Champions Grille

Recently rediscovered this gem of a bar and grill. It is located in an older strip mall and can be overlooked but don't drive by. Inside it is a fairly typical sports bar set up with a lot of high top tables.They have Keno and a couple of arcade games, free popcorn and an outdoor patio. But it is the burgers and Empress chili you come for. Amazing hand pattied fresh ground beef with just about any topping you can imagine. And they don't stop there. Get the perfectly done crinkle cut fries or home made onion strings as your side. Not in the mood for a burger? Get the Cincinnati style chili AND have a beer too. Lots of draft beer selections and some signature cocktails as well.

The atmosphere is music, lots of TV's, average age 40-60 patrons. The food is reasonable price. Free fresh popped popcorn, self service. Very busy, crowded on Friday night. Waitress kept up with tables. Happy hour prices on domestic draft. Buzztime trivia tablet game available. Parking in a Big Lots strip mall.

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Not very crowded but it did get busier as we ate. Nice place with big screen TVs on the walls, comfortable seating and friendly staff. Food was good although disappointing that the steak sandwich was more of a burger. The pretzel bites appetizer and onion straws were super tasty.