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    Skyline Chili

    3.7 (132 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Fast Food
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Coney dogs
    Jason T.

    Awesome coney dogs!!! With chili, cheese, onions and mustard you can't go wrong!! You have to eat at least two of them!!! Service was great very friendly staff!

    Hotdogs? & CHEESE
    Patrick S.

    I guess I'll give a one word review... Overrated. Skyline chili was the talk of everybody when we told him we were going to Cincinnati, Ohio. As a Floridian... I'll just say the juice was not worth the squeeze. I'm not sure if the highlight of the restaurant is supposed to be the chili... Because it's not. The chili is actually pretty bad. My wife's said the Publix grocery store makes better chili. For those of you who don't have a Publix nearby... That's kind of like Wendy's. So let me explain a little more... We both ordered the hotdog with cheese and chili. I guess there's a hotdog under there... I guess there's chili under there too... Oh man is there some cheese. They should change this restaurant name to skyline cheese factory. We ordered the cheese/chili fries. Once again... Cheese. Don't get me wrong... I love cheese. But I thought I came here for chili. With a small bit of chili that I could taste... It was just bland, no perceptible meat, no perceptible beans, mushy paste-like chili. I didn't hate the whole meal... I like hotdogs and cheese. But I'll go back to my first word... Overrated. Surprisingly, the restaurant has sit down service. I would've sworn it would just be counter service and you'd walk away or maybe sit at a booth. But, you get a waiter or a waitress. Service was fine. So I must say... If you're visiting Cincinnati, you can do better for lunch.

    Coney and 3 ways
    Marie F.

    Vibe: When in Cincinnati, gotta try Skyline Food: Inexpensive, quick, simple Order: Cheese coneys, Cincy Chili, soda Dining: dine in or takeout Service: table service w/a smile Before arrival to Cincy, I was encouraged to seek out one of these restaurants. Rave reviews came along with the recommendation. Though I'm not quite sure why?! Lol. The food was not what I expected, but it wasn't bad at all. The chili is actually spaghetti with LOTS of (freshly) shredded cheese and served with oyster crackers. The coneys are small hotdogs with more of that shredded cheese. The customer service (sit down, brought to table) was nice at what would otherwise be considered fast food. Hours of operation made no sense to me, closing at 2 pm?? Overall, food was decent. I've tried it once and that's all I needed.

    Chili 4way
    Jeri D.

    Streamlined service with a smile. Very enjoyable, glad we stopped on! Chili 4 way regular size was very good, added a bit of hot sauce. Sat at the counter so I could enjoy watching the preparation. It's a 5 star fast food.

    Cover of menu.
    Laura S.

    There as many regional variations of chili across the USA, with variations in type of meat used, whether or not it includes beans, chunkiness, and the spice mixture used. Cincinnati is well-known for its "Cincinnati-style chili." We dropped into the Skyline Chili on Vine while downtown. (This is a chain. There are other locations in Cincinnati). It was close to closing time, but our server was incredibly patient in helping these tourists to understand what the best order would be to get an authentic Cincinnati experience. The first decision point is whether you want a "coney" (hot dog) or "chili". We chose the latter. In Cincinnati, chili has a sauce-like consistency, and generally includes ground beef, stock, tomato paste, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cumin) though I can't claim to know Skyline's secret recipe! The second decision point is what "way" you want it served. A "3-way" has the chili served over spaghetti, and topped with a mound of shredded cheddar cheese. A 4-way adds either beans OR onions. A 5-way adds both beans AND onions. As this snack was intended to be just a tasting for us, we shared a regular-sized (800 calorie total) 3-way which cost $7.99. (Other size options were small (400 calories, $5.69) and large (1150 calories, $9.99). Our chili was served with a packet of oyster crackers. Not sure whether they were supposed to be mixed in or eaten separately. I enjoyed the new taste experience for me, and liked the combination of the chili meat sauce over spaghetti. I'm already planning to return to try a coney. My husband, on the other hand, was less impressed, but ate it all. He prefers a chunkier chili con carne, with lots of added goodies and without the spaghetti. The restaurant itself has many fast turnaround tables that were kept clean. The server was friendly and helpful. The restroom was clean. A final note and fun facts. *Skyline has been "proudly serving coneys and ways since 1949." *Cincinnatians consume 2 million+ pounds of chili per year, topped with 850,000 pounds of shredded cheese.

    Maya K.

