Chillicothe, Ohio · Since 1951

A diner from a simpler time in history.

Home-cooked food, hand-dipped milkshakes, and the same counter this town has been sitting at for seventy years.

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Carl's Townhouse, a classic diner building on the corner of 2nd Street in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio
Open Today Tue – Fri, 7 AM to 6 PM
Call Ahead (740) 773-1660
On the Chalkboard

This week's daily specials

TuesdayPotato Soup
WednesdayBaked Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Greens & Rolls
ThursdayChicken or Beef Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
FridayFried Perch, Potato Salad, Baked Beans
SaturdayBreakfast until noon
SundayBreakfast served all day

Whole homemade pies $20. Ask what's baked today.

A plate of Carl's Townhouse homemade chicken and noodles on the diner counter
What Regulars Order

The stuff people come back for

Cheeseburger$2.65
Double Cheeseburger Basket$7.35
Hand-Dipped Milkshake$4.75
Slice of Homemade Pie$3.95
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Step Inside

Still the town's gathering spot

The checkerboard floor and the red vinyl stools were never a theme somebody designed. They have just always been here.

"There's a sort of community love in places like this. They're just so inviting."
Inside Carl's Townhouse: the checkerboard floor and red vinyl counter stools
Since 1939

The counter is older than the address

Bought at the New York World's Fair, moved through downtown Chillicothe at 3 AM, and still serving.

1939The counter and stools are shown at the New York World's Fair
1940The "NCL" restaurant opens in the reassembled building
1951Carl J. Reinhard takes over and Carl's Townhouse is born
2000Saved from demolition and moved to its corner at 3 AM
2002Reopens on Columbus Day after a two-year restoration
2015Mark & Tracy Trainer take over and carry it forward
Come See Us

Hours & location

Hours

Tue – Fri7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MondayClosed

Find Us

95 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Right on the corner downtown. Look for the striped awning and the marquee sign.

Get In Touch

(740) 773-1660

Breakfast all day Sunday, until noon Saturday.

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