Chili Time Serves Up Some Of The Best Cincinnati-Style Chili

If you travel outside of Cincinnati and ask where to find the best chili parlor in town, you’ll probably be met with some confusion. Chili is a big deal in the Queen City, and we have our own style to prove it, and we also have our own unique type of restaurant that we lovingly call the chili parlor. These local eateries always offer their own recipe of Cincinnati chili, as well as other diner favorites. Chili parlors are some of the best local spots to grab a bite to eat and one that’s often underrated, but incredibly tasty, is Chili Time in St. Bernard. This classic chili parlor is loved by many and discovered by new diners every day and they may just serve the best chili in Cincinnati.

The name of Chili Time restaurant in St. Bernard says it all, as this has been a favorite destination for Cincinnati-style chili for years. While it often gets overshadowed by some of the other names in the chili world, this local diner should be on everyone's must-try list.

Guests love Chili Time for its food, but also for its classic diner appeal. There are plenty of tables and booths, as well as a counter where you can sit and chat with your server and other diners.

But it's all about the chili here. Like all local chili parlors, they have their own recipe and many claim it's the best in the city. You can get it over spaghetti and smothered with cheese in a 3-way, atop coneys, or any other way you like it served.

Second to the chili, the fries at Chili Time are arguably their next best menu item. They are crinkled, crispy, and when topped with chili and cheese, one of the best sides you'll find at a diner.

The menu doesn't stop at chili, and like a true parlor, you can choose from several other menu items. The burgers and onion rings make for a scrumptious lunch and are perfectly classic and flavorful.

The sandwiches are piled high at Chili Time, and another popular choice. Pair one with a mound of cheese fries and you'll have enough food for another meal later.

After you've tried the chili, burgers, and sandwiches, jump over to the breakfast section of the menu. They offer another Cincy favorite, goetta, which is best enjoyed with eggs, potatoes, rye toast, and juice.

When you're in the mood for chili, which likely happens often if you're a Cincinnatian, give Chili Time a try. You'll love the diner atmosphere and welcoming service, and the chili — and rest of the menu — is some of the best you'll try in the Queen City.

It’s always time for chili in Cincinnati and Chili Time in St. Bernard is a dining destination you simply must try. It’s a classic spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and be sure to visit multiple times to try all of the favorites on the menu. Is Chili Time your go-to chili parlor in Cincinnati? If not, who do you think makes the best 3-ways and cheese coneys? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

Chili Time is located at 4727 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45217. For more information, follow along on Facebook here. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

And so we don’t play favorites, here’s the ultimate list of the best chili parlors in Cincinnati, featured in a previous article here.

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The Underrated Chili Parlor In Cincinnati That May Just Be The Best In The City

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