We ate in rather than do drive through. The food was great for a terrific value and the service was prompt polite and attentive. Definitely exceeded our expectations of sit down fast food.
(5)
Chris S.
I'm a healthy eater. If I lived in KY I'd never come here, simply because it doesn't sit well in the stomach. Meanwhile, having met a friend in town from Seattle, I had to take him to Gold Star. A trip to this region wouldn't be complete without it. (I bought him Skyline at the Red's game.) For fast food the chili here isn't bad. It's pretty tasty, in fact. I avoided the hot dogs and three way action and settled for a bit of chili on top of spaghetti, and kept it down to the kids size. With that it's pretty good and not too much to unsettle the stomach. My friend ordered a chili burrito which he demolished. If you're in the mood for fast food - and chili - you'll love this place. Good service and it won't burn a hole in your pocket, but use caution making a habit of it or you'll need larger clothes.
(3)
Paul E.
The lady at the drive through window is rude and bad at her job. If I hated my job, I'd find a new one. Go to Richwood, better all around. They won't forget the small things like crackers and hot sauce, flip flop the no onions but mustard request or give you a bad attitude from the get go...
(1)
Harry B.
Amazing chili and the coneys rock. You don't want to eat too many of these or you'll have to buy bigger cloths. It's really hard not to want more. Consistent, friendly, and clean.
(5)
Crystal L.
Really don't care if it's Gold Star or Skyline... they don't have this anywhere else but the area I grew up in and it's like the first stop off the plane. I prefer the chili cheese puffs (no hot dog) to the ubiquitous 3-way. Not something to eat every day, but a regional specialty that really is a must try.
(4)
Patrick P.
After watching the travel channel and watching 4 Coney places around the world - I suddenly developed a craving. I know there is a Gold Star down the street so I put on my bunny slippers and jumped in my car to begin my coney adventure. This location was staffed by adults who seemed to have work together for quite some time. I think it makes a difference. I ordered a couple of cheese coney's and fries. My food came out picture perfect and hot.. It was awesome - that is all i can say. It really hit the spot. If you have a craving for coneys - go to this location - you will be satisfied :-)
(4)
Tj P.
A new occupation always brings with it the opportunity for me to enjoy and expand upon one of my favorite pastimes, eating at new places! And, of course, writing about it here. Gold Star Chili is a local franchise for the uninitiated. A direct competitor to the bigger Skyline Chili, GS serves up the Cincinnati standards: Cheese Coneys (chili dogs), Cincinnati-style chili, sandwiches and a few other items. Honestly, to not get chili in one of these establishments would simply be defeating the purpose so don't go in looking to order a burger. I sidled my way to an empty stool at the bar, the interior reminiscent to a '50s style diner with more seating, and perused the menu. The menu is limited, but what you order is not half as important as how you order. It separates the greenhorns from the local yokels. Or the true Bengals fan from every other human on earth. I ordered, "2 CC, O, no Mo" or 2 Cheese Coneys, with onions, no mustard. Of course I ordered it the latter way but this is as much a lesson in food etiquette as it is a review so bear with me. (For more GS food etiquette, see here: goldstarchili.com/menu ) A cheese coney is a standard hot dog slathered with Cincinnati-style chili, loaded with grated cheddar cheese and on a steamed hot dog bun. Cheese coneys are to Cincinnati as White Castle sliders are to Kansas City. It's beer food. Honestly a little expensive for beer food but that's what it is nonetheless. Gold Star's chili is thick, beanless of course, with a slight cinnamoniness but not as overpowering as Skyline's. I would say I prefer GS. I also enjoyed the crisp chopped onions too. They weren't terribly strong and gave the chili a sweetness. My one caveat to making this a regular dining choice would be the price. Coneys are not big, again, think hot dog slider, but they run about $2.50 a piece here. I can almost consider a $1.50 each but I couldn't regularly justify paying $6 for 2 small hot dogs, some crinkle fries and a drink. It's just not that spectacular.
(3)
Jeff I.
Zero if I could. No service... they acted like we weren't even sitting there. Ants were eating dropped food on floor that had been there for hours looked like. They charged for an extra drink, didn't take off for free coney coupon I had and looked at me like I was some kind of alien when I questioned them about their mistakes. No tip left for such sub par service. Needless to say I won't ever be back to this location!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Outdoor Seating : No Drive-Thru : Yes
Margot P.
