Excellent food, and our waitress was an absolute pleasure. She was genuinely one of the sweetest waitresses I've ever encountered. I can't remember her name, but she had long(ish) dark hair with a Monroe stud. Loved her!!I'm from Cincinnati, and I have to say that the Cincinnati style chili at Hard Times Cafe is BETTER than any Cincinnati style chili I've had in Cincinnati (Gold Star, Skyline, Dixie Chili, Camp Wahington Chili). Onion rings were seasoned to perfection. Iced tea was freshly brewed. The chili sampler was such a cool feature, so you can see which kind you wanted. I wasn't sure, so the sampler really helped me out with my choice. Oh, and don't get me started on the sweet corn br...
Amazing flavor on home plate… my wife and I tried Chili Cincinnati nachos and it was amazing and a pasta with terlingua chili and wow, amazing. You should also try the chicken wings… delicious!!! The atmosphere of the place is incredible, we were going to go to an Italian restaurant and they were never going to treat us like here.
Absolutely amazing chili! I loved the Texas and Cincinnati, ultimately went with the Texas with beans. Adding their chili vinegar was a delicious touch!Loved it so much I bought two of their spice packs to make at home.I'm leaving tomorrow but wish I had come in here sooner! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian chili, excellent!
My daughter and I loved this place! Cozy, friendly atmosphere with great food and decent prices! We will definitely be returning! Vegetarian options: The vegetarian chili was delicious!
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Went here for the first time the other night, and it really hit the spot! Our waiter was excellent, and the chili was delicious!
Might be the best hotdog I've had. Their chili is pretty good. My daughter's burger was only fair.
The service was outstanding, and the food was fantastic! Be sure to try the chili sampler!
Great experience! Great food and service, friendly waitresses. My favorite place to eat!
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Nice variety of chilis and what they can be mixed with...never disappoints
I love this restaurant. The food is always excellent.
Grilled And Chilled Chicken Breast Salad
Bacon And Cheese Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Veggie-Burger With Veggie Chili
Foot Long Chili Cheese Dog
Crazy Jane's Rib-Eye Steak
Hard Times Root Beer Float
