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1213 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
N 13th St & N 12th St
U Street Corridor
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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About the Business
Ben's Chili Bowl is a black-owned American restaurant located in Washington, DC. Ben's Chili Bowl is
a famous DC hot spot for American classics like half-smoked sausage, banana pudding, chili dogs,
and even vegan chili. In part to our deeply rooted history, we've become a popular stop during tou…
COVID-19 updates
"To best serve our community during this difficult time, in accordance with the safety directives from our Mayor, Ben's will only be taking orders for delivery or curbside pickup at our U Street location for your convenience. We have always been here to serve our community…"
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Posted on March 31, 2020
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Q:
What kinds of gluten-free options does this restaurant offer? Are the fries cooked in a separate fryer and safe to eat?
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I'm unsure about the fryer situation. However, I believe all their food items except the standard buns and the Impossible Burgers are gluten-free. On their website, they also say they have gluten-free buns, but I have personally never ordered this.
Jessica L. 2 years ago 1 person found this helpful
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How spicy is the spicy chili half smoke?
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Well spicy can range from person to person. I'm from California and I love spicy salsa, wasabi and raw horseradish. So for me it has a nice spicy flavor but doesn't push the limits. The link has a spicy bite to it and the chili is awesome but not… more
Joe P. 2 years ago 4 people found this helpful
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Mark N. T.
Elite 2022
I stayed at a cheap capsule hotel near Ben's Chili Bowl. Before I checked in, I ate the legendary half-smoke. Basically, there was no parking here.
The prices were super cheap. I was from Houston. You know everything is big and cheap in Texas. I was so surprised at the prices at Ben's.
The order takers were kind and nice. It was very quick service. I got a table. I visited here on Monday, April 4th around 4 pm. The restaurant was empty.
I was checking the decors. I really enjoyed the pictures of celebrities around the world. It was worth checking the pictures.
The half-smoke is a basically hotdog. I was rethinking the price. I could buy a cheap hotdog for $1 in Houston. I paid $8 here at Ben's. This was the most expensive hotdog in my life. LOL.More