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Ben's Chili Bowl

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Famous chili half-smokes, chili-cheese fries & milkshakes since 1958

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Rated 7.4 by The Infatuation

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1208 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

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Famous chili half-smokes, chili-cheese fries & milkshakes since 1958

half smoke

chili

iconic

history

chili dog

chili fries

dc landmark

friendly staff

Rated 7.4 by The Infatuation

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Food & Wine

Featured in Afar

1208 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

$10–20

Usually a wait

Restroom

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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