Chris A.
8/6/2025
Last time I came to Ben's Chili Bowl, it was 2017. I had never even heard of the place. I was just like, wow, this is a nice little local place. I hope it does well. In the years since, I've...
Ben's Chili Bowl
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1213 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Ben's Chili Bowl is a black-owned American restaurant located in Washington, DC. Ben's Chili Bowl is a famous DC hot spot for American classics like half-smoked sausage, banana pudding, chili dogs, and even vegan chili. In part to our deeply rooted history, we've become a popular stop during tourist visits to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. We attract locals, tourists, and celebrities such as Barack Obama, Anthony Bourdain, and more. Stop by Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street for your favorite American classics, or book us for catering in the Washington, DC area.
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3.54,342 reviews
Trung N.
7/9/2025
Iconic. Honestly, if you hate hotdogs and or chili, you probably won't like the food here. There's no denying that, so don't come to boo-boo the food. Come for the history and maybe just eat some...
BigDaddy N.
7/2/2025
The food was ok. 4/10 The service was bad. 2/10 The girl at the counter had an attitude. She git my order wrong and when I asked to please get the correct order, she didn't even respond. She just...
Diana D.
8/18/2025
Probably the highlight of my D.C. trip. I'm not even a huge chili fan but had been reading it's a D.C. staple and I had to see what all the fuzz was about...let me tell you this chili dog was...
Mel J.
6/17/2025
We had to try this chili dog as we saw so many recommendation on youtube. We came around 5:45pm and it wasn't too busy. We ordered at the cashier and they called us at the counter once our order...
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