Our specially made hot dog with mustard and Gold Star Chili topped with onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Gold Star
3.9(767 reviews)
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
Business Details
7821 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
45231, United States
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
(513) 522-4376
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
https://locations.goldstarchili.com/oh-cincinnati-7821-hamilton-ave-b72bec4855f9
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
About
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
Fast Food Restaurant
Welcome to Gold Star, serving small-batch Cincinnati chili since 1965! Enjoy classic chili Cheese Coneys, 3-Ways (and 4 or 5-Ways), vegetarian chili, made-to-order burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, loaded fries & hand-spun milkshakes.
Location
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
Hours
Certified by Gold Star • Jul 05, 2026
Monday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
1 menu · 53 items
Explore offerings from Gold Star on 7821 Hamilton Ave in Cincinnati, with popular coneys, ways, burgers, and fries available at this location.
Our Menu
53 items
Coneys
It's Coney Time Our specially made hot dog covered with Gold Star Chili and topped with your choice of mustard, onions, and cheese.
Our specially made hot dog with mustard and Gold Star Chili, then topped with onions. No Cheese!
Our hot dog bun stuffed with cheese, topped with mustard and Original or Vegetarian Chili, onions, then another layer of cheese on top. Chilicious.
10 of our specially made hot dogs covered with Gold Star chili and topped with mustard, onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Ways
Spaghetti with Gold Star Chili and a mountain of shredded cheddar cheese.
Spaghetti covered edge-to-edge with Gold Star Chili and topped with more than a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. Nice.
Everything you love about our 3 - Way with beans OR onions.
Everything you love about our 3 - Way with beans OR onions.
For the true chili lovers. This is a 3 - Way with beans AND onions.
It's all in the name. Chili and spaghetti, no cheese. Beans and onions optional.
Burgers
Before we were Gold Star, we were Hamburger Heaven, our founder’s first restaurant. Take a trip down memory lane with our 100% fresh American beef burgers, made with secret seasoning and topped with our house-made “heavenly” sauce. All burgers are served with our piping hot crinkle cut French fries.
Topped With Gold Star Chili, Fritos® corn chips, diced onions, mustard, and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with crinkle-cut French Fries.
Fresh 100% pure ground beef burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles and our Heavenly sauce. Served with our piping hot crinkle-cut French Fries.
Fresh 100% pure ground beef burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Heavenly sauce, and American Cheese. Served with our piping hot crinkle-cut French Fries.
Fresh 100% pure ground beef burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Heavenly sauce, American Cheese, and bacon. Served with our piping hot crinkle-cut French Fries.
Fries
For those who want more from their fries. Try every flavor!
Crinkle cut fries topped with Gold Star Original or Vegetarian Chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
Chili Cheese Fries with chopped bacon, sour cream, and Chipotle Ranch.
Crinkle-cut fries cooked to golden perfection, topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Fries topped with Parmesan cheese and house-made garlic aioli, finished with a sprinkle of dill.
Golden crinkle-cut fries, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, Buttermilk Ranch dressing, tomatoes, bacon and a sprinkle of dill.
Crinkle-cut fries cooked to golden perfection.
Deckers
Single or Double Decker? That’s up to you. Choose your meats and cheese!
Toasted white or wheat bread piled high with your choice of deli meat, lettuce, tomatoes, real mayonaise and Swiss or Cheddar.
Toasted white or wheat bread piled high with your choice of 2 deli meats, lettuce, tomatoes, real mayonnaise and Swiss or Cheddar.
Chicken
Southern-style fried chicken breast sandwiches served with crinkle cut fries.
Southern-style fried chicken breast, Gold Star's Heavenly sauce and pickles. Served with piping hot crinkle-cut French fries.
Southern-style fried chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato and buttermilk ranch dressing. Served with piping hot crinkle-cut French Fries.
Salads
Fresh greens with toppings you’ll love. We recommend the chili, of course.
Mixed greens topped with chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and Fritos® corn chips. Served with Chipotle Ranch.
All-natural grilled chicken over mixed greens with dried cranberries, candied pecans, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Served with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette.
All-natural grilled chicken over mixed greens with bacon, tomatoes, Fritos® corn chips and cheddar cheese. Finished with sweet and smoky barbecue sauce and served with Buttermilk Ranch.
Vegetarian
Try our vegetarian chili on any of your chili favorites. It tastes just like our original family-recipe chili, is made in small batches using a plant-based BEYOND MEAT® product and is gluten-free.
It's our regular 3-Way but with vegetarian chili.
