Being a trucker I love that I get to try different places. First time here and the food was good. Big UPS TO SKYLINE
(4)
Peter K.
We came in here during off hours to grab my first portion of chili. It came to me as a surprise that it was a sit down restaurant. We seated ourselves as they asked and it took them almost 10 minutes to come to us with menus despite the restaurant being practically empty. It was with that, the service was a bit disappointing, but everything other than that was great. The chili was not as heavy as most chilis as I've had which was great. It goes great with fries and cheese. I would highly recommend trying it, however, I did leave skyline wondering if I would come back. Not that it was bad, but I don't know if it was good enough to warrant repeated trips there. But if chili is your thing, go for it!
(3)
Leah S.
No very happy with drive thru, will not do that again. Came home , emptied bag, very sad. Will go through bag before I drive off, if I stop at this location again.
(3)
Anye F.
Comparing the 5-way here to the Dixie Chili 6-way, I thought the flavor here was better than Dixie chili, but still not the best I've had. The chili was still watery - whether they just don't drain the noodles enough or the chili itself is watery I am not sure. I liked that it was table service instead of counter service, though if I was in a hurry counter might be better. I wish I'd had time to try some of the other Cincy parlors besides just these two. My favorite, by far, of the Cincy style chilis doesn't come from Cincy - it's Hard Times which is ubiquitous in the DC area. I keep thinking there has to be something actually in Cincy that at least comes close to it. Maybe on a future trip to the city I will find out. People need to stop comparing Cincy style chili to other non Cincy style chilis (Texas for example) as they are two totally different cuisines that happen to share a name. Think of it as an alternative pasta topping and you'll not be upset by mismatched expectations.
(3)
Andrew T.
Skyline Chili is terrible! I'm from Texas and this is not chili. No spice, just sweet flavored meat soup with a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg. Awful stuff!
(1)
James M.
Great food. Great service.
(4)
Jonni L.
I really don't mind Skyline chili--just the chili or the burrito, though. On a rather chilly, rainy Sunday, with an empty belly, a bowl of Skyline chili sounded good AND it was on the way home so I didn't have to get out of the car with a sleeping toddler. The drive through at this location is perilous. Potholes that a Fiat could lose itself in, and it's not really well marked. The drive through menu also seems a little too concise. Not very much selection though I'm pretty sure all their menu items are portable. I ordered the half pint of chili at $3.99 and asked if I could have a little cheese and onions. I was told my total was $4.23. When I arrived at the window, the gal said, "I'm sorry, that will be $6.23 with the cheese and onions. Are you kidding me? The "half pint" of chili wasn't full and was like one of those tiny cups of coffee at truckstops that they refill endlessly and $2.00 for cheese and onions? No thanks, Skyline. I'll just go to Dixie from now on--it's also on my way home.
(2)
C N.
I've grown up on this stuff, so I'm partial. I could eat this daily, lunch, dinner, and as late as their open. I get the 5 way. It tastes out of this world with a Dr. Pepper.
(5)
Yuko H.
Five stars for service! I walked in on a rainy day, looking confused.. A manager greeted me with a very friendly smile a shortly after I arrived. He asked if it was one or two. I was standing there alone but since I looked confused he thought I was looking for someone. I looked confused as I wasn't sure if I order first then sit down or order at a table. I saw some open spot at a bar counter, but he suggested he would clean up a nice booth area (enough for four people) so I can be comfortable. Menu was on a table so I carefully studied the entire menu. When one of my friends asked where I was off to this week, I said Cincinnati. His response was "cheese coney". That's all he said. I didn't think I had time to stop but I found one hour of free time before catching flight home. A quick yelp search based on key word "cheese coney" took me to this place. I asked a very friendly server about cheese coney and she pointed what it looks like on the picture. Each hot dog is $1.99 so I ordered two. They had so much cheese on it, I was struggling to eat. I asked for knife to help me cut into a bite size. (I was in a nice dress on that day as I had dinner meeting to attend upon arrival at PHX, so I didn't want to make mess on my clothes. Otherwise I would have used my hands). Since the plate was so small, a server kindly brought additional empty plate to help me eat. I transferred one of them and it was easier to use silverware when they have enough empty space on the plate. I was still hungry after I ate two of them, I proceeded to order "4 way", spaghetti with their famous chili. I added onions to make it 4 way. While I was eating 4 way, my friend lives in Cincinnati saw my Facebook photo upload on cheese coney and she suggested I order French fries... Apparently I missed this on the menu but they also sell chili with French fries. By the time I got her message, I finished eating two hot dogs and was working on spaghetti. I eat a lot but not that lot. I guess I would have to try that next time I am in town. I don't know if the food was that good or not, but I tasted Midwest. My server was very nice to me, she kept coming back to refill my iced tea and kept coming back to make sure I was still doing good. A manager also walked around and greeted regular customers by their name. He obviously doesn't know my name as it was my first time there but he came to my table to check on me too. I really enjoyed their friendly and thoughtful service.
