Tried the Skyline 5 Way spaghetti platter and a Greek Salad. I'm not big on the chili seasonings, but it was hot and hearty. The Greek Salad was chock full of fresh, crisp, and various veggies, and the dressing was spot on. My first Cincy chili experience just average. Next time, Gold Star for a comparo.
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Shelley Y.
Here's a little backstory: My daughter has Kitt Kittredge, the American Girl doll. She also has all her books, including her cookbook. See, Kitt is from Depression era Cincinnati, so a chili recipe was included in her cookbook. I was intrigued by how different it was from our regular chili here in Missouri, so I tried it. It was different, but it was very yummy. The kids loved it. I couldn't wait to try *real* Cincinnati style chili now that I'd had a version from a doll's cookbook. Surely, the real deal would be even better! Flash Forward to July 2013: We had just left the Creation Museum and we were starving. We had avoided all the yummy smelling food at their food court because we had our hearts set on Skyline Chili. When we got there the place was nearly deserted. Not a good sign. It was clean, at least. The waitress was pleasant and helpful with the menu questions we had. Our orders arrived. I got a half order of 5 way chili (that's "the works"). I wish they had used a bigger plate as the spaghetti noodles and chili were spilling onto the table. Still, I dove in. ...wait for it... What?! Ew, this wasn't what I expected. at. all. It was disgusting. It was nothing like the recipe I had tried that was rich with spices, including cinnamon, cocoa powder, and allspice. It was a glob of meat sauce flavored only with cinnamon. None of us could eat it. Fortunately, my younger 2 children ordered plain hot dogs...Lucky! The truth is, Cincinnati chili is an acquired taste. If you are used to Midwestern/Texas style chili con carne flavored with chili powder, onions, maybe tomatoes or cumin, you will be disappointed in this flavorless excuse for chili. If you love it, more power to you. It takes all kinds. There's no hate here. Tomato/Tomahto, as the song goes. The good news is we now know we don't like it and it doesn't matter we live hundreds of miles away. We won't miss it. SO, even though I have given Skyline a poor review, I do encourage you to try it for yourself. Maybe you'll like it, like so many others. Maybe you'll feel sick, still hungry, and lamenting your choice, like us. It'll be like a game!
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Joe E.
Gotta hit Skyline at least once while I'm in town, right? It's not for everybody, but I like it. This trip I went with a 5-Way and a Coney. Good stuff. The service was great, and the food was exactly what it was supposed to be: a unique chili on spaghetti with shredded cheese, onions and beans. Belly full.
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Jenna K.
We were visiting the Creation Museum and wanted to try some famous chili! My husband went to Skyline to get us some. We were sadly disappointed. While we expected it to be different than anything we were used to, there was absolutely no flavor. Hot sauce, cheese, onions, etc.-- nothing helped. We will try another chili in Cincinnati if we make it up this way again!
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Allison S.
If you're in the vicinity of a Skyline Chili, go here and get the Coney dog, maybe two or four or ten. They're fantastic. I made the mistake of sharing one little baby Coney and then getting a 3-way. Next time, I'm going to share a 3-way and get 3 Coney dogs. The 3-way was good, but I wanted more meat in lieu of all that cheese. How do they get it to be grated so fine? It's a mystery. However, I most definitely enjoyed it and might have to go again should I find myself in the area again. Only next time I need more Coneys. Definitely more Coneys.
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Peter P.
Service here was pretty fast and friendly so no complaints. It's Skyline so you know what you're getting into. You either like it or you don't. You like cinnamon in your chili or you don't.
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Toni M.
Maybe it's just us but I have never tasted anything like this before. This was our first experience at this chain and our last. The food was terrible and service not much better. They need to lose the secret recipe.
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David P.
Tried the Skyline 5 Way spaghetti platter and a Greek Salad. I'm not big on the chili seasonings, but it was hot and hearty. The Greek Salad was chock full of fresh, crisp, and various veggies, and the dressing was spot on. My first Cincy chili experience just average. Next time, Gold Star for a comparo.
(2)Shelley Y.
Here's a little backstory: My daughter has Kitt Kittredge, the American Girl doll. She also has all her books, including her cookbook. See, Kitt is from Depression era Cincinnati, so a chili recipe was included in her cookbook. I was intrigued by how different it was from our regular chili here in Missouri, so I tried it. It was different, but it was very yummy. The kids loved it. I couldn't wait to try *real* Cincinnati style chili now that I'd had a version from a doll's cookbook. Surely, the real deal would be even better! Flash Forward to July 2013: We had just left the Creation Museum and we were starving. We had avoided all the yummy smelling food at their food court because we had our hearts set on Skyline Chili. When we got there the place was nearly deserted. Not a good sign. It was clean, at least. The waitress was pleasant and helpful with the menu questions we had. Our orders arrived. I got a half order of 5 way chili (that's "the works"). I wish they had used a bigger plate as the spaghetti noodles and chili were spilling onto the table. Still, I dove in. ...wait for it... What?! Ew, this wasn't what I expected. at. all. It was disgusting. It was nothing like the recipe I had tried that was rich with spices, including cinnamon, cocoa powder, and allspice. It was a glob of meat sauce flavored only with cinnamon. None of us could eat it. Fortunately, my younger 2 children ordered plain hot dogs...Lucky! The truth is, Cincinnati chili is an acquired taste. If you are used to Midwestern/Texas style chili con carne flavored with chili powder, onions, maybe tomatoes or cumin, you will be disappointed in this flavorless excuse for chili. If you love it, more power to you. It takes all kinds. There's no hate here. Tomato/Tomahto, as the song goes. The good news is we now know we don't like it and it doesn't matter we live hundreds of miles away. We won't miss it. SO, even though I have given Skyline a poor review, I do encourage you to try it for yourself. Maybe you'll like it, like so many others. Maybe you'll feel sick, still hungry, and lamenting your choice, like us. It'll be like a game!
(2)Joe E.
Gotta hit Skyline at least once while I'm in town, right? It's not for everybody, but I like it. This trip I went with a 5-Way and a Coney. Good stuff. The service was great, and the food was exactly what it was supposed to be: a unique chili on spaghetti with shredded cheese, onions and beans. Belly full.
(4)Jenna K.
We were visiting the Creation Museum and wanted to try some famous chili! My husband went to Skyline to get us some. We were sadly disappointed. While we expected it to be different than anything we were used to, there was absolutely no flavor. Hot sauce, cheese, onions, etc.-- nothing helped. We will try another chili in Cincinnati if we make it up this way again!
(1)Allison S.
If you're in the vicinity of a Skyline Chili, go here and get the Coney dog, maybe two or four or ten. They're fantastic. I made the mistake of sharing one little baby Coney and then getting a 3-way. Next time, I'm going to share a 3-way and get 3 Coney dogs. The 3-way was good, but I wanted more meat in lieu of all that cheese. How do they get it to be grated so fine? It's a mystery. However, I most definitely enjoyed it and might have to go again should I find myself in the area again. Only next time I need more Coneys. Definitely more Coneys.
(3)Peter P.
Service here was pretty fast and friendly so no complaints. It's Skyline so you know what you're getting into. You either like it or you don't. You like cinnamon in your chili or you don't.
(3)Toni M.
Maybe it's just us but I have never tasted anything like this before. This was our first experience at this chain and our last. The food was terrible and service not much better. They need to lose the secret recipe.
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