Warm Up With A Mouthwatering Bowl Of Chili At One Of These 10 Kentucky Restaurants
Sometimes the best cure for the winter blues is a huge bowl of chili. There’s just something about it that makes it seems less gray and cold outside. Whether you’re looking for Cincinnati-style chili with spaghetti, chili in a bun with or without a dog, some with loads of cheese or none, or with beef, chicken or just veggies, you’ll love the chilis at these 10 Kentucky restaurants.


Put a New Orleans twist on your chili at this Cajun restaurant.You can get a half-and-half order of one of their award-winning chilis a Creole dish like chicken etouffee or jambalaya. Bourbon N Toulouse is located at 829 Euclid Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502.
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Not only does this Bakersfield, California-themed restaurant in Louisville have an extensive bourbon collection, but it also has a few options for some really good chili. They have a vegetarian recipe as well as choices for meat-lovers. The Silver Dollar is located at 1761 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206.


For a classic hamburger and bowl of chili in a greasy spoon diner, look no further than this old restaurant with a 1950s feel. Ferrell's is located at 1001 S. Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.


Take a visit to their burger and chili bar to customize your meal how you want it. Try their famous chili with their burger, which was recently recognized as "Best Burger in Lexington" by Southern Living Magazine. Sawyer's Downtown Bar and Grill is located at 325 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507.
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This restaurant serves Cincinnati-style chili and has three locations in northern Kentucky: Newport, Covington and Erlanger. Spaghetti in chili just makes it so much better, even if the rest of the world thinks it's weird. Dixie Chili is located at 733 Monmouth Street in Newport, 2421 Madison Avenue in Covington, and 3716 Dixie Highway in Erlanger.

The Cafe is tucked away in the corner of an unassuming neighborhood in Louisville, but it serves some of the best breakfast and lunch in the city. Get a hot bowl of chili with one of their famous sandwiches or soups. The Cafe is located at 712 Brent Street, Louisville, KY 40204.

This drive-thru and takeout restaurant has been serving Owensboro since 1954. Be sure to leave room for ice cream! Big Dipper is located at 2820 W. Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301.

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Gourmet Chili is another northern Kentucky chili institution. You'll find several kinds of chili at this old-school diner. Gourmet Chili is located at 843 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071.

This old-fashioned drug store can still fill your prescription, so why not get some chili while you wait? G & O Pharmacy has been in operation for over 50 years. It is located at 2338 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001.


Pretend you're a kid again and visit this eastern Kentucky diner to get your chili smothered over a hotdog, or simply just fill a bun with chili. Dorsie's Dairy Bar is located at 667 S. Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501.
We’re sure there have to be way more places in Kentucky that have great chili, so leave your favorite in the comments! Has anyone had chili at one of these restaurants?
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