Ben's Chili Bowl to Close Original U Street Location for 4-Month Renovation

Original Ben’s Chili Bowl in U Street is closing for repairs

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Ben's Chili Bowl to close for renovations

Ben’s Chili Bowl U Street will be temporarily closing starting at midnight next Monday. The historic building is closing for renovations, its first major repairs in over six decades. The upgrades are expected to take four months, and a grand reopening is planned for November 2025.

Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street to close for 4 months due to renovations

Ben’s Chili Bowl, located on U Street in D.C.,

Ben's Chili Bowl to close original U Street location for 4-month renovation

Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street to close for renovations

Ben’s Chili Bowl, located on U Street in D.C., will close on Monday, July 14 for repairs and upgrades, according to a press release by the restaurant. The closure will be the first major repair to the historic building in over six decades. Don’t worry, Ben’s Chili Bowl won’t be closed for long! The iconic restaurant will open again for...