Cincinnati-style chili fans rejoice! Lucky Dog's open till 3 AM (Friday + Saturday) and that…read moreprobably adds +5 QoL points for everyone in the OTR area. It's always nice to have friendly staff and reasonable prices... like all the gold stars are aligning. As far as the meal itself was concerned: their chili is different enough from its competitors to be unique but similar enough that to me, it makes it a tossup on where it falls on my Cincinnati chili rank list. Just like Skyline and GS -- it's pretty doggone good. I had my three-way in the park nearby (wow, let's not take that sentence out of context!). Considering there's no real inside seating area, but tons of parks nearby. It's great for a grab and go and late night eating.

I've lived downtown for a year and pass this spot all the time, yet have never tried it only…read morebecause every time I go by it..it's packed, but last night I found them when they weren't busy and had to try it. Right off the bat, the staff was incredibly welcoming. The menu is straight forward and had a break down of what they offer. I had to try the coneys, but their double decker sandwiches also sound amazing (maybe for another day.) I decided on 3 coneys and an order of chili cheese tater tots and they absolutely did not disappoint. They offer a little bit of everything including a kids menu, and a tasty assortment of desserts as well. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a quick meal while shopping downtown OR the most ideal food for a drunken night after car hopping in OTR.

Ok I have been looking for an authentic cheesesteak in Cincinnati. I found it!!! Ask for extra…read moremeat!They need cheery peppers as a condiment. Flavor was fantastic!!!!!!

Aj's pulled up to my job with the food truck. Waited around 10 minutes for a Regular cheesesteak…read moreand Aj fries. Pretty good overall! The food truck is very large and looks cool as well

OMChili, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways through each and every savory bite…read more Skyline Chili is a Midwest MUST HAVE. There's just no beans about it, a must have! You haven't had chili until you have had Skyline and the almost endless possibilities of eating it. I haven't been in such a long time and can't believe I have never reviewed. My ex-husband's band played in Cincy every other month and Skyline was always a stop on those trips. Not a bean lover? Don't worry, they've got you covered. You can get 3-way, 4-way, and 5-way versions. I would often get 3-way: spaghetti and chili (no beans, add diced onions) piled high with a mountain of shredded cheddar. Woo-Wee! Don't get me started on those deliciously golden fries that come in classic, cheese and chili cheese. Dare I say woo-wee again? I do dare. Prefer a sandwich? I suggest the chili cheese sandwich. Yep, chili and cheese on a bun. Or a Coney hot dog, or Coney dog with cheese & chili. Want other options? Once again, they've got you covered! Get a wrap, salad, or burrito. And, of course, BOWLS of chili are available. Always amazing service. Always amazing food. I'm thinking I may need to use my frequent flyer miles for a trip back to Cincy for some fine, fine Skyline.

I LOVE Skyline and have almost always had great experiences, but this one left something to be…read moredesired. One positive is that they have a free parking lot behind the building. When you leave, they give you one color of a long piece of wood. When you pay your bill, they exchange it for a different color to confirm you did in fact eat at Skyline. When we walked in to the restaurant, I tried to hand the person that greeted us the wood and she gave me an attitude about it. Being our first time there I had no idea when the exchange actually took place. The place was packed, but we were able to be seated right away. Our server wasn't the friendliest. She asked if we had been to Skyline before and when my daughter said "yes" she said "when why haven't you ordered" We ordered and moments later, we got our food. But it was basically thrown at us. When my daughter asked for more oyster crackers, she was told that she could get some, but if we wanted more she could buy a box at the checkout. The food itself was the awesome skyline that it always is. Great flavor, lots of cheese and all around delicious. Many servers walked past our table several times, but no one checked on us, and when we flagged someone down to ask about getting our waters refilled, she again gave us attitude and had someone else bring it over. When we checked out, I had a question about pricing on a shirt and a sticker. The person at the register was very terse and said "I don't know, why don't you look and see if it is on the item" (it wasn't). So they looked it up but weren't happy about it. They also didn't seem happy that I asked for a bag for my leftovers. The register is the magic place that you exchanged for the other color of wood. Overall, the food is the same great Skyline experience you get other places, but the service and attitudes were pretty awful.

I visited a few weeks ago with friends and ordered the Buns N Roses vegan burger. It was a little…read morebland to me (mostly just black bean-flavored) but decent. The seating inside was very full, so we sat out back which was nice. The woman working that night was truly a gem--so friendly and lovely!

I eat here all the time and I (mostly) love this place! It has a great vibe and the food is…read more(usually) exceptional. That being said, sometimes I feel that the level of service and attention to detail is not always up to par with some of the surrounding restaurants in Northside. I often order takeout, and there are usually things missing, so make sure you check the bag before you head out. I love the build your own salad option. I would love it even more if the lettuce was chopped and the ingredients that I picked and paid for were always included. Maybe my combinations seem strange, but personally, I would prefer to receive my personalized order made correctly. My friend once described his experience as apathetic, and while I will continue to support this business - I do agree that there is room for improvement.