(4)
Arick S.
I love Skyline. This review is more so for the service at this location, not the food. I ordered the usual items: small 4-way with beans and a coney with mustard. The company I was with ordered a kid's meal. It was cool that they allowed it since we are definitely over age. But I guess they just assume you want cheese on everything. But we did not want cheese and they charged us incorrectly as well. Again, I do love Skyline Chili. I see the other hater comments on Yelp and that's okay. I've been to Texas and love their chili as well. I've been to D.C., and they have some great chili. But I love Skyline. Stop hatin'!
(2)
Grant P.
Skyline chili is definitely an acquired taste. And not one that I particularly enjoyed, but if you know what it is, you either love it...or don't. I didn't. But the staff was super friendly, our order came out quickly, was hot and well-prepared. The stuff just has an odd flavor and if you're not used to it and not a fan, it can be a jarring experience. Especially after driving for 12 hours. I wouldn't go back, but if you like the taste, I have absolutely no reason to suggest that you shouldn't.
(4)
Cathy R.
Who knew Skyline serves more than chili?! I went through the drive-thru recently and was pleasantly surprised to find a few wrap sandwiches on the menu. I ordered the southwestern wrap and a soft drink. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken, onion, pepper, salsa combination in this tortilla wrap. The service was quick, the price was right & the serving size was generous enough that I had leftovers!
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Vasheta S.
Being a trucker I love that I get to try different places. First time here and the food was good. Big UPS TO SKYLINE
(4)Peter K.
We came in here during off hours to grab my first portion of chili. It came to me as a surprise that it was a sit down restaurant. We seated ourselves as they asked and it took them almost 10 minutes to come to us with menus despite the restaurant being practically empty. It was with that, the service was a bit disappointing, but everything other than that was great. The chili was not as heavy as most chilis as I've had which was great. It goes great with fries and cheese. I would highly recommend trying it, however, I did leave skyline wondering if I would come back. Not that it was bad, but I don't know if it was good enough to warrant repeated trips there. But if chili is your thing, go for it!
(3)Leah S.
No very happy with drive thru, will not do that again. Came home , emptied bag, very sad. Will go through bag before I drive off, if I stop at this location again.
(3)Anye F.
Comparing the 5-way here to the Dixie Chili 6-way, I thought the flavor here was better than Dixie chili, but still not the best I've had. The chili was still watery - whether they just don't drain the noodles enough or the chili itself is watery I am not sure. I liked that it was table service instead of counter service, though if I was in a hurry counter might be better. I wish I'd had time to try some of the other Cincy parlors besides just these two. My favorite, by far, of the Cincy style chilis doesn't come from Cincy - it's Hard Times which is ubiquitous in the DC area. I keep thinking there has to be something actually in Cincy that at least comes close to it. Maybe on a future trip to the city I will find out. People need to stop comparing Cincy style chili to other non Cincy style chilis (Texas for example) as they are two totally different cuisines that happen to share a name. Think of it as an alternative pasta topping and you'll not be upset by mismatched expectations.
(3)Andrew T.
Skyline Chili is terrible! I'm from Texas and this is not chili. No spice, just sweet flavored meat soup with a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg. Awful stuff!
(1)James M.
Great food. Great service.
(4)Jonni L.
