Hard Times Cafe

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3028 Wilson Blvd ArlingtonVA22201
Closed
Sunday
11:00am-2:00am
Monday
11:00am-2:00am
Tuesday
11:00am-2:00am
Wednesday
11:00am-2:00am
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday
11:00am-3:00pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Average Rating
3.5
Total Reviews
(109)
Average Rating Over Time
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Description

Hard Times Cafe is located on Wilson Boulevard, right across the street from the Clarendon metro station. With its first location opening in 1980, it now has more than 15 locations in the area. Although it is known for its traditional chili, the menu also includes barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, burgers and chicken wings. Catch your favorite sports team on one of its 50...
by mapquest on January 22, 2018 from mapquest

Tips

Save Money:
Hard Times has some sort of special or promotion every day. The calendar is updated on its website each month, so plan ahead for good deals. Specials can range from 45-cent wing nights to a free nacho bar in the afternoon.
by Citysearch on July 03, 2010 from Citysearch
Where to Sit:
Ask to be seated upstairs. Not only is the area more open and bigger, but there's almost always more of a crowd.
by Citysearch on July 03, 2010 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Hard Times Cafe Restaurant Review:
One of the first major chili houses in the area, Hard Times excels at what it does best: making power-packed chilis in three different styles---Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian. And even among these categories, the kitchen offers choices: with spaghetti, with beans, with cheese, and-or with onions. Our favorite is the tried-and-true Texas chili with coarse-ground meat served with beans and...
by gayot on February 08, 2013 from gayot
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Clarendon's Hard Times Cafe is an eat-with-your-hands, down-a-few-beers type of pub. Known for its casual, sports bar atmosphere, raucous crowd, and hearty chili, this dive has no place for...
by by Faith Hayden at Citysearch on May 17, 2010 from Citysearch

Information from the business

Hard Times Cafe, Arlington, VA. 1.3K likes. Bar & Grill
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by menuism on March 21, 2017 from menuism