Classic · U Street, Washington, D.C.
Ben's Chili Bowl
Ben's Chili Bowl: Classic in U Street, Washington, D.C.. Order: The original half-smoke with chili, onions and mustard; a milkshake.
What to order
The original half-smoke with chili, onions and mustard; a milkshake
The original half-smoke, all the way
Why go
On U Street since 1958, next to the Lincoln Theatre. Its site says the original U Street shop is open again.
The city's best-known half-smoke, on U Street since 1958.
- Address
- 1213 U St NW, Washington, DC
- Neighborhood
- U Street
- Price
- $
- Website
- benschilibowl.com
Seen in Ben's Chili Bowl, Wikipedia
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