Cincy’s Downtown

2 Reviews on “Cincy’s Downtown”

• FredB

  Downtown Gem. And yet still another local gem that We’d not been to in a while – took care of that culinary oversight today at lunch. This is a small, unpretentious place that has been in the same location downtown since 1987. Begun by a native of Cincinnati, the chili here is true to the Greek origins of the chili and meat sauces that began and flourished in that area (first as a meat sauce for hot dogs) – and that means the chili is meaty, but a little on the thin side, and contains some ingredients common to Greek versions – cinnamon, allspice, Worcestershire, and even chocolate – which is the nice little taste you notice at the end of a bite of this chili. They use a little Baker’s Chocolate here to get that ending hook. The meat used is half ground beef, half ground turkey, producing a lean, nearly fat free chili – but none the less flavorful.You can get your chili plain, or over spaghetti noodles – and can add cheese, beans, and onions, if you are so inclined – and you should be. There are 3 different sizes, and depending on the toppings, the cost will range from $4.25 to $7.00. You can also get the chili on a hot dog, and with a side this goes for $4.25 – a tad on the pricey side, but good still. They have some sandwiches and salads if you must, but the chili is the thing here.Great simple, little place with friendly folks serving you – and this is very, very good chili – just like your mother would have made if she was Greek and from Cincinnati.

  November 2, 2014, 5:42 pm

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• Garrett Mullins

  Any place you can have a four-way on your lunch break has to be good! Chili on spaghetti is so right!

  May 26, 2010, 7:12 am

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