You can't visit DC and not visit Ben's! Came to try a dog and the chili - I opted for the…read morevegetarian/ vegan option and some banana pudding. My sister in law got the turkey dog and chili with fries and a cup of cheese. My brother got the original spicy chili. We unanimously agreed that the food was delicious. The service was good and the ambiance was fire. They answered our questions and didn't rush us - we felt welcomed. An extra plus is all the space/ seating they gave, the walls full of photos and their accolades and the mural outside. If you're in the area, visit Ben's - especially this location as it's the original.

Ben's Chili Bowl is a must visit in DC!…read more There is no other hot dog like it, I mean look at the bun and sausage ratio. It is juicy, meaty, and keeps you coming back for more. Topped with that smoky chili and crunch chips, probably one of the best hot dogs you can get. The interior has so much charm, the checkered floor and photos on the wall really makes the place nostalgic. There is something special about a place with history and people from all walks of life gather just for a hot dog. Service is good, they get your order right and they get it done quick. I spoke to the owner and photographer during my last visit and they were just delightful. You can tell they care about the people and food, it really warmed my heart.

spicy hot dog... 100/10! Sami was super sweet, we were his last customers of the day and had one…read moremore spicy hot dog left! added as many toppings as i wanted and he gave me extra (which i love!). my gf had a long day of museum hopping and we were craving a good hot dog and stumbled upon sami's. BEST GLIZZY IVE EVER HAD NO JOKE! something so simple but yet so perfect. BEST FOOD FROM OUR DC TRIP! must stop here if you want a GOOOOD glizzy. we will be back to see him again fs! thanks sami !!!

When we go somewhere, we like to try anything that is "local." A quick search brought up Sami's as…read moreone of the best half smokes and we could not disagree! We found his cart and ordered 2 half smokes with whatever he recommended and 3 hot dogs for kids. They also had a bag of Doritos and a soda. Fantastic! It was quite the experience. Sami is also very friendly and helpful. Our order took a minute, but it was a beautiful day. Extra bonus - the Uber driver who picked us up from there happened to be Sami's cousin so we were all treated to a candy mint! Visit Sami. You won't be sorry.

I came in on May 21, 2025 for a work group c'est la vie. One of the nurses was leaving us. I am…read moreNOT a beer drinker so I was skeptical, but I do love a hotdog! The name tells you they love hot dogs too! And there is a variety of them! There is a hamburger menu too so be sure to look at the whole menu! I created my own dog with just sauerkraut, with a side of fries and onion rings. It was brought out hot and ready! Very good food. I also ordered an old fashioned that was very smooth. It's a small place but it handled our group very well. Grab your seat after you order and they will bring it out to you. Great spot and I am glad I came!

Food quality, flavor, and creative menu: 3.5 - 4 Stars…read morePricing, 2 Stars Overall: 3 Stars Delish and unique hot dog/sausage dogs, unique burgers, fries, fried onion wings, chicken tenders, huge chicken wings, and massive chicken sandwiches. I ordered the Fonz Italian Sausage layered with pastrami (seemed like lunch meat) and melted cheese on top. I think it was provolone. Served on a toasted bun. Filling and satisfying, good flavor. The hot fries was a regular order of fries served with an imbalanced sprinkle sort of dumped on the top layer of fries and not distributed all the way through, which had an extra cost of $2 for the sprinkle of spices, which was an annoying difference in price in my opinion. Solid options for beer and a few ciders. Full bar as well. TVs on the walls only showing sports. You get a table number, order at the counter, pay, and they bring it out to the table number. Casual spot. My immediate thoughts...this place is overpriced. My sausage dog, fries and cider came to $26, plus tax, so about $31 bucks. I repeat, $31 bucks. I honestly felt as though the place was price gauaging. A few other people at my table mentioned the prices and thought they were overpriced. Not much service received, just them bringing the order out. Food was yummy, but I'm not convinced about the value. I have had sausage dogs, hot dogs, fries and beer around the world and I feel this place was overpriced. I like the atmosphere because its a perfect place for casual dining and decent for groups.

Been twice recently!…read more Once was in evening where I had a hot dog and once was for lunch where I had a breakfast burrito. Got the breakfast burrito with breakfast sausage. It was supposed to have tater tots in it but that was missing. It felt like the burrito was lacking. I wish it would have had more in it like some peppers. Most other items cost extra money so I didn't add to it. Maybe had the potatoes also been included it would have been better. Service was fast when I got the hot dog even though the place was relatively busy, but it wasn't busy when I went for lunch and the food took what felt like FOREVER to come. After all this would I back? Yes!

I was really excited to try the Dog Haus menu. I love the variety of sandwich options and who…read moredoesn't love tots? However, I found the food was pretty average. I got a chicken sandwich with onion straws on it and tater tots and it was just... fine. Nothing remarkable or exciting. I would have given the meal three stars. However, I love the physical restaurant and the location. I feel like there aren't menus like this in the area and I love the large indoor and outdoor seating. On a beautiful day this is the place to be! I also loved ordering on a screen and having the food delivered to my table. I'll be back, but for the restaurant, not really for the food.

I take hot dogs seriously. Like "I celebrated National Hot Dog Day as an actual holiday" seriously…read more So trust me when I say Haute Dogs is worth a visit. One honest note for my fellow purists: the buns are hearty, so if you're a classic bun person like me, the ratio leans a little bread-forward. Personal preference. But here's the tip that makes all the difference: order the half smoke. Bigger, beefier, and it fills that bun the way nature intended. That's the move. And if you love blue cheese, the buffalo tots are dangerously snackable.

Finally a place that serves the popular state base hot dogs in one. It's a small place but they are…read moreefficient. Typically, there's one person handling the foh. So someone can take your order or you order through the kiosk. Which by the way, there's only one. If you're dining, the meals come out fast and hot. I had the chi dog. Although didn't feel like Chicago, it was still close enough! The dig wasn't too salty and it was lean. With fries and a non-fountain soda, it sure filled me up. The place gave me an early 90s dine. It was hip, chill and nostalgic kind of way. Give it a try.

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. I stumbled across a TikTok that highlighted the…read morefact that their hotdogs can be made vegan so I had to try for myself. Its a cozy spot, perfect to watch a sports game. My server was average, but overall the food came out in a timely manner. I ordered the cowboy dog with a vegan hotdog and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am typically not a fan of vegan meat, but this tasted like the real thing! The crispy onions were a great touch. My only complaint is that it is a little pricey to not come with fries or tater tots. However, I ordered a side of tots, which were also crispy, fresh, and a great portion! I will definitely be back.

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I absolutely would…read more The general manager's customer service was absolutely disgusting. I come to this establishment at least twice a week, so they know us and see us regularly. Unfortunately, this experience was completely unacceptable. We were served cold food, and the sandwich was literally thrown into the box as if the cook was rushing and didn't care about the quality of the order. To make matters worse, the food was RAW. I explained the entire situation to the general manager and even provided pictures showing exactly what we received. Instead of trying to accommodate us as regular customers, offer a replacement sandwich, provide a food credit, or even genuinely apologize, he repeatedly told us that if we brought the food back, they could do something about it. We had already thrown the food away because it was raw and unsafe to eat. This was the night before, and we had no reason to believe we needed to keep the food after taking pictures and documenting the issue. The fact that I'm a regular customer and was treated this way is extremely disappointing. There was absolutely no effort to make the situation right. I will NEVER eat at this establishment again. Serving customers raw food is a serious health concern, and based on my experience, I believe the local health department should be made aware of what happened. Terrible food. Terrible customer service. Absolutely unacceptable.

