I had the breakfast sandwich with bacon and a loaded order of cheese fries. It was okay. II don't think I would visit again read more

Ben’s Chili Bowl - Bacon, egg, cheese toaster sandwich loaded chili cheese fries, and my husband got the burger. It didn't stand out to me. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I didn't even realize this Ben's Chili Bowl location was here until yesterday, and I'm so glad I stopped in to try it. The service was great and the food definitely hit the spot. I had a burger and fries! It was my daughter's first time trying Ben's, and she devoured her food before I even had a chance to take a picture That alone tells you everything you need to know. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I love Ben's Chili Bowl! This location is inside the convention center (enter through the main entrance & go up the escalator). You will need access to whatever event is taking place that day. You can't just visit without a lanyard or wristband for an event. There are lots of free community events. Just register for one and while you are attending, visit Ben's. The location is popular and often crowded. The prices are higher and the selections are limited. read more

I was fortunate to get an events dc gift card while attending a conference at the convention center. I haven't had Ben's chili bowl in years, so I thought it was best to take advantage of the opportunity to get a free meal. I don't eat red meat, so I was very glad they had vegetarian options. I ordered the beyond meat veggie burger with veggie chili and American cheese add on, and the meal came with fries. The burger was good, but the chili could've used more seasoning. I don't remember loving the veggie chili when I ate it with the veggie dog at the original location, so it's probably just not for me. I also do think it's very overpriced. I had to pay in addition to the gift card, bringing my total to about $25 for a lunch meal. It was a hefty amount, but it's still way overpriced. read more

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Service was rude. Got the classic chili carne. Ended up with gastroenteritis 6 hours later and spent the evening praying to the porcelain gods. Don't make the same mistake I did. read more

After reading the reviews I decided against the chili (there was a veggie one). It was convenient to have an option at the convention center that you didn't have to leave for. Didn't think it was bad, just not fresh. The food did, however, come out pretty fast. read more

I was not impressed nor did I feel that vibe I had 15 years ago ...... I would rather only see the original location. It was all empty and the attention wasn't there for the customers. I had just found it off my gate when I landed. read more

This place is a rip-off. I paid a total of 25 dollars for the hot dog with fries. Soda was not included so that was over 5 dollars. I wanted some extra sauce since it is their signature sauce and was charged 2 dollars for a tiny container which was the size of the one I put free ketchup at 5 guys. I could not finish the fries as they are bad and had to pace myself eating the hot dog as it was tiny tiny. The one at Costco is about twice as big and the one at 5 guys is much larger too. Ben's Chili Bowl should be ashamed of what they are charging for nothing much to eat and where everything else is extra. NOT going back EVER! read more

I finally did get to try Ben's Chili Bowl as I am in town for a conference and there is a location inside the Washington Convention Center. Please note that this location is only open when conference is happening. I wanted to try the chili unadulterated so without burger or hot dog and the item wasn't on the menu. Weird. You have to actually ask for this. There is only one size and it comes with cheese and onions. I'd say for a small cup and cost of $9, totally not worth it. The lady helping me was super nice though as I asked for some crackers to go with the chili and although they had no crackers, she did throw in some tortilla chips. Overall, a very underwhelming experience and also burned a hole in my pocket. Maybe it's really good and will have to give the U St location a try but will pass on this location for now. read more

Food took forever to come out and was not that good for how long we waited and he threw up in the bathroom after like wtf vro

Absolutely Horrible and Way Overpriced ! So a hot dog with chili and fries is $15.50. I know it's DC and inside the Convention Center but let's be real for a second ! The bun broke in half so that tells me it lacks some freshness, the hot dog must have been on the grill or rollers longer because it was somewhat crunchy with no flavor, the fries were decent, crunchy exterior ... The chili is not to write home about, I don't see the WOW factor .. To many decent places to eat outside of the building at a fraction of the price ! Not Recommend ! read more

Ben’s Chili Bowl - Hot Dogs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ben's Chili Bowl now has a location in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It's positioned near the main entrance of Hall D and while at Otakon it was always busy. This is not a large location and only has two registers, so expect a wait when ordering. They serve a similar menu to Ben's other locations, but has Pepsi products instead of Coke. Ordered a Chili Dog, but went with only that as the prices here are a little expensive. I received my order in a reasonable amount of time. It was a good hot dog and the chili sauce has the right amount of bite. From seeing the French Fries others ordered, they looked good. Overall, it was worth the stop and it's different from other food options offered in the convention center, but the prices are an issue. read more

