Skyline Chili — Restaurant in Sunrise

Never have I had an issue with this restaurant, until last night. I have been going to this location for a while and go in at least once a month. It wasn't until last night where I thought of never coming back. The food is great, I love the dogs they serve. Chili is delicious, cheese portions are plenty, and the dogs are always fresh off the grill. For the most part we are met with a smile and warm welcome. This time that welcome was short lived. After walking in, smiling and waving to the man working the grill who I think is the owner, and being sat by the young man with glasses I thought it would be like any other visit to the location. Then our "waitress" comes to the table, or should I say leans on the table across from us before saying "what do you want?" She was a middle-aged black woman, we were a table of three younger white guys. I noticed she was kind and friendly to the other tables, but with us her whole attitude changed. I hope this was not a race issue, but she certainly had an issue with us. There was no smile, no friendliness, just rude and quick service like she wanted nothing to do with us. Our cracker bowls stayed empty, drinks weren't refilled, and the typical skyline experience was missing. My friend had mentioned that he was also going to be ordering some food to go because the restaurant reminded him of home, so after everything he said she snapped rudely "is that to go?" Anyone who can think logically knows that they would say "and this is to go" before ordering the item. I don't know what the issue was, or what made us different than the other tables, we were kind and well mannered, not belligerent or anywhere close to intolerable. During the meal I saw her speaking with a young man who I assume to be her son. From what I saw from reading their lips and how they were looking at us, they were saying negative things. My friend, who was visiting from Cincinnati was very uncomfortable, especially since we had driven 40-45 minutes from Boca to get there. I did not want to say anything or make a scene in the restaurant because I respect the establishment and the other employees, but I wanted to give her a piece of my mind. At the end of the meal we paid, I tipped her well, and we left. I was not going to be petty and take the tip away, but I sincerely hope that this issue is addressed, documented, and corrected with this employee. This situation was very upsetting to not only me, but the two guests that I brought to the restaurant. I looked for a business card while I was paying on the way out but didn't see any. So while it is unfortunate, this public forum is the only way to tell...

This is the only Skyline we have in Fort Lauderdale. The main stores are in Cincinnati. This Chili has chocolate and cinnamon. Sounds awful out these ingredients aspect you. Some of the dishes are Chili cheese sandwiches, 2 way chili and spaghetti, 3 way chili, cheese chili and spaghetti, 4 way Chili, Spaghetti cheese and onions. 5 way , Chili, Spaghetti cheese and onions and beans Much more on the menu.

Skyline Chili started in 1949, founded by Nicholas Lambrinides, a Greek immigrant. The story began when Nicholas brought his family recipes to the United States and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. Drawing from his Greek heritage, he developed a unique blend of Mediterranean spices to create what would become Skyline’s famous chili recipe.

The first Skyline Chili restaurant opened on Price Hill, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, with a view of the city’s skyline, which inspired the name. Initially, Nicholas served his chili over spaghetti or hot dogs, creating the now-iconic dishes "3-Way" (chili, spaghetti, and cheese) and "Cheese Coney" (a hot dog topped with chili, mustard, onions, and a mound of shredded cheese). These distinctive combinations became popular because they weren’t your typical American chili; the flavors were different, thanks to the blend of cinnamon, cloves, and other spices.

Skyline Chili grew rapidly, establishing itself as a Cincinnati staple. It gained a loyal following, and its menu became synonymous with Cincinnati-style chili, which is a unique regional twist on traditional chili. Over the decades, Skyline expanded throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, while still maintaining its family-run roots.

To this day, Skyline Chili remains a cultural icon, representing both Cincinnati and Nicholas Lambrinides' passion for sharing his Greek-inspired food...

Very disappointed to write this post. I was a customer for years but will not be returning. I went in to pick up lunch, on my way in noticing a dog left in a hot car in the parking lot. I picked up my food, and on my way out noticed the dog still there. I went inside to try to find the dog owner, and found a rude gentleman being served food at a table inside Skyline. After telling the man he shouldn't leave his dog in the car in the parking lot, he insulted me and another patron who agreed the dog should not be left in the car. I left, called the non-emergency number for Sunrise and was met by the fire rescue. The fire rescue said since the windows of the vehicle were cracked, they did not need to break any windows and could leave it to the officer who was called to the scene. 30 minutes later, no officer, the owner of the dog leaves. I went to speak to the manager of Skyline to ask if that man was a regular and if others have also said something to him about his dog in the car. The manager said the dog owner has been going there for 5 years. As a manager, you have a duty to serve customers, however if your customer is actively abusing an animal while they are dining at your establishment, you have a duty to ask that person to leave for the sake of the animal in parking lot. Especially if he insulted multiple customers of yours. I told him he lost a customer that day and returned the food I had purchased. I cannot support a restaurant who actively supports...