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Gold Star
Description
Fast-food chain specializing in Cincinnati-style chili dishes & other comfort food.
Nearby attractions
Countdown Games
1872 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509
Activate Games
2312 Sir Barton Way Suite 150, Lexington, KY 40509
Nearby restaurants
Malone's Hamburg
1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Harry's American Bar & Grill
1920 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Waffle House
1912 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509
Drake's Hamburg
1880 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Wild Eggs
1925 Justice Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1881 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509
The Local Taco Lexington - Hamburg Location
1916 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY 40509
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
1924 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY 40509
Chuy's
1856 Alysheba Way, Lexington, KY 40509
Logan's Roadhouse
1908 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
Nearby hotels
Sleep Inn
1920 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509
Courtyard Lexington South/Hamburg Place
1951 Pleasant Ridge Drive I-75 At, Man o' War Blvd, Lexington, KY 40509
Hilton Garden Inn Lexington Hamburg
1973 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509, United States
Holiday Inn Lexington - Hamburg by IHG
1976 Justice Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
avid hotel Lexington - Hamburg Area by IHG
1810 Bryant Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
1750 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Hyatt Place Lexington
2001 Bryant Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington-Hamburg
2033 Bryant Rd, Lexington, KY 40509
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lexington South/Hamburg Place
1790 Vendor Way, Lexington, KY 40509
Tru by Hilton Lexington Hamburg
1770 Vendor Way, Lexington, KY 40509
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Gold Star

1900 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY 40509
4.4(720)
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Fast-food chain specializing in Cincinnati-style chili dishes & other comfort food.

attractions: Countdown Games, Activate Games, restaurants: Malone's Hamburg, Harry's American Bar & Grill, Waffle House, Drake's Hamburg, Wild Eggs, Carrabba's Italian Grill, The Local Taco Lexington - Hamburg Location, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, Chuy's, Logan's Roadhouse
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Phone
(859) 263-2443
Website
locations.goldstarchili.com

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Featured dishes

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Two Cheese Coney Pack
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Cheese Coney
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Chili Cheese Sandwich
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Coney
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Cheese Hot Dog
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Hot Dog
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Low Carb Coney Bowl
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3-Way
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4-Way
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5-Way
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Chili Spaghetti
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Combo #1
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Combo #2
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Combo #3
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Combo #4
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich & Fries
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Classic Chicken Sandwich & Fries
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich & Fries
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Gorito™
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Double Decker
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Single Decker
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Chili Cheese Fries
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Loaded Bacon Chili Cheese Fries
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Garlic Parmesan Fries
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries
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Cheese Fries
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French Fries
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Kid's 3-Way Meal
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Kid's Spaghetti & Cheese Meal
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Kid's Cheese Coney Meal
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Kid's Cheese Hot Dog Meal
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Kid's Chicken Fingers Meal
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Harvest Pecan Chicken Salad
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Chili Salad
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Coney Crate
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Regular Fountain Drink
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Large Fountain Drink
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Regular Iced Tea
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Large Iced Tea
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Chocolate Shake
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Vanilla Shake
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Strawberry Shake
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Cookies & Cream
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Banana Cream Pie
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Strawberry Shortcake
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Strawberry Chocolate
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Strawberry Banana
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Banana
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Grippo's Bar-B-Q Chips
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Grippo's Regular Chips
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Side Of Cheese
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Side Of Chili
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Side Of Vegetarian Chili
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Bowl Of Vegetarian Chili
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Bowl Of Chili
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Sauce
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Side Of Sour Cream
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Side Of Onions
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Side Of Beans
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Chocolatier Killer Brownie
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Busken Cookies (2 Pack)
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York Peppermint Pattie
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Vegetarian 3-Way
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Vegetarian 4-Way
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Vegetarian 5-Way
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Vegetarian Chili Cheese Sandwich
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Vegetarian Chili Cheese Fries
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Vegetarian Chili Salad
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Vegetarian Gorito

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Nearby restaurants of Gold Star

Malone's Hamburg

Harry's American Bar & Grill

Waffle House

Drake's Hamburg

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Carrabba's Italian Grill

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Harry's American Bar & Grill

