Mimi H.
10/26/2025
this is the best chili I've ever had. We placed an order online, and my boyfriend mentioned that I was feeling under the weather and they added such cute messages to the bag and to our food. It...
Ben's Chili Bowl
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1001 H St NE
Washington, DC 20002
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 H Street for your favorite American classics, or book us for catering in the Washington, DC area.
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3.0215 reviews
Izaac R.
9/26/2025
Very good chili dogs and chili cheese burgers!! Made with love. We are from the west coast and wanted to stop by and try it out! Very pleased the restaurant was clean as well! Nice staff!!
Helen W.
10/26/2025
Since this is a Washington DC institution we had to try it at least once. This is a fast food type of place where you order at the counter and they brought our food to us. You get your own soda...
Peter D.
8/10/2025
Took a friend to Ben's Chili Bowl for the full D.C. experience, and we pretty much sampled our way through the menu. From half-smokes to fries to burgers, it's all hearty, satisfying, and exactly...
FB F.
10/6/2025
Great atmosphere. The chili cheese hotdog had great flavor & was over all tasty. The chili had a good consistency and everything complemented each other well. We bought it to go, so it was messy...
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