    Was visiting, so had to try the famous 5 way before I left! I had to get a taste of everything, so I got the 5 way, coney, and Greek salad. I substituted for the habanero cheese blend for both the coney and the 5 way, and it was a game changer! If you're into spicy, it was the perfect combo. The Greek salad was very tasted and complimented the flavors of the chili really well. The place was a nice vibe and clean, and the waitstaff were quick, friendly and attentive. Did not disappoint!

    4-Way with Beans
    Glenn G.

    When in Cincinnati .... I actually like the occasional Cincinnati-style chili and have even made it from a recipe before. I know others prefer Texas style but I can do both. This location was a few blocks from my hotel so I stopped by for lunch on a Thursday. I walked up to the counter and the server asked me if I wanted takeout; I said I was going to eat in and she said to just grab a seat at a table. My server was very friendly and I got a 4-way over spaghetti and a soda. It came out very quick, was filling, and was inexpensive. They told me my receipt had a link to a survey that I could redeem for free food but I did not take the survey. Glad I stopped in.

    Cincinnati Chili Coney Dog! We WILL be doing this at home!
    Leora B.

    We came here as a part of our Cincinnati food tour and we were all super happy with the experience! The people are SO KIND and the food is SO GOOD! My husband actually found a recipe for Cincinnati chili that he's been making for a few years now. At this stop we got to learn about the tradition of serving Cincinnati chili over spaghetti noodles and the flavors developed that really separate it from traditional chili. My family and I have always enjoyed this rendition and we were excited to try it from Cincinnati to see if we've been doing it right! I am so glad to say WE HAVE!! Come to my house for dinner and we'll show you a real authentic Cincinnati chili!! Now, thanks to skyline, we'll be eating it on chili dogs now too! SO GOOD!! Service gains 5 stars, food freshness and quality gains 5 stars, cleanliness, ambiance... all 5 stars!! Thanks for a great experience guys!!

    Three way
    Rusty J.

    I love Cincinnati chili! I love Skyline! We stopped in for a quick lunch and it was actually quick. Our server was very friendly. Our food came out super fast. It was tasty as always. The price was very fair. The eating area was clean. The restrooms were clean. I bought a t-shirt. The entire experience was pleasant.

    View of dining area.  We didn't arrive at a busy time.
    Robert C.

    Long, long, so long ago I worked in northern Michigan for a certain global consumer products corporation headquartered in Cincinnati. I went to a party and was served this dish by the hosts that they called "Cincinnati Chili". I did not like it. However, I was also, young, ignorant, untraveled, and had no palate for anything not grown on my parents' farm. I promised the hosts I'd try the dish again when I visited Cincinnati. Decades, literally several decades later I kept my promise. This is my first time in Cincinnati. (I love how the city is honoring its old history and architecture while growing and revitalizing.) I told my wife that we HAD to visit Skyline Chili during our brief stay. It's ubiquitous in this region but truly unknown elsewhere. This Skyline location was just a short walk from our hotel. We each had a Regular "4-Way" with onions. We also asked for the hot sauce and were served oyster crackers. It..wasn't bad...actually the more I ate the more I enjoyed it. The chili is mild, more of a meat sauce for the spaghetti in my view, so the hot sauce adds a well-deserved kick. And the cheese, so much cheese! But very tasty. My wife thought the plate was on the smallish side when she saw it but then realized how filling it was. We debated how to rate Skyline. Look, this isn't fine dining by any stretch. But it's priced equivalent to fast food franchises. And when you compare this meal to those places, it stacks very well both in flavor and in value. For a few dollars you'll walk away satisfied and full. Those from Cincinnati are more than familiar with Skyline Chili and will likely never read this review. But for those of us from elsewhere, please try this the next time you're in the area.

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    Dee C.

    A touristy place but food is really meh. The spaghetti (three ways) was really soggy and bland. The coney dog didn't have much flavor and it was only warm at best. Service was prompt though. We got our food very quick.

    a hot dog with cheese on a bun
    Sarah Y.

    Heard it was a Cincinnati must-have. I got the cheese coney and thought it was pretty good for the price and quick eat. The crackers were good with hot sauce and it was overall a good experience.

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    Great service. I was in town for a convention and this was my first time at Skyline Chili

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    Incredible food at a great price point. Was so good I went back twice while I was in the city.

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    walked back in after eating and they told me they don't have public restrooms very rude after someone i was with just went to the restroom

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