Skyline Chili

Went here for dinner and really in joyed the Cincinnati chile hope to go here again. Very good.

I am certain the state of Ohio will exile me for this, but Skyline chili ain’t that great, y’all.
It’s a regional thing worth trying to say you tried it.
Spaghetti + chili is just odd. Maybe I should have sat down and compared it to Gold Star, but it’s just not what it’s cracked up to be.

They noticed that we were not from around there. Yet, they were very friendly and explained Cincinnati chili and how to eat it. Food was also great! Very high on the scale of food chains.

On my visit from California everyone in town was saying how I had to try this place. I made it my mission to get this done. The setup was diner style and truly I had no idea what to expect other than some chili doused over spaghetti noodles and topped with cheese.
Well it was the five-​way that I would try, claimed to be a Cincinnatian invention! On the side I would have the coney dog. I couldn’t taste the infused chocolate Cincinnatian’s claimed was in there. Was there an extreme amount of cheese? YES! Was it good? YES!
All said and done I wish the temperature was warmer on the food. I will say service was about the nicest I’d experienced in a long long time. I mean for an $ 8 dollar meal they seated and bibbed me! They were so sweet and gave me a first timers welcome bag! The experience alone was five stars!

While visiting Cincy we had to stop in for a 3 way, it did not disappoint.

Hadn’t had my Skyline fix in quite a while, and we needed a quick meal. Skyline was perfect. My big eyes had to order a regular-​sized 4-​way with beans AND a cheese coney. Almost finished it all! One little negative — a party of 3 walked in and they started playing obnoxious music: o (Luckily they weren’t seated right next to us, but still — ugh! But the service and food were great!

I love Skyline. I dream about Skyline. I moved to California about 18 years ago and every time I’m in Cincinnati for work, I head to Skyline. This last trip, I took two co-​workers with me. They’d heard about this place from me and another former Cincinnatian. Neither of them were chili fans so they were skeptical. We’re all foodies, so we described it as more of a mole sauce. They LOVED it. When the staff found out they hadn’t been there before, they brought out «new customer gift bags» with sauce samples and a coupon and other goodies. So thoughtful.

So simple but so good. Get the classic 3 way. My wife had the veggie three way which she thoroughly enjoyed. Looks sketchy on the outside the food is quick and good. If you are looking for quick tasty chili this is the place to go.

We stopped at Skyline as we were passing through Cincinnati. I had never been there or even heard of it. I was skeptical at first but have to admit it was surprisingly good. It’s nothing fancy. Basically spaghetti with chili and cheddar cheese on top or a hot dog version of the same. They have a bean and rice option for vegetarians which is what I got. I’m told it’s famous in Cincinnati and I was oddly not disappointed. It’s certainly not a high class place but the service was quick, prices reasonable and food tasty. I probably wouldn’t seek this place out but if I was back in the area and someone with me wanted to go, I wouldn’t be opposed.

Grew up on skyline and love it. Always get a large 4 way with bean and a cheese Coney. And its always super fast.

I miss skyline!!!
We moved outside of Cincy and we want a location where we moved! Love the tradition and the food. YUMMMMMM!

It’s mind boggling to me how much cheddar cheese the Skyline chain must go through on a daily basis… or a yearly basis…
Whatever you order, it’s likely to come piled high with deliciously melty cheddar cheese. I grew up on Cincinnati chili so was thrilled when my travels brought me to Cincinnati to try some in it’s hometown. Skyline did not disappoint. I like to order mine 4 ways with onions. Make sure to add plenty of their hot sauce — it’s the perfect compliment to the chili and cheese.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area — the chili is good, the staff (at least at this one) was friendly and helpful, and the prices couldn’t be beat.

As out of town guests we had been referred by several locals to try out Skyline Chili. The service was great and our server Heather had several
recommendations for us as well as a sample of the chili for us to try before ordering. Expectations were definitely met and I strongly pass along the recommendation of their famous 3-​way chili and the Popular Cheezy Coney dog.

When in Cincinnati (or its suburb) you have to go to Skyline Chili. I ordered the 5 way (spaghetti, chili, beans, onions and ten pounds of cheese). My wife and son had the chili dogs and my daughter had the 4 way style chili (with beans).
The chili is oddly different than chili you would normally eat. But for some odd reason, I really enjoy it.
The restaurant was clean and the service was excellent. You order and your food is at your table in no time (and yes, it is hot).
So drop by, order you 3, 4 or 5 way styled chili and dump a lot of hot sauce on top. You’ll enjoy it.

It’s spaghetti, with chili on top, with a loaf of grated cheese on top of that.
I tried it because it’s a Cincinnati staple. I don’t regret it. It wasn’t amazing, it wasn’t bad, and it was pretty unique.
The establishment itself was in really good condition and the staff seemed to be friendly and on top of their business.

The signature CIncy dish that is more of a meat sauce than a chili with a strange taste and consistency all its own. I can say I had a three-​way in Cincinnati.

Skyline — classic Cincinnati chili. I’ve been eating at Skyline since I was a child. One of my all-​time favorites!

As expected awesome chili 5 way. The staff here is particularly helpful, attentive and fun!

Friendly service and great food. What more could you ask for?
A little tricky to get to and a very shady looking motel next door but other than that it’s a great place for lunch or dinner!

Ah the legendary skyline chili. This is the first and only Skyline I have been to. I have heard great and terrible things about the chili brewed by this company. I have been here twice and enjoyed the experience both times. The flavor, texture, and presentation (noodles, chili & cheese) are pretty unique. When you leave here you will be full (order small) and probably not craving to have anymore chili. Overall I think this place is pretty good every once and awhile. Also, I would just stick with the chili, coney dogs, etc. are just ok.