The Chili Parlor in Springfield

Formerly “The Den” and “Joe Rogers’ Chili Parlor,” founder Joe Rogers created his “perfect chili recipe,” and on December 31, 1945 he opened his first chili parlor that consisted of only 11 lunch counter stools. Fast forward to today, and owners Roy and Stephanie Beal have continued the Chili Parlor tradition. Locals swear that the secret to their great chili is in the customers’ ability to order it “your way.” From mild to Firebrand, meat or no meat, beans or no beans, you order it and they’ll make it.

The Chili Parlor
820 South 9th Street
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-4989
http://www.thechiliparloronline.com