Ben's Chili Bowl

U Street landmark serving the Original Half-Smoke since 1958

Founded in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali in a former silent-movie theater on U Street, Ben's Chili Bowl is a Black-owned Washington landmark famous for its Original Half-Smoke, a smoked sausage topped with chili, mustard and onions. The counter-service spot has fed presidents, celebrities and generations of locals, and also serves vegan chili, milkshakes and banana pudding.

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