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Ben's Chili Bowl
Hot Dog Joint, Burger Joint, and Diner$$$$
U-Street, Washington
Go here. Experience the chili. It's worth it.
"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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Matt DickerMay 31, 2011Chili half-smoke with everything on it, chocolate milkshake. There's nothing better.
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
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!
Lorraine Eaves LombardiDecember 31, 2011Bring your appetite...... Not for the "weak of palate" ..... YUM & HOT ~> ~> ~>
Half smoke. No doubt. Make sure you know what you want and don't be in the way.
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
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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–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(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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- 6.6
"Build your own halfsmoke with their many toppings. Also, don't miss their funnel cakes! Late night happy hour on Friday and Saturday."
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"Shack burger and shake will never be a bad decision. Busy lines move fast. Food is ready quickly. My favorite place."
Molly Cushing - 8.3
"Everything here is great, we opted for the Chorizo topped with peppers and onions, Chili topped with cheese, and a Halfsmoke topped with bacon and jalapeños."
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