Ohio takes its coney dogs seriously, and every region seems to have its own favorite spot. A coney is more than a hot dog with chili on top.
It usually means a steamed or grilled dog, a special sauce, mustard, and diced onions on a soft bun. Some of these places have been slinging coneys for close to a century, and regulars still line up out the door.
If you love a good chili dog and a side of local history, this list is for you. Here are eight Ohio coney dog joints worth planning a trip around.
1. Skyline Chili, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ask anyone in Cincinnati about coneys and Skyline usually comes up first. The chain started in 1949 when Nicholas Lambrinides began serving his family recipe, and it grew into an Ohio institution…