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Yelp
Well, we're in Cincinnati, and Skyline Chili had to be done, so we did it. We came to the Ludlow location because the original one has closed and this is the oldest surviving one and seems to be the most beloved in the city. It's got that generic diner-y vibe without much of the charm unfortunately, but the folks are nice and this feels like an important part of Americana food, so take it for what it is.
We ordered the classic 3-way, a Greek salad, a garden salad, some fries, and a pasta and cheese for our daughter. So, the 3-way is...interesting. Like, the concept if well-executed could be delicious, but we did not love what we were provided here: mushy soft pasta, followed by chili that was a bit too sweet and runny/watery, followed by a mountain of shockingly orange shredded cheese. We thought that taking a bite of it all together would be the ticket, but no. We're not knocking it! We know people love this dish, but it just wasn't for us. The salads were a nice crunchy contrast, and their Greek dressing is supposed to be special, but tasted like Kraft. Fries weren't great, but our daughter appreciated getting spaghetti with cheddar cheese.
All in all, we're glad we came and gave it a go, but can't say that we loved it. Still, long may this place reign in the hearts of Cincinnatians.