Slow Fox Chili

Yummy chili! I got the Chili Carlos and while it had the flavor of chili, it was more like a meat stew than a traditional chili. Still delicious! The cornbread is gluten free and served with a side of butter. Great spot for some Fall flavors. 🍂

Wow! What a true gem and wonderful option for Vancouver's food scene. Slow Fox is absolutely awesome. The chili is unlike any you've had before. Savory, hot, fresh ingredients, and a killer menu. Had the Carlos chili and a chili dog today. Carlos came with corn bread that is out of this world amazing and we topped it with slaw. Derek, the owner, has done a great job of keeping his food fresh, menu tight, and facility sleek and clean. Can't wait to return and try the secret menu! Definitely give Slow Fox your attention. You won't be disappointed!

Absolutely delicious! The collard greens are phenomenal. The thick cut meatloaf sandwich has flavors that melt in your mouth. Each bite has a tasty new layer of spice or veggies to appreciate. We got the chili Carlos hawaiian style. The chili, rice and citrus slaw were a killer combination (I especially liked the sausage mmmm). We ate in the outdoor courtyard on a beautifully sunny evening. Great location yummy food!

First time here. The owner was super friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating area was super cute. The food was amazing! I consider myself a tough food critic too. We got the meatloaf sandwich, beet salad, and chili Carlos. Everything was delicious but the meatloaf was something else. A+++ highly recommend. Will defanitely be back.

Ribs were excellent. Fall off the bone good. Cincinnati style chili very good. Chili is nice and meaty, and has a nice spicey taste. Will be back.

Really cool chili food cart. Different chilis to choose from plus Frito pie, chili dogs and sandwiches. We went with Frito pies with Ray's Red chili. Next time we'll stick to chili or chili dogs. I'll try the Carlos chili. With any new eatery you try you have to discover the dishes that really suit your fancy. If you like spicy they have a great hot sauce. They have a covered seating area. Check out my profile for more great eateries and craft cocktail bars.

My kiddo order a kids meal and got this dry, chewy “grilled mac and cheese” definitely didnt taste the cheese. even though they are kids meal they still deserve good quality food. The bartender was very nice when approached about food pick up.

Best chili in Vancouver. The meat was slow cooked but still retained its form. Beefy and tender. Best execution of collared greens that I may have ever had. Great corn bread with only a hint of sweetness. Come here! Eat the chili! Try the vegetables!

SOOOO good. We are from Cincinnati and the Cincinnati chili was amazing. If we lived in Portland we would be regulars.

It's a place that clearly qualifies as out of the ordinary. Soups and chili and a special. When we went, the special of the day was Jambalaya. I enjoyed the flavors, the chicken might have been a bit dry. The wife had the Mexican chili and she liked it. The sour cream evened out the spice and the cornbread was a great side. It's a basic place, you might enjoy it more on a dry, sunny day to eat outside and escape the somewhat cramped inside. It's worth another visit if I'm I'm the area again, not really so much as driving far out of the West.

I stumbled upon this small, but nice restaurant with a great outdoor seating area. I did not know that Cincinnati chili did not include beans, so I took it home and added some. In all fairness the description did not include beans. I just missed it. The flavor is delicious, with just the right amount of spice and heat. For the ice tea purists, I ordered the ice tea, but it was too weak so didn't taste like tea. I'll go again since the chili is excellent.

Talk about hitting the spot on a cold overcast day. While Ray's Red is their best seller, the Chili Carlos was more interesting and satisfying. Per the counter guy's recommendation, I added a fried egg. And the cornbread was very good and a cut above the the common dry bright yellow variety. Next time I'm going for Hawaiian Style. Prices for food and a robust cocktail menu are more than fair. Service is prompt and friendly. The small space is quite charming and parking was relatively easy.

Fun chili spot that is absolutely perfect for cold days. Food wise it isn't out of this world, but it's very good given the location and it's a unique offering. We came on a week day and there were a good number of people coming by to pick up food. Seating indoors is good for couples and small groups. It was fun to try as a tourist. There's a diaper changing station in the bathroom.

