When is Ben's Chili Bowl open?
Mon–Thu 11 AM–11 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–4 AM; Sun 11 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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DinerLogan Circle
Ben's Chili Bowl
- 4.48.0k reviews
- Closed now
Historic U Street diner since 1958 known for half-smokes, chili dogs, chili cheese fries and milkshakes.
Quick answers
Ben's Chili Bowl in short
When is the best time to visit Ben's Chili Bowl?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Ben's Chili Bowl indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Ben's Chili Bowl good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Ben's Chili Bowl cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Ben's Chili Bowl?
No, you can walk in. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Ben's Chili Bowl?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Ben's Chili Bowl?
1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Is Ben's Chili Bowl wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–4 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–4 AM
- sunday
- 11 AM–11 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Ben's Chili Bowl
- 2 Ben's Next Door · 1 min
- 3 Emmy French Corner · 1 min
- 4 Busboys and Poets · 4 min
- 5 The Coffee Bar · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Book online
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 8.0k reviews
Known for
- Half-smoke
- Chili dog
- Chili cheese fries
- Milkshake
What people say
- People like:
- Half-smokes, chili dogs and the historic atmosphere
Around Logan Circle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ben's Next DoorRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowEmmy French CornerBakery · 1 min walk
Busboys and Poets-bookstore · 4 min walk
Good nowThe Coffee BarCafé · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.