Food & Drink
Where to Find Spicy Chili
As winter approaches, duck inside these cozy spots to warm up with a hearty bowl of chili.
By Brittany Allen October 17, 2011
This article originally appeared in the November 2011 issue of Seattle magazine.
MAGGIE BLUFFS MARINA GRILL
The only thing better than the view of Elliott Bay here may be the prime rib chili, made with high-quality prime rib, then layered with sour cream and cheddar cheese. $5.59/cup, $6.99/bowl. Magnolia, 2601 W Marina Place; 206.283.8322; maggiebluffs.com
SLIM’S LAST CHANCE CHILI SHACK & WATERING HOLE
This 21-and-older hotspot serves up a rich, robust blend of house-ground chili spices and serrano chilies in its famous turkey and white bean chili. $5.25/cup, $8.25/bowl, $18/quart. Georgetown, 5606 First Ave. S; 206.762.7900; slimslastchance.com
GERALDINE’S COUNTER
The spicy three-meat Kick Butt chili includes grass-fed beef and local Trader Route Brewing Company’s Jet Stream lager, topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream and scallions. $4.95/cup, $6.95/bowl. Columbia City, 4872 Rainier Ave. S; 206.723.2080; geraldinescounter.com
UNEEDA BURGER
Owner Scott Staples borrowed his grandmother’s recipe for Uneeda’s Rocky Mountain chili, with a sublime spiciness that has been enjoyed by generations. $4/small, $6/large. Fremont, 4302 Fremont Ave. N; 206.547.2600; uneedaburger.com
STEELHEAD DINER
Alex’s vegetable chili varies from batch to batch depending upon the local veggies available at the market, but a dynamite combination of kickin’ spices makes it rich with flavor all year long. $6.95/cup, $8.95/bowl. Pike Place Market, 95 Pine St.; 206.625.0129; steelheaddiner.com