Hard Times Cafe

“The food was wonderful with great happy hour prices!”

Mind Set On Travel★★★★★

We have traveled to Alexandria for many years and lots of times were on Monday and Tuesday when they are closed. Today was different and was a Sunday in Alexandria. The food and service were amazing. You have to get the chili sampler (it’s free) which also came with cornbread (amazing). We decided to have 3 chilis on the nachos and the Veggie Chili on the Nathan’s Hard Times Chili Dog. We left full and couldn’t eat anything else this trip. We are going to make sure next business trip is when they are open. Looking forward to our next visit.

Lianette Gonzalez★★★★★

This may very well be the kindest staff I've ever interacted with. Just remarkably sweet people! I felt comfortable right away, and after mentioning that I had never been before they brought me a cute sampler. The Texas chili was the heavy hitter, but they were all great. It's cozy, it's tasty, it's welcoming, what more could you want.

Donna Dancausse★★

We are two couples who have been loyal customers since 1986. We love this restaurant and our hearts were touched when we entered the restaurant on Sunday and saw a sign advertising "$3.00 off dinners." We were surprised, however, when we were charged full price for our Chili Mac dinners. Upon inquiry, our waitress, after checking, said that the discount only applies to "dinner platters" which apparently doesn't include chili. Our question: based on your menu where does chili fit? It isn't an appetizer or burger or salad. We ordered a chili Mac meal- not just a bowl- for our dinner. The sim

marj1st★★

We had to go with a group of friends after the Celtic Christmas parade. I've been here twice and regretted my decision both times. The second time I knew enough to order something mild and got the remarkably dry grilled chicken sandwich. Our server was friendly and helpful - a shining star in this dismal experience. She brought us a sampler of the different chili types. The amount of grease in every type of chili is impressive, if not slightly alarming. Go if you must, but be forewarned! Take some Tums with you if you are brave enough to try their famous chilis.