Park Chili Parlor

Park Chili is a very laid back greasy spoon with some decent low cost eats. I like stopping in to grab a breakfast sandwich or the mess in the morning, or a Phil Burger and side of fries in the afternoon. It is also a fun place to people watch, as folks from all walks of life stop in and add to the atmosphere. To me, Park Chili defines "local flavor" and I am not talking about just the food. The people are a plus!

If your in the mood for simple, good food and a slice of life, give Park Chili a try.

Got a hot ham and cheese double decker to go here for lunch, and before I could look around the place twice and take in all the faces, my sandwich was ready.  This is a bit of a divey diner, but it has character in spades, as many have already noted.  The guy behind the counter was engaging and funny, the sandwich was good and just what I needed to fuel the remainder of my workday.  Did I mention that my order was ready to go almost before I ordered it?  I swear it only took 3 minutes from start to finish, and I took it away in an Ace Hardware paper bag.  You gotta love that.  I'll have to have a sit down meal here and try the Cincinnati Chili next time..

Park Chili is the sort of place I grew up with, the sort of place where the people are salty but stick to your insides. Or was that the Phil Burger?

To start with, I highly doubt Park Chili would satisfy a foodie, so just don't even go if you are one because you'll probably give it two stars or something (which might be appropriate for the food alone).

Me though, I like it. Quite a bit. It's made with either love or sarcasm, as a seasoning they taste similar I guess.

Come here for american classics from the 1950's at prices from the 1980's (who calls it ham steak?). How about two eggs, sausage, home fries, and toast for breakfast, for something like $4.50 (what it should cost). That double-stacked Phil Burger is only 3.50 and I have the receipt to prove it.

But cheap and cheap alone does not a good review make. The food really is good if you're a fan of greasy spoon places, and the grease isn't gratuitous, just the right amount. Anyway, this place's got pizazz! Yeah, those salty characters will lob one liners to make you cringe. But sit at the counter and check out that bowled-out cutting table, wood that emotive is only earned through decades of "love at first bite".

caveat: is cash only, so come prepared.