I like to try and get a feel for the local "culture" whenever possible, so I queried some folks at the customer site about where I should and go they all concluded "Ya gotta go to Skyline Chill and get the 5-way". So I did. Well, if this is what local culture is around here then... uh... wow. The atmosphere is very fast foody, although there is table service. I did notice some personal touches to the decor reduced the franchise feel that is so prevalent. The specialty here is the chili, as the name implies, especially served over spaghetti. I ordered a regular sized 5-way with a garden salad with italian dressing and a bread stick. They serve oyster crackers while you wait for your meal, which was a nice touch, and the meal showed up surprisingly fast. The 5-way is spaghetti served with chili, onions, beans and cheese. Heaps of cheese. So much grated cheese it boggles the mind. Unfortunately they use an uber mild cheddar for this topping which is thoroughly lack lustre. They also heaped a mountain of the same boring cheddar on the salad. They definitely like their uber mild cheese here. I, personally, think they should offer a smaller amount of a sharp cheddar as an option, but that's just me. Anyway, once I got past THE CHEESE the 5-way was actually really good. Next time I think I'll just order a bowl of the chili - I have a sneaking suspicion it will remind me of the hot sauce on a Rochester garbage plate. I would have given Skyline Chili at the Dayton Mall 4 stars if the ambiance was less generican and would really look forward to visiting if the cheese was a little less abundant and lot more flavourful. Would I go back/recommend it? Sure. If you're here, might as well enjoy.
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Nick D.
Very different chili, that's for sure. Not exactly my taste, but still a descent bowl of chili if you are open. It is billed as "Cincinnati" chili (who knew that was a style). Very different from typical chili you'd get pretty much anywhere else. Skyline's chili has a distinct cinnamon flavor, which works king of nice with the slight spiciness. I remember Skyline from my days of traveling to Columbus, so I have been here a few times before. My recommendation is to stay away from the spaghetti, I was convinced to get it once and immediately regretted it. First off, it's way too mushy. And second, spaghetti should not have chili on it. Another tip, if you need to have cheese, get it on the side, they ridiculously overload it on both the chili and hot dogs. It's unnecessary. Overall, not a bad option.
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Greg D.
I love it when creators of whatever it may be are able to make it so that it's service is well-done while taking an alternate route to achieve it. What I mean by this is Skylines nontraditional take on fast food. Everything about it is unique. Examples... -Chili as the specialty -You get wait on -Pre-meal oyster crackers -and more... For me, I have to respect Skyline for taking this approach. It's rare to find these services in a fast food restaurant. I'm also a huge fan of Cincinnati, and since Skyline originated in Cincinnati (after the founders brought their recipe from Greece), it makes it even that much better for me. On to the food... I love this place. I always get the original 3 way. Never is there a shortage of flavor. The spaghetti is always loaded with chili and cheese... TONS of cheese. The Chili is obviously Skylines claim to fame and it's flavor is truly unique from any chili you will ever have. The recipe is secret, however, I feel there is definitely a hint of cinnamon that gives it a great taste. I've heard rumors also that there is chocolate in the chili, however, I'm not sure of the truth behind that. Skyline is a little more expensive than other fast food joints, however, it's totally worth it considering all of the above I have mentioned. Skyline is a must have if you're around SW Ohio/N Kentucky.... I'm not sure of it's other locations throughout the US, however, I believe this area is it's primary load for locations.
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Pasquale R.
I was on a business trip to Dayton recently and everyone said "you need to try skyline chili". I am a chili fan but when they said, "you need to try the spaghetti topped with chili", I became very skeptical. Being Italian, that is sacrilegious! After careful consideration, I decided "when in Rome". It turned out to be really good and flavorful (I hope my mom isn't reading this). Definitely something different. I am now recommending it to anyone who goes there. I also had the coney dog with chili, onions and cheese and it was good. Really inexpensive place with very nice, friendly people. Give it a try if your in Ohio.
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Sean V.
