Skyline Chili

I have stopped at this location several times. I usually get a big Greek salad and a potato. I’m actually not a super fan of the chili here — nothing bad about it but my my favorite style. The service is spectacular at this location. Hopefully you get the older lady who works here, she is one of those rarities that appears to love her job and is just so damn friendly you want to come back. If you’ve never been to a Skyline you get a little goody bag and a sample, which is fun.

One of 2 Cincinnati chilli chains… chilli with spaghetti and chilli beans. And a lot of finely schreaded cheddar

If you’re travelling the Lincoln Highway and want some truly regional food, try Skyline. This chain is pretty much the benchmark for Cincinnati Chili. I was already familiar with this unique style of chili, but this is the first time I actually sat down in a restaurant in Ohio to have it. It did not disappoint! The chili is sweet, fragrant, and mildly spicy (which can be heightened with their own brand of hot sauce.)
Keep in mind this is a very unique brand of chili. If you are not from Ohio, it will not match your expectations. It’s served over spaghetti with a generous portion of cheddar cheese, adding onions or kidney beans as options. Do not let this deter you from trying some, as it’s delicious and amazingly filling!
To top all this off, the staff at this particular location was some of the friendliest I’ve encountered anywhere! So willing to explain exactly what their chili is, provide samples, and make you feel entirely welcome.
Approach with no preconceived notion of what chili should be, and leave happy.

I love this place. The people who work here are so friendly and helpful. I am a vegetarian and there are many options for me on this menu. I have always had great food and great service here. If you have not tried it, I recommend it!

Yay! Skyline! One of my Mom’s favorite places, we stopped on the way home from the Haunted Prison in Mansfield nearby. Really, we hadn’t been to a member of this chain since the location in Bowling Green closed (no shock given the service!) so we were quite excited.
Didn’t disappoint.
Service here gets major props. It was very late when we came in and clean up prep was starting, but we were met with a friendly face offering us a sample of the famous chili-​on-​noodles (oh that cinnamon makes such a delicious difference). They did then get a bit busy getting ready to shut up (we didn’t feel rushed to leave, though mind you) and the server didn’t check back for a while. Being a rather casual atmosphere, I decided to just go over and ask for a refill (after all, she had told us to holler if we needed anything :)). The lady was super nice about it, and very friendly, so, no problems there.
As to food, after much deliberation, I ordered a dish that consisted of 3 of the skyline dogs topped with the chili and cheese — my Mom got her favorite — the classic three way. Both were very good (though I confess it’s hard to make three hotdogs in chili look particularly appetizing, and I wasn’t so sure I liked the texture — will definitely order noodles next time). For about $ 5 for each plate, the portions were more than adequate, and we both left feeling perfectly stuffed. Someone with a «Hungry man» appetite should be sure to order the large version where such is available. The cheese-​bread we ordered — thick slabs of texas toast smothered in cheddar — helped with that. Chewy, slightly sweet, and just a bit crispy, the two pieces of the order made a nice accompaniment.
The environs were in good shape. We both really enjoyed some of the pictures on the wall depicting historical events in the city — including a massive blizzard my mother remembered from her childhood.
Anyways, Skyline is always delicious, and this branch was definitely worth the stop if you are in the area.