We ate in rather than do drive through. The food was great for a terrific value and the service was prompt polite and attentive. Definitely exceeded our expectations of sit down fast food.
(5)Chris S.
I'm a healthy eater. If I lived in KY I'd never come here, simply because it doesn't sit well in the stomach. Meanwhile, having met a friend in town from Seattle, I had to take him to Gold Star. A trip to this region wouldn't be complete without it. (I bought him Skyline at the Red's game.) For fast food the chili here isn't bad. It's pretty tasty, in fact. I avoided the hot dogs and three way action and settled for a bit of chili on top of spaghetti, and kept it down to the kids size. With that it's pretty good and not too much to unsettle the stomach. My friend ordered a chili burrito which he demolished. If you're in the mood for fast food - and chili - you'll love this place. Good service and it won't burn a hole in your pocket, but use caution making a habit of it or you'll need larger clothes.
(3)Paul E.
The lady at the drive through window is rude and bad at her job. If I hated my job, I'd find a new one. Go to Richwood, better all around. They won't forget the small things like crackers and hot sauce, flip flop the no onions but mustard request or give you a bad attitude from the get go...
(1)Harry B.
Amazing chili and the coneys rock. You don't want to eat too many of these or you'll have to buy bigger cloths. It's really hard not to want more. Consistent, friendly, and clean.
(5)Crystal L.
Really don't care if it's Gold Star or Skyline... they don't have this anywhere else but the area I grew up in and it's like the first stop off the plane. I prefer the chili cheese puffs (no hot dog) to the ubiquitous 3-way. Not something to eat every day, but a regional specialty that really is a must try.
(4)Patrick P.
After watching the travel channel and watching 4 Coney places around the world - I suddenly developed a craving. I know there is a Gold Star down the street so I put on my bunny slippers and jumped in my car to begin my coney adventure. This location was staffed by adults who seemed to have work together for quite some time. I think it makes a difference. I ordered a couple of cheese coney's and fries. My food came out picture perfect and hot.. It was awesome - that is all i can say. It really hit the spot. If you have a craving for coneys - go to this location - you will be satisfied :-)
(4)Tj P.
A new occupation always brings with it the opportunity for me to enjoy and expand upon one of my favorite pastimes, eating at new places! And, of course, writing about it here. Gold Star Chili is a local franchise for the uninitiated. A direct competitor to the bigger Skyline Chili, GS serves up the Cincinnati standards: Cheese Coneys (chili dogs), Cincinnati-style chili, sandwiches and a few other items. Honestly, to not get chili in one of these establishments would simply be defeating the purpose so don't go in looking to order a burger. I sidled my way to an empty stool at the bar, the interior reminiscent to a '50s style diner with more seating, and perused the menu. The menu is limited, but what you order is not half as important as how you order. It separates the greenhorns from the local yokels. Or the true Bengals fan from every other human on earth. I ordered, "2 CC, O, no Mo" or 2 Cheese Coneys, with onions, no mustard. Of course I ordered it the latter way but this is as much a lesson in food etiquette as it is a review so bear with me. (For more GS food etiquette, see here: goldstarchili.com/menu ) A cheese coney is a standard hot dog slathered with Cincinnati-style chili, loaded with grated cheddar cheese and on a steamed hot dog bun. Cheese coneys are to Cincinnati as White Castle sliders are to Kansas City. It's beer food. Honestly a little expensive for beer food but that's what it is nonetheless. Gold Star's chili is thick, beanless of course, with a slight cinnamoniness but not as overpowering as Skyline's. I would say I prefer GS. I also enjoyed the crisp chopped onions too. They weren't terribly strong and gave the chili a sweetness. My one caveat to making this a regular dining choice would be the price. Coneys are not big, again, think hot dog slider, but they run about $2.50 a piece here. I can almost consider a $1.50 each but I couldn't regularly justify paying $6 for 2 small hot dogs, some crinkle fries and a drink. It's just not that spectacular.
(3)Jeff I.
Zero if I could. No service... they acted like we weren't even sitting there. Ants were eating dropped food on floor that had been there for hours looked like. They charged for an extra drink, didn't take off for free coney coupon I had and looked at me like I was some kind of alien when I questioned them about their mistakes. No tip left for such sub par service. Needless to say I won't ever be back to this location!
(1)