Harry's American Bar & Grill

4.7

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Waffle House

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Reviews of Gold Star

4.4
(720)
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5.0
6y

I have always been a big fan of Gold Star Chili. It was even my first part time job at 14 years old. So I have quite a deep understanding of how this restaurant works and how it should work. I can say with great confidence that every time I have visited this particular Gold Star Chili that they have been very fast to get my food prepared, and that their product was of the highest quality and taste of any Gold Star that I have ever visited. I have worked at three different locations, and I have eaten at this restaurant in at least four different states and at least 20 different locations. I can certainly say that this location has been consistently the best for service and quality and cleanliness of any of the locations I have ever visited. I have, in fact, NEVER had a bad experience or sub-par food given to me at this location. I have eaten here over the course of probably at least ten years or longer...since it opened, and even though employees have obviously come and gone, it is obvious to me that whoever runs this establishment demands the highest level of quality and professionalism from their employees and does a terrific job of translating that into a consistently terrific dining experiences over the many years I have been going there. Props to whoever is in charge at this restaurant! Keep doing what you've always done! And if you, like me, love Gold Star Chili, you can't possibly go wrong by choosing to eat at this...

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5.0
2y

Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky is a great place to go for delicious and authentic Cincinnati-style chili. I recently had the four-way with bean and the cheese coneys with mustard and onions, and both dishes were absolutely delicious!

The four-way is a classic Cincinnati chili dish that consists of spaghetti, chili, beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. The chili at Gold Star is made with a secret recipe that has been passed down for generations, and it is truly unique and delicious. It is slightly sweet and spicy, and it is packed with flavor. The beans add a nice texture and protein to the dish, and the cheddar cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor.

The cheese coneys are also a must-try at Gold Star Chili. They are made with hot dogs, cheese, and Gold Star's secret chili recipe. I highly recommend getting the cheese coneys with mustard and onions. The mustard adds a tangy flavor, and the onions add a nice crunch.

In addition to the great food, Gold Star Chili also has excellent service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they are quick to get your food to you. I highly recommend Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a great place to go for delicious, authentic...

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5.0
7y

We recently stopped at Gold Star while driving from Louisville back to home. We have always enjoyed the Cincinnati Chili recipes, and so we're happy to find this location right off the Interstate on Man-O-War in Lexington.

First, I have to give accolades to our waitress, Janice! She was amazing. We seated ourselves after Janice greeted us as we entered. Janice was outgoing, friendly and super helpful.

We placed our order that was served very fast, made fresh and brought to our table immediately. I ordered two cheese coney dogs, piled high with shredded cheddar cheese on a soft fresh hot dog bun. Mouthwatering, if I had any complaint, it could only be that we don't have one of these restaurants nearby home. My wife ordered the two-way chili, and she loved every bite.

The restaurant including the restrooms was clean, bright and welcoming. Our food was great while our service was over the top and exceeded five stars.

We cannot but to recommend a stop at this Gold Star Chili when you are in the area. If you are traveling this location offers easy on and off access to Interstate 75 with...

