Best of Metromix Cincinnati 2010Chili parlor
3-way or 6-way? You know everyone's got their favorite place. So which neighborhood spot do you hit?
And the winner is…
Price Hill Chili
4920 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238Neighborhood: Price Hill
Price Hill Chili is a West Side staple. The restaurant serves up specialty Cincinnati-style chili and double-decker sandwiches, along with a variety of other grill items. Grab a drink while waiting on a table in the bar, called the Golden Fleece Lounge. The Lounge is a full-service bar in the back of the restaurant, which features sports games on the wide-screen plasma TVs. Ask for a seat in the back patio room for a street view.
Nominees
Camp Washington Chili
3005 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45225Neighborhood: Camp Washington
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 ingredients are bought fresh every day. Camp Washington Chili is a 24-hour establishment, so you can enjoy not only chili, but sandwiches and breakfast around the clock. This is a legendary local joint.
Dixie Chili and Deli
3716 Dixie Hwy.
Erlanger, KY 41018Neighborhood: Erlanger
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 youre hanging out with friends.
Blue Ash Chili
9565 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242Neighborhood: Blue Ash
Who doesn’t love a hometown chili parlor? Blue Ash residents have patronized Blue Ash Chili for 39 years and are especially keen to the restaurant's enormous and meaty double-decker sandwiches and homemade, Cincinnati-style chili. You'll also find the usual burgers, breakfast items, fish, chicken, gyros, soups and salads. For dessert, try the summer-time favorite root beer float.
Pleasant Ridge Chili Restaurant
6032 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45213Neighborhood: Pleasant Ridge
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. Home of the "best gravy cheese fries in town," PRC also serves various double-decker sandwiches, breakfast items and dessert.
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vernon - January 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM
The place where everyone knows your name. Been going to PHC for 47 years
Report This Commentfestus95 - January 24, 2010 at 11:48 AM
What about Empress Chili? Great taste without the Skyline afterburn.
Report This Commentfestus95 - January 24, 2010 at 11:48 AM
What about Empress Chili? Tastes great, without the afterburn of Skyline.
Report This Commentroseboat - January 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Where' Skyline? That's my vote!
Report This Commentput_together_2008 - January 24, 2010 at 5:12 AM
BTW - Skyline Chili opened in 1949 - the founder, having worked at Empress Chili, tweaked its recipe and opened a Price Hill chili parlor named for...
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