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Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
288 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Shannon
May 9, 2022
A DC landmark, you can find one of DC's signature foods here, the halfsmoke.
Randy
June 4, 2021
Iconic DC destination in historic U Street Corridor for 62 years and counting.
D.
May 22, 2021
DC Landmark… They serve breakfast Monday through Saturday starting it 6 AM ending at 10 AM very good prices.
Rhianna
October 29, 2019
A must for any celebrity visiting the city, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a DC staple since it opened on U Street in 1958. The half-smoke toting restaurant’s storefront is plenty Instagrammable on its own, but the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl mural – featuring distinguished African American trailblazers and celebrities – is iconic. The colorful wall honors the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Dave Chappelle, Prince and Harriet Tubman.
A must for any celebrity visiting the city, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a DC staple since it opened on U Street in 1958. The half-smoke toting restaurant’s storefront is plenty Instagrammable on its own, but the famous Ben’s Chili Bowl mural – featuring distinguished African American trailblazers and…
Philip
October 15, 2019
Ben's is DC's most iconic restaurant. Go enjoy a half-smoke and their delicious chili.
Ben's Chili Bowl Mural by Airbnb Experiences
Get to know this iconic landmark through Airbnb Experiences, small group activities led by locals
Location
1213 U St NW
Washington, DC
Northwest Washington