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Hard Times Cafe

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About this business

Taste American Cuisine at the Hard Times Cafe, a popular chain of restaurants that was established in the year 1980. Dishes like Corn Dogg Nuggets, Santa Fe Egg Rolls, Terlingua Red, Chili Cheddarburger, Mini Elvis Cheeseburgers, Texas Grilled Chicken Sandwich and much more are listed on the menu. The space is small and is mainly wooden furnished lending a vintage appeal to it. The interiors are decorated with a number of frames which depict the culture of the city. 

Location details

1404 King St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.41,646 reviews
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John W. McCauley 
6 years ago

Has some sanitation issues. Chili is good, but lukewarm at best. 

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Justice Bahrychuk 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

DELICIOUS home style chili!!!! Possibly the best I've ever had! 

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Mike Slone 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Always a treat! We go every time we’re in town! 

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Elizabeth Lainez 
6 years ago
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Robert W Miller 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

best Chilli in the US... I highly recommend for any visit to the DC area 

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Achim Held 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great food. Great service. Great prices. 

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Deb Worley 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

We were at Hard times the second year it was open! 33 years ago and we still love your chili! Thanks for the memories. Deborah was a great waitress! 

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Doug Morrison 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great Cincinnati Chili 5 ways... good food all the way around... nice staff & cozy rustic feel 

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Glen Beegle 
6 years ago

What a great place. Staff was AWESOME � 

Frequently asked questions about Hard Times Cafe

How is Hard Times Cafe rated?

Hard Times Cafe has a 4.4 star rating with 1,646 reviews. 

When is Hard Times Cafe open?

Hard Times Cafe is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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