinnati, but unfortunately it has gone down quality with zero consistency in hospitality. I don't think of Senate Restaurant when I think of getting poutine in Cincy anymore. It's kinda making me sad tho... fr.

Any restaurant within walking distance of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bound to be visited by…read moremy wife and I at some point, and last night is was Senate. We've been to the Blue Ash Senate a couple times and love it; this location does feel entirely different and I wouldn't compare the two at all. While we were looking at the menu, the guy behind the counter told us that their burgers were $5, Wed-Fri before 7PM. We decided to grab two burgers and two hot dogs, the Trailer Park and the FC Dawg. We sat at the bar, just getting a couple waters, and our food came out about fifteen or twenty minutes later. We started with our burgers, not expecting much from them. But they were actually really tasty. Even for a thin patty, they were well-cooked and a bit juicy. Thin onion slices and thick tomato--exactly my preference. And the burger sauce was tangy and a bit spicy. A really great burger for just $5. Then we split the hot dogs in half. the Trailer Park was topped with Coleslaw and Grippo's. The slaw was decent and the chips weren't out of place, but as a whole the dog was a bit underseasoned. The FC Dawg is their version of a Kony, with chili, cheese, and fritos. The toppings weren't bad, but similar to the first dog, it was a bit bland. We'd both skipped lunch and for $5, we couldn't resist grabbing a couple more burgers. The dogs were 3 stars, but the burgers for the price were 5 stars, and we'll definitely be back for them.

Walk up window

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AJ's Cheesesteaks

4.6(65 reviews)

8.5 mi

Not the best cheesesteak I've had but I do love the fact it's the only place I know of in the city…read moreto get philadelphia water ice - I do need to come back to try the egg rolls. The service was smootH!

Ok I have been looking for an authentic cheesesteak in Cincinnati. I found it!!! Ask for extra…read moremeat!They need cheery peppers as a condiment. Flavor was fantastic!!!!!!

Cheesesteak

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Wings with AJ sauce. Very good. Crispy.

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