Ben's Chili Bowl in the U Street corridor is one of the most well-known landmarks in DC, so famous that even Barack Obama paid a visit the moment he stepped foot in his new hometown. Anyway, R. and I went there for lunch on a Monday around 2:00 pm, and even at that hour, there was a massive line at the joint. (I hate to imagine what it's like during regular meal hours!) I spent the 10 minutes I waited in line ogling the hot dog display and other patrons' meals. I can't believe I waited this long to indulge in all of Ben's chili glory, and ohhh, indulge we did! The chili really was amazing, and even though all that food made us feel like we were pregnant afterward (we ate so much!), it was totally worth it!
R. got a chili dog and I got a chili half-smoke. Yum!
And we shared an order of chili cheese fries. Mmm...so bad, yet sooo good!
We sat next to the table where Obama had sat during his visit. A large portrait commemorates this important day in Ben's history.
A sign behind the cashier informs patrons that, unless they are cool like Bill Cosby and the Obama family, they don't get to eat for free. (Although Barack paid anyway).
Pertinent info:
Address: 1213 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Nearest intersection: U Street, between 12th and 13th Streets
Nearest Metro: U St/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green & yellow lines)
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