Reviews of Skyline Chili (Restaurant)

Andrea Evans

Took my out of town friend here to have Cincinnati chili and was not disappointed. Great service and delicious food.

shanise thomas

New people nice clean place no bad smells food was delicious and i told them that i will return due to the way the food was presented and how it tasted.

Casey Martin

It's always good.

Katie Hallock

I arrived downtown on a cold day absolutely starving and the only thing I wanted were some chili cheese fries from Skyline. I’d never visited this location, but it was just as homey and friendly as any other I’ve been to. The service was fast and it was nice to see families there. This place is great for everyone. Their fries are skinny cut and covered perfectly with chili. The chili gets absorbed by the fries in just the right way. The shredded cheese is heaped on top and melts throughout the meal. Skyline has Pepsi products if you’re curious. Just interesting to note.

Tori Cathcart

Uhmmm where do I begin? The first words from our waitress was that she was sick (coughing everywhere) so we ordered our food and it was nothing but cold once we got it. Pretty much felt sick from eating it... something was off... Wished we had a better experience since we were recommended to eat there by so many people. I hate to complain about places but this was a BAD experience.

Charlotte M. Ellett

If you want a cheap chili dog, this is the place for it. $2 and covered in meat chili and cheese. A little mountain of cheese. Really good for what it is, and better than most fast food hot dogs. This was a nice location in an okay part of Cincinnati. Good chili dog atmosphere.

David Young

The service was great, food ok but the restraint smelled really bad.

Hector Carrillo

It's good if you grow up with it. Otherwise it's like expecting McDonald's to be the same as a stake house burger.

Mark Riege

It's been years since I had Skyline, so it tasted pretty good.

Chris D

Its skyline time always!

Henry DeRyke

wonderful establishment! very cheeky

Sig A. Rothschild

2 stars instead of 1 because of the extraordinary fast service, but this is fast food what do you expect? 1 star because this isn't chili like ive ever seen, its a soupy watered down substance with gosh knows what as a mystery meat. They serve it with entirely way too much cheese, and its not even melted, disgusting!!! Their salads are alright, but lesson learned, ya don't go to a greasy fast food place to get healthy food.

Jeb Justice

Great place and great service. Food was awesome and the employees were great!

Rivka

Quite possibly the WORST stuff I have EVER had in my entire life. I cannot even bring myself to call it food as it smelled like canned Skippy Dog food. We travel a lot and like to try the local fair wherever we go. We have had some very unusual foods and combinations over our years and miles of traveling. Some we loved and others, well, not so much. So, with our usual sense of adventure, we boldly went where no Texan should ever go, and I mean EVER. We kept an open mind because we knew from prior experience that the term "chili" can be applied liberally to many different dishes, all of which their creators insist as being "authentic". However, we do come to expect some kind of "chili" to be present in the dish. Just some, any kind, somewhere. We knew it wouldn't have that kick we love here in the South, and that was okay, but what it was was nothing like any kind of "food" any of us had ever had. It was a completely tasteless pile of something that looked a lot like what I used to clean out of the kennels of sick dogs. The grey tinged "spaghetti" only added to the macabre giving the impression of an infestation of round worms. There was no chili taste to it at all. We grimly chewed through about three forkfuls before we all gave up (we were all hungry and were hoping it might improve on us, like I said, we are adventurous). The bright side was that the cheese was a fairly good quality cheddar (not the American processed stuff I actually expected) and it was served with packaged oyster crackers, and those are pretty hard to mess up. Sorry Ohio, but your signature chili spaghetti completely defeated my hungry family, and that is a first in our over 27 years and 50,000 + miles of traveling together. I'm hoping we just came on a bad day...but it's going to take a lot to get me near any kind of chili spaghetti again, adventurous or not, my stomach staged an all out revolt on this experience.

anthony johnson

Prices were a bit high

Gracie Warren

Cool little piece of Cincinnati! We enjoyed our visit!

Andrew Garvin

I've said it before and I guess I'll say it again... Skyline locations in the Cincinnati area are pretty consistent. It's not refined food. It's more of an addiction.

Tequila Love

I luv there chili great portions

Deborah Spangler

Great server and service. Fast and hot.

Quitus Maximus

Not quite up to par. Ordered the two cheese coneys and when I got them the buns were just mush. The upside was that the service was good.

Vince Roux

Friendly waitress. The food is kind of blah... However I recommend that you try this place if you re visiting Cincinnati.

