BEST CHILI

Joe Rogers’ Chili Parlor

820 South Ninth St., 522-3722

When Joe Rogers created what he deemed the “perfect” chili in 1945, he was eager to share it with fellow Springfield residents. Thus, he opened Joe Rogers’ Original Recipe. Little did he know his chili would not only be the talk of the town, but folks around the world would rave about his unusual concoction in which the meat and beans are prepared separately. With segments featured in local as well as national newspapers, magazines and television shows, there is not a chili in town that has received as many accolades as Joe Rogers. Sixty-seven years after its creation, it’s clear that the current owners believe in Joe’s recipe as they continue serving up bowls and bowls of chili. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” definitely holds true for Joe Rogers Chili Parlor. One voter summed it up: “Love it!”

Runner-up: Steak ’n’ Shake