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Ben's Chili Bowl | So So Local

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Ben's Chili Bowl

New (0 reviews)·$·U Street Corridor

A DC original since 1958 — locals and visitors alike still line up for the chili half-smokes.

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1213 U St NW, Washington, DC

Mon–Sun6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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