Price Hill Chili - Cincinnati, OH

A place to sample several of Cincinnati's culinary faves: 5-way chili, Coney Islands, and double-decker sandwiches. One house specialty is a wiener bun -- two dogs in one.

92% Approval Rating (14 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

double-decker sandwich ($4.00)

chili ($5.00)

Coney Island ($2.00)

goetta ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Price Hill Chili is a place in which to savor virtually all the chow that defines Queen City diner culture. As its name suggests, Cincinnati-style chili is the specialty of the house; and it is dandy chili. But that’s only a fraction of what makes Price Hill a ..." [Read More].

June 25, 2009

"Price Hill Chili was a go-to parlor for me right after getting married. You see, the thing that very nearly ended our nuptials early on was that my wife didn't like Cincy-style chili, while I ate it three times a week as a bachelor! The strength of Price Hill is ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

6/15/2002 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

4920 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH
513-471-9507

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Side-view of a classic plate of Cincinnati five-way chili. The crown of shredded cheddar is melting from the heat of the meat layer below."
Michael Stern

"Every Cincinnati chili parlor also specializes in double-decker sandwiches. The Hippo is top-of-the-line at Price Hill: ham, beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Extra-long toothpicks are essential for holding each half together."
Michael Stern

"A side dish of goetta. Customarily served at breakfast, goetta is also available at Price Hill in a sandwich any time of day."
Michael Stern

"Monday's homemade soup is always chicken-noodle at Price Hill. Wonderful comfort food!"
Michael Stern

"Even with two wieners and covered with cheese, this tiny Coney Island known as a Wiener Bun is so small it is a mere snack."
buffetbuster

"Inside Price Hill. Long hours make this a popular destination eat-place from pre-dawn until near midnight. This photo was taken in the back dining room mid-afternoon between lunch and supper."
Michael Stern

"There's nothing wrong with the big chains that dominate the chili scene in Cincinnati, but many connoisseurs prefer the independents."
Michael Stern