Dixie Chili

We have a Airbnb up in Northern Kentucky and have ate all the Cincinnati chilies, this one is the best! Big menu cool atmosphere and a rich history. Go try it you won't be disappointed.

Okay.. first time chili experience here!! And let me say I had no real expectations because I've heard mixed reviews (not about Dixie, just in general), but I have been wanting to try it since I moved to the area a few years ago. Consensus on the 3-way: tasty and would eat again! :) I enjoyed the flavor of the chili - a little sweet, and you can't go wrong with a pile of shredded cheddar cheese. The noodles were OK, I can understand why it might be a weird pairing with chili, but it just reminded me of pasta sauce! The oyster crackers added nothing for me. We also got a side of fries which were pretty good. Service was fine, interior was classic diner, and overall it was a good experience!

It was the first time I've had chili over spaghetti (I ordered a 4-way with onions) and it was delicious!! I was a tad skeptical at first, but now I am a huge fan. There were so many flavors present in the dish, the chili was much different than chili I regularly eat. Service was very fast! And the restaurant was cute and clean. My husband ordered the Greek gyro salad and he said his dishes delicious as well. We finished off with a tasty piece of carrot cake. If you haven't checked this place out, you need to!

Okay two things. 1. I am glad I listened to everyone about trying Dixie versus Skyline and 2. I had no idea the coney dogs were baby sized. LOL. We saw them at the Reds game and noticed how tiny they were and thought that was just at the game. Then when we ordered them at Dixie they were still tiny I realized that was how they come. A little shocking. We ordered some dogs of course and the spaghetti 5 ways. I had never had Cincinnati chili on spaghetti but it was actually fairly good. I don't feel the need to ever get it again tough. I will stick to the coney dogs. Overall great food and the staff was super friendly and helpful with us out of towners trying to decide what to get.

Another chili place was closed since it was Memorial Day, so we decided to come here. It's a bit different than other chili places I've been to, because you order, they give you a tray and you wait for your food (instead of them bringing the food to you). It only took a few minutes and I loved how you could customize your chili! I got jalapeños and chopped garlic on mine. As for the taste, it was good! Not the best chili I've ever had, but it was tasty and I would go back if I have the opportunity when in town.

I ordered and paid for a regular salad and got what could only be considered a children's salad at best. Two pieces of ham, two pieces of turkey, 1/4 of a boiled egg and 4 pieces of cheese. Oh, and two tiny olives. Guess I'll order another lunch from somewhere else.

Visited Cincinnati and had to try the chili. Decided in Dixie chili since it was one of the chains recommended and the only one open when I had time to peruse. It's definitely a fast food joint. I got a kids meal because I wasn't sure how much I would like it. Unfortunately though, the kids meal only comes 3way (spaghetti, chili & cheese). But it was pretty yummy, and very affordable.

Very solid chili. Got the signature 6-way and it was really good. Better than Skyline, which I like, but not as good as Camp Washington. Definitely worth getting if you're in the northern Kentucky area. If you get jalapeños get them on the side because they kinda overpower unwanted the extra heat but it was all I tasted in those bites. I ordered them specifically, so that is my bad, but I would recommend them on the side so you can control the flavor a bit more. Otherwise the chili was good and beefy and not too sweet. Skyline is a little too smooth for me in texture so this was nice to have definite chunks of ground beef in the chili and more beef flavor. Also the location on Monmouth is along a strip of really cool other restaurants and bars and stuff that is great to check out. Also this location is open late so it's good for late night eating. Don't mix it up with the spot in south Covington which closes at 8. Definitely made that mistake.

While I love their cheese coneys and spaghetti, on this trip we opted to try a deli sandwich. Regular Turkey sandwich is $7.85 but since we were sharing we decided to double the meat for an additional $2.50. We modified the sandwich with no lettuce or tomato and requested that the mayo be served on the side (note, they charged me .15 cents to serve on the side) but gave us a bowl of mayo instead?? All additions to your sandwich are charged separately. In addition to the chips, we decided to try the waffle fries for $3. Although the turkey was fresh and tasty, we agreed that the serving size was small for being a double, fries were hot, but again small serving size. For us, it might be a good choice to stick with the chili!

It was a hidden treat in downtown Cincy. Loved the chili, crackers, and the decor. The counter service was friendly and quick.