Chili was mediocre and as a southern person I can't really get to like that cinnamon in the chili.hotdogs were pretty much heated up and was overloaded with cheese. I would be better off heating up fries.The customer service was decent but do not recommend for lactose intolerant people. Already feeling stomach rumble and side effects after about 2-3m overall not the best. read more

A Cincy classic that you can't get anywhere else!Their chilito is a gamechanger that differentiates themselves from Gold Star. Easy to eat on the go now! HEAPING mounds of shredded cheese on everything keep in mind that fast food is fast food.. Def worth a try if you're in town! Their 3 Way (Spaghetti) and Chili Cheese Coneys are my go-tos! read more

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Skyline Chili is a staple of Cincinnati cuisine near the college campus in uptown Cincy. The place is a corner shop with two doors and a giant layout like a fishmonger's at a market: only this one is devoted uniquely and entirely to the art and craft of making chili with cheese and spaghetti. The crew that work here are fast as lightning. You walk in - zero line. The kid says what can I get? You say what type, what ingredients and what size and 60 seconds flat it gets handed to you in a container and bag! Skyline is more high line! The chili is juicy, soft and wafting with all sorts of midwestern flavors and seasonings. The cheese is super thin and stringy and soft. It melts atop your mound of Ohio chili like ice cream in the hot sun. It's delicious. I seriously considered going back for seconds and thirds. Then groups of people migrated in there to eat. Then college kids, and more college kids. Then the local police came for dinner. All the city came here to eat! And they had no issue at all serving them chili-dinner. Brief comment: the chili is inexpensive and it could easily hold in a very cold fridge for 5 days or more; only it's so delicious and flavorful, there won't be any leftovers - at least there wasn't for me. Review: 5+ star food read more

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Came here as a walking and the staff was welcoming and greeted you as you came through the door . I was able to get a seat as I entered, the waitress came over and took my order immediately . The kitchen is an open concept space so you can see the staff making your food . I had no issue but the Three stars for the food itself; It was very different for me and I like and eat just about anything . Wasn't disappointed, just not for me . read more

I think it's the original location. Great service. The location is awesome and you get free parking behind the building. read more

Skyline Chili - Exterior sign - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Told had to try this classic, we did. It is an experience but don't expect a large taste festival. It is fair more like the Wendy's of burger world this is to the chilli world read more

Juyoung - Black Bean and Rice Chilito 3/10 Small "burrito", more like an enchilada w/out the sauce. The filling is about 50% cheese, and the rest (bean/chili and missing rice) amalgamates into this weird sludge with the consistency of over saturated mud. I squeezed the filling out like toothpaste. Max - Garden Salad. It was a crispy salad. 7/10 Thanks Skyline! Kaitlyn - Garden Salad without croutons. 4/10 an ungodly amount of cheese, which arguably should have been expected. Somehow spent $20. Will - Regular sized three way. 12/10 I do not have any other words other than awesome... If I lived in Cincinnati, I would eat this for breakfast lunch and dinner. I WILL come again and my many compliments to the chef. Thank you. Thank you so much. Megan - 3-way potato with vegetarian chili. 3/10 I really liked the water that I ordered with my food because I was really thirsty. The food was alright but it was a bit much and I wasnt the biggest fan of the flavor. I liked the potatoes but the chili and cheese werent my favorite. It was $9. Christa - Chicken bacon ranch wrap (but w/o cheese or ranch). 5/10 It was the most regular wrap I've ever eaten. Not offensive but not amazing. Bacon was pretty good tho. Would've been better if I could have ranch, but probably would be worse with cheese based on the cheese I witnessed around me. read more

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Wow yummy! Okay I'm unashamed if I say I tried the frozen section of Skyline Chili and it was the closet I could get to the real thing. Well! I made it here and had the real deal! Let's just say the frozen has nothing on the real sit down in the restaurant and eat it! Wow! Just wow! It was so good I got the regular and devoured it! This is the place to come! The staff was amazing! There is parking for the restaurant. You won't have to drive around looking they have their own parking. Prices are cheap too! If you are ever in the area I suggest stopping here and enjoy a traditional meal! read more

