First of all, if you don't know what Cincinnati Chili is, you may be in for a surprise. I was when I first tried it some 20 years ago now, but come in with an open mind and you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Second, when you hear people asking for 3-ways, please don't be offended. It is *NOT* a sexual reference. Its a real thing on the menu - actually one of the signature items (with it's sisters, 4-ways and 5-ways). The basic 3 way comes on a bed of spaghetti, followed by the chili, and topped with mounds of cheese. You can promote your 3 way to a 4/5 way by adding beans and/or onions. Yeah - not very creative to name your dishes after the number of ingredients, but you can't really argue with a formula that has been this successful in Cincinnati for many decades. Some say the chili is an acquired taste. It was an instant favorite for me. This location in the chain is one of just a couple in the Cleveland area. I've been going since the mid 1990s. It is still very clean and well maintained, you would never think this location has been open for 20 years or so. The staff is very friendly and attentive. When you cash out, be sure to grab a couple of the York Peppermint Patties at the register - it's kindof their thing - all the regulars do it.
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Robert M.
Okay, so I have been to several Skylines from here to KY. Every other shop is proud of their chili. They want you t taste it. They hand out dishes of the stuff. They push on you any way possible...which is fantastic. This place acts like the chili is some back room side item. Almost like it is an embarrassment to them. I have been on 3 occasions now and every time I have to ask for additional chili to put on the chili dog. You have to remove the cheese, pick up the dog and look for the red stain to see if they even bothered. Once you realize that you plate may have passed quickly past the chili pot without a stop over, you can raise your hand and ask for some. Rather tedious though. And it is only in this place. Go figure.
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Stephen H.
If you haven't tried Cincinnati chili you don't know what you're missing. It started out as a popular restaurant downtown Cincinnati and grown tremendously over the last thirty years. Its made with and interesting combination of cinnamon and chocolate. A bit more watered down than coney chili but a very unique flavor. They serve it on hotdogs, in a book or spaghetti either 3, 4 or 5 way. This location is hit or miss because of the service. Enjoy!
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Lou L.
As a former Cincinnattian, I'm always overjoyed to discover a Skyline Chili in my travels. Enjoyed a 3-way and a couple of cheese coneys at this location, with the friendliest of service. If only Skyline would expand their geography and open some locations in the southeast!
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Ben W.
In my opinion, the best hot dogs, crackers, noodles, and CHILI make this my favorite restaurant. The chili tastes very good and unique, the hotdogs are small and tasty, the noodles are soft and the crackers are crunchy. I highly recommend this place.
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Alex C.
I've been going to this Skyline Chili since the day they opened about 25 years ago. Over the years they've improved the atmosphere immensely. For quite some time I had great experiences there. On two occasions they were not so great and the manager was no help at all. That being said, I contacted their corporate office and was promptly responded to by the regional manager. He was great! Very understanding and incredibly helpful. He was more than willing to make things right and I was quite satisfied with the gift cards he sent. Since that time, about 7 years ago, I've had nothing but great food, great service, and a great time when going there.
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Chris M.
Before I get snarky comments about how I don't understand Cincinnati chili, I've had Skyline before. What I had here tasted completely different. This place catered lunch at my office about a month ago. I knew I should have stayed away when the hot dogs were this really pale flesh color. Not pink, FLESH. The texture in the meat was off-putting; I've never had a hot dog quite like this one. The pasta was really, really mushy. Like I could feed it to a newborn and know they couldn't choke on it. The actual chili had an odd taste to it, I couldn't put my finger on it. It tasted nothing like Skyline I've had in the past. The salad was good. But the salad was just iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber. I'm not sure how they could have messed that up. I felt sick the rest of the day and felt worse when I went home. I was originally going to one-star this review, but the salad wasn't awful so the meal wasn't a total wreck.
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Justin L.
