Experts' Choice Award Skyline Chili
What the experts agree on
Cincinnati's iconic three-way (spaghetti, chili, cheese) defines this local chain. The spiced meat sauce—uniquely flavored with chocolate and cinnamon—inspires passionate devotion among locals who customize their orders endlessly.
Fodor's "Whichever way they take it...people here are passionate about their chili." Full review
Eater "No list of Cincinnati chili parlors would be complete without mentioning Skyline Chili. While it's not the oldest parlor still in existence, it is the largest chain, with 160 restaurants..."
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Lonely Planet "Cincinnati chili is a local specialty. A 'five-way' is a version comprised of meat sauce (spiced with chocolate and cinnamon) ladled over spaghetti and beans, then garnished with cheese and onions." Full review
National Geographic "The dish that represents my city best is the three-way (spaghetti topped with chili and loads of cheese) from the respected Cincinnati style Skyline Chili"
Lonely Planet "No 'top things to do in Cincinnati' list is complete with a mention of the city's legendary Skyline Chili. Skyline is an institution in Queen City. Sure, not every Cincinnatian enjoys..."
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National Geographic "Traditionally ladled over spaghetti and topped with cheese, the native invention appears on countless menus around town, including at the pervasive hometown chain of Skyline Chili"
National Geographic "At a nearby branch of Skyline Chili, one of many in the city, I tuck into Cincinnati's best-known dish. Characterised by a thin sauce with hints of cinnamon and clove, this local version..."
The Infatuation "Cincinnati's Greek-spiced take on chili is served at countless spots around the city, but one chain, Skyline, has long dominated the market. Quantity doesn’t equal quality, but visitors..." Full review