I love Skyline Chili. Being a Cincinnati native I just can't live without it. When my wife and I moved up to Dayton we tried finding a good skyline. Dayton Mall is the place! The employees are great. They serve the chili fast and correctly proportioned. They have great fries and pies also! I love this particular Skyline because they serve a great habanero hot sauce that's above and beyond their regular brand. You have to ask for it, but be careful, it's hot! The only downside is they close early. Skyline is the BEST place to go after a night at the bar! Here's hoping they extend their hours!
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Lynnette S.
I should start off by saying I am an Arizona native! Everyone told me I just HAD to try this place and I was very disappointed. The chili tasted like cinnamon and was very unappetizing. I ordered the chili cheese coney and chili cheese fries. The fries were soggy and the cheese seemed fake on each dish! The service was very slow and cars were lined up through the drive thru for an extremely long time. Please don't recommend this place to others!
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Sandra S.
Sure do miss Skyline since I moved to Vegas! Any chance you'll open a franchise here? YUM! People here do not know OUR Chili! :)
(5)
Devin C.
The food is always good here, but what keeps us coming back is the staff! I'll drive past other Skylines just to get to this one. Occasionally we'll get a new waitress or come in on an unusual shift and we think it's odd that they don't already know what we want to drink and what we usually order. Love the Extreme habanero cheese! It's not too spicy, but has a nice flavor. Come by and be a part of this awesome Skyline family.
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Dominique K.
Convenient location just north of Dayton just off of I-75. Had my usual 3-way with extra hot sauce, which is always good. Staff here was friendly and attentive. Manager checked in with us as we finished our meal to see that all was well.
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Michael M.
ITS SKYLINE TIME!!!... this is my local and favorite skyline, i absolutely love the service here and i love skyline Chili cheese coney's & prefer the 4 way semi inverted along with a couple coney's. semi inverted puts half cheese under chili (to melt) and half on top. its really good and i always have to go here at least once when I'm in town, usually 3 times lol, it is awesome for lunch. the waiters are very friendly fast, and always on top of refills, I have never had a complaint on the service. it is clean inside and still looks just as new as when it was built. the parking lot is plenty big enough and its big enough inside where i have never really had to wait
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Emily H.
The food is fast, fresh, and simply delicious. The staff are all very friendly, and kept the lemonade coming. The coney dogs should be illegal- they are so scrumptious! I tried to confirm whether there is cinnamon or cumin in that chili, but the recipe remains a mystery to me. Luckily the cooks weren't trouble by my prying. They just invited me to keep coming back until I figured it out! I had pretty poor opinions of chili as a food until I ate at Skyline. Now my boyfriend is suggesting a "small" road trip of 4 hours to the nearest Skyline in Indianapolis everytime we look for a place to eat! Please open a branch closer to Chicago, I miss your food!
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Barry E.
I love me some Skyline and this is my go to place when I am craving it! I think this location is family owned and you can definetly tell. My go to meal with three cheese coneys and the chili cheese fries. When I used to live in downtown Cincinnati, the location I went to did not have the fries. I was pleasently surprised when I found out this place had the fries. The drive through is always full but it is also very quick to get through. The ladies helping you at the window are also very nice. Whenever you're feeling good and hungry....
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Gisel C.
I love eating at this Skyline. It is a great family place. All the waitresses are friendly and easily remember what you order if you come on a regular basis. They never have to ask what we want to drink because they already know and bring it when we walk in.
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Darin M.
Whenever I want Skyline, this is where I go. The Kingsridge Skyline is the best. The servers are always friendly and the service is fast. I'll drive the 20 miles to go here even though there is another Skyline 3 miles from my home. The 4 way with onions is my favorite.
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Dennis V.
I regular this place with a group of friends from work on a weekly basis. Great atmosphere for chat and conversation. Always great service and friendly workers. Food is good as can be expected - love the MOUND of cheese they give you on hotdogs and 3-ways alike.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : Yes Caters : Yes
Jay M.
