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America's Best Chili
Ben's Chili Bowl is one of America's Best Chili.

1. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.4
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

John B.John Booth: Believe the hype, friendly service and amazing food. The smoke chilli half is incredible.

The Varsity is one of America's Best Chili.

2. The Varsity

8.1
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Atlanta’s famed drive-in is like a time capsule. Come here for a chili-cheese dog, a frosted orange shake and a side of steaming hot fries--all for under ten bucks. Read more.

Texas Chili Parlor is one of America's Best Chili.

3. Texas Chili Parlor

8.8
1409 Lavaca St (btw West 14th & 15th St.), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 105 tips and reviews

Josh A.Josh A: Austin Classic. Go for the XXX chili which is awesome, but expect to pay the price tomorrow. They also have some basic Mexican fare.

Pink's Hot Dogs is one of America's Best Chili.

4. Pink's Hot Dogs

8.7
709 N La Brea Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Mid-City West · 381 tips and reviews

Rayshawn W.Rayshawn Williams: You can't go wrong with a bacon chili cheese dog topped with tomatoes here.

Original Tommy's Hamburgers is one of America's Best Chili.

5. Original Tommy's Hamburgers

8.9
2575 Beverly Blvd (at Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · East LA · 100 tips and reviews

Jessica B.Jessica Blount: The best burger that i have ever had in my life. The chili is amazing. I do not want any other hamburger but from this place.

Chili John's is one of America's Best Chili.

6. Chili John's

7.9
2018 W Burbank Blvd (at N Keystone St.), Burbank, CA
American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Take a stool at the U-shaped counter and go for the classic beef chili, slicked with a thin patina of orange-colored grease, served on a bed of spaghetti + topped with beans, onions + shredded cheese. Read more.

Lafayette Coney Island is one of America's Best Chili.

7. Lafayette Coney Island

8.6
118 W Lafayette Blvd (at Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Detroit · 161 tips and reviews

Dillon G.Dillon Gray: Loose coneys are to die for. Best chili dogs in town

Soup Kiosk is one of America's Best Chili.

8. Soup Kiosk

8.1
94 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Soup Spot · SoHo · 64 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: $7.50 large beef chili with rice, cheese, and bread! I can't think of a better, quick lunchtime grab in SoHo in the wintertime.

The Hat is one of America's Best Chili.

9. The Hat

9.0
1210 E Imperial Hwy (at State College Blvd), Brea, CA
American Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Heather M.Heather MacKenzie: Best pastrami, chili cheese fries & beef dip sandwich. Fries come in giant portions only, great for sharing.

Portillo's is one of America's Best Chili.

10. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Beckford: Chili cheese dog, Italian beef,chocolate cake milkshake.

Crif Dogs is one of America's Best Chili.

11. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

Acire P.Acire Polight: I love the chili dog wrapped in bacon. Anything wrapped in bacon is amazing.

Yats is one of America's Best Chili.

12. Yats

8.9
5365 College Ave (at E 54th St), Indianapolis, IN
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Meridian Kessler · 90 tips and reviews

Jayne W.Jayne Williams: Chili cheese étouffée is out of this world.. But everything here is good. Also, this is easily the best of all Yats locations.

Camp Washington Chili is one of America's Best Chili.

13. Camp Washington Chili

8.7
3005 Colerain Ave (at Hopple), Cincinnati, OH
Diner · Camp Washington · 47 tips and reviews

Randy T.Randy Tate: Great Concussion style chili. Get it all the way and you are good for the rest of the day.

Tub's Fine Chili & Fancy Fixin's is one of America's Best Chili.

14. Tub's Fine Chili & Fancy Fixin's

4263 Overland Ave (at Braddock Dr), Culver City, CA
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: At Tub’s, which has been serving Culver City since 2009, you’ll find around 10 or so hearty varieties of chili, which range from veggie to steak to beef-bacon to chicken green chili. Read more.

Merritt Canteen is one of America's Best Chili.

15. Merritt Canteen

8.4
4355 Main St (Anton), Bridgeport, CT
Hot Dog Joint · North End · 64 tips and reviews

SamSam: Awesome chili dogs, GET THEM!! Chili is amazing!

Hot Dog Shoppe is one of America's Best Chili.

16. Hot Dog Shoppe

8.6
740 W Market St (at Todd), Warren, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 29 tips and reviews
Mikey's Burger is one of America's Best Chili.

17. Mikey's Burger

134 Ludlow St (Rivington & Stanton St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Lower East Side · 124 tips and reviews

Demetri K.Demetri Karagas: If you are drunk, get the cheese burger, chili cheese fries, and chili cheese dog. Your body will thank you in morning.

Skyline Chili is one of America's Best Chili.

18. Skyline Chili

8.7
290 Ludlow Ave (at Clifton Ave), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Clifton · 57 tips and reviews

Ankit R.Ankit Rana: Chili is good at skyline chili. The sentence began and ended at Chili.

Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack is one of America's Best Chili.

19. Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack

8.4
5606 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Bar · Georgetown · 36 tips and reviews

John C.John Chernoff: Love this place. Brisket and bean chili is awesome. Cool vibe and great selection of beer and liquor.

Outpost Café and Bar is one of America's Best Chili.

20. Outpost Café and Bar

1014 Fulton St (at Downing St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Clinton Hill · 153 tips and reviews