It's our regular 4-Way but with vegetarian chili.
It's our regular 5-Way but with vegetarian chili.
Our hot dog bun stuffed with cheese, topped with mustard and Original or Vegetarian Chili, onions, then another layer of cheese on top. Chilicious.
Crinkle cut fries topped with Gold Star Vegetarian Chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
Mixed greens topped with vegetarian chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and Fritos® corn chips. Served with Chipotle Ranch.
Meet the Gorito. It's Gold Star small-batch vegetarian chili, Wisconsin cheddar, chipotle ranch dressing and Fritos® - all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Gorito
Meet the Gorito. It's Gold Star small-batch chili, Wisconsin cheddar, chipotle ranch dressing and Fritos® - all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
Flour tortilla stuffed with Gold Star Chili, shredded cheddar cheese, Chipotle Ranch and Fritos® corn chips.
Shakes
Hand-Blended with 100% real ice cream and topped with Whipped Cream
With real Oreo® pieces.
With real Nilla® wafers.
With real Nilla® wafers.
Sides & Extras
Great sides for when you need something extra.
Crinkle-cut fries cooked to golden perfection.
Drinks
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink.
Proudly serving Pepsi® products.
Fresh brewed tea. Regular or Sweet.
Kids Meals
All served with milk or apple juice, fries or applesauce, and Grandma’s® cookies.
Small 3-Way
Small Plate of spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese.
Our famous Cheese Coney
Hot dog in freshly steamed bun.
100% pure ground beef burger with American cheese. Served on a golden bun.
Three all white meat chicken strips.
Bundle Meals
10 of our specially made hot dogs covered with Gold Star chili and topped with mustard, onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Four of our 3-Ways with spaghetti covered edge-to-edge with Gold Star Chili and topped with more than a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. Nice!
Four of our fresh 100% pure ground beef burgers with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Heavenly sauce, and American Cheese. Served with our piping hot crinkle hot French fries
Reviews
3.9
767 reviews
5 stars
375
4 stars
179
3 stars
70
2 stars
47
1 star
96
- KRKaci RiceJun 28, 20265.0This location is bringing GREAT customer service back. KIERRA is an amazing server and the rest of the staff are equally as wonderful. If you haven’t been here, get here.
- JCJalenia CrawfordJun 26, 20265.0As I walked inside the entire team lit up with smiles and welcomed me. Each person showed kindness and professionalism. Top tier customer service đź‘Ś Thank you!
- CRCameron ReidJun 24, 20261.0Forgot the cheese. Had to drive back but they won’t give me any xtra cheese to compensate for me having to drive back
- MRMonica ReynoldsJun 19, 20261.0Worst experience ever from a Gold Star!!!! If you didn't have sliced onion you should have explained that when I ordered my double decker. Who on earth roll up chopped onions that ou put on coneys inside the meat on a sandwich 🥪 That's horrible!!!
- NPNatalie PingsJun 10, 20265.0The food was hot and fresh. Customer service was amazing! The staff were very friendly and made sure everything was good with my order before I left.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Star
What are the dine-in hours at Gold Star on weekdays?
Gold Star is open for dine-in from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Friday.
When is the drive-through open at Gold Star on weekends?
The drive-through is open from 10:00 AM to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday.
What type of food does Gold Star serve?
Gold Star serves small batch, Cincinnati-style chili and fresh, hot 100% American beef burgers made to order.
Can I order online from Gold Star?
Yes, you can order online through their website at https://order.goldstarchili.com/.
What are the accepted payment methods at Gold Star?
Gold Star accepts American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Cash, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Samsung Pay, and Visa.
Where is Gold Star located?
Gold Star is located at 7821 Hamilton Ave, Mt Healthy, Cincinnati, OH 45231, USA.
Which nearby place can I visit for a quick ice cream treat before or after dining at Gold Star?
Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar is a nearby ice cream shop and fast food restaurant that you can visit before or after your meal at Gold Star.
Is there a convenient place nearby for a haircut before grabbing food at Gold Star?
Yes, Tom's Barber Shop and Blades Superior Cutz are nearby barber and hair salon options to consider before visiting Gold Star.
Are there any nearby community services or libraries close to Gold Star?
Yes, Mt. Healthy Branch Library and Mt. Healthy Alliance, Inc., a community services organization, are nearby places you might explore around your visit.
How can I find more information about Gold Star on social media?
Gold Star is active on Facebook, Instagram (@goldstarchili), Twitter (@goldstarchili), TikTok (@goldstarchiliofficial), YouTube (GoldStarChiliCincy), and LinkedIn.
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