Time for an update & upping them to 5-Star status! We come here regularly - their food is always excellent, and their team is such a great bunch of friendly people. Their regular menu has good options to choose from, including a solid rotation of creative and delicious veggie sides, and they often have specials that will have you drooling in anticipation. I recommend following them on Instagram for updates on what specials they have. Their interior space is small but cozy & comfortable, and they have an excellent patio for when the weather is decent. You can also order a drink or beer, and A Little Vice taproom is right next door! Such a perfect combo!

I'll admit the main reason that we decided to stop by Slow Fox was because we were intrigued by the premise - a restaurant that specializes in chili? I've only seen that in Cincinnati and the various Skyline Chili branches around the Midwest (and I'm not sure Coney Islands in Michigan counts). We walked in for a Friday dinner and immediately noticed that there was a large outdoor seating area, and only a small number of tables on the interior of a pretty small room. Kind of an interesting setup. We decided to eat inside and saw that there were barely any other customers which was surprising given that this was a Friday night. This is another casual restaurant - order at the counter, pick your seats, and bus your own table. We got: Chili Mac, Ray's Red ($10.50) - This is comfort food at its finest. A brick of baked and grilled mac and cheese topped with a super meaty chili. The mac and cheese has a good crust on the bottom and the pasta was over al dente. It was hard to tell the cheese blend due to the massive amount of chili all over it. The chili was super meaty with a very nice warming spice level. No beans, of course! And this was all topped with a pile of shredded cheddar cheese - not as much as you'd get in Cincy, but hey, extra cheese is always good. Sweet Jane's Cornbread ($4) - This included two pieces of cornbread with honey butter. The honey butter isn't mixed together very much - it just seems to be swirled together, with much more butter than honey. Due to the mix ratio, there was only just a touch of sweetness from the honey. The cornbread was certainly very interesting. I was glad that it was cornbread and not corncake like a lot of other places - you know, the type of cornbread that has sugar as the #1 ingredient. This cornbread, on the other hand, was more coarsely grounded than typical, didn't seem to have any added sugar, and was moist and kind of spongy textured (not a bad type of spongy, mind you). It was toasted on all sides for a great textural contrast. I can definitely see why Slow Fox is popular. For any cold and rainy day, Slow Fox is definitely the place to go for a comforting bowl of chili.

Had lunch at Slow Fox today. It's a tiny little place with 4 or 5 tables but lots of lovely space and seating for warmer weather. We both ordered the special which was a chili with both kidney beans and ground beef and came with one topping and a small piece of cornbread. I chose cheddar cheese as my topping. It was served quickly and steaming hot. Its flavor had a bit of bitterness to it, maybe it had a pinch of cinnamon in the mix? It was nicely spicy, just right for my palate. The chili was pretty good and I'd give it a B. The cornbread wasn't my favorite. It was clearly baked too long and quite dry. I broke mine into the chili and that helped. It was fun to try a new place but I probably won't be back. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't really great either.

I just had my first Slow Fox experience but it will certainly not be my last. What a great place. That was definitely the best chili dog that I've ever had in my life.

Food is delicious, staff is great, and the vibe is dope. You must try the chili dog , as the ingredients were fresh and cooked perfectly. The chili is authentic and homemade. They also have a bar full of delicious beverages, both adult and non-alcoholic. The vibe is courtyard is dope especially when they feature DJ'S and music. I would definitely make this a stop while in Downtown Vancouver.

Great food and covered patio. Highly recommend the chili dog. Next time want to try the Cincinnati chili. Chili over spaghetti. Fantastic service and good beer selection

Delish! I got the chili dog. Only thing is it's kind of expensive for what it is IMO. $13 for a chili dog is high.

My taste buds were in for a treat when I recently visited Slow Fox, the Chili Parlor of Vancouver. I ordered the Ray's Red Chili with cheddar cheese and the Portobello "steak" sandwich, and let me tell you, it was a match made in heaven! The chili was packed with flavor and the perfect amount of spice. Each bite was a party in my mouth, and I couldn't get enough. The cheddar cheese melted on top added an extra layer of creamy goodness that made my taste buds dance with delight. But the star of the show was definitely the Portobello "steak" sandwich. It was thicc, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The fluffy light bread that held it all together was the perfect complement to the hearty mushroom filling. It was so good that I almost didn't want to share it with my dining companion! The restaurant itself was cozy and inviting, with friendly staff and a great vibe. I felt right at home as soon as I walked in the door. The decor was charming and added to the overall ambiance of the place. Overall, my experience at Slow Fox was fantastic. If you're looking for a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere, this is the place for you. Don't hesitate to try the Ray's Red Chili with cheddar cheese and the Portobello "steak" sandwich - you won't be disappointed!

