
Eastern Kentucky Chili Bun Trail: Dixon’s Market in Corbin
Miss Carol looks at me like I’ve walked into Dixon’s Market in Corbin, Kentucky in a full KKK get-up with a pet tiger on a leash.
“Uh uh, I’m not giving anybody that recipe”
“Well, can you at least tell me the secret ingredient?”
“Honey, I’m the secret ingredient”

RL Reeves Jr Reports On Dixon’s Market in Corbin Kentucky
I’ve eaten at Dixon’s Market since I was a schoolkid back in the 70s. My parents farm was two miles down the road, and we stopped in regularly to buy chips, Pepsis and chili buns.
Back then Moore Hill was plenty wild and wooly with bootleggers, con men, chop shops, and prostitutes plying their trade.

Miss Carol Cooks The Chili At Dixon’s Market In Corbin Kentucky
Nowadays even nearby Spider Creek has been tamed.
And Miss Carol’s chili? It’s sublime. There is a subtle roasted/smokey flavor to the ground beef that I’ve never tasted at any other chili bun parlor. The grind on the meat is fine, as is custom, the chile pepper flavor is dialed down-you’re not going to break a sweat eating this chili.

Online Menu For Dixon’s Market in Corbin Kentucky
Ale-8, a regional soft drink provides a fine beverage for the meal.
Dixon’s Market is a trip as a good portion of the store is devoted to antiques and flea market finds. An old timey Mickey Mouse club phonograph, a metal Holly Hobby lunchbox, and a wall filled with vintage soda pop bottles are among the treasures.
There’s good value at Dixon’s as my lunch was under $5 and left zero room for dessert. I would’ve loved to have had a Zero bar for old times sake as that was my grandfather’s favorite candy bar on earth. He grew up just a few miles from the old market.
Dixon’s Market
Telephone
(606) 526-8712
668 Moore Hill Avenue
Corbin, Kentucky
40701
Hours of operation
always call ahead

Dixon’s Market
668 Moore Hill Avenue
Corbin, Kentucky
40701
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