I really don't mind Skyline chili--just the chili or the burrito, though. On a rather chilly, rainy Sunday, with an empty belly, a bowl of Skyline chili sounded good AND it was on the way home so I didn't have to get out of the car with a sleeping toddler. The drive through at this location is perilous. Potholes that a Fiat could lose itself in, and it's not really well marked. The drive through menu also seems a little too concise. Not very much selection though I'm pretty sure all their menu items are portable. I ordered the half pint of chili at $3.99 and asked if I could have a little cheese and onions. I was told my total was $4.23. When I arrived at the window, the gal said, "I'm sorry, that will be $6.23 with the cheese and onions. Are you kidding me? The "half pint" of chili wasn't full and was like one of those tiny cups of coffee at truckstops that they refill endlessly and $2.00 for cheese and onions? No thanks, Skyline. I'll just go to Dixie from now on--it's also on my way home.
(2)C N.
I've grown up on this stuff, so I'm partial. I could eat this daily, lunch, dinner, and as late as their open. I get the 5 way. It tastes out of this world with a Dr. Pepper.
(5)Yuko H.
Five stars for service! I walked in on a rainy day, looking confused.. A manager greeted me with a very friendly smile a shortly after I arrived. He asked if it was one or two. I was standing there alone but since I looked confused he thought I was looking for someone. I looked confused as I wasn't sure if I order first then sit down or order at a table. I saw some open spot at a bar counter, but he suggested he would clean up a nice booth area (enough for four people) so I can be comfortable. Menu was on a table so I carefully studied the entire menu. When one of my friends asked where I was off to this week, I said Cincinnati. His response was "cheese coney". That's all he said. I didn't think I had time to stop but I found one hour of free time before catching flight home. A quick yelp search based on key word "cheese coney" took me to this place. I asked a very friendly server about cheese coney and she pointed what it looks like on the picture. Each hot dog is $1.99 so I ordered two. They had so much cheese on it, I was struggling to eat. I asked for knife to help me cut into a bite size. (I was in a nice dress on that day as I had dinner meeting to attend upon arrival at PHX, so I didn't want to make mess on my clothes. Otherwise I would have used my hands). Since the plate was so small, a server kindly brought additional empty plate to help me eat. I transferred one of them and it was easier to use silverware when they have enough empty space on the plate. I was still hungry after I ate two of them, I proceeded to order "4 way", spaghetti with their famous chili. I added onions to make it 4 way. While I was eating 4 way, my friend lives in Cincinnati saw my Facebook photo upload on cheese coney and she suggested I order French fries... Apparently I missed this on the menu but they also sell chili with French fries. By the time I got her message, I finished eating two hot dogs and was working on spaghetti. I eat a lot but not that lot. I guess I would have to try that next time I am in town. I don't know if the food was that good or not, but I tasted Midwest. My server was very nice to me, she kept coming back to refill my iced tea and kept coming back to make sure I was still doing good. A manager also walked around and greeted regular customers by their name. He obviously doesn't know my name as it was my first time there but he came to my table to check on me too. I really enjoyed their friendly and thoughtful service.
(4)Arick S.
I love Skyline. This review is more so for the service at this location, not the food. I ordered the usual items: small 4-way with beans and a coney with mustard. The company I was with ordered a kid's meal. It was cool that they allowed it since we are definitely over age. But I guess they just assume you want cheese on everything. But we did not want cheese and they charged us incorrectly as well. Again, I do love Skyline Chili. I see the other hater comments on Yelp and that's okay. I've been to Texas and love their chili as well. I've been to D.C., and they have some great chili. But I love Skyline. Stop hatin'!
(2)Grant P.
Skyline chili is definitely an acquired taste. And not one that I particularly enjoyed, but if you know what it is, you either love it...or don't. I didn't. But the staff was super friendly, our order came out quickly, was hot and well-prepared. The stuff just has an odd flavor and if you're not used to it and not a fan, it can be a jarring experience. Especially after driving for 12 hours. I wouldn't go back, but if you like the taste, I have absolutely no reason to suggest that you shouldn't.
(4)Cathy R.
Who knew Skyline serves more than chili?! I went through the drive-thru recently and was pleasantly surprised to find a few wrap sandwiches on the menu. I ordered the southwestern wrap and a soft drink. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken, onion, pepper, salsa combination in this tortilla wrap. The service was quick, the price was right & the serving size was generous enough that I had leftovers!
(4)M W.
Skyline chili is not chili.
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