Skyline Chili Restaurants

Last Skyline south of Cinnci before you head to Louisville. I hit this place at least once a year on road trips through the area. It is clean, service is fast and friendly, and the food is good.

At the risk of angering a lot of NKY / Cincy folk, I have to admit that I'm not a fan of Skyline.  I much prefer Goldstar.  But my husband prefers Skyline, so we go there when we visit my extended family.

I grew up with Cincinnati-style 5-ways, usually made with turkey chili or vegetarian chili.  It's definitely something that I love.  But I love it when it doesn't have red meat in it.

My husband is a meat-and-potatoes type--a true Texan.  He had never had Cincinnati chili until his first trip to my grandparents.  We took him to both Goldstar, which has a vegetarian option, and Skyline.  He liked them both, but preferred Skyline.

For meat-eaters, Skyline is great.  They offer all sorts of meat chili dishes, from 5-ways to chili cheese coneys.  And with the addition of habenero cheese, these can be made super spicy for those who like food with a kick.

For those of us who prefer vegetables to meat, the only options are a mediocre salad and a baked potato--drowned in margarine and cheese unless you remember to ask for toppings on the side.  If Skyline had a vegetarian chili, I would give them a higher rating.

Ok, I'm heading home from a long day at work, too tired to stop for dinner.  I have Angel Hair, Ragu, and hamburger at home.  All I need is cheese to make a great meal.  I wondered if Skyline would sell just cheese in the drive thru.  Habanero Cheese for my guy.  YES THEY DO - WOOHOO.  The cashier was so nice and I drove away happy.