And you can always get a coney, too. Greek salad is one addition to the basic chili lineup that I approve, and Dixie Chili has a nice fresh one, with the standard cucumber, feta, tomatoes and pepperoncinis and olive oil dressing. Other salads include a chili salad, fruit plate and julienne salad. The egg salad in my sandwich was sweeter than I like, but weighing heavily on the plus side for a Dixie sandwich is the Big Sky whole wheat bread it s built on. And it s stacked with tomato and lettuce.
Sandwiches range from corned beef to ham salad to cheese.
I find the chili very mild, as compared to Skyline, which is what I usually eat. But I wouldn t fight you over it, if Dixie s what you like. The Dixie Chili on Monmouth Street, where I lunched, has been at the same location since 1929, though it has expanded several times. The dining room is done in a cute black, white and red retro style, with historic photos on the wall reminding eaters of the deep roots of the chili tradition. Order at the counter and move down the short line while the chili ladies put together your order.