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Tony CrescibeneTony Crescibene
Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky is a great place to go for delicious and authentic Cincinnati-style chili. I recently had the four-way with bean and the cheese coneys with mustard and onions, and both dishes were absolutely delicious! The four-way is a classic Cincinnati chili dish that consists of spaghetti, chili, beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. The chili at Gold Star is made with a secret recipe that has been passed down for generations, and it is truly unique and delicious. It is slightly sweet and spicy, and it is packed with flavor. The beans add a nice texture and protein to the dish, and the cheddar cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor. The cheese coneys are also a must-try at Gold Star Chili. They are made with hot dogs, cheese, and Gold Star's secret chili recipe. I highly recommend getting the cheese coneys with mustard and onions. The mustard adds a tangy flavor, and the onions add a nice crunch. In addition to the great food, Gold Star Chili also has excellent service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they are quick to get your food to you. I highly recommend Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a great place to go for delicious, authentic Cincinnati-style chili.
Ken DavidsonKen Davidson
We recently stopped at Gold Star while driving from Louisville back to home. We have always enjoyed the Cincinnati Chili recipes, and so we're happy to find this location right off the Interstate on Man-O-War in Lexington. First, I have to give accolades to our waitress, Janice! She was amazing. We seated ourselves after Janice greeted us as we entered. Janice was outgoing, friendly and super helpful. We placed our order that was served very fast, made fresh and brought to our table immediately. I ordered two cheese coney dogs, piled high with shredded cheddar cheese on a soft fresh hot dog bun. Mouthwatering, if I had any complaint, it could only be that we don't have one of these restaurants nearby home. My wife ordered the two-way chili, and she loved every bite. The restaurant including the restrooms was clean, bright and welcoming. Our food was great while our service was over the top and exceeded five stars. We cannot but to recommend a stop at this Gold Star Chili when you are in the area. If you are traveling this location offers easy on and off access to Interstate 75 with plenty of parking.
Debbie StiversDebbie Stivers
Another GREAT visit at Gold Star Chili!!! WHO DEY WAYS...When Bengals win a game the day after ask for Who Dey Wats and you'll receive a FREE regular Way with the purchase of any regular Way of equal or greater value. Really enjoyed our lunch at Gold Star. Service was great! Never had to ask for refills, napkins, crackers...etc.. Server was on top of her game!! 3 Way, 5 Way, Cheese Coneys! Only 4 workers in the restaurant but they were pumping out the food!! Great lunch experience!! Several patrons in restaurant and they were all treated great. Kudos to the staff here!!! 👏
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Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky is a great place to go for delicious and authentic Cincinnati-style chili. I recently had the four-way with bean and the cheese coneys with mustard and onions, and both dishes were absolutely delicious! The four-way is a classic Cincinnati chili dish that consists of spaghetti, chili, beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. The chili at Gold Star is made with a secret recipe that has been passed down for generations, and it is truly unique and delicious. It is slightly sweet and spicy, and it is packed with flavor. The beans add a nice texture and protein to the dish, and the cheddar cheese adds a rich and creamy flavor. The cheese coneys are also a must-try at Gold Star Chili. They are made with hot dogs, cheese, and Gold Star's secret chili recipe. I highly recommend getting the cheese coneys with mustard and onions. The mustard adds a tangy flavor, and the onions add a nice crunch. In addition to the great food, Gold Star Chili also has excellent service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they are quick to get your food to you. I highly recommend Gold Star Chili on Man o' War Boulevard in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a great place to go for delicious, authentic Cincinnati-style chili.
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We recently stopped at Gold Star while driving from Louisville back to home. We have always enjoyed the Cincinnati Chili recipes, and so we're happy to find this location right off the Interstate on Man-O-War in Lexington. First, I have to give accolades to our waitress, Janice! She was amazing. We seated ourselves after Janice greeted us as we entered. Janice was outgoing, friendly and super helpful. We placed our order that was served very fast, made fresh and brought to our table immediately. I ordered two cheese coney dogs, piled high with shredded cheddar cheese on a soft fresh hot dog bun. Mouthwatering, if I had any complaint, it could only be that we don't have one of these restaurants nearby home. My wife ordered the two-way chili, and she loved every bite. The restaurant including the restrooms was clean, bright and welcoming. Our food was great while our service was over the top and exceeded five stars. We cannot but to recommend a stop at this Gold Star Chili when you are in the area. If you are traveling this location offers easy on and off access to Interstate 75 with plenty of parking.
Ken Davidson

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Another GREAT visit at Gold Star Chili!!! WHO DEY WAYS...When Bengals win a game the day after ask for Who Dey Wats and you'll receive a FREE regular Way with the purchase of any regular Way of equal or greater value. Really enjoyed our lunch at Gold Star. Service was great! Never had to ask for refills, napkins, crackers...etc.. Server was on top of her game!! 3 Way, 5 Way, Cheese Coneys! Only 4 workers in the restaurant but they were pumping out the food!! Great lunch experience!! Several patrons in restaurant and they were all treated great. Kudos to the staff here!!! 👏
Debbie Stivers

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