Regular 3-way, two cheese coneys with everything. And so it has gone for me for the past 18 years, from age 11 to age 29. And so it will go until the end of days. Skyline Chili is on my very short list of foods that I would consider requesting as a last meal if I were ever on Death Row. Why I would ever be on Death Row is a mystery, but I digress. "Cincinnati Chili" is really more of a sauce than it is a chili. You can order a bowl of it, but you shouldn't. I almost broke up with a girlfriend, once, because she failed to listen to my expert advice in this matter, and then had the audacity to tell me that the chili sucked. Skyline chili is one of two places where I never know what I want my last taste to be. Yes, I'm a last taste guy. Taco Bell is other place. Sometimes, the added flavors of the hot dog, onions, and mustard seem like the way to go. Other times, the purity of the 3-way is the answer. The good news is that, if I make a mistake, I can order more food and have it quickly delivered to my table and right the wrong. Speaking of quickly, that is one often underestimated aspect of nearly every Skyline Chili I've ever stepped inside. They are fast as all get-out. If they are not busy, they are as fast as any fast food chain, and the food is far better. People who live in regions of the country that are not serviced by Skyline or some other variant of Cincinnati Chili are truly missing out.
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Alex P.
For me, this was a place worth trying once but not to come back. Interesting concept and tasty chili, but just so heavy and unhealthy it really will make you suffer after you are done.
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Brent V.
When my son comes home from college in PA this is the first place he goes! Never had a bad meal. This is comfort food that we have enjoyed ever since we stated going to Cincinnati Reds in the "70's. We will keep coming back. If you never have been, then give it a try. A real regional tradition.
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Lin H.
Skyline is my not-so-guilty pleasure. Because I am a proud consumer of this deliciousness. Four-way, onion, inverted FOR LIFEEEEE.
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Kellee S.
I am a cheese fanatic. I order extra cheese almost everywhere I go. So when I visit Skyline, I don't even have to ask lol. I love the 3 way with 1 chili cheese dog on the side. It's affordable and extremely satisfying. The restaurant is clean and the service is quick.
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Natalie S.
The best place for a cheese coney!
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Rawlins R.
Whenever I'm in Ohio I want to go to Skyline. We weren't able to find one on the way into town but found this one close to my bro bro's place. He actually didn't know it was here. I don't think most people from Cleveland would know of these locations as Skyline is more of a Cincinnati thing. Anyway, we found this location and it was pretty much the same as any other Skyline I have been to. The food was on point but the people serving were obviously different. People in Cleveland are not the same as the people in Cincinnati. The only thing odd that was pointed out by my friend was that they still had tube televisions mounted in here. You would think that they would want to upgrade that.
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Schon B.
Hometown favorite from Cincinnati. Living in NY now and had a craving. Hospitable team but quite slow to greet. Better service the other day; but it is "quick casual". Overall ok. Would come back
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Tiffany H.
The staff was friendly, it was a clean and quiet place to eat. It's not that yummy as I thought it would be, but that's no one's fault. I would come again, but frankly, it wasn't my favorite.
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Jeff T.
I've always heard of Skyline Chili and have seen cans of it in the grocery store but never had tasted it. I am a big fan of chili dogs or even hot dogs in general so my visit to Skyline was destined to happen sooner or later. I ordered 2 chili dogs with cheese and onion (how I like it) and I really enjoyed the flavor of the dog, softness of the bun, bite of the onion, and the cheesy goodness. My only complaint, which happens to be the mainstay here, is the flavor of the chili. Now it didn't make me sick and I ate every last drop of it, but my chili preference is more spice less sweet, which I assume is coming from the chocolate. However, my wife loved hers and is always bugging me to go back, which I probably will at some point. This place is a lot bigger then it looks. Overall 4 stars based on food quality / taste, options regarding other dog joints around town, speed / accuracy of order, and cleanliness of restaurant. I'm not sure what it would take to give a hot dog joint 5 stars but I think it would have something to do with stripper poles and a stack of ones. DISCLAIMER: I don't care too much for sweets. I think I overdosed as a kid and completely blame my mother for purchasing a solid, dark chocolate bunny, weighing over 2 pounds, for Easter when I was 7ish. I used to eat this darn thing until I got headaches. I think it took me 6 months to finish. So to this very day, anything that has a sweet taste to it, I really try to avoid cause it still gives me headaches.
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Rich S.
This has to be the worst tasting regional trend I've ever encountered. Ground beef chili with cinnamon? Yuck. Cincinnati can keep their gruel. Hopefully 10+ year old Food Chanel reruns hosted by the guy from Double Dare will be the last time the world will be forced to hear about this stuff.
