Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington

This location was open during the 2nd annual H St Festival and stayed open after the vendor booths closed so we stopped in. There were many people in line...

The famous Ben's Chili Bowl has the best half smokes in the city. I absolutely love Ben's Chilli Bowl. The restaurant is small and cozy and the service is...

ICONIC. HISTORIC. Ben's has been a staple in DC since the 1950s so it's a must visit whenever in town. I love that they serve vegetarian options. The food...

Excellent choice for lunch. Chili fries and a burger were my choice and they were oh so good. The chili does have some heat to it, which I like spicy and enjoyed the added kick. My hubby enjoyed his chili dog along with the chili fries. I topped my lunch of with a vanilla milkshake.. wow! Best milkshake I've had, my cheeks were sore from trying to slurp it up, it was thick and just what one would expect of a great shake. The service was a bit laid back and slow, but the place was clean and wasn't too crowded to get 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).