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Fries + Sides
Veg. Options + Salads
Desserts + Sweets
Drinks + Shakes
Chili cheese hot dog with chopped onions in a bun, topped with chili.

The Taste that Makes Us Famous

ORIGINAL HALFSMOKE

The iconic D.C. sausage that's fed presidents and locals alike since 1958. A sizzling half smoke, grilled and piled high with our legendary chili, mustard, and onions. This is the taste that built a legacy.

Half Smokes + Dogs

All food items, with the exception of our buns and the Impossible Burgers, are gluten free.

  • Hot dog topped with chili, shredded cheese, and onions, served with a side of French fries.

    Original Half Smoke

    Enjoy Ben’s Original Half Smoke (mixed pork and beef) served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions, and our homemade spicy chili sauce.

  • Hot dog with sausage, topped with chili, chopped onions, and mustard, in a bun.

    Spicy Chili Half Smoke

    The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke (mixed pork and beef). Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions, and our homemade spicy chili sauce.

  • Hot dog with chili, onions, mustard in a bun, served with French fries in a red basket lined with white paper.

    Jumbo Beef Dog

    Enjoy this jumbo ¼ lb. All-beef Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions, and our spicy homemade chili sauce.

  • Hot dog in a bun topped with chili, mustard, and onions, served with a side of French fries in a red basket

    Jumbo Turkey Dog

    Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs ¼ pound of meaty goodness. We suggest with mustard, onions, and your choice of beef or veggie chili.

  • Hot dog in a bun with mustard and chili, accompanied by a side of French fries.

    Junior Dog

    Enjoy our Classic Junior Chili Dog served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions, and our spicy homemade chili sauce.

  • A hot beef chili dog in a soft bun served with a side of French fries.

    Veggie Dog

    All the Ben's goodness without the meat. Enjoy the taste of our veggie chili dog. We recommend it with mustard, onions, and our vegan veggie chili.

Burgers + Sandwiches

100% Angus beef burgers, cooked to order. Made with family farm raised and all natural fresh beef. No antibiotics. No hormones. No steroids. Never frozen.

  • Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, cheese, and beef patty in a bun, in a red basket.

    Ben's Famous Burger — Double

    TWO - 100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.

  • Beef cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce in a soft bun on a patterned tray.

    Ben's Famous Burger — Single

    100% Angus beef burgers cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayonnaise, lettuce and our spicy homemade chili sauce.

  • Close-up of a hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a beef patty on a bun. The sandwich is on paper with red and yellow printing.

    Big Ben's Burger

    A jumbo gourmet burger on a premium bun cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions, American and special "Big Ben" sauce.

  • Burger Sub

    Two fresh ¼ pound Angus beef patties on a 6" sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce, and our homemade spicy chili sauce. Cheese is additional.

  • Close-up of a loaded chicken sandwich with fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and sauce in a sandwich bun, served with fries wrapped in a paper

    Turkey Burger Sub

    Two ground turkey patties on a fresh sub roll with your choice of condiments. We recommend mayo, lettuce, our spicy chili sauce or veggie chili, and cheese. Delicious, filling, and healthy!

  • Beyond Burger Sub

    Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.

  • Close-up of a person holding a fried chicken sandwich with pickles, tomato, lettuce, and red onion in a bun.

    Chicken Sandwich

    A crispy chicken breast served on a warm bun with your choice of condiments.

  • A cheeseburger sub with lettuce and hamburger patty in a bun, resting on branded paper.

    Impossible Burger Sub

    Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.

  • Close-up of a BLT sandwich with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and whole wheat bread.

    BLT

    Bacon. Lettuce. Tomatoes.

  • A cheeseburger with pickles, onions, tomato lettuce, cheddar cheese, hamburger patty, served in a bun on branded paper wrapping.

    Veggie Beyond Burger

    A Beyond Burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.

  • Person holding a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, cheese, and a beef patty.

    Veggie Impossible Burger

    A Impossible Burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.

Chilis + Bowls

  • Chili with shredded cheese and diced onions in a Chipotle bowl

    Small Chili Con Carne

    An 8oz bowl of our homemade spicy chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.

  • Large Chili Con Carne

    Large Chili Con Carne

    A 12oz bowl of our homemade spicy chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.

  • Cup of chili topped with shredded cheese and diced onions.

    Small Turkey Chili

    An 8oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious.

  • Cup of chili topped with shredded cheese and diced onions, with three small containers of sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped onions on a tray lined with Benny's Chili branding paper.

    Large Turkey Chili

    A generous 12oz bowl of our mild turkey chili with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and healthy ground turkey. This chili is simply delicious.

  • A black bowl of chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and a baked potato.

    Rice Bowl

    A hearty bowl of rice topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese.

  • Fried chicken tenders with French fries and ketchup.

    Chicken Tenders with Fries

    Our chicken tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.

  • Fried chicken pieces covered in barbecue sauce served over French fries in a red and white food tray.

    Mambo Chicken Tenders with Fries

    Our mambo chicken tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, all topped with Capital City Mambo Sauce.

  • A single serving of chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped onions in a paper cup on a paper tray.

    Small Veggie Chili

    An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. Made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients, and a touch of love.

  • A cup of chili topped with shredded cheese and diced onions, with three small cups of sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped onions on a paper tray liner.

    Large Veggie Chili

    A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. Made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients, and a touch of love.

  • Mixed green salad with tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits in a black bowl.

    Salad Bowl

    Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese.

Fries + Sides

  • French fries topped with chili, shredded cheese, and melted yellow cheese on branded paper from Chili Bowl.