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Nikki N.
Skyline Chili would be a tie with Chipotle for my last meal on earth. Their food is unique and delicious - I have been coming to Skyline Chili, particularly the one in Mayfield, with my dad since I was a little girl and have always loved it. Name anything on the menu and I have tried it. Everything is great. I usually always get a coney and a five way, but once in a while I will go for the five way potato which is really great too. I love hotsauce, and this is the *perfect* food to drench it on. Skyline's hotsauce is great too. Now that I am done raving about the food, lets move on to service. Everytime I have been here (and I've been coming here for years, don't forget) the waiters are friendly and attentive. They don't bug you too much while you are eating but make sure your drink is always refilled at the same time. Some of the waiters remember us and catch up on how we have been. Overall a great place to relax and have a filling, delicious meal for a great price. I love this place.
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Alexander B.
I have two thoughts about Skyline Chili: 1: I am so full right now I still can't move right, and it's 14 hours later. 2: It's actually pretty good food. The chili has a really pleasant combination of spices that defies its fast food image. Its worth a try.
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Barb F.
Don't come in after 8 pm. They are more interested in cleaning the place then getting your food. We waited 20 minutes for our to go order. The chic wrap had 4 small pieces cause they were out of it but of course we are home before we know this. The only employee doing anything with food said "it's not my fault". So it is those annoying customers fault. It was disgusting that allll the cleaning products were on the food prep areas. Think twice about coming here after 8 pm. Clearly night management is weak.
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Jordan K.
Skyline Chili, the Cincinnati staple, is a great place to stop for lunch and grab a Coney (or three) and a three-way pasta dish (spaghetti, cheese, and the famous Cincinnati Chili). At first, you'll probably be grossed out by their style of chili, what with it being thin and generally looking like dog food. But once you dig in, you'll be taken with this delectable delicacy and want to come back for more. Just to repeat, it's not what the average Clevelander thinks chili is, it's Greek-style Cincinnati chili made with a hint of chocolate and cinnamon. Keep an open mind and you'll be sure to enjoy Skyline.
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J. H.
Very friendly service!
(4)Brian G.
First of all, if you don't know what Cincinnati Chili is, you may be in for a surprise. I was when I first tried it some 20 years ago now, but come in with an open mind and you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Second, when you hear people asking for 3-ways, please don't be offended. It is *NOT* a sexual reference. Its a real thing on the menu - actually one of the signature items (with it's sisters, 4-ways and 5-ways). The basic 3 way comes on a bed of spaghetti, followed by the chili, and topped with mounds of cheese. You can promote your 3 way to a 4/5 way by adding beans and/or onions. Yeah - not very creative to name your dishes after the number of ingredients, but you can't really argue with a formula that has been this successful in Cincinnati for many decades. Some say the chili is an acquired taste. It was an instant favorite for me. This location in the chain is one of just a couple in the Cleveland area. I've been going since the mid 1990s. It is still very clean and well maintained, you would never think this location has been open for 20 years or so. The staff is very friendly and attentive. When you cash out, be sure to grab a couple of the York Peppermint Patties at the register - it's kindof their thing - all the regulars do it.
(4)Robert M.
Okay, so I have been to several Skylines from here to KY. Every other shop is proud of their chili. They want you t taste it. They hand out dishes of the stuff. They push on you any way possible...which is fantastic. This place acts like the chili is some back room side item. Almost like it is an embarrassment to them. I have been on 3 occasions now and every time I have to ask for additional chili to put on the chili dog. You have to remove the cheese, pick up the dog and look for the red stain to see if they even bothered. Once you realize that you plate may have passed quickly past the chili pot without a stop over, you can raise your hand and ask for some. Rather tedious though. And it is only in this place. Go figure.
(2)Stephen H.
If you haven't tried Cincinnati chili you don't know what you're missing. It started out as a popular restaurant downtown Cincinnati and grown tremendously over the last thirty years. Its made with and interesting combination of cinnamon and chocolate. A bit more watered down than coney chili but a very unique flavor. They serve it on hotdogs, in a book or spaghetti either 3, 4 or 5 way. This location is hit or miss because of the service. Enjoy!
(3)Lou L.
