Ben's Chili Bowl Menu

4.4
(7,125+ Reviews)
  • Limited Time Offers!

    • Chili Pie

      A hearty bed of Fritos topped with Ben's Famous Chili Con Carne, and a blend of cheese.
      $9.99
    • Virginia's Banana Pudding Milkshake

      🍌🍨 Virginia's Favorite Banana Pudding Shake! 🍨🍌 Indulge in our delightful Banana Pudding Vanilla Milkshake, a perfect blend of homemade goodness and classic flavors. Made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream, and pudding, this shake is a treat you won't want to miss! Swing by Ben's Chili Bowl and taste the deliciousness today! #BananaPuddingShake #BensChiliBowl #MilkshakeMagic #DessertLovers #HomemadeGoodness
      $9.99
    • Caramel Milkshake

      Our Caramel Shake is cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite for a limited time!
      $6.99
  • SMOKES & DOGS++

    • Original Half-Smoke

      Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce.
      $8.49
    • Spicy Half Smoke

      The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce
      $8.49
    • Jumbo Beef Dog

      Enjoy this jumbo 1/4 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.
      $8.49
    • Jumbo Turkey Dog

      Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs 1/4 pound of meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili
      $8.49
    • 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.
      $5.99
    • 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.
      $10.99
  • BURGERS++

    • 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.
      $9.49
    • 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.
      $12.99
    • Big Ben 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.
      $11.99
    • Turkey Burger

      A lean ground turkey patty cooked to order with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles. It great with your choice of chili too!
      $9.49
    • Veggie Beyond Burger

      A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $14.99
    • Veggie Impossible Burger

      A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $15.99
  • CHILIS & BOWLS+++

    • Small Chili Con Carne

      An 8oz bowl of our homemade chili con carne, made with the freshest natural ingredients and a touch of love.
      $7.99
    • 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.
      $9.99
    • 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.
      $7.99
    • 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.
      $9.99
    • 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.
      $7.99
    • 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.
      $9.99
    • Rice Bowl

      A hearty bowl of rice topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese
      $12.99
    • Salad Bowl

      Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese.
      $12.99
    • 1/2 Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A 1/2 gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share.
      $34.50
    • Gallon Chili Con Carne

      A full gallon of our spicy Chili Con Carne for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $62.95
    • 1/2 Gallon Turkey Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili.
      $34.50
    • Gallon Turkey Chili

      A full gallon of our delicious and mild Turkey Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $62.95
    • 1/2 Gallon Veggie Chili

      A 1/2 gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili.
      $34.50
    • Gallon Veggie Chili

      A full gallon of our slightly sweet and spicy Vegan Veggie Chili for all to share. A gallon serves 15 - 8oz bowls or 10 - 12oz bowls.
      $62.95
  • SUBS & SANDWICHES+++

    • Burger Sub

      Two fresh quarter 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 pictured is additional*
      $14.99
    • 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!
      $14.99
    • 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.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Tenders With Fries

      Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.
      $12.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      A crispy chicken breast served on a warm bun with your choice of condiments.
      $8.49
    • Beyond Burger Sub

      Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99
    • Impossible Burger Sub

      Two Impossible burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99
  • FRIES & SIDES**

    • French Fries

      A generous portion of our classic french fries.
      $4.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Beef)

      Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese an our homemade spicy chili sauce.
      $8.75
    • Cheese Fries

      A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese.
      $7.69
    • Chili Fries (Beef)

      A generous portion of our classic french fries smothered with our spicy homemade chili sauce.
      $7.69
    • Onion Rings

      Our Gourmet onion rings make a great alternative to fries.
      $7.99
    • 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.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Tenders With Fries

      Our Chicken Tenders feature juicy chicken that's fried to crispy perfection over a bed of fresh hot fries.
      $12.99
    • Loaded Chili Nachos

      Loaded Nachos Your Way! Choose your chips & choose your chili. Our nachos also come loaded with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese & sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders)
      $11.99
    • Loaded Chili Fries

      Our loaded fries come with tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese & sour cream. So good! (All items come on the side for to go orders)
      $11.99
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Turkey)

      Our classic french fries smothered with melted nacho cheese and our mild turkey chili.
      $8.75
    • Chili Fries (Turkey)

      Our classic french fries smothered with our delicious mild turkey chili.
      $7.69
    • Chili Cheese Fries (Veggie/Vegan)

      Our classic french fries smothered in melted nacho cheese and vegan veggie chili.
      $8.75
    • Chili Fries (Veggie/Vegan)

      Our classic french fries smothered in our vegan veggie chili.
      $7.69
  • VEGETARIAN OPTIONS

    • 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.
      $10.99
    • 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.
      $7.99
    • 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.
      $9.99
    • Veggie Beyond Burger

      A Beyond burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $14.99
    • Veggie Impossible Burger

      A Impossible burger with your choice of toppings. We recommend mayo, lettuce and Ben's vegan veggie chili.
      $15.99
    • Veggie Burger Sub

      Two Beyond burger patties on a 6" roll with your choice of condiments plus Ben's veggie chili upon request.
      $19.99
    • Salad Bowl

      Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese.
      $12.99
    • Fresh Garden Salad

      Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and the dressing of your choice.
      $8.69
    • Potato Salad

      Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99
    • Coleslaw

      Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99
  • SALADS

    • Salad Bowl

      Fresh salad greens topped with your favorite chili (con carne, turkey or vegan veggie chili), plus tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese.
      $12.99
    • Fresh Garden Salad

      Fresh salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and the dressing of your choice.
      $8.69
    • Potato Salad

      Our fresh creamy potato makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99
    • Coleslaw

      Our fresh creamy cole slaw makes a great family side dish. Yum.
      $3.99
  • DRINKS

    • Virginia's Banana Pudding Milkshake

      🍌🍨 Virginia's Favorite Banana Pudding Shake! 🍨🍌 Indulge in our delightful Banana Pudding Vanilla Milkshake, a perfect blend of homemade goodness and classic flavors. Made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream, and pudding, this shake is a treat you won't want to miss! Swing by Ben's Chili Bowl and taste the deliciousness today! #BananaPuddingShake #BensChiliBowl #MilkshakeMagic #DessertLovers #HomemadeGoodness
      $9.99
    • Milkshake

      Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.
      $6.99
    • Fountain Drink

      We proudly serve Pepsi products and our iced teas, punch and lemonade.
      $2.99
    • Bottled Drink

      We proudly serve Pepsi bottled drinks and sodas.
      $3.99
    • Bottled Water

      $1.99
  • DESSERTS

    • Virginia's Banana Pudding

      The best banana pudding you ever tasted. Ours is homemade and made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream and pudding
      $10.99
    • Virginia's Banana Pudding Milkshake

      🍌🍨 Virginia's Favorite Banana Pudding Shake! 🍨🍌 Indulge in our delightful Banana Pudding Vanilla Milkshake, a perfect blend of homemade goodness and classic flavors. Made with fresh bananas, Nilla wafers, Biscoff cookies, heavy cream, and pudding, this shake is a treat you won't want to miss! Swing by Ben's Chili Bowl and taste the deliciousness today! #BananaPuddingShake #BensChiliBowl #MilkshakeMagic #DessertLovers #HomemadeGoodness
      $9.99
    • Milkshake

      Our shakes are cold, thick, delicious and a fan favorite. Choose your favorite flavor and enjoy.
      $6.99
    • Slice Of Cake

      View our fresh assorted cake choices.
      $7.49

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