4.6
2000+ Ratings
Ben's Chili Bowl (U Street)
4.6 x (2,000+) • Burgers • American • Vegetarian • Healthy • Black-owned • Hot Dog • Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt • Sandwich • Sandwiches • Group Friendly • $ • Info
1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Ben's Chili Bowl (U Street) in Washington's Cardozo neighborhood specializes in American comfort food with a focus on burgers and hearty smoked dishes. The menu features a variety of burgers, including the popu... More
Ben's Chili Bowl (U Street) in Washington's Cardozo neighborhood specializes in American comfort food with a focus on burgers and hearty smoked dishes. The menu features a variety of burgers, including the popular Ben's Famous Burger, as well as subs and sandwiches such as the Chili Burger Sub and Veggie Burger Sub. Smoked meats are a highlight, with options like the Original Half-Smoke and Spicy Half-Smoke. Side dishes, including Beef Chili Cheese Fries, are commonly enjoyed with these main courses. This establishment is well-frequented in the evenings and holds a customer rating of approximately 4.9. Less
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Rating and reviews
"Ben’s Chili Bowl is a D.C. staple, burgers are good and the fries crispy and thick. Fully recommend"
• Damian J. • 12/01/23
"Spicy Flavorful and smokey. Along w coleslaw a perfect meal. Nice touch with the salty bisquits."
• Lars C. • 11/21/23
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Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Featured items
SMOKES & DOGS
- Original Half-Smoke$9.79 • 94% (396)Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce.
- Spicy Half Smoke$9.79 • 100% (9)The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce
- Jumbo Beef Dog$9.79Enjoy this jumbo 1/4 lb. All-Beef Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
- Jumbo Turkey Dog$9.79 • 94% (38)Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs 1/4 pound of meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili
- Junior Dog$6.89 • 92% (57)Enjoy our Classic Junior Chili Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
- Veggie Dog$12.69All the Ben's goodness without the meat. Enjoy the taste of our veggie chili dog. We recommend it with mustard, onions and our vegan veggie chili.
BURGERS
- Ben's Famous Burger - SINGLE$10.99 • 60% (10)100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
- Ben's Famous Burger - DOUBLE$14.99 • 100% (6)TWO - 100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
- Big Ben Burger$13.79 • 100% (4)A jumbo gourmet burger on a premium bun cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend lettuce, tomato and special "Big Ben" sauce.
- Bacon Double Cheeseburger$17.99Two fresh ¼ lb 100% Angus Beef Burgers topped with Big Ben Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, American Cheese, and Bacon on a toasted Brioche Bun
- Turkey Burger$10.99 • 100% (3)A lean ground turkey patty cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. It great with your choice of chili too!
- Veggie Beyond Burger$17.29A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
- Veggie Impossible Burger$18.39A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
SUBS & SANDWICHES
- Mambo Chicken Tenders with Fries$16.09Our Mambo Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, all topped with Capital City Mambo Sauce.
- Burger Sub$16.99 • 100% (4)Two fresh quarter pound Angus beef patties on a 6" sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce and our homemade spicy chili sauce.*Cheese pictured is additional*
- Turkey Burger Sub$16.99 • 90% (20)Two ground turkey patties on a fresh sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce, our spicy chili sauce or veggie chili, and cheese. Delicious, filling and healthy!
- Veggie Burger Sub$22.99Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
- Chicken Sandwich$9.79 • 81% (11)A crispy chicken breast served on a warm bun with your choice of condiments.
- Chicken Tenders with Fries$14.99Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.
- Impossible Burger Sub$22.99Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
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FRIES & SIDES
VEGGIE OPTIONS
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DESSERTS
- Rating and reviews
4.6
•2000+ Ratings •
48 Reviews
Emily C.• 06/30/24Food was still so hot and he got here in a timely manner!.
Will ويليام P.• 06/27/24Food quality was great
Bianca A.• 04/26/24Banana pudding 10/10. Lovely
Tareq A.• 04/06/24Amazing timing def recommend the iner delivery guy again!
Remus J.• 03/23/24love the spicy hot smoke
Henrik K.• 03/21/24Fast and very good ;)
Quintin H.• 03/16/24Delicious!!!!!!!
Isabel A.• 03/12/24Awesome food!
Charlotte T.• 02/20/24It’s comfort food for me ❤️
Jennifer D.• 01/01/24Delicious!
Jack S.• 12/29/23Friendly , prompt
Damian J.• 12/01/23Ben’s Chili Bowl is a D.C. staple, burgers are good and the fries crispy and thick. Fully recommend
Lars C.• 11/21/23Spicy Flavorful and smokey. Along w coleslaw a perfect meal. Nice touch with the salty bisquits.
Jacki S.• 11/04/23great
Jacki S.• 10/29/23great
Jua F.• 10/27/23It is a DC Staple
Gia S.• 10/19/23Always the best food since the 1980 when I started eating there
Antoni J.• 10/04/23The BEST!
Jordan K.• 10/02/23Delish!
Jacki S.• 09/23/23great
Reginald B.• 09/21/23delicious + has vegan hot dog
Jacki S.• 09/21/23great
Stephanie G.• 09/17/23The best
Michael L.• 09/14/23wow.
Yazeed A.• 09/11/23Awesome
Will W.• 08/31/23SOOOOOOO GOOOOOD!!!!
Amy B.• 08/09/23Always fab. One can never go wrong with Bens!!
DAVID makuchi B.• 07/29/23Amazing food portion and quality. Ingredients definitely fresh even for late night
Mar G.• 07/22/23Excellent!
Yazeed A.• 07/16/23Awesome food!
Karen S.• 07/16/23best chili burger ever. old fashioned fries were perfect. my new late night go!@
Deborah S.• 07/04/23Wonderful food.
PAUL R.• 06/05/23Great!
Abby N.• 05/21/23Best DC food
Karen R.• 05/14/23Tasty!!! moderately priced
mark P.• 04/22/23great
DeMario G.• 04/01/23The turkey burgers and dogs are amazing!!!
TERESA G.• 02/02/23Love the half smokes.
Kimberly M.• 01/19/23Legendary!
Jacques H.• 01/18/23Tasty Chili bowl
Eddie J.• 10/27/22One of the absolute best restaurants DC has to offer. A must!
Yaakov B.• 07/26/22Great hotdogs!!!!
Maureen J.• 06/14/22Awesome food and huge portion.
Kix R.• 06/11/22It’s always fantastic.
LYRIC M.• 03/08/22Amazing
Kazola T.• 03/06/22Great! Thank you
Mary S.• 01/11/22Absolutely delicious. Needs to teach partner store in Baltimore how to cook.
Patrick C.• 09/04/21Love the turkey chili!!
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