As a former Cincinnattian, I'm always overjoyed to discover a Skyline Chili in my travels. Enjoyed a 3-way and a couple of cheese coneys at this location, with the friendliest of service. If only Skyline would expand their geography and open some locations in the southeast!
(5)Ben W.
In my opinion, the best hot dogs, crackers, noodles, and CHILI make this my favorite restaurant. The chili tastes very good and unique, the hotdogs are small and tasty, the noodles are soft and the crackers are crunchy. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Alex C.
I've been going to this Skyline Chili since the day they opened about 25 years ago. Over the years they've improved the atmosphere immensely. For quite some time I had great experiences there. On two occasions they were not so great and the manager was no help at all. That being said, I contacted their corporate office and was promptly responded to by the regional manager. He was great! Very understanding and incredibly helpful. He was more than willing to make things right and I was quite satisfied with the gift cards he sent. Since that time, about 7 years ago, I've had nothing but great food, great service, and a great time when going there.
(4)Chris M.
Before I get snarky comments about how I don't understand Cincinnati chili, I've had Skyline before. What I had here tasted completely different. This place catered lunch at my office about a month ago. I knew I should have stayed away when the hot dogs were this really pale flesh color. Not pink, FLESH. The texture in the meat was off-putting; I've never had a hot dog quite like this one. The pasta was really, really mushy. Like I could feed it to a newborn and know they couldn't choke on it. The actual chili had an odd taste to it, I couldn't put my finger on it. It tasted nothing like Skyline I've had in the past. The salad was good. But the salad was just iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber. I'm not sure how they could have messed that up. I felt sick the rest of the day and felt worse when I went home. I was originally going to one-star this review, but the salad wasn't awful so the meal wasn't a total wreck.
(2)Justin L.
Regular 3-way, two cheese coneys with everything. And so it has gone for me for the past 18 years, from age 11 to age 29. And so it will go until the end of days. Skyline Chili is on my very short list of foods that I would consider requesting as a last meal if I were ever on Death Row. Why I would ever be on Death Row is a mystery, but I digress. "Cincinnati Chili" is really more of a sauce than it is a chili. You can order a bowl of it, but you shouldn't. I almost broke up with a girlfriend, once, because she failed to listen to my expert advice in this matter, and then had the audacity to tell me that the chili sucked. Skyline chili is one of two places where I never know what I want my last taste to be. Yes, I'm a last taste guy. Taco Bell is other place. Sometimes, the added flavors of the hot dog, onions, and mustard seem like the way to go. Other times, the purity of the 3-way is the answer. The good news is that, if I make a mistake, I can order more food and have it quickly delivered to my table and right the wrong. Speaking of quickly, that is one often underestimated aspect of nearly every Skyline Chili I've ever stepped inside. They are fast as all get-out. If they are not busy, they are as fast as any fast food chain, and the food is far better. People who live in regions of the country that are not serviced by Skyline or some other variant of Cincinnati Chili are truly missing out.
(5)Alex P.
For me, this was a place worth trying once but not to come back. Interesting concept and tasty chili, but just so heavy and unhealthy it really will make you suffer after you are done.
(3)Brent V.
When my son comes home from college in PA this is the first place he goes! Never had a bad meal. This is comfort food that we have enjoyed ever since we stated going to Cincinnati Reds in the "70's. We will keep coming back. If you never have been, then give it a try. A real regional tradition.
(4)Lin H.
Skyline is my not-so-guilty pleasure. Because I am a proud consumer of this deliciousness. Four-way, onion, inverted FOR LIFEEEEE.
(5)Kellee S.
I am a cheese fanatic. I order extra cheese almost everywhere I go. So when I visit Skyline, I don't even have to ask lol. I love the 3 way with 1 chili cheese dog on the side. It's affordable and extremely satisfying. The restaurant is clean and the service is quick.
(4)Natalie S.
The best place for a cheese coney!
(4)Rawlins R.
Whenever I'm in Ohio I want to go to Skyline. We weren't able to find one on the way into town but found this one close to my bro bro's place. He actually didn't know it was here. I don't think most people from Cleveland would know of these locations as Skyline is more of a Cincinnati thing. Anyway, we found this location and it was pretty much the same as any other Skyline I have been to. The food was on point but the people serving were obviously different. People in Cleveland are not the same as the people in Cincinnati. The only thing odd that was pointed out by my friend was that they still had tube televisions mounted in here. You would think that they would want to upgrade that.
