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Ben's Chili Bowl

Hot Dog Joint, Burger Joint, and Diner$$$$

U-Street, Washington

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Ben's Chili Bowl

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Main Menu

Make it a Meal!: Add fries and a drink to any of our sandwiches, bowls or salads for only $5. Sub onion rings for fries +$2

The Original - Chili Half-Smoke

Experience the chili half-smoke, first made famous by Ben's in 1958. Grilled and served on a warm steamed bun with mustard, onions and Ben's spicy homemade chili sauce. Have yours split and grilled on request

Original Chili Half-Smoke

6.99

Spicy Chili Half-Smoke

6.99

Classic Chili Dogs

Grilled and served on a warm, steamed bun with mustard, onions, and Ben's spicy homemade chili sauce. Four great options:

Jumbo Beef Dog

6.99

Kosher beef dogs. Available upon request

Veggie Dog

5.99

Jumbo Turkey Dog

6.99

Junior Dog

4.99

Mixed pork and beef

Bowls

Ben's Famous Chili Bowls

5.99

Homemade chili con carne or veggie chili, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love

Salad Bowl

9.99

Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne or veggie) , tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese

Rice Bowl

9.99

A hearty bowl of rice topped with your favorite chili (con carne or veggie) , tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese

Burgers & Subs

100% Angus beef burgers, cooked to order. Made with family farm raised and all natural fresh beef. No antibiotics. No hormones. No steroids. Never frozen. Ben's burgers are truly the best!!! Sandwich Toppings: Free options: lettuce, tomatoes, raw onion, pickles, jalapeño peppers, relish, Ben's homemade chili sauce or veggie chili, ketchup, mustard, mayo. Cheese - sandwich +$1, sub +$2; Bacon - sandwich +$1.50, sub +$3. Coleslaw - sandwich +$1, sub +$2; Grilled onions +$0.50

Ben's Famous Chili Burger

6.99

Served with mayo, lettuce and Ben's spicy homemade chili sauce

Turkey Burger

7.99

Lean ground turkey patty cooked to order and served with mayo, lettuce and tomato

Chicken Sandwich

7.99

A crispy or grilled chicken breast served on a warm bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato

Tuna Or Chicken Salad

7.99

Homemade tuna salad or all white meat chicken salad on white or wheat bread or sub roll, served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato

"Big Ben" Burger

8.99

Jumbo gourmet burger with lettuce, tomato and special "Big Ben" sauce

Chili Burger Sub

9.99

Two fresh quarter pound Angus beef patties on a 6" sub roll, served with mayo, lettuce, and Ben's homemade spicy chili sauce

Turkey Burger Sub

11.99

Two lean ground turkey patties served with mayo, lettuce and tomato on a 6" sub roll

Salads

salad add ons: chicken/tuna salad, crispy or grilled chicken +$4 ea

Homemade Potato Salad Or Coleslaw

2.50

Virginia's Original Caesar Salad

7.99

With romaine, grated parmesan, and croutons

Fresh Garden Salad

5.99

Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and dressing of your choice

Award Winning Vegetarian Options

Our homemade vegan chili and other products have won awards from PETA and other vegetarian organizations. All of our food items except our buns and the Impossible Burgers are gluten free. Gluten free buns are available on request

Veggie Burger

8.99

Your choice of a Beyond or Impossible burger, served with mayo, lettuce, and tomato, plus Ben's veggie chili upon request

Veggie Burger Sub

12.99

Two Beyond or Impossible burger patties on a 6" sub roll, with mayo, lettuce and tomato, plus Ben's veggie chili upon request

Sides

Chili Cheese Fries

6.99

French Fries

3.99

Chili Or Cheese Fries

5.99

Gourmet Onion Rings

5.99

Drinks

Hand Spun Thick N' Creamy Milkshakes

5.99

Flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, coffee, maple and Oreo. Whipped cream, cherry and additional toppings available

Bottled Water

1.99

Bottled Drinks & Juices

2.99

Coffee Or Tea

2.49

Fountain Drinks

free refills $2.99

Coke

Coke Zero

Sprite

Mr. Pibb

Mello Yello

Fruit Punch

Diet Coke

Cherry Coke

Fanta Orange

Barq's Root Beer

Lemonade

Homemade Sweet Tea

Catering Menu

Our individually packed and labeled box meals are perfect for any occasion - feeding frontline workers, socially distanced gatherings, protests, picnics, family reunions, corporate events, and meetings. They're ideal for contactless dining! All boxes contain an individually wrapped utensil pack and hand wipes. There is a $1.25 pp charge to have all condiments on the side

Option #1

$15 pp; Sandwiches will be dressed with mustard, onions and our signature Chili Sauce (no beans) or our Vegan Chili (has beans)

Any Combination and Quantity of Our Original Half Smokes (Pork & Beef Mix)

Jumbo All Beef, Jumbo All Turkey and Vegetarian Hot Dogs

Coleslaw Garnish

Bag of Potato Chips

Bottled Water

Option #2

$16.50 pp; Sandwiches will be dressed with mustard, onions and our signature Chili Sauce (no beans) or our Vegan Chili (has beans)

Any Combination and Quantity of Our Original Half Smokes (Pork & Beef Mix)

Jumbo All Beef, Jumbo All Turkey and Vegetarian Hot Dogs

Choose One: Bag of Potato Chips Or Individually Wrapped Cookies

Combination: Coleslaw & Potato Salad

Bottled Water

Option #3

$18.50 pp; Sandwiches will be dressed with mustard, onions and our signature Chili Sauce (no beans) or our Vegan Chili (has beans)

Choose Any Combination and Quantity of Our Original Half Smokes (Pork & Beef Mix)

Jumbo All Beef, Jumbo All Turkey and Vegetarian Hot Dogs, Chili con Carne or Vegan Chili

Individually Wrapped Cookies

Combination: Coleslaw, Potato Salad, and Garden Salad W/dressing

Bottled Water

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