Nice place to get together but not the best for an efficient group outing. We came with a group of about 12 people and had to wait 45 minutes after ordering before the food came out, and this was on a weekday during lunch. I think that is a long wait for casual food. The food is fine but not consistent, I've been here twice and ordered the same thing both times, but the first time it was definitely less food. It's a decent place for casual get together though and they have nice happy hour deals.
tyler Kubler
I always come back when I visit MD for work. Big portions and reasonable prices. Can't get enough of the terlingua red chili. Love it. Huge fan of the frito pie! They also have a very good habanero hot sauce that actually has some heat to it, which is fantastic.
Chris W.
Not great. They need to work on cleanliness. I know it's hard to keep staff, but cleanliness is the minimum. Gnats on the walls and dusty dining areas.
Therron Brown
A tiny homeatyle Cafe. Great simple food and service. I had the chili dog it was very good. Had the chili sampler as well. All the chili are different and tasty in their own unique way. A good place for a quick bite. Our server was Sarah. She was very good. We enjoyed our visit and will return.
Michael Kollar
This place is fantastic. The staff was great and helpful. The chili was excellent, with great flavors.
Nancy Hofstetter
It makes me sad to write this as we have been coming to Hard Times for years when camping. Our recent experience was terrible. When we walked in (3 adults and 3 children) there were only 3 other tables in the restaurant. It took 20 minutes to get our first drink after ordering them and an app and food for the youngest child. At that time we placed the rest of our order and immediately ordered more drinks knowing what the wait was going to be. When the bacon cheese fries arrived the fries were undercooked. Next my husbands dinner arrived and nothing else. There was a good 20 minutes before the rest of our food arrived. When it made it to the table everything was cold. The chili on the 5 way chili Mac had no flavor and the chicken sandwich was extremely salty. We do understand COVID has made staffing difficult and do not mind waiting extra time if the food is good sadly not the case here. I will say the one positive was our waiter who was very nice. I hope things can turn around as this truly was one of our favorite places.
M B
I love hard times chilli mac (chilli over spaghetti). We each got the five way chilli minus the cheese. I had half Cincinnati, half Terlingua Red. My wife had half Terlingua, half Vegetarian. It really doesn't matter what kind you get, they are all delicious.Prices are still very reasonable for a LOT of food.Service was great and we had a nice table on the outside patio.Hard Times never disappoints.
Don Knieriem
This is a great spot for delicious pub food... especially their signature chili. Some of the best chili I've ever had... with multiple options of spiciness and flavor... with or without beans... and served alone by the bowl, or accompanied with things like burgers, hot dogs, salads and wings. Nice cozy dimly lot atmosphere, and super friendly table service. Also a full bar with some good craft beers.
Errol St Marthe
Would never come back here wow. This is just rediculous. Serve on a chipped plate. Felt lile i just threw away my money
Seth R
Fantastic char grilled burgers. Good onion rings. The red chili is very good too. Professional and efficient services. Unfortunately not social distanced and no table dividers or it'd get 5 stars.
Had 5 layer veggie chilli, quesadilla with onion rings, veggie burger with fries. Good food, good portion size. We came with about 20 min to closing and were rushed a little bit also understandable.
David Chipman
Been coming since it first opened about 22 years ago. Always consistent. Some of the very first staff are still on the job!! Love it!
Makenna Gott
It was okay. Nothing stood out to me as being amazing. Coffee tasted odd. Tots were good
Marc Laplante
Tasty food and piping hot. Chili Mac and the BBQ Chicken sandwich were both delicious. Friendly and attentive service.
William John Fritz
Nice cozy atmosphere Customer service was fantastic
Nice place to get together but not the best for an efficient group outing. We came with a group of about 12 people and had to wait 45 minutes after ordering before the food came out, and this was on a weekday during lunch. I think that is a long wait for casual food. The food is fine but not consistent, I've been here twice and ordered the same thing both times, but the first time it was definitely less food. It's a decent place for casual get together though and they have nice happy hour deals.
I always come back when I visit MD for work. Big portions and reasonable prices. Can't get enough of the terlingua red chili. Love it. Huge fan of the frito pie! They also have a very good habanero hot sauce that actually has some heat to it, which is fantastic.
Not great. They need to work on cleanliness. I know it's hard to keep staff, but cleanliness is the minimum. Gnats on the walls and dusty dining areas.
A tiny homeatyle Cafe. Great simple food and service. I had the chili dog it was very good. Had the chili sampler as well. All the chili are different and tasty in their own unique way. A good place for a quick bite. Our server was Sarah. She was very good. We enjoyed our visit and will return.
This place is fantastic. The staff was great and helpful. The chili was excellent, with great flavors.
It makes me sad to write this as we have been coming to Hard Times for years when camping. Our recent experience was terrible. When we walked in (3 adults and 3 children) there were only 3 other tables in the restaurant. It took 20 minutes to get our first drink after ordering them and an app and food for the youngest child. At that time we placed the rest of our order and immediately ordered more drinks knowing what the wait was going to be. When the bacon cheese fries arrived the fries were undercooked. Next my husbands dinner arrived and nothing else. There was a good 20 minutes before the rest of our food arrived. When it made it to the table everything was cold. The chili on the 5 way chili Mac had no flavor and the chicken sandwich was extremely salty. We do understand COVID has made staffing difficult and do not mind waiting extra time if the food is good sadly not the case here. I will say the one positive was our waiter who was very nice. I hope things can turn around as this truly was one of our favorite places.
I love hard times chilli mac (chilli over spaghetti). We each got the five way chilli minus the cheese. I had half Cincinnati, half Terlingua Red. My wife had half Terlingua, half Vegetarian. It really doesn't matter what kind you get, they are all delicious.Prices are still very reasonable for a LOT of food.Service was great and we had a nice table on the outside patio.Hard Times never disappoints.
This is a great spot for delicious pub food... especially their signature chili. Some of the best chili I've ever had... with multiple options of spiciness and flavor... with or without beans... and served alone by the bowl, or accompanied with things like burgers, hot dogs, salads and wings. Nice cozy dimly lot atmosphere, and super friendly table service. Also a full bar with some good craft beers.
Would never come back here wow. This is just rediculous. Serve on a chipped plate. Felt lile i just threw away my money
Fantastic char grilled burgers. Good onion rings. The red chili is very good too. Professional and efficient services. Unfortunately not social distanced and no table dividers or it'd get 5 stars.
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Had 5 layer veggie chilli, quesadilla with onion rings, veggie burger with fries. Good food, good portion size. We came with about 20 min to closing and were rushed a little bit also understandable.
Been coming since it first opened about 22 years ago. Always consistent. Some of the very first staff are still on the job!! Love it!
It was okay. Nothing stood out to me as being amazing. Coffee tasted odd. Tots were good
Tasty food and piping hot. Chili Mac and the BBQ Chicken sandwich were both delicious. Friendly and attentive service.
Nice cozy atmosphere Customer service was fantastic
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