Real Chili Restaurant

About

American (Traditional)

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 419 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone: (414) 271-4042

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-1:00 am
Tue 11:00 am-1:00 am
Wed 11:00 am-2:30 am
Thu 11:00 am-2:30 am
Fri 11:00 am-3:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-3:00 am
Sun

Business info

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    Health Score
    90 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Late Night
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Divey
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    No
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Un M.

    star star star star star 1 June 2026

    Historic place, tasty food, fair price tag, very friendly employee = a happy stomach and feeling about being in Milwaukee.  

    Thanks, Real Chili!

  • Jason V.

    star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

    Real chili, huh? Well, as I was strolling along Wells I decided to check this place out since I was in need for a snack. This was the perfect place. They had quite a selection of hot dogs and of course, chili-related dishes. I went ahead and got the Chili Dog, which was made right in front of me. Sat at the bar, and enjoyed my dog. However, I noticed the chili tasted very weird at first. The workers said that they don't put beans on their chili dogs. Questionable, but hey that's something different. They put the onions on the bottom, not on top, so you're gonna be wondering "Hey, why can't I taste the onions?!". But it was great overall. The workers were very friendly and even named off some cool places to visit while in the city.

    Would love to check out their noodles dishes next time in Milwaukee!

  • Tom V.

    star star star star star_border 23 May 2026

    This place is the sh*t, the people working are chill and it's always consistently good. They go hard with that chili life and I would drive from Chicago just for this spot.

  • Kyle R.

    star star star star star 19 May 2026

    The best chili in the city, maybe state, possibly country, probably world.
    The Marquette special is the way to go. Meat, beans, and spaghetti. I'm not positive what makes the flavor so good, but it is uniquely REAL chili.

  • Evan S.

    star star star star star 15 May 2026

    If you love chili you'll love this place! Chili, over beans, chili over spaghetti, or both.  Available in three spice levels. Discounted refills offered. Someone here said their chilli looked greasy, but I believe that this was hot (spicy)  oil which I thought made it delicious. No-frills retro lunch counter greasy spoon environment. Good for a quick stop.

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