06/19/2026
Since 1958, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been more than a restaurant. It’s a U Street institution.
A civil rights landmark that fed activists, presidents, and generations of the community that built it. Through everything, it’s stayed family-run. Through everything, it’s stayed.
The Half-Smoke Sausage isn’t just an American classic, it’s a piece of American history.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is part of The Icon250 List: Goldbelly’s definitive list of the 250 dishes that shaped how America eats today.
We’re celebrating America’s most iconic foods and makers all month long, leading up to America’s 250th birthday. Experience Ben's Chili Bowl at home, and celebrate the rest of the Icon250 list, only on Goldbelly.