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I just ordered three cheese coneys from there and it was sloppy as hell with sauce my buns was soggy I did not like it at all it pissed me off read more

There's a good reason this chili is an Ohio staple. The unique flavor, menu, and atmosphere give you an experience unlike any other. The foods are so "simple" but so good! read more

So in my time in Cincinnati, I've met two types of people. One, who love Skyline "chili" and absolutely swear by it, and recommend this place every other time you hang out with them. Two, who despise it, and treat it like shitty food you eat when you are drunk. I stumble into a range between these ends. I don't love it, I'm okay with it. A friend and I got here for lunch. He ordered the cheese coney, I got the 3 way (they should think about renaming this along with the 4 and 5 way options). If you love cheese, you'd love this. The amount of cheese added is insane! If you like chili, and have had the authentic kind, you are likely to be disappointed. The service is pretty much good. I've never had complains. The place is clean, with plenty seating tables as well. read more

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I love Skyline. Always have. Always will. We have plenty of these in Louisville, but for some reason the exact same foods just taste better when you eat it in Cincy. To end our recent trip to Cincinnati, we had a long day and were tired, starving and just ready to go home. We wanted to get some food before heading home, so we hit up the closest Skyline we could find. This location is particularly cute, with its old fashioned 'diner style' on the outside. It's also open super late and is in a popular district. The inside is pretty spacious too. We were planning on going through the drive thru, but since this location didn't have one we dined in. Thankfully, the service was lightning fast...like, I think we spent 15 minutes tops in there with table service. I've had just about everything and I love it all. The chili cheese fries are my go to, though. The cheese alone I could just die for. read more

Skyline Chili - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

A Cincinnati staple! This is the best location if you're in town and want to try out Skyline. Great atmosphere!

Back to update my 9/2020 review. I love Skyline Chili and have packed on another 50 pounds in three years eating enormous amounts of food washed down with lemon drop martinis. Whenever you are in Cincinnati make Skyline your first stop! Life Hack - get some chili to go for smothering some rubbery boiled Bar-S weenies at 2 a.m. - you will thank me. read more

We'd heard all about Cincinnati chili from a friend and had to check it out. Definitely an experience everyone should have. Who thought to put chili on pasta with a mound of cheddar cheese? It's a great combo and super cheap meal. The place was pretty empty and we were in and out in 40 minutes. Good place for a quick bite. read more

Skyline Chili - 3-Way spaghetti chili and cheese...it was a big portion and so affordable. - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here the first thing it opened at 10am on Saturday. I was my first time having Cincinnati chili and I get why the locals love it. The chili is more of a meat gravy than your traditional thick gravy. The noodles are good texture and the cheese is delicious. I definitely had to brush off some of the excess cheese but I definitely recommend eating it if you're not counting calories. I've been told this is one of the nicer locations and the area by it is very suburban and safe. I even went for a run around the nearby park the day after to burn off some calories! Get 2 conies! Those things aren't full size hot dogs. I also got a small chili - it was still too much for one person. read more

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I came here with high expectations (May 14th at 16:30) as Cincinnati chili has great reputation. Maybe if the service was good, I could forgive the mediocrity of the chili itself. I came in, seated myself and this server was quite rude and short with me, as if my contribution to the business totally annoyed her. I finished my food, and upon paying at the cashier, she actually should have given me the receipt and gave me a snarky smile and response "oops sorry I forgot to give you the receipt" Passive aggressive much? The cashier was not much better: He did not say thank you! I understand it's cheap fast food but still, a little enthusiasm and good manners wouldn't hurt. TL:DR keep your expectations low at this location, then you won't be as disappointed. Or perhaps you'll still be ‍ read more

Skyline Chili - 3 layer Skyline Chili Spaghetti - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

not bad but had some tummy aches after i think it was the chili ... tasted great tho ! service was fast . def a must try tho