I like to try and get a feel for the local "culture" whenever possible, so I queried some folks at the customer site about where I should and go they all concluded "Ya gotta go to Skyline Chill and get the 5-way". So I did. Well, if this is what local culture is around here then... uh... wow. The atmosphere is very fast foody, although there is table service. I did notice some personal touches to the decor reduced the franchise feel that is so prevalent. The specialty here is the chili, as the name implies, especially served over spaghetti. I ordered a regular sized 5-way with a garden salad with italian dressing and a bread stick. They serve oyster crackers while you wait for your meal, which was a nice touch, and the meal showed up surprisingly fast. The 5-way is spaghetti served with chili, onions, beans and cheese. Heaps of cheese. So much grated cheese it boggles the mind. Unfortunately they use an uber mild cheddar for this topping which is thoroughly lack lustre. They also heaped a mountain of the same boring cheddar on the salad. They definitely like their uber mild cheese here. I, personally, think they should offer a smaller amount of a sharp cheddar as an option, but that's just me. Anyway, once I got past THE CHEESE the 5-way was actually really good. Next time I think I'll just order a bowl of the chili - I have a sneaking suspicion it will remind me of the hot sauce on a Rochester garbage plate. I would have given Skyline Chili at the Dayton Mall 4 stars if the ambiance was less generican and would really look forward to visiting if the cheese was a little less abundant and lot more flavourful. Would I go back/recommend it? Sure. If you're here, might as well enjoy.
(3)Nick D.
Very different chili, that's for sure. Not exactly my taste, but still a descent bowl of chili if you are open. It is billed as "Cincinnati" chili (who knew that was a style). Very different from typical chili you'd get pretty much anywhere else. Skyline's chili has a distinct cinnamon flavor, which works king of nice with the slight spiciness. I remember Skyline from my days of traveling to Columbus, so I have been here a few times before. My recommendation is to stay away from the spaghetti, I was convinced to get it once and immediately regretted it. First off, it's way too mushy. And second, spaghetti should not have chili on it. Another tip, if you need to have cheese, get it on the side, they ridiculously overload it on both the chili and hot dogs. It's unnecessary. Overall, not a bad option.
(3)Greg D.
I love it when creators of whatever it may be are able to make it so that it's service is well-done while taking an alternate route to achieve it. What I mean by this is Skylines nontraditional take on fast food. Everything about it is unique. Examples... -Chili as the specialty -You get wait on -Pre-meal oyster crackers -and more... For me, I have to respect Skyline for taking this approach. It's rare to find these services in a fast food restaurant. I'm also a huge fan of Cincinnati, and since Skyline originated in Cincinnati (after the founders brought their recipe from Greece), it makes it even that much better for me. On to the food... I love this place. I always get the original 3 way. Never is there a shortage of flavor. The spaghetti is always loaded with chili and cheese... TONS of cheese. The Chili is obviously Skylines claim to fame and it's flavor is truly unique from any chili you will ever have. The recipe is secret, however, I feel there is definitely a hint of cinnamon that gives it a great taste. I've heard rumors also that there is chocolate in the chili, however, I'm not sure of the truth behind that. Skyline is a little more expensive than other fast food joints, however, it's totally worth it considering all of the above I have mentioned. Skyline is a must have if you're around SW Ohio/N Kentucky.... I'm not sure of it's other locations throughout the US, however, I believe this area is it's primary load for locations.
(4)Pasquale R.
I was on a business trip to Dayton recently and everyone said "you need to try skyline chili". I am a chili fan but when they said, "you need to try the spaghetti topped with chili", I became very skeptical. Being Italian, that is sacrilegious! After careful consideration, I decided "when in Rome". It turned out to be really good and flavorful (I hope my mom isn't reading this). Definitely something different. I am now recommending it to anyone who goes there. I also had the coney dog with chili, onions and cheese and it was good. Really inexpensive place with very nice, friendly people. Give it a try if your in Ohio.
(4)Sean V.
