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Ben's Chili Bowl

Hot Dog Joint, Burger Joint, and Diner$$$$

U-Street, Washington

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Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3^/10

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Ranked #1 for hot dog joints in Washington
The chili at Ben's Chili Bowl is a can't miss
"Grab a chili half smoke with everything and some chili cheese fries!"(21 Tips)
"... Cosby, and now, Obama, who ordered what every guide book would..."(16 Tips)
"Bill Cosby is the only person who eats free at Ben's Chili Bowl."(11 Tips)
"Try the Bens Original Half Smoked Chili Dog - Mixed beef and pork"(30 Tips)

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Troy Robinson™May 24, 2014
Parking in the back. Not sure how to get to the back.
Terrea MitchellOctober 17, 2015
Had the breakfast. Bacon was crispy but not burned.
JanaNovember 11, 2018
Very thick and hearty chilli!
Ted SindlingerMarch 8, 2014
Obviously get the chili and dry the hot dogs
Antoinette M WilliamsApril 4, 2010
Turkey Halfsmoke with Veggie Chilli and mustard! No reliable parking...bring a friend to take the wheel while u order.
JB FabyNovember 15, 2011
A landmark of DC. Chili Half smoke, if you wanna do it the right way.
Mehdi FarokhniaJanuary 18, 2016
Everything is awesome here!
sokari ekineJuly 30, 2012
Basic chilli dog is enough - could do with more chilli though. Friendly buzz 6/10
John BiggsOctober 24, 2013
The chili dogs are amazing!
Arielle DixonJuly 18, 2012
Bring cash.. They don't accept credit or debit and the ATM fee is ~$3. (which means nothing if you have PNC)
Brian WetjenJune 14, 2013
Original + Chili Cheese Fries = Wow.
Marc WennerDecember 29, 2012
You must get a chili half-smoke. MUST.
SpazzoMarch 16, 2015
Half smoke, veggie chili and Chili👍
Ciprian RusenDecember 4, 2013
I don't understand why this place is so highly rated. The service is slow, even if the place is not full. The burgers are boring. The only good thing about it is the price.
Bobby RayNovember 13, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Stop in before a Caps game! Get off at the U Street Metro Station on the Green Line. Exit toward 13th street. Ben's is right across the street!
travel42August 3, 2011
The vegetarian chili is excellent, even for meat-lovers!
Kustom KaneApril 27, 2016
Yeah chilli cheese fries are a go!
Ben RDecember 14, 2015
Late night half smoke, of course.
Marcus ReedSeptember 6, 2014
The chili was awesome!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
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Mekka PrayogaDecember 29, 2011
This is not for Asian people, the level of the hotness is low for the dog
Chris BrownNovember 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Chili cheese fries. Get them.
Kenney MarlattOctober 10, 2014
Don't miss the half-smoke.
Alex DobyanDecember 11, 2014
It's tourist kitschy, but good for a late night.
Pepe CharlemagneSeptember 12, 2014
Tasty Food, good value
HashtagNYUJune 19, 2015
SO GOOD. MUST GO. Read more
Tina ZimmermanMarch 1, 2012
The Chili Fries are my favorite!
Bre HammondFebruary 15, 2020
This place is fair. I ordered a bland veggie burger and my friend ordered cold chili.
ROBERTSeptember 28, 2014
Hot dogs chill and milk shakes
Camille WrightMarch 5, 2015
Two words: CHILI FRIES
Diego ReynosoApril 15, 2015
Best chilli dogs around
Douglas BellJanuary 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Two words: half smoke.
Amy WhitelawMay 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Half smoke. No doubt. Make sure you know what you want and don't be in the way.
Andrea GrossmanMay 27, 2012
Check your receipt or risk having to wait in the crazy line again!
Romy ReynebeauJune 14, 2012
This place is cash only but totally worth the inconvenience
Claud-Michael PringleSeptember 26, 2013
If u don't go for the food go for the history
Will ChungNovember 11, 2011
Travelers: Get the chili dog and chili half smoke to get super full!
Luis JimenezAugust 13, 2014
Disorganized staff for a landmark restaurant. Not very impressed.
David HeyburnAugust 3, 2010
CASH ONLY....If it's your first time, they recommend getting the half-smoke.
Terrence GJanuary 16, 2013
Get the half smoke it kills!
Евгений П.April 23, 2017
Nice meals;)
Candi WilliamsOctober 15, 2012
The french toast was delicious!!! :)
Alex MonsalveAugust 7, 2012
Good place but their advertising on four square they don't honor it!
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Louie LouieJuly 21, 2017
Chili is a powerful meal.
Eric LeachFebruary 9, 2012
Hot dogs are so good, chili mmmmm
Crystal Hillian-ThomasJuly 23, 2011
The turkey burger is awesome! Plain and simple!
Eric TysenMarch 26, 2013
Gotta try the potato salad, seriously.
william nealisFebruary 19, 2012
Use to go there all the time.My precint was 4 blocks away.Bill Crosby use eat there!
brandon imNovember 16, 2011
Long lines, but its like DC's version of the Philly Cheese Steak

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