    Chili Cheese Fries

    Ben's Original Chili Cheese Fries. There is nothing better. Get a generous portion of golden fries, topped with our famous spicy beef chili sauce and nacho cheese.

  • French fries topped with melted cheddar cheese in a paper tray.

    Cheese Fries

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with delicious nacho cheese sauce.

  • Close-up of French fries in a paper fast food container.

    French Fries

    A generous portion of our classic french fries.

  • A serving of golden fried onion rings on Ben's Chili Bowl branded paper.

    Onion Rings

    Our gourmet onion rings make a great alternative to fries.

  • A serving of French fries topped with chili and melted cheese in a red and white checkered paper tray.

    Chili Fries

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our famous spicy beef chili sauce.

  • French fries topped with chili and beans in a paper boat from Ben's Chili Bowl.

    Turkey Chili Fries

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our new mild turkey chili.

  • French fries topped with chili and shredded cheese in a takeout basket lined with Chili Bowl branded paper.

    Turkey Chili Cheese Fries

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our new mild turkey chili and nacho cheese.

  • Close-up of a taco topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, shredded cheese, and ground beef, served in a paper taco holder.

    Loaded Chili Nachos

    Loaded nachos your way! Choose your chips and choose your chili. Our nachos come with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders.)

  • Fried chicken tenders with French fries and a cup of ketchup.

    Chicken Tenders w Fires

    Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.

  • Close-up of fried chicken wings with glossy barbecue sauce, served with french fries and some onion pieces, in fast food style.

    Mambo Chicken Tenders w Fries

    Our Mambo Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries, all topped with Capital City Mambo Sauce.

  • French fries topped with chili and shredded cheese served on branded paper at a casual restaurant.

    Chili Cheese Fries (Veggie)

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our vegan veggie chili and nacho cheese sauce.

  • A serving of French fries topped with fried chicken and covered in brown gravy, served in a red and white checkered paper tray.

    Chili Fries (Veggie/Vegan)

    A generous portion of golden fries, topped with our vegan veggie chili.

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Vegetarian Options + Salads

  • A Taco Bell meal with a cup of chilli topped with shredded cheese and diced onions, accompanied by three small containers of sour cream, guacamole, and diced onions.

    Small Veggie Chili

    An 8oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.

  • Cup of Chili cheese topped with shredded cheese and diced onions, with small containers of yellow, black, and white condiments or toppings on napkin.

    Large Veggie Chili

    A 12oz bowl of our homemade vegan veggie chili. made with texturized vegetable protein, the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.

  • Close-up of a cheeseburger with a shiny bun, beef patty, lettuce, and barbecue sauce.

    Veggie Imposible Burger

    A Impossible Burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.

  • Close-up of a sub sandwich with a bun, hamburger patty, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise on a paper wrapper.

    Impossible Burger Sub

    Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.

  • Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and a beef patty in a bun, on fast food restaurant paper.

    Veggie Beyond Burger

    A Beyond Burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.

  • Close-up of a cheeseburger with onions, tomato, ketchup, and mayonnaise in a bun, on Ben's Custom Burgers branded paper

    Beyond Burger Sub

    Two Beyond Burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.

  • Hot dog in a bun topped with mustard and beef chili.

    Veggie Dog

    All the Ben's goodness without the meat. Enjoy the taste of our veggie chili dog. We recommend it with mustard, onions, and our vegan veggie chili.

  • A clear glass bowl filled with mashed potatoes.

    Potato Salad

    Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum.

  • Mixed green salad with tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped bacon, and dollops of sour cream in a black bowl.

    Salad Bowl

    Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese.

  • A bowl of salad with shredded carrots, chopped chicken, and sliced cucumbers with dressing.

    Fresh Garden Salad

    Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and the dressing of your choice.

  • A bowl of potato salad with chopped vegetables on top, placed on a patterned surface.

    Coleslaw

    Our fresh creamy coleslaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.

Dessert + Sweets

  • Three milkshakes topped with whipped cream, one with a cherry and one with a chocolate piece, on a white surface with a blurred wooden background.

    Milkshake

    Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious, and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.

  • A jar of Ben's Chili Bowl sauce placed on a bunch of yellow bananas.

    Virginia's Banana Pudding

    The best banana pudding you ever tasted. Homemade with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream, and pudding.

  • A slice of vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and a chocolate coating on the outside

    Slice of Cake

    Moist, delicious, and homemade. Our fresh-baked, rotating options include yellow chocolate, pink strawberry, and coconut pineapple flavors.

  • Ice cream cone topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles.

    Ice Cream Cone

    Only available at H street.

  • A soft serve vanilla ice cream cone on a light background.

    Kids Ice Cream Cone

    Only available at H street.

  • A cup of ice cream topped with sprinkles and chocolate syrup, garnished with a cherry, placed on a paper fast food tray, with more cups of ice cream in the background.

    Ice Cream Cup

    Only available at H street.

  • Four cups of ice cream with various toppings on a table, with a promotional sign in the background.

    Ice Cream Sundae

    Only available at H street.

Drinks + Shakes

  • A cup filled with ice cubes and dark soda, likely cola.

    Fountain Drink

    We proudly serve Pepsi products, as well as ice teas, punch, and lemonade.

  • A 20-ounce plastic bottle of Pepsi with condensation on the surface.

    Bottled Drink

    We proudly serve Pepsi bottled drinks and sodas.

  • A clear plastic bottle of Aquafina water with a blue cap and label.

    Bottled Water

  • Three milkshakes topped with whipped cream, one with a cherry, one with chocolate piece, and one plain, on a white surface.

    Milkshake

    Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious, and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.

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