This little "Chili Parlor" has been on my radar for a long time. Today was the day we tried it. It's casual-paper dishes & plastic utensils. They have a small seating area inside and several more tables outside, which is where we sat, as it was a beautiful sunny February day. My husband and son are hot dog lovers so they got the chili dogs and loved them. I went classic with a 10-oz Ray's Red bowl, which came with a little piece of "Sweet Jane's Cornbread" and butter. One topping was included so it had to be cheddar for me. The flavor was great-just the right amount of zing. But to me, part of chili is chili beans. I do know classic chili doesn't necessarily include beans but I really was wishing there were beans in their chili. To me it's not chili without beans in it. And beans are cheap, Slow Fox people! I think they should make at least one kind with beans. So that's why for me I can only give it 4 and not 5 stars. I only give 5 stars to places I really love. If you don't need beans in your chili, you might give it 5 stars. It's worth a try.

This place gets better and better every time you go. Their Cincinnati chili is devine, great service, great location. You will not be disappointed

This was my second visit to Slow Fox. The last time was back in September, and the improvements are visible and welcome. This time, I had Bootsy's Chili Dog and an order of Sweet Jane's Cornbread. The chili dog was spot on, and a pleasure to enjoy. However, the highlight for me was the cornbread. I consider myself an absolute fanatic, but in my over half century of being around, this is the best I have had. It was luxuriously dense, and the flavor was beyond my expectations. Please don't miss the cornbread. You will not be disappointed

Disappointed given all the 5 star reviews. I had higher expectations. The chili Carlos was watery and not chili. Rather, it was a posole-inspired soup. My son got the meatloaf sandwich and he said it was just OK. The Ray chili tasted good, and was the best item that we ordered - rich and greasy. The cornbread had good flavor but quite salty. Ribs were pretty good. Cincinnati chili was more than 50% spaghetti mixed with a little bit of meat and beans. Overall this meal was expensive for what we got.

I can barely handle myself when it comes to the meatloaf sandwich and the green chili/pozole. Drool worthy indeed!

I and some friends with a hankering for some good chili found this place on line which incidently is posted greatest Chili in the state of Washington? . A little hole in the wall type joint it turned out to be from our initial impression? but a variety of choices of great chili can be had here. A few other things too which I haven't gotten around to trying just yet, but that will have to be on future visits? 5 *****stars!

I am a huge fan of Slow Fox chili. I have tried almost everything on the menu. Every time it's consistently delicious, piping hot and satisfying. The owner is really nice and welcoming. Somehow he amazingly seems to remember everyone's name. The outdoor seating area is nice with heaters and large picnic tables. Recently the owner opened an indoor dining area adjacent to his outdoor kitchen. The space used to be part of the old transit center ticket window. I am amazed at what he has done to this little space. We ordered a dish off the secrete menu. Meatloaf on top of homemade cornbread, your choice of chili. Topped with an over medium egg and garnished with fresh jalapeños. I will be back for this dish regularly. It was everything I love on one plate. Savory, spicy and just a little sweet. We also ordered a few cocktails an old fashioned and a Paloma. So excited for this new space to eat my chili, have a cocktail and stay warm.

Wandering around Vancouver hangry after hiking all morning and I come across this little chili storefront and think, why not!, so I order their bonus chili which is sweet potatoes, collards, and coconut milk on rice sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro for $10.50. I was afraid that it didn't come with cornbread for that price and the portion size was tiny. Food was pretty good but I'm such a good cook that I was disappointed given the price and the fact that it's fast food and not a restaurant. There was hardly any collards in it. Won't go again. Not a great value

The chili was excellent. Very tasty. The potato salad amazing. The prices however, are a bit over the top. 13.00 for a chili dog is a lot. You can get three for that price at Roakes. A side of potato salad was almost $7.

Stopped by on a warm Sunday, had the white chili and a meatloaf burger. Both were amazing and delicious as heck. There was live music that I would have preferred be a little quieter, but that's just my personal preference.

