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Ben's Chili Bowl

American restaurant · U Street ·

Ben's Chili Bowl

American restaurant · U Street ·
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America’s Must-Try Regional Dishes

"An iconic D.C. institution that has served half smokes since 1958, feeding everyone from neighborhood regulars to presidents and cementing the sausage as a local symbol." - Stephanie Gravalese

https://www.foodandwine.com/americas-best-regional-dishes-11744721

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Historic chain eatery famous for chili half-smokes & milkshakes

1208 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

$10–20

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Information

Historic chain eatery famous for chili half-smokes & milkshakes

1208 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

$10–20

Order delivery
See Menu
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