"God said ‘let there be chili'" before creating this regional chain "staple" say fans of the "superb" variations (Texas, Cincinnati, spicy, vegetarian) available by the bowl or in many of its less-lauded pubby menu items – though some say those are "surprisingly good" too; "prompt" service, "value" and a "honky-tonk" atmosphere with "sports bar leanings" that includes a "decent" beer selection...
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...