(4)Schon B.
Hometown favorite from Cincinnati. Living in NY now and had a craving. Hospitable team but quite slow to greet. Better service the other day; but it is "quick casual". Overall ok. Would come back
(3)Tiffany H.
The staff was friendly, it was a clean and quiet place to eat. It's not that yummy as I thought it would be, but that's no one's fault. I would come again, but frankly, it wasn't my favorite.
(3)Jeff T.
I've always heard of Skyline Chili and have seen cans of it in the grocery store but never had tasted it. I am a big fan of chili dogs or even hot dogs in general so my visit to Skyline was destined to happen sooner or later. I ordered 2 chili dogs with cheese and onion (how I like it) and I really enjoyed the flavor of the dog, softness of the bun, bite of the onion, and the cheesy goodness. My only complaint, which happens to be the mainstay here, is the flavor of the chili. Now it didn't make me sick and I ate every last drop of it, but my chili preference is more spice less sweet, which I assume is coming from the chocolate. However, my wife loved hers and is always bugging me to go back, which I probably will at some point. This place is a lot bigger then it looks. Overall 4 stars based on food quality / taste, options regarding other dog joints around town, speed / accuracy of order, and cleanliness of restaurant. I'm not sure what it would take to give a hot dog joint 5 stars but I think it would have something to do with stripper poles and a stack of ones. DISCLAIMER: I don't care too much for sweets. I think I overdosed as a kid and completely blame my mother for purchasing a solid, dark chocolate bunny, weighing over 2 pounds, for Easter when I was 7ish. I used to eat this darn thing until I got headaches. I think it took me 6 months to finish. So to this very day, anything that has a sweet taste to it, I really try to avoid cause it still gives me headaches.
(4)Rich S.
This has to be the worst tasting regional trend I've ever encountered. Ground beef chili with cinnamon? Yuck. Cincinnati can keep their gruel. Hopefully 10+ year old Food Chanel reruns hosted by the guy from Double Dare will be the last time the world will be forced to hear about this stuff.
(1)Nikki N.
Skyline Chili would be a tie with Chipotle for my last meal on earth. Their food is unique and delicious - I have been coming to Skyline Chili, particularly the one in Mayfield, with my dad since I was a little girl and have always loved it. Name anything on the menu and I have tried it. Everything is great. I usually always get a coney and a five way, but once in a while I will go for the five way potato which is really great too. I love hotsauce, and this is the *perfect* food to drench it on. Skyline's hotsauce is great too. Now that I am done raving about the food, lets move on to service. Everytime I have been here (and I've been coming here for years, don't forget) the waiters are friendly and attentive. They don't bug you too much while you are eating but make sure your drink is always refilled at the same time. Some of the waiters remember us and catch up on how we have been. Overall a great place to relax and have a filling, delicious meal for a great price. I love this place.
(5)Alexander B.
I have two thoughts about Skyline Chili: 1: I am so full right now I still can't move right, and it's 14 hours later. 2: It's actually pretty good food. The chili has a really pleasant combination of spices that defies its fast food image. Its worth a try.
(3)Barb F.
Don't come in after 8 pm. They are more interested in cleaning the place then getting your food. We waited 20 minutes for our to go order. The chic wrap had 4 small pieces cause they were out of it but of course we are home before we know this. The only employee doing anything with food said "it's not my fault". So it is those annoying customers fault. It was disgusting that allll the cleaning products were on the food prep areas. Think twice about coming here after 8 pm. Clearly night management is weak.
(2)Jordan K.
Skyline Chili, the Cincinnati staple, is a great place to stop for lunch and grab a Coney (or three) and a three-way pasta dish (spaghetti, cheese, and the famous Cincinnati Chili). At first, you'll probably be grossed out by their style of chili, what with it being thin and generally looking like dog food. But once you dig in, you'll be taken with this delectable delicacy and want to come back for more. Just to repeat, it's not what the average Clevelander thinks chili is, it's Greek-style Cincinnati chili made with a hint of chocolate and cinnamon. Keep an open mind and you'll be sure to enjoy Skyline.
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