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Hard Times Cafe

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Hard Times Cafe & Cue is a chain of American chili parlors that serves a variety of appetizers, wings, burgers, salads and side items. The chain s parlors feature pool tables, video games and flat-screen televisions. Its parlors host private parties and offer catering solutions. In operation for more than 25 years, Hard Times Cafe & Cue also provides franchising solutions for clients in the United States. The chain s parlors serve onion rings, nachos, chicken tenders, egg rolls, chili and bacon cheese fries, and macaroni and... read more

Location details

3028 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3.9299 reviews
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erin k.'s profile image
16 years ago

got asked to leave Service was awful. We came in around midnight, ordered a pitcher for four of us, and shots. We were told that there wasn't enough time for us to drink all of that and then the server asked us to leave. We were there for 15 minutes before she even came to our table, and then left. Their loss, I'm a good tipper. 

Clarke S.'s profile image
16 years ago

Dump Total dump. It hits you as soon as you open the door. That day after the big frat hoouse party smell. Disgusting. Dirtiest place I have ever been. Would have been cleaner in the alley by the dumpster. Felt sick for hours after eating that vile chili from that big dirty pot on the stove. Stay away. Unfortunately you have to give at least one star on this site, deserves none. 

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tombkeeper 
17 years ago

Hard Times cafe specializes in chili. It has both Cincinnati and Texas style chili. If you don't like chili there are other tasty items on the menu. I highly recommend this restaurant. 

Ziv B.'s profile image
18 years ago

Pretty good chile... and a friendly bunch of servers and customers. I like my 5way, though I do tend to regret it a few hours later. Definitely try the taste tester if you haven't been there before. Metro accessible at Clarendon and well worth trying. 

Sara W.'s profile image
19 years ago

good chilli not so great service The chilli here is amazing. You can try all different kinds in all different ways. When you come here even when it's nto busy the service is average at best. when it is busy it's worse. I would suggest take-out when it comes to this place. PROS: great chilli CONS: service not-so-great 

Sara W.'s profile image
19 years ago

good chilli not so great service The chilli here is amazing. You can try all different kinds in all different ways. When you come here even when it's nto busy the service is average at best. when it is busy it's worse. I would suggest take-out when it comes to this place. 

Daniel A.'s profile image
19 years ago

Hard Times Cafe -- I Have No Idea If It's Good or Not I've heard how delicious the chili is at the Hard Times Cafe, but the truth is, after going there this past Friday night, I have no idea how their fare is -- I couldn't get any service. 

Daniel A.'s profile image
19 years ago

Hard Times Cafe -- I Have No Idea If It's Good or Not I've heard how delicious the chili is at the Hard Times Cafe, but the truth is, after going there this past Friday night, I have no idea how their fare is -- I couldn't get any service. I walked in with four friends, and saw a woman over to our left, dancing franctically. I feared that she was schitzofrenic, but it just turns out that she was our hostess. She directed us to a tall table adjacent to the bar, and we took our seats. There were maybe five other people in the ... read more

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How is Hard Times Cafe rated?

Hard Times Cafe has a 3.9 star rating with 299 reviews. 

When is Hard Times Cafe open?

Hard Times Cafe is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.  

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