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Ben's Chili Bowl
Hot Dog Joint, Burger Joint, and Diner$$$$
U-Street, Washington
The folks at Eater and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"Grab a chili half smoke with everything and some chili cheese fries!"(22 Tips)
"everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to President Obama"(16 Tips)
"Bill Cosby is the only person who eats free at Ben's Chili Bowl."(11 Tips)
"Travelers: Get the chili dog and chili half smoke to get super full!"(30 Tips)
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sokari ekineJuly 30, 2012Basic chilli dog is enough - could do with more chilli though. Friendly buzz 6/10
Christine BeJuly 21, 2010Obama approved noms! The Chili Fries are big enough to feed a first family...
Chili halfsmoke and vanilla shake. If you are feeling crazy get chili-cheese fries too
Matt DickerMay 31, 2011Chili half-smoke with everything on it, chocolate milkshake. There's nothing better.
william nealisFebruary 19, 2012Use to go there all the time.My precint was 4 blocks away.Bill Crosby use eat there!
Adrienne GonzalezDecember 21, 2011Have a drink at Ben's Next Door if this place is too crowded and get your half smoke on!
David HeyburnAugust 3, 2010CASH ONLY....If it's your first time, they recommend getting the half-smoke.
Bre HammondFebruary 15, 2020This place is fair. I ordered a bland veggie burger and my friend ordered cold chili.
Get there early in the morning and have a Ben's Breakfast--no lines!
Half smoke. No doubt. Make sure you know what you want and don't be in the way.
Lorraine Eaves LombardiDecember 31, 2011Bring your appetite...... Not for the "weak of palate" ..... YUM & HOT ~> ~> ~>
Kieyontaye-Deriyon JohnsonNovember 3, 2012This is was a huge waste of my fucking time. A huge over priced over hyped tourist trap. What the fuck DC that's the best you got? Bullshitting ass Bens Chilli Bowl
Go to Ben's Chili Bowl and get a Chili Half Smoke. Bring cash, though. Ben's doesn't take cards. Read more
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Ben's Chili Bowl is a black-owned American restaurant located in Washington, DC.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 667-0909
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Char - 8.0
"Had a Shack Burger and IT WAS GREAT!!! Must try - definitely will be back"
Clive Myers - 8.5
"Wow this is a hidden gem. Love everything about this place. Frito pie is of course awesome."
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- 9.1
"Really cool place for a show. Try to get there early for the upstairs stools. Overall, very fun! Bathrooms were also very clean (at least early on)."
Melissa Goodnight - 7.3
"Brunch is amazing... Service couldn't be better. Come here for an amazing start to your day!"
Charlie Kordes - 8.2
"Beautiful historic theater. A great place to see a show."
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