Inside the Menu

At Ben's Chili Bowl, the menu offers a comforting blend of classic American diner and fast food favorites with a family-friendly touch. You’ll find a variety of hearty options centered around chili, from bowls to burgers and hot dogs, alongside traditional sides and soups that feel like home. Many guests start with a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup or cornbread before moving on to more filling choices like the chili burger sub or half smoked sausage. For those looking for something lighter or plant-based, the vegan chili provides a satisfying alternative. To round out the meal, there’s a selection of desserts and milkshakes that offer a sweet finish. The menu’s balance makes it easy to pick something casual and quick or something more substantial, depending on your mood and appetite.

Menu Sections (90)

  1. Veggie Beyond Burger – A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili. – $17.29

  2. Coleslaw – Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum. – $4.59

  3. Large Veggie Chili – A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $11.49

  4. Potato Salad – Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum. – $4.59

  5. Veggie Burger Sub – Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request. – $22.99

  6. Veggie Dog – All the Ben's goodness without the meat. Enjoy the taste of our veggie chili dog. We recommend it with mustard, onions and our vegan veggie chili. – $12.69

  7. Small Veggie Chili – An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $9.19

  8. Fresh Garden Salad – Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and the dressing of your choice. – $9.99

  9. Veggie Impossible Burger – A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili. – $18.39

  1. Chicken Sandwich – A crispy chicken breast served on a warm bun with your choice of condiments. – $9.79

  2. Mambo Chicken Tenders With Fries – Our Mambo Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, all topped with Capital City Mambo Sauce. – $16.09

  3. Chicken Tenders With Fries – Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries. – $14.99

  4. Turkey Burger Sub – Two ground turkey patties on a fresh sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce, our spicy chili sauce or veggie chili, and cheese. Delicious, filling and healthy! – $16.99

  5. Beyond Burger Sub – Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request. – $22.99

  6. Burger Sub – Two fresh quarter pound Angus beef patties on a 6" sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce and our homemade spicy chili sauce. *Cheese pictured is additional* – $16.99

  7. Impossible Burger Sub – Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request. – $22.99

  1. Kids Smash Burger – Juicy and fresh burger with American cheese on a soft bun. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger. – $9.15

  2. Kids Grilled Cheese – A toasted bun with melted American cheese. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger. – $7.50

  3. Kids Turkey Dog – A grilled turkey dog on a steamed bun. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger. – $7.50

  4. Kids Chicken Tenders – Crispy, golden chicken tenders cooked just right. Comes with a choice of fries or fruit, and a beverage choice of apple juice, fruit punch or milk. 12 years and younger. – $9.15

  1. Small Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $7.99

  2. Ben's Cornbread Slice – Moist and tasty cornbread with the perfect amount of sweetness. – $2.50

  3. Large Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $9.99

  4. 1 Breadstick – A warm and yummy soft breadstick to accompany your soup, or favorite chili. Order 1 to try or as many as you like. – $1.45

  1. Veggie Dog – All the Ben's goodness without the meat. Enjoy the taste of our veggie chili dog. We recommend it with mustard, onions and our vegan veggie chili. – $12.69

  2. Junior Dog – Enjoy our Classic Junior Chili Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our spicy homemade chili sauce. – $6.89

  3. Jumbo Beef Dog – Enjoy this jumbo 1/4 lb. All-Beef Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our spicy homemade chili sauce. – $9.79

  4. Junior Turkey Dog – Our Junior Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili – $6.69

  5. Spicy Half Smoke – The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce – $9.79

  6. Original Half-Smoke – Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce. – $9.79

  1. Gallon Turkey Chili – A full gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $104.99

  2. 1/2 Gallon Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $45.99

  3. Gallon Veggie Chili – A full gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $84.99

  4. 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Carne – A 1/2 gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. – $57.50

  5. Veggie Chili Family Meal 1/2 Gallon – Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our famous Vegan Veggie Chili for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $71.99

  6. Veggie Chili Family Meal Gallon – Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our Vegan Veggie Chili for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $126.99

  7. Gallon Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $84.99

  8. Gallon Chili Con Carne – A full gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $104.99

  9. 1/2 Gallon Veggie Chili – A 1/2 gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili. – $44.99

  10. 1/2 Gallon Turkey Chili – A 1/2 gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili. – $57.50

  11. Turkey Chili Family Meal Gallon – Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our famous mild Turkey Chili for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $146.99

  12. Turkey Chili Family Meal 1/2 Gallon – Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our mild Turkey Chili for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $79.99

  13. Chili Con Carne Family Meal 1/2 Gallon – Serves 5-7 people. A full meal of our famous spicy Chili Con Carne for your family. Comes with 6 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $84.99

  14. Chili Con Carne Family Meal Gallon – Serves 10-14 people. A full meal of our famous spicy Chili Con Carne for your family. Comes with 12 breadsticks, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions and sour cream. – $156.99

  1. Ben's Famous Burger - SINGLE – 100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce. – $10.99

  2. Veggie Beyond Burger – A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili. – $17.29

  3. Turkey Burger – A lean ground turkey patty cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. It great with your choice of chili too! – $10.99