We love skyline so much we made a trip down to this one! Which is the oldest standing skyline after the original got torn down in 02. It is cute and takes you back in time a little. There is parking out back. The food was delicious as always! We live in Columbus and get it all the time but the chili was different here, still amazing though! The server was super sweet. The cashier could've paid a little more attention is my only complaint. They sell some merchandise here skyline coney hats and a 3 way hat, and a tshirt and long sleeve. The shirts were $20. I wish they had kids sizes though it's my sons favorite restaurant and he wanted one of their shirts. read more

Skyline Chili - Outside sign - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great great place! Before you enter you can already feel like this restaurant is gonna be good! There's an open view kitchen, and just feels really like an authentic diner. The Chili is just amazing but the dish you have to try and I definitely recommend the Four way and Three way! The three-way is with cheese, four way with onions and beans and the five-way, cheese onions and beans! Absolutely amazing come try it it's really good! read more

Skyline Chili - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The proportion are HUGE the decor is old fashion and simple. But the service is fast and friendly. The food is interesting and signature to Cincinnati. I was glad I tried it. I think it would be really good if the Chile was more spiced. The hot sauce works well on the grub but this is simple food. It's quick, easy,cheap and well located. After eating this it makes you want to eat a salad! read more

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It tastes like home. Whenever we visit from NY we eat here. It was wonderful taking the kids for their first time. Family friendly. Delicious simple food. read more

Joey recommend this to me... no taste. Absolutely zero taste. Cincinnati classic? Okay let me leave cincinnati

I love skyline. It is so good and the service is great. My family loves skyline.My favorite thing to eat at skyline is the three way.

I don't understand the culinary appeal of Skyline. I got both the 3 way (Spaghetti, Chili, and nuclear-yellow cheese) and the Chili Dog. The hotdog was of terrible quality. Think like the lowest quality hotdog you'd find at the dollar store. The chili is too sweet and tasted more like a mix between chocolate syrup and tomato paste with brown chunks in it. Their spaghetti was pure white color and had no flavor. To mask this culinary travesty they top everything with 6 inches of fluorescent yellow cheese product that tastes like salt and milk blended until solid. read more

Skyline Chili - Skyline Chili - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered the Cheese Coney, Spaghetti 5 Way, Chilli 3 way. I love cheese but this is way too much cheese. I like the Cheese Coney the most. The spaghetti has nutmeg taste which i don't like. The chili is way too thick. read more

Skyline Chili - Cheese Coney, 5-Way, Chili Spaghetti 3 Way - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I understand Skyline Chili is an experience you need to have when you come to Cincinnati and I'd been hearing about it for years and was looking forward to the visit BUT... not a fan. It was a skimpy, bland serving of relatively tasteless chili atop a mound of spaghetti, topped by a huge amount of finely shredded cheese. Maybe some of the other chains are better? Overall, a big letdown. read more

Skyline Chili - Medium with sour cream - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My husband and I stopped in Cincinnati on our way home after a trip to North Carolina. We've been wanting to try Cincinnati Chili to see what the hype is all about. He looked up Skyline Chili, and we decided to come here for lunch. Our server was really sweet and attentive. Every table was given a free bag of oyster cookies, which I can appreciate anything free and comes in the form of a snack. Skyline Chili exceeded our expectations -- it was affordable, filling and delicious. I like the open kitchen concept here, you can see the employees making the food there, and the place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. That's how you know they're doing something right. I did the coney cheese hot dog (half the amount of cheese, and also they're super tiny -- I ended up ordering a second one), my husband did the 3 way spaghetti version and the coney hot dog with no cheese, and we shared an order of chili cheese fries. I'm usually not very adventurous with my food and prefers to stick with the usual, but I have to say that this place really impressed me. I'd recommend Skyline Chili to anyone in the area looking for some delicious Cincinnati chili. read more