Fantastic, casual eatery near the gorgeous Vancouver waterfront. From chili dogs to hamburgers and cocktails/mocktails this is a place for locals and tourists alike! The chef, staff, event center for local bands and awesome murals set the Slow Fox apart from so many other eateries.

I had the lentil chili with slaw, so good! The cornbread was so unique and delicious! Very cool location, great outdoor area for summer. The hot sauces are so good but super spicy- proceed with caution. Service was great as well, highly recommend.

Service- order at the window... gentleman was very nice and explained clearly what everything. 5 star They will bring the food out to you. Meatloaf sandwich 4.7 Kimchi chicken salad sandwich 4 Chili Carlos-Mac and cheese 4 Chili dog 4.5 Potato salad f" 4 Cucumber salad salad 4 Gazpacho 3 Definitely a place to return to

Comfort food that hits the spot. Great price and really delicious chili and corn bread. They also have a nice outdoor patio seating area. Definitely try the Chili Carlos and Ray's Red!

I had the lentil chili and a cider and both were delicious. My friend had the reg chili and wants to bring her hubs to try it out!

Really nice staff, really good food, nice ambiance. A bit causal, and the inside dinning area feels a bit like a highschool cafeteria, but the outside is amazing. Try the cornbread and meatloaf sandwhich.

Oh yeah. Wow. This was amazing. I was in the couv and wanted some lunch. I was hungry but not super hungry. I wish I was because I wanted to try everything on the menu. I got the Cincinnati chili. Now I've had friends try to make this for me with underwhelming results. So I was hopeful but realistic. Immediately I noticed as I was handed the bag it had weight to it. This is promising. Then I dug in. I'd describe the spices as warm. It has spice but I wouldn't call it spicy. It's the kind you feel inside of you after you eat it. I inhaled it. It was delicious. The taste the texture, the warm filling nature. It was reasonably priced too. I'd definitely get it again for a fourth meal or second lunch. The trouble I have now is that I need to go with friends or a huge appetite because I want to try more!!!!

We tried slow fox chili because we saw the owner is the same as screen door, and we mainly, 95%, in Portland and wanted to give Vancouver a try since we've lived there forever. I like to try everything and we did, almost. The chili dog was wonderful, the bun was toasted nicely, the hot dog was flavorful, the chili and toppings plentiful. We tried all three chili offerings, my husband liked rays red, I liked the pork. Just wish they offered a flight of chilies because at the price for a small, it's a lot for 3 chilies plus chili dog and one drink. I will be back, it was very good.

We were enjoying a sunny afternoon and tripped across the slow Fox and decided to come in for lunch. We were extremely surprised and pleased to find their chili menu. The Cincinnati chili was spectacular and their house chili was to die for. We will be back. Thank You!

Cold, dreary day in the mighty PacNW? Need something that will stick to your ribs and warm you up? Look no further. Slow Fox is chili made by people that love chili. We tried four different varieties and they didn't disappoint. Heck, even the cornbread is on point: fresh, crispy around the edges, and just the right amount of sweetness. Nice little menu of cocktails, too!

DO NOT MISS THE GEM OF A CHILI RESTAURANT!!!! Stopped here for lunch on a Tuesday around 12:30. Lucky for me no line. The young lady that took my order & the chef (owner?) were a delight. Friendly & extremely helpful. I ordered the chili Carlos & it was great. Not too mild, not too hot, deep rich flavor. Added sour cream & a piece of corn bread was included with the order. The corn bread is not sweet. I could taste the corn & it was great. Slow Fox will be a must for lunch whenever I'm driving from LA to Seattle.

This place is super cute and the food is really tasty. The Cincinnati Chili is amazing and the cornbread is bomb! Outdoor seating is nice and spaced apart well, will be returning!

Very casual with great outdoor seating. Chili is great and they offer spaghetti noodles or rice to go with it. It is order at the front and take a seat so there is little service interaction.

This place is fantastic! Par for Vancouver, WA food, dare I even say Portland, OR. . . . Too many good things to say about this place. Go try it yourself!

Whenever I am in the Pacific Northwest I make sure to stop by Slow Fox. Brings back memories of visiting relatives in Cincinnati and having spaghetti and chili; I ordered it 5 ways, outstanding highly recommend. Have seating inside and out with a small bar inside with excellent local craft beer on tap. I believe the location used to be an old bus station.

