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Skyline Chili

3.7 (42 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Small 4-way with onions.
Sara K.

We were told we must try Skyline while in Cincinnati, and we almost missed it! Luckily, we found this one on our way out of town and took the time to stop for lunch. It was very clean, cute and comfortable. Our servers were so friendly and efficient. We told them it was our first time and they had great suggestions. My husband ordered two coney dogs and I had a 4-way with onions. Both of us loved our meals. My husband was especially pleased by the amount of delicious cheese piled on top. My only complaint is that my spaghetti was still pretty watery. Not sure if I just happened to get a serving that wasn't strained enough first or if that's how it's usually served. I'll happily go back a second time to find out!

This is what should be in a Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Matthew G.

What happened to this location? Buffalo Chicken Wrap was terrible. 2 little pieces of chicken in each half with no Buffalo sauce and no tomatoes. It was just sad looking. My cheese coneys had no flavor in the chili like it had been watered down. The restaurant was a mess with dirty tables and dirty floors. No reason at all to go back to that location.

The Cheese Coney Dog uses a wiener slightly smaller than a standard hot dog. (Yes, it's there under the cheese.)
Michael S.

It's Cincinnati. If you're an out-of-towner you have to have Skyline chili. Right? Cincinnati chili must be tried: No description can adequately capture its unique flavor. This was my first taste. Though I didn't dislike it, I'm not sure the Mediterranean-spiced flavor taste appealed either. However, sampling the chili was challenging as the signature mound of cheddar cheese made it difficult to taste anything but cheese. In the COVID era Skyline operates pretty much like it did pre-COVID. Menus are delivered; masked servers take your order; and, food is served on reusable plates and utensils. The diner addresses COVID-19 by separating each table or booth with a plexiglass shield. That also keeps all tables available so for a mid-week, afternoon meal Skyline was nearly full.

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Gerrit K.

Had my first experience of Cincinnati Chili here recently while passing through on our summer trip. Definitely was curious what the whole commotion was about it and was pleasantly surprised. While serving tasty chili on bland pasta and smothering it in a thick layer of cheddar cheese doesn't seem like it should get as much attention as it does, it is quite tasty. Enjoyed the visit and would certainly drop by again.

Five way and drink. Must be home.
Christa S.

Fast and friendly service of Cincinnati's favorite comfort food. They even offer a drink refill for the road. The tables turn over fast as you have your food in five minutes, but they are good about cleaning up quickly so you normally don't have to wait for a table. Get a bib from your server unless you want a stained shirt for a souvenir. And-- you don't eat a 5-way like spaghetti, by twirling it around your fork. You eat it like lasagna, chopping out a block of all the layers so you get everything in each forkful.

Cheesy Cony and Garden Salad

I am in the Cincinnati area for work. I was told I HAD to to Skyline Chili. It was so good! I was told the chili provokes a "love it or hate it" response. I'm not sure if I tasted the chili specifically or not but really I loved it! Good and inexpensive! It was a great cheat to my diet!

Shaina M.

Whenever your feeling good and hungry it's skyline time. My family's Sunday ritual is visiting skyline after church. We like to go here because it's kid friendly, fast and consistent. I have tried everything on the menu but my favorite to this day is the deluxe burrito. The customer service is excellent and I have never had issues with parking. They recently have new menu items for vegetarians. Can't wait until next Sunday!

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“One taste of the chili and every time you come to Cincinnati you will want to treat yourself.”

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Red Squirrel Harrison - Ribeye steak and two eggs, silver dollar potatoes and toast

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4.4(11 reviews)
0.4 mi

Friends took us to lunch at Red Squirrel. I was like, "what's that?!" (I'm not from around here )…read moreShe said,"it's been around a looong time. The grills are nice and seasoned." Lol Ambiance was old strip mall dining. Funny signs throughout. Plenty of seating. I hadn't eaten yet so I ordered breakfast even though it was lunchtime. Thin slice Ribeye steak with 2 eggs over medium, potatoes and my favorite-rye bread. Hubby got a cheeseburger and fries. Someone else wanted to try their chicken and waffles. Let me just say, I was pleasantly surprised at how good my food was. My eggs were perfect, the steak was very flavorful, hubby said his burger was delicious. Our friends daughters are picky eaters and they loved their burgers with Grippo's chips. And the chicken and waffles was a hit as well. I would go back. There's something to be said for places that have been around forever that locals frequent. The only thing I would say is that it was kinda smokey from the grills. Would be nice if they had better ventilation for cooking smoke. Don't wear your good clothes cuz you'll smell like a diner! Lol

Came here for lunch since we were in the area. There is another one of these places by me but has…read moregone down hill and is a lot more expensive. Prices here are reasonable and they were packed. We were able to get seated quickly which was good. I had the 3 bean chili to start off with and I was surprised it had ground beef which I never had at the other place and I also had patty melt which I like how they made it, putting the rye bread in the griddle. My wife had 1/2 sandwiched and soup which she liked. So we will be coming back again during lunch.

