Food Camp Washington, Downtown Cincinnati
Camp Washington Chili
A place to eat in Camp Washington, Downtown Cincinnati, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Lunch Dec 31.
Why go
Diner open since 1940 serving Cincinnati chili over spaghetti with a pile of shredded cheddar.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Cincinnati, alongside 1 activity, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Findlay Market, 1.8 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Camp Washington
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Lunch Dec 31
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Downtown Cincinnati, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Findlay Market
Ohio's oldest public market, from 1855, with butchers, bakers and goetta stands in Over-the-Rhine.
Shopping · 1.8 mi straight-line - 2Mecklenburg Gardens
German restaurant and beer garden open since 1865 near the university, serving schnitzel, sausages and local beer.
Food · 1.9 mi straight-line - 3Arnold's Bar and Grill
Cincinnati's oldest bar, open since 1861 in brick buildings on Eighth Street, with a courtyard and pub food.
Drinks · 2.7 mi straight-line - 4Fountain Square
Downtown's central square around the 1871 Tyler Davidson Fountain, which held a ticketed 21+ party in 2025.
Sight · 2.8 mi straight-line - 5Elm Street Plaza
New plaza beside the convention center, home of the free 2025 party with an ice rink and two fireworks shows.
Activity · 2.8 mi straight-line - 6Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
1931 Art Deco hotel inside Carew Tower, with a rosewood-and-mural Palm Court lobby bar.
Stay · 2.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Camp Washington Chili is a stop on our Cincinnati New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Cincinnati
Camp Washington Chili is our only food pick in Downtown Cincinnati; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Cincinnati guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Downtown Cincinnati run from 39°F in January to 88°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Camp Washington Chili itself, we suggest: Lunch Dec 31.
Modelled monthly averages for Downtown Cincinnati from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Downtown Cincinnati weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.13756, -84.53778
- Destination
- Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Camp Washington Chili: quick answers
How much time do you need at Camp Washington Chili?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Camp Washington Chili. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Camp Washington Chili?
Our pick: Lunch Dec 31. Insider tip: Order a three-way and check holiday hours before going.
Which TripsCircle routes include Camp Washington Chili?
Camp Washington Chili appears on Cincinnati New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Camp Washington Chili to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Cincinnati.
Plan Downtown Cincinnati
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.