This little hot dog food truck serves up a modest menu of various styled dogs and sausages, such as…read morethe Jalapeno, the Half Smoke, and the Turkey Dog. You can opt for their combos, which comes with a bag of chips of your choice as well as a can of soda or water, or just the dog itself. After some shopping, the hubs and I tried The Humble Combo (all-beef hot dog with chips (Utz original) and a can of Coke; the hot dog was juicy and yummy, and we topped it with some chili, cheese, and raw onions; it was tasty!), and The Legendary DC Half Smoke (comes in spicy or mild; we opted for the spicy; we topped this off with also chili, cheese, and raw onions; YUM! The sausage was right off the grill, had a nice snap, and had quite a kick to it!). The buns were soft and fresh, and the chili was absolutely delicious - homemade and a great topping option! The owner here is super friendly and welcoming, and you can find this cute cart at the Tanger Outlets on the weekends; make sure you hit them up if you have a craving, and you can also reach out to them via social media to see where they'll show up next! +spicy Half Smoke! +all-beef! +tasty chili! +friendly staff!

Delicious sausages and the best customer service I've ever received. They were fast..helped me make…read moreup my very indecisive mind and extremely patient. Cant wait to catch them again! (Tanger Outlets)

Baby that half smoke! Just get it. That's the review…read more Service is aight, quick little in and out spot for breakfast or lunch.

Weenie Beenie has been around since 1954, and they've earned their reputation on the half smokes,…read morewhich happen to be a favorite of mine. My go-to is fully loaded: onion, chili, mustard, and relish. That's the move. I've worked my way through a lot of the menu, the hot dogs, burgers, bean soup, onion rings, and mac salad. The fries are a seasoned wedge fry, which was a nice surprise and a step up from your standard cut. A large sweet tea is the right call to wash it all down. I still haven't tried the breakfast sandwiches, but they're on my list for next time. This is the kind of longtime local spot that keeps you coming back. Worth a stop.

What a vibey spot! My friend and I came here for a quick bite and drink before going elsewhere and…read moreit was so fun. I definitely felt like the oldest person here and somewhat felt like a college bar, but that was kinda fun! The bartender was awesome and the wings were incredible. Such a fun spot to bop to in DC!

I arrived here Tuesday for their Italian Beef sandwich. I almost walked past at least 3 times…read morebecause I overlooked it. It was a walk upstairs & the bar was quite small. The layout kinda reminds me of Toki Underground on H St. The ambiance was that of a regular bar, but with Chicago sports teams all over the ceiling & walls. I must say the sandwich was meh mainly due to the giardiniera not being spicy nor oily (it was vinegary but not truly pickled then sat in oil at the minimum for the classic Chicago styled giardiniera), and the au ju/ seasoned beef gravy tasted like regular cheap beef broth, not the unique flavor it's most notably known for. The bread was not the correct French roll typically used for the sandwich to soak up the juices. I noticed that there was no option to make it an "Italian beef combination sandwich" to add an Italian sausage link. It also was not double dipped in the au ju/ seasoned beef gravy. The sandwich tasted nothing like the original Chicago Italian beef sandwich. It was a bit of a let down because I had high hopes, but I also understand that sometimes, things will not taste the same outside of the place/ region it originated at. The only things I did like was how toasty/ fresh the roll was despite it not being the classic French roll. While I think the place is pretty okay, I do hope they can attempt to perfect the sandwich or at least come much closer to having it being truly Chicago styled. As someone with deep Chicago roots, I was disappointed and it felt like low-effort with failure to tap into potential they know is there.

Amazing small, independent restaurant. The biscuits and donuts are the attention grabbers, but you…read morewill stay and keep coming back for the chilito! Pays homage to that old bean burrito cheap eats but turns it up a notch. So glad I found this place.

If you haven't been here in a while - they have completely revamped their menu. No more sausages…read more But, it's a really interesting menu. Sort of a Texas style place, with chilli and potatoes. The names are unique, and don't be afraid to ask what things are. The portions are not huge, so you can try different things. This is an owner operated business, so you're likely meet the owner and there and they have been doing this for quite a while. Seating inside is limited, but the outside seating nis now covered. It's great. If you haven't been in a while, come back and try out the new menu.