Skyline Chili - 3 Way Chili, Cheese Coney, lemonade, oyster cookies - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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for my very first time in cincinnati, it was only fitting that my first stop be skyline and i had it on good authority that this location was the best. the restaurant itself was cute and had a lot of personality, as did the surrounding neighborhood. i decided to order a cheese coney, chilito (skyline chili and cheese wrapped in a tortilla), and of course, the 3-way. i know people say you either love or hate the chili, but i unequivocally fell in the "love it" camp. i didn't find the chili too sweet, and between the cheese and hot sauce, i was obsessed. the 3-way was my favorite dish of the three (though the chilito was surprisingly good as well), and skyline will forever be a must-stop for me any time i find myself in the midwest. read more

Skyline Chili - 3 way chili, cheese coney, and chilito! - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was a cool-looking, old school diner in a cute neighborhood. We found parking on the street, but apparently there is also a parking lot at Skyline Chili. Walking inside, you could see the hot dog assembly line, with cooks loading up the chili and grated cheese on the dogs behind the open kitchen. I had heard SO much about Cincinnati Chili and Skyline, and was dying to try this iconic Ohio dish. Our waitress was fine, no nonsense and this restaurant felt safe, in these times of COVID. There was actually a family sitting next to us who were having their first meal out since COVID hit. I ordered a small 5-way Chili, which came with diced onions and beans for $5.89, which even at that was 450 calories. The traditional way is the 3-way, which is spaghetti, covered in the chili, with shredded cheese. I noticed after I ordered there was low-fat cheese available, which I wish I would've done. My husband got a medium 3-way chili. So my dish arrived. It didn't look as pretty as it did on the menu photo, was kind of slopped into the oval bowl. It was piled high with shredded cheese. The spaghetti, advertised as "steaming" was actually cold. I stirred it together to warm it up, took a bite and... I was not impressed. I'm sure this is sacrilegious to Skyline Chili lovers or people from Ohio, but I didn't like the taste of this dish. I took a couple bites, then added the hot sauce (for heat) and oyster crackers (for crunch) and this helped somewhat, but Skyline Chili is not a chili I need to try again. The chili itself was kind of bland and sweet (cinnamon) tasting, the pasta cold, the beans and onions didn't add much. On the plus side, it was very cheesy, a cheap lunch and quick. My favorite part of the meal? The Peppermint Patty I scored as I paid up front. I will say this is something you have to try if you visit in Cincinnati, but for me it was a one and done. read more

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The best Skyline in town. No question about it! The location is great and has easy parking. The old school diner vibe is classic. The staff is always fast and friendly, even when the place is busy. The food is consistently delicious, satisfying, and affordable. read more

Skyline Chili - 2 way and a chili sandwich - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Quaint little place. Incredibly old school inside with the bar wrapping around the grill. This was my first taste of Cincinnati chili, I'd say not bad. Our server was great, the service is incredibly fast, and the portions are quite generous. I'm not an expert on Cincinnati chili....but I'd eat here again! read more

Skyline Chili - Four way, regular size! - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Alright, let me begin by saying I'm not a huge fan of chili, or Skyline for that matter. BUT, this Skyline changed my mind. One of my friends from Cincy is obsessed with chili, so of course I was dragged to Clifton for dinner. When we drove up, I was immediately shocked at the aesthetic of this Skyline... the exterior was rustic and classy, almost like a real restaurant, and it had an original "Skyline" sign outside. The interior was also very clean and had plenty of open tables with a view of the meal prep. We were seated immediately, and the server quickly took our order. I ordered a regular three way, which is spaghetti, chili, and cheddar cheese, and it came out about 5 minutes later. When I first looked at my plate, all I saw was cheese. The chili was just drenched in a mound of cheddar cheese, and I really didn't know how it would taste. But, I took a bite and I was pleasantly surprised. The cheese tends to melt down through the spaghetti as it sits, and it all blends together into one glorious mess. The first few bites were truly delicious, but after awhile it got heavy. I'd recommend getting a small for your first time. Another great thing about this Skyline is that it's located in downtown Clifton, which is a really nice town with a ton of cute shops. We found ourselves walking around for about an hour after dinner just checking out the local area. Overall, this is by far one of the nicest Skyline's in Cincinnati. If you're new to the area or have never had true Cincy chili, I'd recommend coming to the Skyline in Clifton. read more

