Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington

During the second annual H St Festival, this location remained open even after the vendor booths had closed, so we decided to check it out. There was quite a long line of people waiting...

The renowned Ben's Chili Bowl serves the best half smokes in the city. I truly adore Ben's Chili Bowl. The restaurant is small and inviting, and the service is...

ICONIC. HISTORIC. Ben's has been a cornerstone of D.C. dining since the 1950s, making it a must-visit spot whenever you're in the area. I'm especially pleased that they offer vegetarian options. The food...

This is an outstanding spot for lunch. I opted for chili fries and a burger, and they were absolutely delicious. The chili had a nice kick to it, which I appreciated since I enjoy spicy food. My husband ordered a chili dog alongside the chili fries and loved them as well. To finish off my meal, I had a vanilla milkshake, and wow! It was the best milkshake I've ever had; it was so thick that my cheeks were sore from trying to slurp it up. Just what you would expect from a fantastic shake. The service was a bit relaxed and slow, but the restaurant was clean and not too crowded, so we didn’t have trouble finding a seat.

Ben's half smoke, Ben's burger, and the onion rings, and the coleslaw were nice n tasty. The overworked staff worked hard to get everyone's orders out! Management should look into fixing the soda fountain and adequate supply orders (they had run out of rice for the rice bowls due to demand).