Gage Robelen

A Cincinatti classic. Each meal is piled high with shredded cheese, so definitely watch how you're eating or it'll be all over you. The famous recipe is famous for a reason - it's the perfect meal for a warm lunch or hearty dinner.

LaWanda Banks

Ranch bacon fries

Sherene Hansen Player

Whenever I visit Cincinnati, I must get Cincinnati Chili and Skyline is my favorite place to go. My server was so great and my 4-way was perfect!!

Lushus Lucius

Literally the worst meal I've ever paid for. Tasted like watery noodles with a chili made out of canned Armour meat. The fries were great though. Is this the best Cincinnati has to offer?

Patrice Foster

Waitress was very friendly, but the chili at this location was watered down.

Charles Kozlowski

Not bad. Visiting tourist. But I wouldnt go back again. Got the 5 way chili and an andoiulle sausage coney. Staff was wonderful !

Terry Gratton

First time to try their chilli. Being from Texas this dish was different. I heard it said that you have to have it a few times before you start to like it. An acquired taste.

Frank Villarreal

Quality at this location wasn't the best.

Romio H.

Great service

Peter Smith

Skyline is the best!!!

Mendi Booton

Downtown skyline is a must hit up place for good food, at great prices, and fast service.

Jim French

I can't get enough of skyline chili.

Linn Schneider

Skyline is always a great place to eat.

Ponciano Cochon

As a Marquette alum who waxes nostalgic for Real Chili, it's great to see its origin. Great chili 5 way + Bib doing it right.

Antico Lonnie

You just got to love Skyline

Penguin Scott

Not quite as good as Texas chili, but freaky good cony's. Very nice staff. Would come back and really would like to try the chili cheese fries.

David Vann

Always friendly and good

Shaun Hutchings

Waitress was amazing. Super nice and gave me a first time welcome packet and everything. Food was just ok but it was worth the experience.

Demetrius Battle

Great place to eat

Sallie Mascus

Always good four way lite spaghetti yummy

Tyler Deitz

One of my favorite restaurants! This downtown location has great people and the manager there definitely runs a tight ship. I unfortunately am not happy with their standard of their extreme cheese blend, but it does due for my work week. Good service and makes the place favorable.

Chris J

Good service came in half hour before close still didn't feel rushed.

Ohjay94

Had heard whispered rumors about Skyline Chili and simply had to try it out when I was in town. The restaurant itself was good. Clean, friendly service and not at all like a fast food joint. Disappointed by the 3-way chili I had though. Tasted more like Carbonara than chili.

STEPHEN DOWNEY

Ordinarily Skyline gets 5 stars from me. On this visit though, there seemed to be a "different" taste in the 5 way. It had an essence of fish oil that sometimes is added to diets low in Beta blockers. Heck, it might have been the hot sauce.

Sherry Tobin

Service was good nice people workers there and I served my food right

JIM Newberry

Great plaće. nice staff. Clean. Good comfort food

Kyle Klausing

Fast service

Colin Neace

Its skyline easy

Ann Lippert

When Cincinnati you must try Skyline Chili! I tasted clove, nutmeg and a little cinnamon. it was definitely unique. I very much enjoyed it!

3 Mile

First place I go when in town

Misty McClure

GREAT customer service! VERY friendly staff! They do their job too, and with a smile. I would MOST DEFINITELY eat here again and recommend friends and family!

Terry Ruiz

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.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.

Stefan Stefan

Fun place. Clean. Efficient. I just fed not like Concinnati Chili. Too soupy and the meat was too minced. Not my taste.

Yair Mijares

Not recommended, very bas taste...

Elisa Smith.

Food was great. Our server was awesome. Close to Fountain square. Clean

Lindsey Janies

Wonderful place to try “Cincy chili”! Nice and very accommodating staff and quick delicious service!

Jonathan Cecil

The chilli here is one of the best you will have. The chilli is like no other

Edward Harris

My first time trying Cincinnati chili. Quick and friendly service with decent food.

Justin Parsell

Always one of my favorite things to do while visiting Cincinnati is eat at Skyline. Great Coney's and one of the best Greek salads I've ever had

Jo Taylor

I was told by many people not to miss it while visiting, but I couldn't eat it.

geo lewis

Chilli was good. They ran out of hot dogs so that was disappointing.

Elton Gordon

I was treating someone else and they seemed to enjoy it.

