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Camp Washington Chili 3005 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati Named one of the

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Camp Washington Chili

3005 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati
Named i of the "x Best Restaurants in Cincinnati" by Usa Today, there's no question as to why Campsite Washington Chili has been operating since 1940. Information technology is practiced eats! Despite having 'chili' in the name, this establishment offers many chili-free options, including a full breakfast menu plus burgers, sandwiches, salads and fifty-fifty beer. Try the 513-Way, which incorporates Cincinnati'southward other favorite meat: goetta.

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Chili Fourth dimension

4727 Vine St., Saint Bernard
Along Saint Bernard's main drag, one sign stands out — a drawing clock suspended in half a cup of chili. The message is clear: information technology's chili fourth dimension. This no-frills chili and all-mean solar day breakfast spot has been in the business of slinging coneys since 1963. The chili has an herb-y, salty flavor, which tastes a picayune different with each seize with teeth — some forkfuls are equally savory as Skyline's fare, while others are uniquely earthy.

Dixie Chili 733 Monmouth St., Newport; 3716 Dixie Highway, Erlanger; 2421 Madison Ave., Covington With a location in Newport, another in Covington and one in Erlanger, Dixie Chili has become an integral part of Northern Kentucky culture; each location a local landmark in its own right. Founded in 1929 by

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Dixie Chili

733 Monmouth St., Newport; 3716 Dixie Highway, Erlanger; 2421 Madison Ave., Covington
With a location in Newport, another in Covington and one in Erlanger, Dixie Chili has become an integral part of Northern Kentucky culture; each location a local landmark in its own right. Founded in 1929 by "Papa Nick," Dixie Chili has classic, secret-ingredient Cincinnati-style chili with cheese and onions on spaghetti. Traditionally, Dixie'south offerings are dominated by Wisconsin cheddar, and the garlic is a dandy counterbalance to the dairy, making information technology i of the area's favorite chili joints.

Blue Jay Restaurant 4154 Hamilton Ave., Northside Since its opening in 1967, the Blue Jay Restaurant has, for the most part, remained the same, boasting a nostalgic image and homestyle eats. As with any good local diner, there's Cincinnati-style chili in bowls, on coneys and 3-ways, plus classics like all-day breakfast, double decker sandwiches and homemade pie.

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Blue Jay Eating place

4154 Hamilton Ave., Northside
Since its opening in 1967, the Blue Jay Eating place has, for the nigh function, remained the same, boasting a nostalgic paradigm and homestyle eats. As with any good local diner, there'south Cincinnati-style chili in bowls, on coneys and 3-ways, plus classics like all-24-hour interval breakfast, double decker sandwiches and bootleg pie.

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The Chili Hut

390 Loveland-Madeira Route, Loveland
Started in 2013, this nutrient truck focuses on Cincinnati-style chili, offering a condensed carte du jour with exactly what customers are looking for. Now with a brick-and-mortar in Loveland, The Chili Hut slings cheese coneys, 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-Ways and sandwich options for the non-chili lovers. Unique coney options include the Slaw Dog — a cheese coney topped with coleslaw — and the Eden Pork — featuring a spicy mett instead of a hot dog.

Blue Ash Chili 9525 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 11711 Princeton Pike, Tri-County Blue Ash Chili offers a variety of Cincinnati-style chili combinations and double-decker sandwiches at its various locations. The restaurant is known as a favorite of Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show. The restaurant serves 3-, 4- and 5-Ways, plus a 6-Way, which offers fresh or fried slices of jalapeno.

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Blue Ash Chili

9525 Kenwood Route, Blue Ash; 11711 Princeton Pike, Tri-County
Blue Ash Chili offers a diverseness of Cincinnati-style chili combinations and autobus sandwiches at its various locations. The eatery is known as a favorite of Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show. The restaurant serves 3-, 4- and v-Ways, plus a 6-Way, which offers fresh or fried slices of jalapeno.

OTR Chili Co. 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine Located in the Rhinegeist Brewery building in the former Sartre space, the menu features classic Cincinnati-style chili dishes— 3-, 4- and 5-Ways, coneys and chili cheese sandwiches, plus burgers, salads and dessert. There is also a vegetarian way and an Impossible burger for those who don't eat or want meat.

OTR Chili Co.

1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Located in the Rhinegeist Brewery building in the former Sartre space, the menu features archetype Cincinnati-style chili dishes— iii-, 4- and 5-Means, coneys and chili cheese sandwiches, plus burgers, salads and dessert. In that location is also a vegetarian way and an Impossible burger for those who don't swallow or want meat.

Empress Chili 7934 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria In addition to the usual crop of double-decker sandwiches and ways, Empress offers some zany takes on old favorites: individual chili pizzas with cheesy, saucy fare on dough and the tough-to-pronounce

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Empress Chili

7934 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria
In addition to the usual crop of coach sandwiches and ways, Empress offers some zany takes on one-time favorites: private chili pizzas with cheesy, saucy fare on dough and the tough-to-pronounce "spagoney," which swaps out hot dogs for noodles.

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Price Hill Chili

4920 Glenway Ave., Cost Hill
Generations of Due west Side patrons have grown up on this iconic, family-owned eating house's diverse, fairly priced carte. Having expanded several times over the years, there are at present multiple dining areas and a total-service attached cocktail lounge called Golden Fleece. What sets them apart from other chili joints is their liquor license and full card, which features an fantabulous Greek salad (with secret-recipe dressing), specialty sandwiches, steaks and all-day breakfast.

Skyline Chili Multiple locations A locally based chain of chili parlors founded by Greek immigrants in Cincinnati in 1949. Their Cincinnati-style chili is poured over spaghetti or hot dogs along with chili burritos, fries and baked potatoes. Their vegetarian version is almost as tasty with black beans and rice.

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Skyline Chili

Multiple locations
A locally based chain of chili parlors founded by Greek immigrants in Cincinnati in 1949. Their Cincinnati-style chili is poured over spaghetti or hot dogs along with chili burritos, fries and baked potatoes. Their vegetarian version is almost as tasty with black beans and rice.