Skyline Chili - Two regular three ways - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had to try skyline chili on my brief visit to Cincinnati. I ordered the 5 way (spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans) and the hot dog with the skyline chili and cheese on it. The skyline chili is thinner than most chili I'm used to. It had some cinnamon taste to it and just a bit of a kick. The cheese is pretty much just your standard store bought shredded cheddar cheese. The hot dogs were plain hot dogs with the same sauce on top. Service here was very solid, and it was a decent enough dining experience. I'm glad I got to try it during my visit to Cincinnati, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it in the future. read more

Skyline Chili - 5 way skyline chili - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

It was delicious and Diamond was a great server. Next time we are in town we will come in again. Clean place, fresh food and great service. read more

Skyline Chili - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Super Yummy Coneys. Super friendly staff. And You must try their Funnel Fries. It's pretty cool watching the employees make the Coneys right infront of you. It's a science. Definitely recommend. read more

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This is the 2nd time in 2 months I've ordered a large 3 way bean at the Richwood ky drive through all spaghetti and no chilly to speak of. Lota cheese tho. So dry you have to drink constantly. Probably won't go back read more

TLDR: I was drunk. It was glorious. ___ So I've heard of Skyline for so long now, I was glad to finally experience this mythical place. Truth be told, I didn't have to travel all the way to Cincy for a taste, since I have one right in my neighborhood! The only one in South Fliorida actually. But, since I've never been, I figured I needed to try it in the town it started. After a beerfest, I ubered over, took a seat at the bar and let my foodie spirit animal Cincy Cindy order for me. Four way - onion cheese chili spaghetti. YES. This was a hearty plate of spaghetti with "chilli" (that's more of a sauce), onions and a mound of cheese. Processed, I'm sure...but delicious none-the-less. Coney - mustard & onion. DEVOURED THESE. The little treats again stacked with cheese - and wrapped up in a super soft bread. Cracker bomb - oyster cracker with hot sauce. BOOM. Little snack while we waited. Cut don't swirl the spaghetti. PRO TIP. You're welcome. I made it out with out any food on my shirt - and with a happy belly. Service was A+ and it was super affordable. Is this a white table cloth establishment? No. Is it worthy of a 5 star review because they do what they do VERY WELL. Yes. Might have to compare it to the one near me soon! read more

My first meal in Cincinnati was Skyline. I feel like that's the best thing you can do for yourself as I embarked on a food tour of the city lead by the ultimate local tour guide. Bless her soul and this experience. Sit at the counter and watch them compile the dishes like speed machines. We each had a cheese coney (hot dog topped with the Cincinnati chili, cheese, and mustard) and a kiddie size 3-way (spaghetti topped with the Cincinnati chili and cheddar cheese) - just enough food without feeling bad about myself. The amount of cheese that comes on this seems excessive, but truly is a dream. I definitely preferred the cheese coney and will miss being able to eat this as a treat (or late night!). The chili is a thinner consistency and has warm spices in it like cinnamon - not your traditional chili, folks! But it all makes sense when you take a bite. Where did this all come from? The oyster crackers are clutch too - a weirdly nostalgic snack for me. Cindy told me to make a "cracker bomb" with an oyster cracker + drop of hot sauce. Delish! Try it. Skyline does have similar flavor profile to Rochester's meat hot sauce so it was a surprisingly comforting experience. I will say, the Rochester garbage plate still reigns King of all drunk food. Skyline is the Queen. read more

I'm a fan of ordering cheese fries at skyline. It's my go to order anytime I'm craving it. I've had their three way before and on occasion I've done their chili cheese fries, but I've noticed the chili doesn't sit well with me. It's definitely the place to go to when you've had a few drinks and want to fill yourself up with all the carbs. read more

Skyline Chili - Cheese Fries - Fast Food Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio