Hard Times Cafe

Service is quick and friendly. Dad was shocked that the fish and chips was served as a proper singular flank of fillet rather than a handful of tenders. Portions are generous and the price is reasonable. Some of the surfaces are sticky but that's not unexpected in "old fashioned" establishments.

This review is mostly for their wings, which are fantastic. They make Texas style wings, which I don't know exactly what that means, but I think it involves a rub, and then the key to their deliciousness, getting finished on the grill 😋 I would come here just for the wings, and the good service, but having chili is just a bonus. I think they have 3 or 4 types of chili, including Cincinnati style, Texas, and vegetarian, and multiple ways to have it served; over spaghetti, over corn bread, over Fritos, etc. Be warned, they aren't open at all on Mondays.

I had a bowl of the chili at Hard Times, and it just really hit the spot. It’s not trying to be anything fancy, just a genuinely hearty and flavorful bowl that feels like it's been made with some real care. It’s the kind of simple, satisfying comfort food that reminds me of a home-cooked meal. It's my go-to for a reason.

Let me start off with the fact that the staff and even the chef were absolutely amazing! Their service and friendliness was so emensely kind and comforting. The staff was very attentive and helpful! As for the food.... My friend absolutely loves their grilled wings so I decided to give it a try, I got naked wings and let's just say it was not good. There was no flavor to the chicken, it was tough and over cooked, I honestly couldn't eat it, but the staff was so nice I didn't say anything about it. My friend still loved their wings but they like over cooked chicken and I do not. I also don't like char flavor which these have. The wings are also served with blue cheese. I also tried the onion rings, the plate came out massively full with at least 25 giant onion rings! Unfortunately the bat

Best BANG FOR THE BUCK!!! Don't sleep on this place; as a Virginia native, I wish this was my Local Hard Times Cafe. 10/10. TRY THE CHILLI, WOW!!