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    Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street

    1213 U Street Northwest

    Washington, DC 20009


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    SMOKES & DOGS++
    BURGERS++
    CHILIS & BOWLS+++
    SUBS & SANDWICHES+++
    FRIES & SIDES**
    VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
    SALADS
    DRINKS
    DESSERTS
    KIDS MENU
    CATERING AT HOME
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    Featured Items

    • Original Half-Smoke

      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.
      $8.49
    • Spicy Half Smoke

      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
      $8.49
    • French Fries

      A generous portion of our classic french fries.
      $4.99

    Limited Time Offers!

    • Ben's Cornbread Slice

      Moist and tasty cornbread with the perfect amount of sweetness.
      $2.25

    SMOKES & DOGS++

    • Original Half-Smoke

      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.
      $8.49
    • Spicy Half Smoke

      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
      $8.49
    • Jumbo Beef Dog

      Enjoy 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.
      $8.49
    • Junior Turkey Dog

      Our Junior Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili
      $5.99
    • Junior Dog

      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.
      $5.99
    • Veggie Dog

      All 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.
      $10.99

    BURGERS++

    • Ben's Famous Burger - SINGLE

      100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
      $9.49
    • Ben's Famous Burger - DOUBLE

      TWO - 100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.
      $12.99
    • Big Ben Burger

      A jumbo gourmet burger on a premium bun cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions, American and special "Big Ben" sauce.
      $11.99
    • Turkey Burger

      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!
      $9.49
    • Veggie Beyond Burger

      A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $14.99
    • Veggie Impossible Burger

      A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $15.99

    CHILIS & BOWLS+++

    • Small Chili Con Carne

      An 8oz bowl of our homemade chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $7.99
    • Large Chili Con Carne

      A 12oz bowl of our homemade spicy chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $9.99
    • Small Turkey Chili

      An 8oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious.
      $7.99
    • Large Turkey Chili

      A generous 12oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious.
      $9.99
    • Small Veggie Chili

      An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $7.99
    • Large Veggie Chili

      A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $9.99
    • Rice Bowl

      A hearty bowl of rice topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese
      $12.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A 1/2 gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share.
      $49.99
    • Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A full gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $94.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Turkey Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili.
      $49.99
    • Gallon Turkey Chili

      A full gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $94.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Veggie Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili.
      $39.99
    • Gallon Veggie Chili

      A full gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $74.99
    • Ben's Cornbread Slice

      Moist and tasty cornbread with the perfect amount of sweetness.
      $2.25

    SUBS & SANDWICHES+++

    • Burger Sub

      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*
      $14.99
    • Turkey Burger Sub

      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!
      $14.99
    • Mambo Chicken Tenders with Fries

      Our 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.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Tenders with Fries

      Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.
      $12.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      A crispy chicken breast served on a warm bun with your choice of condiments.
      $8.49
    • Beyond Burger Sub

      Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99
    • Impossible Burger Sub

      Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99

    FRIES & SIDES**

    • French Fries

      A generous portion of our classic french fries.
      $4.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Beef)

      Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese an our homemade spicy chili sauce.
      $8.75
    • Cheese Fries

      A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese.
      $7.69
    • Chili Fries (Beef)

      A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with our spicy homemade chili sauce.
      $7.69
    • Onion Rings

      Our Gourmet onion rings make a great alternative to fries.
      $7.99
    • Mambo Chicken Tenders with Fries

      Our 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.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Tenders with Fries

      Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.
      $12.99
    • Loaded Chili Nachos

      Loaded Nachos Your Way! Choose your chips & choose your chili. Our nachos also come loaded with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese & sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders)
      $11.99
    • Loaded Chili Fries

      Our loaded fries come with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese & sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders)
      $11.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Turkey)

      Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese and our mild turkey chili.
      $8.75
    • Chili Fries (Turkey)

      Our classic french fries smothered with our delicious mild turkey chili.
      $7.69
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Veggie/Vegan)

      Our classic french fries smothered in melted nacho cheese and vegan veggie chili.
      $8.75
    • Chili Fries (Veggie/Vegan)

      Our classic french fries smothered in our vegan veggie chili.
      $7.69

    VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

    • Veggie Dog

      All 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.
      $10.99
    • Small Veggie Chili

      An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $7.99
    • Large Veggie Chili

      A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $9.99
    • Veggie Beyond Burger

      A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $14.99
    • Veggie Impossible Burger

      A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $15.99
    • Veggie Burger Sub

      Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99
    • Potato Salad

      Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Coleslaw

      Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99

    SALADS

    Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.
    • Potato Salad

      Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Coleslaw

      Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99

    DRINKS

    • Milkshake

      Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.
      $6.99
    • Fountain Drink

      We proudly serve Pepsi products and our iced teas, punch and lemonade.
      $2.99
    • Bottled Drink

      We proudly serve Pepsi bottled drinks and sodas.
      $3.99
    • Bottled Water

      $1.99

    DESSERTS

    • Virginia's Banana Pudding

      The best banana pudding you ever tasted. Ours is homemade and made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream and pudding
      $10.99
    • Milkshake

      Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.
      $6.99
    • Slice of Cake

      View our fresh assorted cake choices.
      $7.49

    KIDS MENU

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      A toasted bun with melted American cheese. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger.
      $6.50
    • Kids Turkey Dog

      A grilled turkey dog on a steamed bun. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger.
      $6.50
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Crispy, golden chicken tenders cooked just right. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger.
      $7.95

    CATERING AT HOME

    • Chili Con Carne Family Meal 1/2 Gallon

      Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our famous spicy Chili Con Carne for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $74.99
    • Chili Con Carne Family Meal Gallon

      Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our famous spicy Chili Con Carne for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $136.99
    • Turkey Chili Family Meal 1/2 Gallon

      Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our mild Turkey Chili for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $69.99
    • Turkey Chili Family Meal Gallon

      Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our famous mild Turkey Chili for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $126.99
    • Veggie Chili Family Meal 1/2 Gallon

      Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our famous Vegan Veggie Chili for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $61.99
    • Veggie Chili Family Meal Gallon

      Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our Vegan Veggie Chili for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream.
      $111.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A 1/2 gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share.
      $49.99
    • Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A full gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $94.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Turkey Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili.
      $49.99
    • Gallon Turkey Chili

      A full gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $94.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Veggie Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili.
      $39.99
    • Gallon Veggie Chili

      A full gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $74.99

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 2:30 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 2:30 am
    Restaurant info

    For the finest Chili Dogs, Chili Burgers, Ben's Original Half Smokes and Thick Milkshakes, all served with a touch of love. Great vegetarian options too. Ben's has been a Washington DC Landmark since 1958.

    Location

    1213 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

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