The Chili Parlor

820 S 9th St, Springfield
(217) 523-4989

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Drake MacFarland

First the counter server was friendly and efficient. The problem was when she told me that they were closing and I asked if ivcould eat it at a table, she responded that I could and within maybe 3 to 5 minutes I was told to leave. I do not eat food in a car so it all went into the trash. I have never been kicked out of a restaurant before. I have visited for business literally over 1,000 restaurants of all sizes and have never been kicked out before. This is a very unique policy and one that the customer should understand, you will not be allowed to finish, just leave. It is good they have such a large trash can.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

Thomas Gebhardt

Pretty tasty. Nothing fancy. Good people.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Mullins

Saw this on the man vs food challenge years ago and finally got to try it out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brandon Benbrook

Don't have to explain why they have several Bes of Springfield awards, have been showcased on travel channel and/or Food Network. Staff is great, food is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donald Osborn

Has to be the best chili in town. Very friendly like a small town they make you feel at home

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili by the Quart

HC Carroll

It's a Springfield institution.
Update... Still the best

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isaac Edwards

Great food, great service, but holy cow my stomach right now 🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pam SPENCER

Just go! People are Great! Food is amazing. The place is Clean, Clean, Clean!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donald Wright

Easily the best chili ever. And you can have the area’s best chili with the level of heat and amount of beans you want.

One caveat - We carried out from The Chili Parlor this past Saturday. Our order never varies. Two pints, light beans, light oil, one pint medium, one pint medium touch of hot. When we got them home, one had a lot of beans and the other was just straight bean soup. As if we’d asked them to give us all beans, no meat. We’re not certain if this due to the recent change in ownership or a mixup. We’ll definitely be back. If we have to pay extra to get what we want, we’ll happily pay it. Too good to give up.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili by the Pint

Crystal Anderson

Love this place... If you haven't had it then you are missing out :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili by the Quart, Chili Cheeseburger, Burger, Tamale, Chili Mac, Chili Dog, Cheeseburger, Cheese Dog, Chili Burger, Hotdog, Firebrand ×2, Firebrand Chili Mac, Chili Mac Supreme

Bob Johnson

Outstanding chili.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Karen Detweiler

I got the chili cheeseburger and a tamale. It had an excellent chili taste! Good spot if you want food to fill you up that isn't out of this world expensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

bill bulldog

I try to come here every time I'm in town to get a bowl of the firebrand. Best there is. Will definitely be back

Anton Smith

I said please can I have sushi and they said no they didn't sell sushi and even after I demand to talk to the manager they still say no but the chili I had instead was really good though but maybe they need to start selling sushi

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Mitch Huber

This is no joke when it comes to the firebrand chili all I can say is wow was it not disappointing best chili I have had in a long time and I would drive the 3 hours just to come eat it again can’t wait to come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Firebrand ×2

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