Little food stand in a courtyard in the downtown. There are several areas to sit down at in the courtyard if you do not want to take your food to go. Primarily a chili stand there are some other options but I stuck to the chili for lunch on a moderately cool day. Out of the bonus chili and went with the Chili Carlos (a south of the border chili with pork) Good. A peice of cornbread come with the meal. (honey, please) Classic chili toppers are avaialbe but I went with something new, sweet slaw. The sweet nicely set off the spice of the chili. Ray is really nice and glad to see you. Enjoy.

Killer quick lunch with a lot of love put into it on a rainy or overcast day, will warm you up right. Love the green chili and specials on rotation!

Food tastes great, friendly service. Now with both indoor and outdoor seating. Really enjoy sitting outside in the shade.

Stopped in here with friends in a Saturday night and was super impressed! We received our food quickly and enjoyed the outside patio. The slow cooked chili was incredible. I had the green chili/pork shoulder special --mmm! Delectable cornbread and creative salad. Plus it was all gluten free. Thank you, Slow Fox!

Nice small spot tucked in the corner. Nothing slow about slow fox except how slow tasttttting their chili taste. I've never had chili that had so much flavor. I typically don't go craving for chili but once in a while I'll have an urge to go to Slow Fox just for that. Nice comfort food served by a nice gentleman. A definite hidden gem in Vancouver.

If you are looking for a freshly made food and amazing cocktails, you should try this place . You are not going to get disappointed. Great vegan and vegetarian options!

It's was cold out today and I was outside for far longer than I should have been. I walked by the sign for this place and had to go in. I asked what the most popular item on the menu was and went for it. It was Ray's Red and it was perfectly perfect. Flavorful and meaty. A little cheddar to top it off and a warm hunk of corn bread. Warms you from the inside out.

Great food and friendly staff. Dined here twice and had a great experience and excellent food both times.

5-way Cincinnati was great. Nice draft beers available and really nice folks to help me sort my way through the menu.

First things first, I've only been here for their Cincinnati-style chili. I spent way too much time at the Skyline down on Ludlow when I was a student at the University of Cincinnati, and while I realize I can special order cans of it from the Cincinnati-based Fred Meyer/Krogers, it's not quite the same. That being said, Slow Fox isn't quite the same either, especially during a pandemic. My typical Skyline order was a large 4-way, heavy onion, heavy spaghetti, and two cheese coneys yes/yes (mustard and onions), so I went with an onion 4-way here, dining in their outdoor courtyard. Like many restaurants today, they're using baking trays as serving trays, and the 4-way was in a cardboard togo container, with a package of oyster crackers and some biodegradable utensils. I also asked for some hot sauce, and they offered me some of their house habanero-based sauce. Compared to Skyline, it was a little skimpy on the cheese, and the hot sauce definitely didn't lend itself to the oyster bombs I remember, and the spaghetti was a little firm, not lending itself well to the fork cut-n-scoop, but the chili definitely had the right notes and took me back to my undergrad days. Definitely a solid take on Cincinnati-style, and one that I went back for the next weekend after my first trip there. My second trip there, I also ordered the beets and tubers salad, which was a special, and a nice cold, creamy salad with big chunks of beets and potatoes. The outdoor courtyard location is great, with some rad murals on the buildings, and a window to order from. If they were in Portland, I'd definitely be going frequently, but even with them requiring a jaunt across the river, I can see myself going semi-regularly

Delicious chili and corn bread. Great option when you don't want to cook. Looks like they have nice outside seating when weather permits.

I stopped by today after my biweekly appointment downtown. I wanted to switch up the typical offerings downtown has to offer for lunch; sandwiches, tacos, pizza, ect. I was enticed by the fun name and was pleasantly surprised to find out it's a chili stand. AMAZING! I jumped right in when I ordered opting for the bonus chili with the addition of my personal favorite chili toppings; cheese, sour cream, and onions. They have a core selection of chilis, rotating specials, non chili items and some unique corn bread. I hardly ever leave reviews but feel like Slow Fox deserves another 5 star and some recognition. Definitely going to be my new post-therapy food spot see y'all again in two weeks!