It’s the best week of the year in Cincinnati! The Queen City’s most iconic dish will be on the menu all week long with the return of Cincinnati Chili Week.

The inaugural Chili Week in 2024 was a huge hit and is back for a second round of all things Cincinnati chili. Chili Week is happening Monday-Sunday, Feb. 24-March 2 and will feature $5-$7 deals on 3-ways, 4-ways, coneys, chili cheese fries, chili dip and more.

Keep scrolling to see some of the awesome meal deals you can try this week. You can find all participating restaurants and specials at CincinnatiChiliWeek.com.

Learn more about Cincinnati Chili Week, including how you can win some prizes, here.

Fifty West Brewing Company 7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township; 5224 District Park Drive, Deerfield Township SPECIAL #1: Free Ohio Style — Normally a $1.50 style for free Includes Cincinnati chili, onion, house mustard and shredded cheddar. ($6 hot dog; $7 single burger; $9.50 double burger) SPECIAL #2: Chili Cheese Fries — Includes crinkle cut fries, Cincinnati chili, shredded cheddar, green onion and American Lager beer cheese. ($6) Photo: Provided by Fifty West Brewing Company
Sonder Brewing 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason; 9558 Civic Centre Blvd., West Chester SPECIAL #1: Chili Mac — Creamy mac and cheese covered in Sonder’s Cincinnati-style chili and topped with diced onions and shredded cheddar cheese. SPECIAL #2: Chili Poutine — Crispy shoestring fries topped with Cincinnati-style chili and onion gravy, melted cheese curds, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese and a fried egg. SPECIAL #3: Chili Dog — Hot dog smothered in Cincinnati-style chili and topped with onion, mustard and shredded cheddar cheese. Photo: Provided by Sonder Brewing
Dixie Chili 733 Monmouth St., Newport; 3716 Dixie Highway, Erlanger; 2421 Madison Ave., Covington SPECIAL #1: 2 Gyro Coneys with Tzatziki ($7) SPECIAL #2: Chili Week Cheese Curds with Ranch ($6) SPECIAL #3: Chili Week Combo — Cheese coney, chips and a medium-sized drink. ($7) Photo: facebook.com/DixieChiliNewport
Northern Row Brewery, Distillery & Taproom 111 W. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine SPECIAL: Chili Flight — Three bowls of chili: White Chili, Southwest Chili and Northern Row’s version of Cincy Chili. Each has its own toppings and is served with oyster crackers. Photo: Provided by Northern Row
The Chili Hut 390 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland SPECIAL #1: The Eden Pork Special — A cheese coney made with a hot Queen City Mett. SPECIAL #2:3 Cheese Coneys. ($7) Photo: Provided by The Chili Hut
Al’s Delicious Popcorn 1202 Main St., Over-the-Rhine SPECIAL: Cincinnati Style Chili Popcorn — Al’s Cincinnati Style Chili Popcorn offers a unique twist on the classic snack, blending the savory, spiced depth of chili with a hint of cinnamon and cocoa. Get an Al’s Resealable Share bag (about 7 cups) of Cincinnati Style Chili Popcorn for $2 off. Photo: Provided by Al's Delicious Popcorn
Price Hill Chili 4920 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill SPECIAL #1: Any Regular 3-, 4- or 5-Way ($7) SPECIAL #2: Chili Cheese Fries — A small serving of crinkle-cut fries with chili and cheese. ($6) Photo: Provided by Price Hill Chili
Mercer Social House 6623 Main St., Newtown SPECIAL #1: Queen City Coney — Queen City Hot Mettwurst, house chili, cheddar, mustard and onion on a lightly toasted bun. ($7) SPECIAL #2: Chili Cheese Fries — Crinkle-cut fries, house chili, cheddar, green onion and grilled jalapeños. ($7) SPECIAL #3: Chili Mac: Signature mac and cheese, house chili, cheddar, bacon, sour cream, siracha aioli and green onions. ($7) SPECIAL #4: Cup or Bowl of Chili — House chili, cheddar, sour cream and onion. ($5 for cup/$6 for bowl) Photo: Provided by Mercer Social House
Sammy’s Craft Burgers & Beers 4767 Creek Road, Blue Ash SPECIAL #1: Sammy’s Chili — A cup of housemade chili, made with signature beef blend, pork and beans and topped with cheese, onion and sour cream. ($5) SPECIAL #2: Sammy’s Chili Cheese Fries ($6) SPECIAL #3: Sammy’s 1/4-lb. Burger with Chili ($7) Photo: Provided by Sammy's Craft Burgers & Beers
Gold Star Chili Multiple locations https://www.goldstarchili.com/locations SPECIAL #1: 2 Cheese Coneys — Steamed bun, hot dog, mustard and Gold Star’s original or vegetarian chili topped with onion and shredded cheddar cheese. Must order in increments of two to receive the discount. ($5) SPECIAL #2: Any Regular 3-, 4- or 5-Way — Spaghetti covered edge-to-edge with our Original or Vegetarian Chili and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. ($6) SPECIAL #3: Single Chili Burger and Fries — Fresh, 100% pure ground beef burger topped with Gold Star’s original or vegetarian chili, corn chips, diced onions, mustard and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with crinkle-cut fries. ($7) Photo: Provided by Gold Star Chili
Matteo’s Mexican Cocina 5350 Medpace Way, Madisonville (Element Eatery) SPECIAL: White Chicken Chili — Flavorful white chicken chili made with tender shredded chicken, white beans and creamy broth, topped with shredded cheese, fresh jalapeños, sour cream and cilantro. Served with a side of fresh-made tortilla chips. Photo: Provided by Matteo's Mexican Cocina
Anderson Township Pub 6694 Clough Pike, Anderson Township SPECIAL #1: Chili Cheese Tots — Tater tots, house chili, cheddar, green onions and grilled jalapeños. ($7) SPECIAL #2: Cup or Bowl of Chili — House chili, cheddar, sour cream and green onion. ($5 for cup/$6 for bowl) Photo: Provided by Anderson Township Pub
Taco Fuerte at Braxton Barrel House 5 Orphanage Road, Ft. Mitchell SPECIAL #1: Chili Cheese Tots — Crispy tater tots covered in queso blanco and Cincinnati-style chili. ($5) SPECIAL #2: Chilito — Cincinnati-style chili, three-blend cheese and diced red onion wrapped in a 12-inch tortilla. ($7) SPECIAL #3: Chili Dip — Cream cheese, chili and three-blend cheese topped with diced tomato and red onion. ($7) Photo: Provided by Taco Fuerte
Camp Washington Chili 3005 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington SPECIAL #1: 513-Melt — A goetta and cheddar cheese melt with a chili drizzle inside. Onions and mustard upon request. Dine-In only. ($7.75) SPECIAL #2: Any Regular 3-, 4- or 5-Way — Dine-in only. ($7) SPECIAL #3: 2 Cheese Coneys and a Regular-Sized Pop — Dine-in only. ($6) Photo: Provided by Camp Washington Chili
Nation Kitchen + Bar 3435 Epworth Ave., Westwood; 203 Mill St., Milford; 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks SPECIAL: Cincy Chili Cheese Poutine — French fries and cheese curds smothered in house-made Cincy chili, onion and shredded cheddar cheese. ($6) Photo: Provided by Nation Kitchen + Bar

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