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Facade of Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in Washington, D.C.
Iconic Food

Ben's Chili Bowl

1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Chili Dog Counter

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Iconic Food

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Destination Hot Dog Stands

About this place

A U Street institution famous for half-smokes and chili dogs, with civil-rights-era history and a long place in D.C. political and cultural life.

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