A friend who insists GStar is best was back in town, we met up. There were pieces of spaghetti served that were dehydrated and crunchy. C'mon, guys.
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Diana A.
It's ok, I do prefer skyline chili, but stop here for convenience because the skyline by my house is not the best.
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Beth F.
I went to visit a friend the other day, and he was in the mood for some Gold Star so off we went.. I am a loyal Gold Star fanatic, so I was pleased as always, and although I had already eaten before going to hang out with him I managed to cram a delicious coney into my stuffed face. NOM. This location was great and the service was super fast. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive too. Also, this is just a heads up for my vegetarian friends, I have tried the veggie chili here and it's surprisingly similar to the meaty version because of the spices. If you have avoided this place thinking there weren't any choices, give the veggie chili sandwiches a shot. Very tasty! My friend told me that across the street was the birthplace of the original Gold Star. I was bummed that I missed out on the original, but this location made me leave with a smile all the same. If you are new to Cincy, please keep in mind that our chili isn't the typical chili that you are most likely used to, but still give it a shot. You may just fall in love with it like all of us!
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Sara B.
I had to try "authentic" cincinnati chili while I was in town for 2 days for work. This place was closest to my client's office so I came here for lunch. I was confused at first because from the outside it looks like a fast food place but it turns out it's table service (but pay up front, like a diner). Confusion continued when I looked at the menu. The waitress came over before I could read two words but I guess most locals already know what they want so that's understandable. I quickly figured out the "5 way" was the way i make it at home so I ordered the combo with that. The order came out quickly. The iced tea was surprisingly good, the garlic bread terrible. The chili? Just OK I guess. i was expecting more chili for the amount of spaghetti involved, and the whole thing was really pretty bland for what I'm used to. Maybe I should have gotten the sriracha version? But it was a decent lunch and not too expensive. I'm glad to have had "the real thing" but now I know just how good the recipe I have at home is!
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Brian L.
Great place. I'm in here about once a week, Ray and Tammy already know what I want. Place is always clean and fresh!
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M T.
Yum, yum! Back in Ohio visiting family and eating GoldStar!
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Alexandra K.
I'm going to be a pure chili snob here and totally devalue the chili place that my city has come to love. Skyline is only second in my book compared to Gold Star Chili. Growing up in the neighborhood of Mt. Washington, our local Gold Star was located in the building that supplied all of Gold Star's chili to it's other locations. Picture this: Your getting ready for school early in the morning, you get in the car, and just as you get to the main road, a strong smell of chili hits you in the face. You get used to it after time, and it stops making you sick. My theory is that I like Gold Star better than Skyline because I smelled it every morning. Maybe they bewitched the entire neighborhood. Gold Star is like a clone of Skyline. Everything is almost the same, except for the chili. You get oyster crackers, fast service, and all the 3, 4, and 5 ways you could want. Skyline's chili can be very runny and watery and Gold Star has a thicker heartier chili. People who aren't from Cincinnati beware, I haven't met many that can handle our chili.
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Roth M.
A friend who insists GStar is best was back in town, we met up. There were pieces of spaghetti served that were dehydrated and crunchy. C'mon, guys.
(2)Diana A.
It's ok, I do prefer skyline chili, but stop here for convenience because the skyline by my house is not the best.
(2)Beth F.
I went to visit a friend the other day, and he was in the mood for some Gold Star so off we went.. I am a loyal Gold Star fanatic, so I was pleased as always, and although I had already eaten before going to hang out with him I managed to cram a delicious coney into my stuffed face. NOM. This location was great and the service was super fast. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive too. Also, this is just a heads up for my vegetarian friends, I have tried the veggie chili here and it's surprisingly similar to the meaty version because of the spices. If you have avoided this place thinking there weren't any choices, give the veggie chili sandwiches a shot. Very tasty! My friend told me that across the street was the birthplace of the original Gold Star. I was bummed that I missed out on the original, but this location made me leave with a smile all the same. If you are new to Cincy, please keep in mind that our chili isn't the typical chili that you are most likely used to, but still give it a shot. You may just fall in love with it like all of us!
(5)Sara B.
I had to try "authentic" cincinnati chili while I was in town for 2 days for work. This place was closest to my client's office so I came here for lunch. I was confused at first because from the outside it looks like a fast food place but it turns out it's table service (but pay up front, like a diner). Confusion continued when I looked at the menu. The waitress came over before I could read two words but I guess most locals already know what they want so that's understandable. I quickly figured out the "5 way" was the way i make it at home so I ordered the combo with that. The order came out quickly. The iced tea was surprisingly good, the garlic bread terrible. The chili? Just OK I guess. i was expecting more chili for the amount of spaghetti involved, and the whole thing was really pretty bland for what I'm used to. Maybe I should have gotten the sriracha version? But it was a decent lunch and not too expensive. I'm glad to have had "the real thing" but now I know just how good the recipe I have at home is!
(3)Brian L.
Great place. I'm in here about once a week, Ray and Tammy already know what I want. Place is always clean and fresh!
(5)M T.
Yum, yum! Back in Ohio visiting family and eating GoldStar!
(5)Alexandra K.
I'm going to be a pure chili snob here and totally devalue the chili place that my city has come to love. Skyline is only second in my book compared to Gold Star Chili. Growing up in the neighborhood of Mt. Washington, our local Gold Star was located in the building that supplied all of Gold Star's chili to it's other locations. Picture this: Your getting ready for school early in the morning, you get in the car, and just as you get to the main road, a strong smell of chili hits you in the face. You get used to it after time, and it stops making you sick. My theory is that I like Gold Star better than Skyline because I smelled it every morning. Maybe they bewitched the entire neighborhood. Gold Star is like a clone of Skyline. Everything is almost the same, except for the chili. You get oyster crackers, fast service, and all the 3, 4, and 5 ways you could want. Skyline's chili can be very runny and watery and Gold Star has a thicker heartier chili. People who aren't from Cincinnati beware, I haven't met many that can handle our chili.
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