Ben's Chili Bowl

1213 U St NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia

4.5

User Rating (2 sources) ×

Congratulations!

You have one of the Best of Uptake awards.

If you would like to include this award badge on your website, copy and paste the code below.

Size: 154 x 38

Wikipedia

View More Photos

Phone:

202 / 667-0909

Website:

www.benschilibowl.com

Email:

postell@gmail.com

This Washington landmark has been serving up hot dogs with chili, fries, hamburgers and shakes since 1958. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Read Reviews

View Map & Directions

2 sources ×

52 reviews

4.5

User Rating

Our Take

Ratings & Reviews for Ben's Chili Bowl from Around the Web

Avg Rating

52 reviews

84% of guests recommend this place.

Atmosphere:

Dining:

Service & Staff:

Value:

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Breakfast, fresh grilled brats and half smokes, chili cheese fries and LOTS of local character from this old-timey non-corporate fast food joint on U Street! more on Yahoo! Travel

First off..we got seated in about 10 minutes by a very friendly smiling young lady..my wife ordered a tuna sandwich which was large and good..the french fries were excellent and a big big order...the chili was excellent though I wish it were hotter..all in all a nice experience.. more on Yahoo! Travel

The food here is amazing. more on Judysbook.com

The best food ever! more on igougo

This place has the best Turkey Burgers in the country. more on Yahoo! Travel

Avg Rating

10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

Delicious, delicious chili... such an incredible comfort meal. This is also a DC classic, so dont forget to visit Ben's chili ... more on TripAdvisor

We had seen Samantha Brown's segment on Ben's Chili Bowl earlier that year on the Food Network, so we thought we would put it as a dinner option during our week long trip to DC. We almost ate somewher ... more on TripAdvisor

A DC Tradition: Half Smoke with Chili and all the fixin's at Ben's Great place for lunch or late night munchies. Try their shakes or desserts as well! ... more on TripAdvisor

My friend and I waited like 10 mins and those workers acted like we didn't exist. I understand that you may be busy but damn. I refuse to spnd my money then be treated ... more on TripAdvisor

Went there and had a Chili Dog and a Chili Half Smoke. The Chili Half Smoke was definately the better of the two, but to be honest, nothing to write home about. The Chili was just average to me when I ... more on TripAdvisor

Avg Rating

42 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

C'mon people these reviews are just a tad too generous. $3.55 for an tiny oscar mayer and a scoop of chili? Definitely not worth the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Chilli Chesse Fries are my food of choice.....And the Chilli Chesse Half Smoke is crucial too more on Yahoo! Travel

Located on U Street an area once known as Black Broadway is the best place to get a half-smoke sausage topped with with chili, mustand and onion on a steamed-soft bun. They also have the best french fries in the city ... more on Yahoo! Travel

i miss this place!!!! watching J holidays video made me home sick more on Yahoo! Travel

... Love it, love it, love it!! more on Yahoo! Travel

See Reviews From:

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

That's the best restaurant in the area for sure. If you are sick of industrial and annoying restaurants ... more on Yahoo! Travel

First off..we got seated in about 10 minutes by a very friendly smiling young lady..my wife ordered a tuna sandwich which was large and good..the french fries were excellent and a big big order...the chili was excellent though I wish ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I went there but didn't order because the line was around the block. Took at pic of the front though ... more on Yahoo! Travel