Best of Metromix Cincinnati 2011Chili 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 and our defending chili champion. 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 for a table in the bar, called the Golden Fleece Lounge. 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.
Empress Chili
7934 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001Neighborhood: Alexandria
While Empress Chili in Alexandria looks like a Skyline or Gold Star Chili on the inside, but regulars come here because they prefer Empress Chili’s Cincinnati-style three-ways and cheese coneys. They also have sandwiches, salads and delightful desserts, like milkshakes. They also have a drive-thru window. Experience the Kentucky side of Cincinnati chili.
Last year's winner
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.
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hartwellfan - March 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM
There IS an Empress Chili in Hartwell--which happens to be in CIncinnati WHICH a lot of Hartwell residents voted for. Sure would be nice if that w...
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Report This CommentJoepalooka - February 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM
are we talking TASTE or odd & unusual (quaint?)? SKYLINE STILL WINS TASTE hands down. Camp Washington is fun, odd & quaint! Price Hill has great ch...
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Report This CommentDreama - February 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Why isn't PRC (Pleasant Ridge Chili) on here?????
Report This CommentMunkel - February 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Gold Star beats them all!
Report This CommentMADAZZIE - February 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM
No PRC? This contest is irrelevant.
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