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Where to Find a
Good Bowl of Chili in Central Illinois

There are many fine places in Central Illinois to get a great bowl of chili. Start with a good Hamburger or for that matter Hot Dog, Chili Dog or Coney, they all go hand in hand. Something to ask while looking at a menu and you see “Chili” or sometimes “Chilli”, ask if the chili is made in house and if it’s good. Our list is just a sampling of central Illinois’ favorite bowls of chili.
Tell us about your favorite central Illinois spot.

Joe Rogers’ Original Chili Parlor

Springfield, Illinois
Joe Rogers’ Original
Recipe Chili Parlor

820 S. 9th Street
217/522-3722
joerogerschili.com

Darcy’s Pint

661 W Stanford Ave
217/792-8800

Fulgenzi’s Pizza & Pasta
1168 E. Sangamon Ave.
217/544-8520
fulgenzis.com

Joe’s Chili Bowl
2401 S. McArthur Blvd.
217/793-0613

Top Cats

1822 Stevenson Drive
217/529-4005

Track Shack
233 E. Laurel
217/522-0444

Taylorville, Illinois
Angelo’s
404 W. Spresser
217/824-8209
angelos-pizza.net

Decatur, Illinois
Paul’s Confectionary
999 N Water Street
217/428-6665

Southside Grille
799 S 22nd St.
217/422-6800
southsidegrilledecatur.com

The Wagon
1987 N. Jasper
217/429-2260

Pana, Illinois
Charlie’s Diner
South Rt. 51 & 4th Street
217/562-4228

Pizza Man
Rt. 16 E 800 Jackson St
217/562-9321
pizzamanofpana.com

Carlinville, Illinois
Taylors Chili
33 Daley St
217/854-7516

Petersburg, Illinois
Gilmore’s Cafe
501 South 6th Street
217/632-3816