I love Skyline Chili. Being a Cincinnati native I just can't live without it. When my wife and I moved up to Dayton we tried finding a good skyline. Dayton Mall is the place! The employees are great. They serve the chili fast and correctly proportioned. They have great fries and pies also! I love this particular Skyline because they serve a great habanero hot sauce that's above and beyond their regular brand. You have to ask for it, but be careful, it's hot! The only downside is they close early. Skyline is the BEST place to go after a night at the bar! Here's hoping they extend their hours!
(5)Lynnette S.
I should start off by saying I am an Arizona native! Everyone told me I just HAD to try this place and I was very disappointed. The chili tasted like cinnamon and was very unappetizing. I ordered the chili cheese coney and chili cheese fries. The fries were soggy and the cheese seemed fake on each dish! The service was very slow and cars were lined up through the drive thru for an extremely long time. Please don't recommend this place to others!
(2)Sandra S.
Sure do miss Skyline since I moved to Vegas! Any chance you'll open a franchise here? YUM! People here do not know OUR Chili! :)
(5)Devin C.
The food is always good here, but what keeps us coming back is the staff! I'll drive past other Skylines just to get to this one. Occasionally we'll get a new waitress or come in on an unusual shift and we think it's odd that they don't already know what we want to drink and what we usually order. Love the Extreme habanero cheese! It's not too spicy, but has a nice flavor. Come by and be a part of this awesome Skyline family.
(5)Dominique K.
Convenient location just north of Dayton just off of I-75. Had my usual 3-way with extra hot sauce, which is always good. Staff here was friendly and attentive. Manager checked in with us as we finished our meal to see that all was well.
(4)Michael M.
ITS SKYLINE TIME!!!... this is my local and favorite skyline, i absolutely love the service here and i love skyline Chili cheese coney's & prefer the 4 way semi inverted along with a couple coney's. semi inverted puts half cheese under chili (to melt) and half on top. its really good and i always have to go here at least once when I'm in town, usually 3 times lol, it is awesome for lunch. the waiters are very friendly fast, and always on top of refills, I have never had a complaint on the service. it is clean inside and still looks just as new as when it was built. the parking lot is plenty big enough and its big enough inside where i have never really had to wait
(5)Emily H.
The food is fast, fresh, and simply delicious. The staff are all very friendly, and kept the lemonade coming. The coney dogs should be illegal- they are so scrumptious! I tried to confirm whether there is cinnamon or cumin in that chili, but the recipe remains a mystery to me. Luckily the cooks weren't trouble by my prying. They just invited me to keep coming back until I figured it out! I had pretty poor opinions of chili as a food until I ate at Skyline. Now my boyfriend is suggesting a "small" road trip of 4 hours to the nearest Skyline in Indianapolis everytime we look for a place to eat! Please open a branch closer to Chicago, I miss your food!
(4)Barry E.
I love me some Skyline and this is my go to place when I am craving it! I think this location is family owned and you can definetly tell. My go to meal with three cheese coneys and the chili cheese fries. When I used to live in downtown Cincinnati, the location I went to did not have the fries. I was pleasently surprised when I found out this place had the fries. The drive through is always full but it is also very quick to get through. The ladies helping you at the window are also very nice. Whenever you're feeling good and hungry....
(4)Gisel C.
I love eating at this Skyline. It is a great family place. All the waitresses are friendly and easily remember what you order if you come on a regular basis. They never have to ask what we want to drink because they already know and bring it when we walk in.
(5)Darin M.
Whenever I want Skyline, this is where I go. The Kingsridge Skyline is the best. The servers are always friendly and the service is fast. I'll drive the 20 miles to go here even though there is another Skyline 3 miles from my home. The 4 way with onions is my favorite.
(5)Dennis V.
I regular this place with a group of friends from work on a weekly basis. Great atmosphere for chat and conversation. Always great service and friendly workers. Food is good as can be expected - love the MOUND of cheese they give you on hotdogs and 3-ways alike.
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