Stopped at 50 West Brewing mid-day during a pub crawl for a friend's 60th birthday. We are…read moresomewhere around beer #34...but to be clear, that was via shared flights. We are responsible. We are basically athletes. Naturally, we arrived expecting more flights. Tiny glasses. Options. A tasting paddle to continue our scholarly research. They do not do flights. Reader, I was unprepared. Instead, we pivoted to full pours like grown adults and ordered burgers for stabilization purposes. The burgers? Excellent. Exactly what you want in the middle of a daytime crawl when you're trying to remember what number stop this is. Juicy, flavorful, no notes. We didn't stay long as this was a lunch stop. Four stars. One star gently withheld in protest of the no-flight policy. Please think of the indecisive pub crawlers.

The fries have a good crispiness to them!…read more The burger was good. It was the one with apple butter. Kinda made it a little mushy. And I think it would have been better with chicken than beef but that was my mistake lol I would like to try their other burgers to really get a feel for them. We ate inside. It was cute! Kid friendly :)

The restaurant was well-staffed on a Monday at lunchtime and everyone working was pleasant and…read morewelcoming when I arrived about 11:30am. The location is easy to access from the interstate (I was on a road trip) and convenient to return to my route from. The hot dogs were expertly prepared and exactly what I hope for from a Skyline Chili location. If only the mom with three totally normal children could have relaxed a little and backed off correcting every little thing her children did (which was not disturbing other patrons or customers. . .) then the whole experience would have been perfect. I know the restaurant isn't responsible for their customers' behavior, but still. . .in the 2026th year of our Lord, I'd sad that some parents still remain harsh.

I love you, but this last week the cheese has been super thick and chili comes out cooler temp than…read moreusual. Please fix the inconsistency!

Epic Cincinnati, Chile, an amazing sandwiches. I started eating at blue ash chili in 1976 and their…read moresandwiches were 4 inches tall literally maybe even 5 inches. They serve traditional Cincinnati chili with beans, onions, cheese over spaghetti. Stop by almost 50 years later and while they have changed location, their food is still exactly the same as it was then. Go to blue ass chili and you will not be disappointed.

This place came highly recommended by our friends in the area, a Cincinnati-style chili restaurant,…read morewhich is well-known for its double-decker sandwiches, coneys, breakfast fare, and, of course, its three, four, five, and six-ways. They have a wide selection of various options, it has much more than outstanding chili. The place is very welcoming and inviting to all. We started of with the two of the Bavarian Pretzel with chili and beer cheese For my main course I opted for the Boss Hogg BBQ Burger, which is a 1/3lb. burger topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, bacon, Cheddar cheese, crispy onion. straws, pickles and mayo. My wife chose the Avocado BLT Burger which is a 1/3 lb. burger with sauteed onions, avocado, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, Pepperjack cheese, and mayo. Both were outstanding. She had the onion rings as a side, while I went with the Fried Jalapeño Caps with the Southwest sauce. They have a wide range of options other that chili. But if you love chili and you are in the area one place to consider is this place, the draw here is the "No Freakin' Way" Challenge is a legendary 8-lb food challenge The massive platter consists of four main ingredients: 2.5 lbs of steaming spaghetti, 2.5 lbs of their signature Cincinnati chili, 2 lbs of shredded cheddar cheese, topped with 1 lb of fried, pickled jalapeño caps. It is a true test of one's metal. You have 60 minutes to complete the challenge, if you fail you will not only have to pay the nearly $80 dollar price tag, you will be added to the "Wall of Shame". To me the risk was just not worth it. Although may have tried. If you are risk taker who enjoys food comeption, this challenge is for you!

We tried Heyday for the first time today. First off I have to say the service was really great…read morethere. Like surprisingly good. And their burgers were delicious. The one I tried tasted like a Frish's big boy. I loved it. Also enjoyed their tater tots a lot. Definitely going back to try more things there.

The burger and fries was good not great. Don't understand why they charge $1.50 for a tomato…read moreslice. Interestingly each burger is 3 ounces so if you get a double for $15 you get 6 ounces. Fries are extra. The pop machine options are unusual: Coke, Coke Zero and a bunch of no name sugar options (rootbeer, ginger ale....). I just drank water. I prefer diet coke or diet pepsi. If you order the Cavalier burger you get cheese, lettuce and onions. If you order ala carte they charge you $1 for the cheese and onions, lettuce and pickles are free. Makes no sense. The business also stated that they charge a 20% service charge automatically to compensate for carry-out orders. This is stupid. Just say you are charging a 20% service fee. Few tables in the restaurant. Seems they do mostly carryout and doordash. I would eat there again but not as a destination.