  4. Ben's Famous Burger - DOUBLE – TWO - 100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce. – $14.99

  5. Big Ben Burger – A jumbo gourmet burger on a premium bun cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions, American and special "Big Ben" sauce. – $13.79

  6. Veggie Impossible Burger – A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili. – $18.39

  1. 1/2 Gallon Turkey Chili – A 1/2 gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili. – $57.50

  2. Large Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $9.99

  3. Gallon Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $84.99

  4. Small Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup with 1 breadstick boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $7.99

  5. 1 Breadstick – A warm and yummy soft breadstick to accompany your soup, or favorite chili. Order 1 to try or as many as you like. – $1.45

  6. Ben's Cornbread Slice – Moist and tasty cornbread with the perfect amount of sweetness. – $2.50

  7. Gallon Chili Con Carne – A full gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $104.99

  8. 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Carne – A 1/2 gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. – $57.50

  9. 1/2 Gallon Veggie Chili – A 1/2 gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili. – $44.99

  10. Large Chili Con Carne – A 12oz bowl of our homemade spicy chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $11.49

  11. Small Veggie Chili – An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $9.19

  12. Salad Bowl – Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese. – $14.99

  13. Small Turkey Chili – An 8oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious. – $9.19

  14. Gallon Veggie Chili – A full gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $84.99

  15. 1/2 Gallon Chicken Noodle Soup – Virginia's Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup boasts that classic taste that you grew up on. Made with hand pulled chicken, fresh hand cut veggies, tender pasta and fresh herbs. – $45.99

  16. Large Turkey Chili – A generous 12oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious. – $11.49

  17. Large Veggie Chili – A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $11.49

  18. Gallon Turkey Chili – A full gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls. – $104.99

  19. Small Chili Con Carne – An 8oz bowl of our homemade chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love. – $9.19

  20. Rice Bowl – A hearty bowl of rice topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese – $14.99

  1. Coleslaw – Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum. – $4.59

  2. Fresh Garden Salad – Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and the dressing of your choice. – $9.99

  3. Potato Salad – Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum. – $4.59

  1. Slice Of Cake – View our fresh assorted cake choices. – $8.59

  2. Virginia's Banana Pudding – The best banana pudding you ever tasted. Ours is homemade and made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream and pudding – $12.69

  3. Milkshake – Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy. – $7.99

  1. Chili Cheese Fries (Turkey) – Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese and our mild turkey chili. – $9.99

  2. Chili Fries (Veggie/Vegan) – Our classic french fries smothered in our vegan veggie chili. – $8.89

  3. Chili Fries (Turkey) – Our classic french fries smothered with our delicious mild turkey chili. – $8.89

  4. Chili Cheese Fries (Beef) – Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese an our homemade spicy chili sauce. – $9.99

  5. Onion Rings – Our Gourmet onion rings make a great alternative to fries. – $9.19

  6. Chili Cheese Fries (Veggie/Vegan) – Our classic french fries smothered in melted nacho cheese and vegan veggie chili. – $9.99

  7. Cheese Fries – A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese. – $8.89

  8. Chili Fries (Beef) – A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with our spicy homemade chili sauce. – $8.89

  9. Loaded Chili Nachos – Loaded Nachos Your Way! Choose your chips & choose your chili. Our nachos also come loaded with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese & sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders) – $13.79

  10. French Fries – A generous portion of our classic french fries. – $5.79

  1. Bottled Water – $2.19

  2. Milkshake – Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy. – $7.99

  3. Virginia's Banana Pudding Milkshake – ???????? Virginia's Favorite Banana Pudding Shake! ???????? Indulge in our delightful Banana Pudding Vanilla Milkshake, a perfect blend of homemade goodness and classic flavors. Made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream, and pudding, this shake is a treat you won't want to miss! Swing by Ben's Chili Bowl and taste the deliciousness today! #BananaPuddingShake #BensChiliBowl #MilkshakeMagic #DessertLovers #HomemadeGoodness – $10.99

  4. Bottled Drink – We proudly serve Pepsi bottled drinks and sodas. – $4.59

How This Menu Feels

Dining at Ben’s Chili Bowl feels like stepping into a warm, familiar moment where time moves just right—not too rushed, yet perfectly suited for a quick, satisfying bite. The menu invites both solo savoring and sharing with family or friends, offering comfort in every bite. This balance creates a cozy, lively mood that’s rooted in tradition but approachable for any guest. Whether you’re in for a fast meal or lingering over conversation, the atmosphere wrapped around the hearty, classic flavors makes every visit feel like coming home to a place full of heart and history.

Menu Questions

Are there vegetarian or vegan options available on the menu?
Yes, there is a dedicated Kids Menu featuring favorites like Kids Smash Burger and Kids Grilled Cheese, including sides and drinks.
The menu includes small plates and classic comfort foods that work well for sharing, especially for groups or families.
While specific gluten-free items are not highlighted, staff are available to help identify suitable menu options for common allergies.
Yes, the Half Smoke hot dog and the spicy homemade chili sauce are local favorites and iconic items on the menu.
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Where This Food Place Lives

1208 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States

+1 202-667-0909

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