Creative Loafing, the Georgia Beef Board, and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association present

ATL Chili Week 2023

Chili Week Banner 2023

Things are getting spicy in the ATL once again this coming February.

$10 Bowl can be served with something on the side or as is.

Get your BEEF chili recipe ready to compete in the annual competition.

Voting is open until March 1st!




Click here to pay if you did not pay during registration!

The Entries for 2023 Chili Week

Check the participants' websites for their hours of operation. Some participating restaurants are closed on Monday and Tuesday.




More about this year's participating restaurants

In the heart of Old Fourth Ward, just seconds from the Atlanta Beltline, our brunch makes the weekend something to celebrate. | more...

Big Game is a Montana lodge/sports bar in an Urban setting only steps from Atlanta’s Beltline. We are a premiere farm to table restaurant focusing on local and global sustainable Big Game protein sources; from Bison and Boar to Elk and Reindeer, and a multitude of other game meats and fishes. We fea... | more...

Watering hole with full menu in Brookwood neighborhood of Buckhead. Located across from Piedmont Hospital. | more...

Casual dining spot for breakfast and lunch; dinner on the weekends. Located inside Grant Park Market. | more...

Billy and Jenn Streck’s first solo venture, Hampton + Hudson is a neighborhood gastropub inspired by the couple’s former Atlantic Station pop-up. The menu features small plates, like the hot-ticket hot chicken biscuits, entrées, and rotating dessert options. The restaurant also features unique cockt... | more...

Hot dogs are an iconic American food but like everything else in America, they are influenced by many cultures and recipes that continue to evolve. In Birmingham, Alabama, the hot dog game is strong thanks to a large immigrant population of Greeks who have been successful food purveyors for several ... | more...

A smaller version of our Mothership restaurant, JenChan’s | more...

Floor to ceiling renovations! With live music from the likes of Zack Brown, Butch Walker, Blackberry Smoke, and John Mayer plus past performances from legends like David Bowie, one could make a strong argument that Smith’s is the best small-venue music room in Atlanta.  Open Mic, Comedy, Trivia and ... | more...

The Taylor’d Bar-B-Q team was originally formed to win local Atlanta barbecue competitions back in 2010. After a few successful years in the barbecue circuit, cooking for the public became more appealing and our crew decided to focus more on local festivals and catering. In 2017, the former Mobetta ... | more...

The Albert is a comfortable neighborhood watering hole that serves consistently good bar food and drinks. It’s also a great place to catch a sports game on TV or screen the latest episode of the “The Walking Dead.” | more...

A friendly neighborhood gastropub in the heart of East Atlanta Village, the Glenwood offers a great hangout. Its handsomely appointed interior is a fine spot for socializing or watching a sporting event, and its kitchen turns out moderately priced, satisfying fare a notch above average pub grub. | more...

A NEW ERA IN GEORGIA BEER

The Lost Druid is the first own-premise brewery in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Featuring a community-centric taproom and a shareable/small plate-oriented kitchen, The Lost Druid will become your new favorite local beer venue for both daily socializing and special occasions.

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Currently in residency at Sister Louisa’s on Edgewood



LA-style BURGERS AND FRIES

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