The Chili Everyone Is Talking About In Your State

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Ethan Calabrese

On hot dogs, in a bowl, over fries—Foursquare users will take their chili any which way. Here’s a cross-country look at the top-rated spots to warm up with some chili.

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Alabama

Anaheim Chili, Huntsville

“Ten styles of chili all the time, Monday is all you can eat, try them all!” – Foursquare user James Trolinger

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Alaska

Skagway Brewing Co., Skagway

“Get the tots with chili and cheese. Amazingness!!” – Foursquare user Clare Wallace

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Arizona

Pat’s Chili Dogs, Tucson

“Best chili dogs in Tucson…they have the awards (and lunch lines) to prove it!” – Foursquare user Wade

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Arkansas

The Bulldog, Bald Knob

“The chili cheese tots are AMAZING!!” – Foursquare user Brandon Doty

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California

Pink’s Hot Dogs, Los Angeles

“There’s always a line, but it goes pretty fast. You can’t go to LA and not have a Pink’s chili dog!” – Foursquare user Tag UR It! Inc.

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Foursquare/Wayne A.
Colorado

Pete’s Kitchen, Denver

“Ask for cheese with your bowl of chili.” – Foursquare user Hannah Garret

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Connecticut

Merritt Canteen, Bridgeport

“Chili is very spicy and makes the best chili dog I’ve ever had!” – Foursquare user Tim Burke

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Delaware

California Tortilla, Newark

“It isn’t on the menu but ask for the Turkey Chili Bowl … Yummy!” – Foursquare user marissa

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Florida

Arbetter Hot Dogs, Miami

“”WHATEVER YOU DO, get the chili cheese fries!” – Foursquare user John Farrish

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Georgia

The Varsity, Atlanta

“Go for the world-famous chili dogs. Ask for onions; you’ll get ’em raw and diced and in a wax-paper-wrapped pouch to add as you see fit.” – Foursquare user Serious Eats

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Hawaii

Rainbow Drive-In, Honolulu

“Side of chili was great. Awesome local spot.” – Foursquare user Corey Bailey

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Idaho

Goodwood Barbecue Company, Boise

“Try the chili, it is surprising great with no beans and all meat.” – Foursquare user Tim Burroughs

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Illinois

Portillo’s, Chicago

“Portillo’s makes the best Chili Dog in the world. No place else even comes close. They even use special Chili Dog Chili, different from what you get when you order a Bowl of Chili.” – Foursquare user Paul Baker

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Foursquare/Jenny H.
Indiana

Yats, Indianapolis

“Chili Cheese Étouffée was amazing. They’ll let you try samples for free. Always get MORE BREAD.” – Foursquare user Sasha G

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Iowa

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, Des Moines

“Be careful on the first bite as it’s not called The Boomstick for nothing! If you aren’t, the guy sitting at the table next to you will be cleaning deep fried chili off his shirt.” – Foursquare user Bill Goeke

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Foursquare/Jodi D.
Kansas

Woodyard BBQ, Kansas City

“Burnt End Chili is great anytime of year!” – Foursquare user Chris

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Foursquare/Derek V.
Kentucky

Dairy Kastle, Louisville

“On a hot summer night, this ice cream stand is the most popular place in the neighborhood. Locals line up for chili dogs, soft serve ice cream and milkshakes.” – Foursquare user louisville.com

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Louisiana

Bud’s Broiler, New Orleans

“No. 4 with chili, cheese and onions is what I’ve been ordering for 60 years. They are as good now as they were then.” – Foursquare user Sherri Tucker

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Maine

The Maine Diner, Wells

“The chili and 2 pearl franks is a great combo.” – Foursquare user Mike Saldi

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Maryland

Hard Times Cafe, College Park

“Highly recommend the Cincinnati chili. Pick up a pack of seasoning to make it at home.” – Foursquare user Jason L

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Foursquare/Tara R.
Massachusetts

George’s Coney Island, Worcester

“Order your dogs “up” (mustard, chili and onions.) With a chocolate milk. Pretty good half sours too.” – Foursquare user Heather Nelson

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Michigan

Lafayette Coney Island, Detroit

“The coneys have a nice snap to them and go great with some delicious chili-cheese fries.” – Foursquare user Jeremy Beck

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Minnesota

Cafe Latte, Saint Paul

“Even for a carnivore like me, the vegetarian chili is a great choice.” – Foursquare user Matt Dicker

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Mississippi

Iron Horse Grill, Jackson

“Put the chili like sour cream on anything and everything that makes sense!” – Foursquare user Ryder Taff

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Missouri

Grinders, Kansas City

“Pizza with chili cheese tots in the middle? Sold.” – Foursquare user Borin Chep

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Foursquare/Carla J.
Montana

The Parrot, Helena

“Best chili in town and they make old fashioned sodas! Lovely staff!” – Foursquare user Arian Flanders

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Foursquare/Jamie W.
Nebraska

Roja Mexican Grill, Omaha

“Go for late-night happy hour. The chili con queso and guacamole are to die for.” – Foursquare user Krista Vogel

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Foursquare/Chantal D.
Nevada

Bachi Burger, Las Vegas

“The Oxtail Chili Cheese Fries are AMAZING! Have them add bacon to the fries, promise you will not regret it.” – Foursquare user Mr BACON

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Foursquare/Raven C.
New Hampshire

Gilley’s PM Lunch, Portsmouth

“Grew up on Gilley’s!!! Chili Cheese Dog and Fries!!!” – Foursquare user WicklessGoodFondue

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Foursquare/Ryan A.
New Jersey

Rutt’s Hut, Clifton

“Great no frills stand-up counter service for deep fried dogs with homemade relish and chili on the side. Don’t expect anything else. That’s what the place is about.” – Foursquare user Marco Navarra