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4.2(143 reviews)
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Sunnyside Grill -- Cleve Ohio…read more Run, don't walk to this hidden gem! I recently stopped at Sunnyside Grill in Cleve Ohio , and this place absolutely delivered. The menu is simple, the portions are HUGE, the prices are right, and most importantly--the food is done right. I went with the Bourbon Glaze Burger, a 12-ounce burger cooked medium-rare, with crinkle-cut fries. At $13, the burger comes with chips, but for just a couple extra bucks I upgraded to the fries. That burger was massive--I could barely finish it! And I left completely full and very happy. My wife ordered the Turkey Reuben, swapping the sauerkraut for coleslaw, along with crinkle-cut fries. Another generous portion and absolutely delicious. Our waitress, Maria, was fantastic. She was super friendly, made some great recommendations, and you can tell she really knows the place. Maria has been there for 14 years, while the restaurant itself has been around for 21 years under the same owners. That says a lot! The restaurant was crowded when we visited, but not completely packed, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. If you're looking for a place with huge portions, reasonable prices, friendly service, and no need for a complicated menu, Sunnyside Grill is worth checking out. For my $13 12-ounce burger, I got way more food than I expected--and that's exactly the kind of hidden gem I love finding. Run, don't walk! You'll leave full, happy, and wondering why you didn't discover this place sooner.

Stopped here for lunch today. I had the Turkey Rueben. I swapped out the sauerkraut for…read morecoleslaw. My side was French fries. The sandwich came with a huge helping of very good, tender roasted hot turkey, thousand island and a creamy coleslaw. The portion was huge. Our server Maria was very friendly. She has been there 14yrs. This place has a lot of longevity with its staff. If you are in the mood for great food with large servings, this is your place!

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Skyline Chili

2.0(10 reviews)
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The Bright, IN location of Skyline Chili…read more With local high school memorabilia hung on the wall, such as football and basketball jerseys, the setting of Skyline Chili is very hometown-oriented. With a combination of booths, tables, and a low level bar (behind which you can see the employees making each dish), the choices are plenty. The restaurant is clean and well kept. Though it's on the smaller side of size, where you can see the whole restaurant from any seat, at most times, it isn't hard to find a table (though as it gets closer to dinner, things tend to pick up). The noise level is pretty normal- not quite subdued, but not overwhelming either. Drive through is also an option for this establishment. Once you've chosen your seat, the friendly servers come up in their Skyline t-shirt or sweatshirt to complete the relaxed atmosphere. At your table, they bring you small, individual bowls of oyster crackers to munch on while you wait. Always welcoming without hovering too much, they've consistently stayed attentive to drink orders and other needs through multiple visits. With the size of the restaurant, getting in touch with them is very easy to do. My usual meal at Skyline focuses on two dishes. The first is their famous Cheese Coney, which I get with everything on it. Not the size of a regular hotdog, the Coney includes one about half that length. In addition to the bun and hotdog, their special recipe chili (which doesn't include beans), the product includes a line of mustard, chopped up onions, and their finely shredded cheese (in copious amounts), which complete the item. The chili is something that I've grown up with and loved the taste of, but others that are exposed to it for the first time don't always feel the same. A must have on every visit home, though, a Coney (or two or three of them) is small but hearty, running about $2.85 for each one. With the combination of all of the ingredients, each one is delicious and flavorful. The second dish that satisfies my craving for Skyline is the 3-Way Chili. This very simply includes a base of spaghetti noodles, on top of which goes their chili, finished off with a mound of their delicious cheddar cheese. This dish can also have onions or beans added, or even have a baked potato instead of the noodles. The options are many, and usually range from $5-8. This combination, which you might not expect, is tasty and filling, the coolness of the cheese and the warm chili and noodles balancing perfectly. The rest of the menu can typically run anywhere from $3-$15, depending on the size of the item you get. Items range from the chili-based dishes to wraps, burritos, fries and salads, and they serve Pepsi products to complement the food. Definitely an affordable place to bring the family, or go out with friends. Even a popular place to go for lunch after something like Church. Highly recommended as a unique taste to experience.

let's start from the beginning shall we. this skyline really needs some seasoning and help in the…read morefood. the food was on but the bathroom was terrible and needs cleaned daily. PS bathroom too small

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Stopped on Wednesday for after 1st day of school treat. Approx 5pm…read more This year we have only had the Lil Goodie Shoppee one other time but last summer we visited approx 6 times. Learned our lesson when eating at an ice cream shop to order only ice cream. The ice cream is always perfect tasting & at a good price. This time we ordered 3 hotdogs & a pretzel. We received 1 hot dog / 1 foot long/ 1 pretzel. The pretzel was a little hard and dry. The footlong was gray outside/pink inside & the hot dog was ate by my husband before I could even ask although he said his stomach was bubbling after. I spoke with the girl at the counter about the footlong and she said she could give us a new one although I didn't want another one that could be bad as well. I just was skeptical after looking at it & tasting it. The taste was off & the color was off. I trashed it. Ice cream we ordered was great. 3 dirt sundaes for the kids & 2 twists ( chocolate & vanilla) for the adults.

Amazing family owned ice cream shop + salty snacks!…read more It felt so nostalgic with the creamy yogurt ice cream. The parfait was absolutely stunning! It's very peanut buttery, if that's your thing. Meanwhile, the strawberry shortcake felt like I was eating a summer treat with my nonna. Really great selection and you get your desserts fast! They have a walk up window and drive-thru! Very friendly.

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Only pic I took was my skeptical looking footlong

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