Gold Star Chili has been a staple of local cuisine offerings for nearly 30 years . File photo they see a Gold Star , they ’ ll stop .”
There are a number of different “ ways ” you can get Gold Star Chili . The classic 3-Way starts with spaghetti topped with chili and a mound of shredded Wisconsin cheddar . The 4-Way adds your choice of beans or onions . The 5-Way adds beans and onions . For those who like to keep it simple , Chili Spaghetti is also available
— again with optional beans and onions .
The “ Coney ” is another Cincinnati tradition , a specially made hot dog with mustard and chili , then topped off with onions . Gold Star ’ s Cheese Coney is a hot dog smothered in chili , cheese and onions , served on a homemade bun . You can even get a Chili Cheese Sandwich that leaves the hot dog out entirely , with original or vegetarian chili .
The “ Gorito ” is a flour tortilla stuffed with chili , shredded cheese , chipotle ranch and Frito chips .
Somerset may not be Ohio , but local customers enjoy the great flavor of Gold Star Chili throughout the year ...
Gold Star staff prepare 10-12 gallons of chili and grate about 40 pounds worth of cheese fresh each day .
Then there ’ s Gold Star ’ s vegetarian chili options . Made to taste like Gold Star ’ s original family recipe , the veggie chili is gluten-free and can be added to any of your chili menu favorites .
But not everything on the menu is chili based . The decker sandwiches offer thinly-sliced deli meat on white or wheat toast topped with your choice of cheddar or Swiss , mayonnaise , lettuce and tomatoes in single or double varieties . Other items include specialty fries , salads and milkshakes .
Just like the customers , Hornback has his own favorites
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