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  • Other, Hot Dogs, Burgers
  • 1213 U St NW, Washington 20009
  • (At 12th St NW)
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User Ratings (Based on 4 reviews)

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Other Restaurant Info

Phone:
(202) 667-0909
Website:
www.benschilibowl.com
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 6am-2am Fri: 6am-4am Sat: 7am-4am Sun: 11am-8pm
Serves:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Features:
Open Late

User Reviews

  • Posted by Cortney B. from Alexandria on 11/08/2008

    Big Disappointmentment!

    Had a hankering for a truly great chili dog so we braved driving to U St. There was no room even to stand in line, so we thought we'd waid our turn because it had to be good. For $17.70 we got two chili dogs, one fry and two milkshakes. The chili tasted if it came out of a generic chili can and spruced up with some tobasco sauce. Had heartburn before we left the restaurant. Have no idea how they lasted 50 years.

  • Posted by Anonymous on 11/05/2007

    It is a great place, but.....

    It's a great place, and is a landmark in DC, but don't let that fool you, Ben's Chili Bowl isn't going to be winning any chili cookoff's anytime soon. It is definately a place I would go to after a night of drinking, but that is about it. The prices were reasonable and I did enjoy the atmosphere and service. I do think that it is a cultural landmark in the area and should always be designated as such.

  • Posted by Anonymous on 04/23/2007

    DC Classic

    Ben's Chili Bowl offers up some of the cities best value food and has a real local spirit. An absolute surprise is their vegetarian options -- veggie burgers and veggie chili. Food is made fast, to order, and tastes great. Pictures of Bill Cosby adorn their walls...what's not to love! Definitely get a milkshake and share an order of chili fries with your table. Don't forget to write your name in the bathroom (it's a giant chalkboard).

  • Posted by Mitchell on 08/04/2006

    Great casual cheap Southern style dining

    Ben's Chili Bowl is a great Southern style hub for the ethnocentric on U Street between 12th & 13th Streets. The food and the service are both great! Prices are extremely low, and it is a great experience for anyone.

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