Dining · 14th Street
Ben's Chili Bowl
on 14th Street, with 6 shops within a short walk
U Street chili-dog counter open since 1958, known for its chili half-smoke. Serves until 11pm most nights and until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hours
- Monday
- 11am–11pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–11pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–11pm
- Thursday
- 11am–11pm
- Friday
- 11am–4am
- Saturday
- 11am–4am
- Sunday
- 11am–11pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Howard University (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- U Street station (Green Line) at 13th and U Sts NW is a block east of 14th Street and the most convenient Metro stop for the stretch between P and V Sts; Yellow Line trains have ended at Mt Vernon Sq since 2023. No specific garages were named on the pages loaded; street parking is metered and transit is the practical way in.
- 14th Street shops
- Most shops open at 11am and close at 7pm (6pm on Sundays), while Current Boutique and Joint Custody stay open to 8pm and Logan Hardware opens at 8am.
Shop nearby, before or after
All of 14th Street →- Lee's Flower and Card ShopGifts · 1026 U St NW3 min walk
- Busboys and Poets 14th & VDining · 2021 14th St NW5 min walk
- Madewell 14th StreetFashion · 1919 14th St NW, Ste C5 min walk
- Madewell Men's 14th StreetMenswear · 1821 14th St NW6 min walk
- GoodWoodVintage · 1428 U St NW7 min walk
- Logan HardwareSpecialty · 1734 14th St NW8 min walk
Before you go
What are Ben's Chili Bowl's hours?
Ben's Chili Bowl is usually open Sun–Thu 11am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11am–4am. Hours can change on holidays, so check the restaurant's site before a special trip.
Where is Ben's Chili Bowl?
Ben's Chili Bowl is at 1213 U St NW in 14th Street, Washington. It's near Howard University (15 min walk).
Is Ben's Chili Bowl open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–11pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Ben's Chili Bowl?
The closest option for 14th Street is U Street station (Green Line) at 13th and U Sts NW is a block east of 14th Street and the most convenient Metro stop for the stretch between P and V Sts; Yellow Line trains have ended at Mt Vernon Sq since 2023. No specific garages were named on the pages loaded; street parking is metered and transit is the practical way in.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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