Mike's Chili Parlor

4.2(580)

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Location & Hours

Address

1447 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Seattle, WA 98107
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(206) 782-2808

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About Mike's Chili Parlor

Tiny, low-key, family-owned eatery & bar serving burgers, hot dogs & its signature chili since 1922.

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 20, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 580 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Matt Rodrigues

a year ago

Took us many years to finally visit, and we're so happy we did. The staff were very friendly and the chili fries were amazing. What a great dive bar in Ballard. We'll be back for more chili!! Oh cash ...

Richard Crowsong

a month ago

Ultimate old school Seattle experience. Hidden amongst the sprawl, this building houses one of the finest chili dogs known to man. Have it all the way with a Manny's to be taken to a time before Amazo...

Carsen Adams

10 months ago

Loved visiting Mike’s Chili Parlor in Seattle. Long standing institution with great Chili, Burgers, and Fries. Plenty of local beer options. Staff were friendly and service was rapid. Will definitely ...

Melissa Hillier

a year ago

So amazing! What took me so long to visit?? We weren't super hungry, but shared the fries with chili, and added cheese, onions and sourcream. The chili has just enough heat. The fries were cooked to P...

bew

3 years ago

Good place for greasy hamburgers and chili. Chili fries were tasty and hamburger patties could have been bigger to cover the actual buns, but still good. Do I think this was life-changing chili? No, t...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers generally report a positive dining experience, highlighting the restaurant's charm and unique offerings. The reviews indicate a strong sense of satisfaction and a desire to return.

Customer Favorites

The chili, especially on chili dogs and fries, is a consistent favorite. Burgers also received positive mention, alongside local beer options.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is often described as a "dive bar" with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Customers frequently complimented the staff's friendliness and the rapid service.

Value & Quality

The food is generally considered tasty and well-prepared, particularly the fries. One reviewer noted a potential issue with hamburger patty size relative to the bun.

Areas for Improvement

Customers should be aware that the establishment is cash-only. One reviewer felt the hamburger patties could be larger.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews emphasize the restaurant's "old school" Seattle charm and the quality of the chili dogs. The cash-only policy is consistently mentioned as something to be aware of.