Kyle Goodman

The line is, you either hate it or love it. Well, all three Goodmans loved it, including the 5 yr old.

george frew

Great food and staff

Mike Pog

Skyline Chili....is Cincinnati in flavor town country. It is a must if you are in Cincy. Never had a bad experience (7th and Vine). Good quick service at a good price.

Bobby Hughes

Good food, and good service

Anthony Lambruschi

I love skyline chili, still the best IMO vs a few competitors

Deborah Craig

Staff is always nice even when they have a full house. Really nothing but great experiences here, so I will be back. It has a good feel to it.

Tyler Glieden

Not all it's cracked up to be.

Ryan McCoppin

Yummy skyline. Extra cheese. Hard to spot from sidewalk.

Valeria Weizel

Soo good! Love the vegetarian chili 5-way!

Judi Mendriski

Always enjoy eating there

Brian Falzon

Pretty good

Deb Bashaw

Great food, service, and price. They were great with the kids too! MANY THANKS

Savannah2751

I love the cheese Coney's and 4-way chilli. Also love the southwest chicken salad. Very convenient location from my home.

James Hughett

Service was bad reaching over my food to remove empty plates

bryant dennis

Food is hot and tasty

michael murphy

Not for everyone but for me I love it. Chili is different than what you may be used to

Arcenis Rojas

Very friendly staff. My waiter offered me a bib, which came in very useful, upon hearing I was a first timer. The food was great! The price was even better.

Steve Nixon

If you come to Cincinnati you have to go to Skyline Chili. It is Cincinnati. Use the bib they give you. You will need it!!!

Buddy Rikard

As a southerner, I approve of this unique but tasty chili!

Daryl Howard

The service here was great from the server's to management

Roylee Clouse

Delicious

Charles Hudson

Good service, great food

Malachi Henderson

Great staff. Fast service and food.

Gregg Walker

Great food

J M

Slow service(45+minutes) Food was cold when served. Refills not offered. Worst Slyline experience I've ever had.

Brandon Gallite

This Skyline is popular lunch spot for my office. While some might suggest a facelift, many like it just the way it is--including me.

Mark Ring

Really inexpensive food. Great to go if you've never been to Cincinnati before. It's not Texas chili, but is decent. Very friendly staff.

Verlin Stamper

Great service with a smile and wonderful chili for all. The bibs we got made for a funny photo opportunity. Nice to try some of the best fast food chili in the city where it was founded. Highly recommend when in downtown Cincy.

Jen Nofziger

A classic, must visit when in Cincinnati. Were you really in Cincinnati if you didn't have some Cincinnati chili and experience the great service?

Robert Constant

Great food, service and employees!

Dale Niehaus

Excellent service well satisfied

James Jenkins

Great food. Super friendly staff! Would definitely eat here again!

Joseph king

Good location. Quick service

Trevor Hall

The Coney Bowl was great, so good I ordered a second one.

Wendell Williams

Skyline is Skyline all the same but the customer service here makes it a cut above the rest.

Alpesh Pandya

Chili was good. The combination was a bit strange for me with spaghetti and onions.

Justin Hall

Always excellent. Skyline is one of the staples of Cincinnati and this location shows it. It's obviously a very busy spot for lunch time, but the staff does an amazing job at taking care of all the tables and making sure the food comes out delicious.

Taylor Broberg

Whenever you're feeling good and hungry.... its skyline time! I've been to many locations... this one definitely does not disappoint.

Zachary Peterson

This location was pretty big, clean, and friendly.

Greg jackson

Very good Black bean burrito

D Mac

Digging the new uniforms

Jonathan Santiago

Hole in the wall place but chili is good and it's very homey

Kerry Knowles

Huge rush because of the Pride Parade but they kept it moving! Always reliable.

Mark Jeanmougin

A great Skyline downtown with fast lunch service

Iisha Reynolds

These workers are so intelligent yet friendly for each time I'm to show up @ skyline, they'll already tend to know what I'll be getting... I only luv this restaurant to choose,for the best an still ALWAYS will keep comin...its that Coney Bowl !

Andy Rice

Nice Skyline location.

Cyantwilite Joel

it was tasty - 4 bucks for a small 3way and small drink - if you need a quick refuel this is spot, friendly staff

Nathan Murray

Its always skyline time!

Joseph Pacheco

Amazing place to visit! This was definitely the taste of Cincinnati!!