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Heading back from vacation in The Bahamas.We had a layover in the DC area.I was thinking,man!How can I get me a Ben's Chili half smoke.The famous smoked sausage of the D.C. area.Well guess what...they have a location at Regan National airport. As soon as we landed,I looked at the airport map and made a beeline to Bens Chili bowl. It was busy,however people were being served very quickly.They had burgers, chili (beef,Turkey or vegetarian .I absolutely started with the classic half smoke with mustard, onions and chili on it .The flavor was good! I took a bite into my sandwich and it exploded with juices, which was a good thing.The sausage could've had more seasoning in my mind, but the flavors worked.The chili was thick and hearty,it could have used more salt. The crowd there was great, soccer was on the big screen,pilots,Airport workers and flight attendants were all enjoying their food laughing having a good time before their next flight or final destination. Only issue I had was that one classic half smoke and chili fries cost me $18.42. I know, it's airport food but come on guys... no disrespect. A sausage on a bun?! $18.42? Next time in DC I think I'm going to hit up a local spot like in the heart of town...until next time DC. read more

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45 min after eating here, I was running to the bathroom with the "BUBBLEGUTS"!!!! Haven't eaten there since.

I love stopping here for breakfast every time i fly from dca. Very disappointed this time: no croissants available, they offer toast but soggy warm bread is not toast. Still love that Half Smoke! read more

I was headed to DC for a conference, and someone suggested that I go to Ben's Chili Bowl, which is apparently a beloved DC institution that has been around for decades. Unbeknownst to my interlocutor, there is now a branch of Ben's located within the Walter Washington Convention Center. I tried it for lunch on the first day of the conference, hoping and expecting to enjoy their burger, fries, et al. Unfortunately, it was a huge and total disappointment. The burgers were made of what tasted like the lowest quality meat I have eaten in years; they reminded me of the public school lunch burgers I ate in the Bronx years ago. The fries were limp and semi-soggy. The strangest part of the meal was that, despite the sign above the counter proclaiming, in huge letters, "Half Smokes - Dogs - Burgers - Shakes", I was informed by the person at the counter that "we don't serve shakes at this branch of Ben's"! Overall, there is no excuse for a burger joint to serve such lame food. I will bump up my score from a 1 to a 2, mainly for the efficient service and convenient (if you happen to be attending an event at the Convention Center) location. read more

Ben’s Chili Bowl - Please note the advertised "SHAKES", which are not actually on the menu! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Overrated. Too salty. Staff was not attentive, friendly and helpful at all. Pricey for fast food. read more

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Ben's Chili Bowl at Nationals Park is total yuk. The food is expensive. The Half smoke was cold, and the fry's were absolutely terrible. Fry's went in the trash. read more

We door dashed on a cold snowy day. Great chili dogs, fries and yummy banana pudding. Highly recommend!

Ughhh!!! The hamburger was mystery meat, which was totally not editable. My husband is like Mikey, and he could not eat this. This was definitely not beef!!! Armark food disgusting read more

While in town for a convention, I had planned on visiting the original location of Ben's Chili Bowl. However, I decided to save time and just try the location inside the convention center since it was right there. I had a half smoke with fries on my first visit, and it was good. The chili cheese fries looked good so I tried it a few days later. It was tasty. My main frustration was the slow service - how do you have just one register open during a busy convention? read more

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I heard about this place. So I wanted to try it. So today we tried to order online that was a debacle. It did not work. So we drove there found a place on the street to park. Paid the meter. Walked in the place, a line of four was there around 3:30 p. m. No problem. We order the food and got it in twenty minutes. They almost forgot the milkshake. They're slow. The food is definitely overrated. $8.95 for. So-called jumbo hot dog uuuh no! I'm from Chicago. Go to Portillo's and get Beef Sandwich, Combo Italian beef and Polish together. Hot Dogs in Chicago are real hot dogs. It cost $36.97 cents for two Jumbo hot dogs today, Onion Rings ($5.99) outrageous a rip-off, milk shake and Pepsi Zero. Mind you, you only get 6 of them and they're small onion rings. It didn't look clean. Food not great at all. Everybody hanging on the counter. Unsanitary! No mask. So since there is no partition between food being cooked and people waiting. It's a disaster waiting to happen! I would not go back! read more