Ben's Chili Bowl
Ben’s Chili Bowl is a landmark restaurant in Washington, D.C., located at 1213 U Street, next to Lincoln Theatre, in the Shaw neighborhood of northwest D.C. It is known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and has been an integral part of the neighborhood’s history since its founding in 1958. It was frequented by both police and protesters during the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots, and is regularly visited by celebrities such as Bill Cosby and Chris Tucker. The restaurant’s founders have been inducted into the D.C. Hall of Fame. President Obama lunched there upon his move to Washington DC in 2009.
1213 U St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20009 (202) 667-0909
1213 U St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20009 (202) 667-0909
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