Bob Schwab

Always busy, but the staff are great. I have never felt rushed. This is often a problem downtown at lunchtime. Food quality very high. Right on bus line for Route 33. I like to stop at least every other week on my way to work for lunch.

Melissa Tiffany

Soo glad we pulled off i-75 for lunch! The service was incredible, food great, and atmosphere was worth it! We did the chili cheese fries and they were awesome!!! Bonus: Great for vegetarians!

Dawone Carr

Great service and food!

Danielle Matheny

Efficient, fast, friendly service. I like the five way chili. The place is clean and bustling, but I haven't had to wait either time I've been there.

Priscille The Musician

Loved it! First time here amd the staff was super friendly, the food was filling and cheap. I highly recommend.

Rev JR

Had a fun time here with a group of friends. Very good and friendly servers, the food was hot and tasted exactly like I remembered from the last time I had skyline!

Vincent White

Love the chili !

Kenneth Crowther

Quick and friendly service... A fun way to have Cincinnati chili

Bob Stewart

Came here 11 am Saturday morning, with lots going on downtown. Service was quick. Food same quality you would expect from skyline.

Tyler

No reason to call in an order if you still have to wait 10 minutes after you arrive at the restaurant. The workers that I interacted with were rude and didn't seem to want to be there.

james labow

Ther was something brown inside one my ice qubes . i ask for a cup just of ice.

Alan Chumbley

Not exactly a healthy choice but something you should probably try in Cincinnati. It seems to be a thing; chilli with spaghetti. The service here is really good. Very friendly and helpful if you're unsure of what's being served. My server was absolutely amazing and very funny. My suggestion is to ask them for a quarter of the cheese they would normally put but the locals around me thought it was odd that I scooped most of it away. Regardless, it is something you should definitely try at least once in your visit.

Tony Dickey

Good place to dine

Carol Rucker

As a long time veteran of the Cincinnati Chili war, I'll take Skyline over Gold Star any day. Skyline now has an extensive menu, but for over four decades I've returned time and again for the three-way. For those outside of the Greater Cincinnati area, a three way is chili served over spaghetti with a pile of cheese on top. And yes, that's a perfectly fine way to serve chili. Skyline's cincy chili flavor is always consistent no matter which location you choose. The cheese is always fresh and, yes, I even love the little oyster crackers.

Erik Kirby

Genuinely the worst meal I ever paid money for

Ryan Nichols

Very good chili, served just how you like it.

Jason Fisher

I see why it's legendary!!

Joe Pearce

Skyline chili is like no other chili. When I need to get my Skyline fix on, I slide in here, sit at the counter, and eat a three way and cheese coney. Always good service.

Michael Wilson

Food was hot and fresh, no long wait even order food to go

Jason Zhang

Lackluster place at best. Friendly enough staff and relatively good prices. Food is served in small portions however and the flavours tend to be too overwhelming to enjoy the food properly.

Joy Merchant

I love this skyline. I feel at home. Their practically family

Brandy Ellis

Looks like dog slop

Christian M

Great food but most importantly, FANTASTIC staff.

Thadd Fiala

Three cheese coneys, extra mustard, no onions please. The conys are always great. The staff is super nice and actually remembers my name!

Alva Woods

Good food

Scott Mahnke

We got the whole chicken with sides of biscuits, mashed potatoes and succotash and collard greens with sweet potato casserole for dessert. Good service and good food. Nice place for after work dinner.

Greg Jackson

Good Black bean burrito supreme

S Lample

Kinda disappointed in the FAMOUS SKYLINE CHILI!! It just wasn't what we expected.

Jason Hoover

Great service even with all the traffic they had

David Clement

Great service... Melissa needs a raise

Maeve Lewis

Although I've grown up with Skyline, I can say with confidence that it has very polite staff, and a great taste. I'm a vegetarian, so I am always pleasantly surprised when I can eat at a fast food restaurant where people are fine with not serving me meat. (Unlike experiences I've had with other places like McDonald's). I always get a Regular Vegetarian 3-Way, and I'm always content with my meal. :)

Ryan Greene

Okay, if I was different than a middle age white boy I could've got more. Just saying, not upset. The staff and food was Great

Lee Lee Evans

It's ok, if you want a small hot dog. I thought it would be a beef, larger hot dog.

Michael Brookbank

Skyline Time is the best time

Adam Klei

Very freimdly atmosphere,great food,and freindly staff

Will Stolberg

Nothing's perfect, but this is damn close.