Cincinnati Chili Week 2026

WHAT: Chili is Cincinnati’s thing — so Cincinnati Chili Week is back to once again celebrate our city’s most iconic comfort food. Now in its third year, Cincinnati Chili Week is a week-long tribute to the beloved Queen City staple, featuring $5–$7 chili specials and more at participating restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. From Cincinnati-style favorites like 3-ways, 4-ways and coneys to traditional beef chili, vegetarian chili and creative house specials, Cincinnati Chili Week showcases chili in all its forms. It’s a true community collaboration bringing chili lovers together to celebrate Queen City culture, support local restaurants, and highlight the famous dish that defines our city. Cincinnati Chili Week is the perfect time to explore your city, satisfy your appetite, discover (or rediscover) favorite restaurants and celebrate your favorite style of chili. Download the Cincinnati Chili Week app to map out your stops, earn points, share your experience and win prizes. WHEN: Cincinnati Chili Week: February 23 – March 1, 2026 (National Chili Day is February 26) WHERE: Participating restaurants across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (full list below). WHY: Cincinnati Chili Week is a fun way to: 🌶️ Celebrate Cincinnati’s most iconic comfort food 🌶️ Support local restaurants and businesses 🌶️ Discover new spots across the region 🌶️ Enjoy crave-worthy chili and more at a great price 🌶️ Win prizes and have fun while exploring the city WHO: Everyone is invited! Chili lovers, friends, families and curious foodies alike are encouraged to be tourists in their own town and experience Cincinnati’s chili culture all week long. HOW: Download the official Cincinnati Chili Week app to participate. Check in while dining at participating restaurants to earn points throughout the week. Check in to four or more restaurants to be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE: $300 in restaurant gift cards, Gold Star Chili for a year and more. Earn the most points at the end of Chili Week to be named Cincinnati’s Biggest Chili Lover and ALSO win $300 in gift cards and Gold Star Chili for a year. Follow @cincychiliweek and tag #cincychiliweek on social media throughout the week to be entered to win daily drawings for $25 gift cards throughout Cincinnati Chili Week! Visit cincinnatichiliweek.com to learn more and view all of the participating restaurant locations. Cincinnati Chili Week 2026 Participating Restaurants: (current as of January 20, 2026, subject to change) Anderson Township Pub Blue Ash Chili Braxton Barrel House Camp Washington Chili Champion’s Grille Bru Burger Dixie Chili Empress Chili Fifty West Brewing Company Gold Star Chili (55 locations) Hi Mark Lucius Q Mercer Social House Mezedes Milkman Nation Kitchen Northern Row Brewery & Distillery Oakley Pub and Grill Price Hill Chili Skyline Chili (88 locations)

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