Low Pressure First Date·U Street·$ · Budget·⭐ 8.3

Ben's Chili Bowl

Historic DC institution

What DatingDex says

Kiss Likelihood: Not LikelyYou'll want to. You'll wait. That's okay.
Vibe: We Outside EnergyFun, buzzy, and full of life. You'll feed off the energy.
Privacy: Low PrivacyPrivacy: enough for a first date, not enough for a proposal.

Historic DC institution. Half-smokes since 1958.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of the top low pressure first date spots in U Street. At a budget price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.

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