2 american spots in U Street Corridor, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of U Street Corridor's food · All american in Washington DC.
Ben's Chili Bowl ★ 4.6
1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC is the 1958 U Street counter from Ben and Virginia Ali, the city's defining half-smoke, served at 1213 U Street NW.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; line moves fastest at the take-away counter on the right.
Ben's Next Door ★ 4.2
1211 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Ben's Next Door in Washington DC is the sit-down sister of Ben's Chili Bowl at 1211 U Street, a soul-American kitchen with a cocktail list and the half-smoke.
Tip: The bar runs late on weekends and is the better seat for a single diner; brunch fills up by 11:30.