Wendy's Chili With Beans, Canned Chili, 15 oz.

I really like this chili. It's not too hot, but just a hint of spice to make it taste good. Its filling and a good and hearty thick chili. It's not exactly like the chili I remember from Wendy's as I worked there during school years. But its a good hearty meal that's quick and easy to fix and a nice variety of meal when I want something a little different. When I don't have enough in a order to get it quick, I often add a can of this chili as I always like it.

Can only find chili with NO beans in grocery stores. Wanted chili beans! My father loves them. A bit pricey for a can...order as a treat

Love this chili! I use it with other ingredients, (extra veggies, more meat or beans) spices are tasty. Avocado and shredded cheese are good toppers.

One of my favorite foods to eat I order all the time.....so very tasty add a little shredded cheese and some sour cream and sometimes a little corn and it makes a great meal

I was surprised. Might be my new favorite. Probably not at nearly $5 a can but, putting the price aside, yeah, it's like having Wendy's away from Wendy's. Thing is, you got to follow the instructions on the can, heat it once as much as you would normal chili (and remember people think the whole can is a "serving" when in reality it's not, so you have to use your brain some and think), stir, then heat again. Perhaps even a good amount longer than the can prescribes, as I did, and before you know it, you got yourself a bowl of Wendy chili! The taste is 100% comparable. Now I see why some people have room to complain, when framing it to a fresh bowl you'd get from Wendy's direct (assuming their employees are on point - example, my closest Wendy's happens to be poorly-run, so I'm lucky if it's even lukewarm by the time I receive it, but ignoring that variable), sure the spices and peppers are going to be a bit less fresh and luscious (juicier) and of a lesser, enjoyable, savourable texture and tasteful element but everything else is there. And let's be honest, at a Wendy's drive-thru, depending on the spot and quality of management, it's a gamble. If the franchise is managed right, if you happened to show up during busy hour when the product is fresh or if you're a night owl like me and you're getting what's left after half a day, it's either fresh or it ain't. I can honestly say this is probably comparable to what the restaurant itself likely receives direct and reheats for consumers. Now, if you can get yourself a greater volume for a lesser price, fresh, go for it! Mine seems to be charging basically just about the same for even a small Chili (actually more, I just checked) so, it's not an unreasonable purchase for me. Now obviously this canned version likely has some extra fillers and preservatives (not to mention increased sodium) than what's delivered to the restaurant so it makes it "shelf-stable" and able to arrive safely from the plant to your pantry but, honestly, I for one couldn't tell the difference. It's not like most Amazon products where you have to commit yourself to a 12 or 24 pack and be stuck with a product you don't like, it's just one can. Try it. I can just about guarantee you'll like it.

I love this chili. Honestly I think it’s as good if not better than the real deal from Wendy’s. It’s not spicy the taste and texture are great compared to Wendy’s as it does have crunchier veggies in it the are soft. Smells great. Awesome with shredded cheese and sour cream after heating. 100% hands down best canned chili ever. I love it. Not vegetarian as described it has beef in it.

My recent experience with this canned chili was, to put it mildly, deeply disappointing. While I cannot definitively state whether the condition of the can played a role in the sub-par taste, the overall impression was one of disgust and a stark contrast to expectations. From the moment I opened the can, a faint, yet unsettling, aroma wafted out. This was a prelude to the flavor that followed, which I can only describe as profoundly unpleasant. The most prominent note was a distinct "tinny" taste. This metallic undertone completely overpowered any other potential flavors that might have been present, leaving a lingering, artificial sensation on the palate. It was as if the essence of the can itself had seeped into the chili, rendering it unpalatable. This was a significant departure from what one might expect from a chili product, and particularly so when drawing a comparison to a familiar benchmark like Wendy's chili. Wendy's, for all its fast-food origins, offers a chili with a recognizable and generally appealing flavor profile – a certain savory depth, a hint of spice, and a satisfying texture. This canned chili, however, bore no resemblance whatsoever. It lacked any of the expected warmth, complexity, or even a hint of genuine chili character. Instead, it was dominated by that off-putting metallic note, making it feel bland and manufactured in the worst possible way. The texture, while not the primary offender, also contributed to the overall negative impression. It was perhaps a little too uniform, lacking the varied chunks of meat and vegetables that one would hope for in a hearty chili. This might have been exacerbated by the overriding metallic taste, making it difficult to discern any nuance in the consistency. Given this overwhelmingly negative flavor experience, my conclusion is unequivocal: I will not be purchasing this product again. The unappetizing and tinny taste, regardless of the can's condition, renders it completely unacceptable. It failed to deliver on the basic promise of a flavorful and enjoyable chili, and instead provided a thoroughly unpleasant culinary detour. For anyone seeking a decent canned chili, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere.

Get the Campbell's. Cheaper and better.