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Hard Times Cafe Prices in Alexandria, VA 22314

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1404 King St, Alexandria, VA
(703) 837-0050
Hard Times Cafe Menu

Hours of Operation

Hours may fluctuate. For detailed hours of operation, please contact the store directly.

Restaurant Menu

Beverages

Canned Soft Drink

No description available

$1.25

Bottled Water

No description available

$1.50

6 Pack Soft Drink

No description available

$6.49

Appetizers

Onion Rings

Fresh cut colossal onions hand-dipped in beer batter.

$7.45

Chili Nachos

Piled high with chili, melted cheddar, onions, jalapenos, sour cream and diced tomatoes.

$12.60

Chicken Tenders

Hand dipped tenders with BBQ sauce. ranch, honey mustard or served Texas hot style.

$10.65

6 Jalapeno Pepper Poppers

Deep fried red hot jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese.

$11.25

Santa Fe Egg Rolls

Crispy tortillas wrapped around chicken, black beans and corn with melted jack cheese.

$11.25

Deep-Fried Pickles

Southern-style pickle spears breaded and deep-fried.

$5.50

Loaded Fries

Chili and cheese or bacon and cheese.

$10.10

Salads

Garden Side Salad

No description available

$4.00

Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken on a garden salad tossed with homemade Mexi-ranch dressing, fresh sweet corn, red peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.

$11.80

Grilled Salmon Salad

Fresh salmon marinated and grilled to order over a garden salad with red peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.

$18.70

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo-style chicken strips diced up in a salad mix of romaine and iceberg with red onions, green peppers, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.

$13.20

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

Grilled chicken, red peppers, chopped egg, crisp bacon, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese on a garden salad.

$17.55

Chili Salad

Choice of chili on a garden salad with red peppers, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla strips topped with sour cream.

$16.40

Char-Grilled Steak Salad

Sliced NY strip on a bed of greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, red peppers, tomato wedges, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.

$14.90

Hard Times Traditional Chili

Texas Chili

The original, course ground beef cooked in its own juice, using an authentic turn of the century family spice blend and recipe. Our recipes are authentic and historically correct versions of chili cr

$7.59

Cincinnati Chili

Introduced in 1922 by Greek immigrants, it is a fine grind of beef with a tomato base and sweeter spices including cinnamon. Our recipes are authentic and historically correct versions of chili creat

$7.59

Terlingua Red

A tribute to the Texas ghost town that hosted the first chili cook-off. A redder color and spicy kick back of championship chilies. Our recipes are authentic and historically correct versions of chil

$7.59

Vegetarian Chili

Soy flakes cooked in a tomato base with fresh mushrooms, onion, green peppers, jalapenos and peanuts. Our recipes are authentic and historically correct versions of chili created on the turn-of-the-c

$7.59

Wings

Grilled Wings Per Pound

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$11.25

24 Grilled Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$29.85

36 Grilled Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$41.15

50 Grilled Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$53.45

8 Boneless Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$10.10

16 Boneless Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$18.70

24 Boneless Wings

Served with your choice of dressing and choice of flavor.

$27.35

Chili Mac

Chili over Spaghetti

With your choice of chili.

$9.75

3-Way Chili Mac

Spaghetti, chili and cheese.

$10.90

4-Way Chili Mac

Spaghetti, chili, cheese and onions.

$11.25

5-Way Chili Mac

Spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions and beans.

$11.25

Chili by the Bowl

With or without beans.

$8.95

Chili Bubba

Cornbread topped with two of your favorite chili, then smothered with cheddar, tomatoes, onions and sour cream.

$11.25

Frito Chili Pie

We put the Frito's in a bowl, you choose the chili and we load it with shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes and sour cream.

$11.25

Burgers

Whiskey River BBQ Bacon Burger

Bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce and two onion rings. Hard Times burgers are fresh ground beef, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles.

$12.40

Chili Cheddar Burger

Topped with your choice of chili with shredded cheddar ans onions. Hard Times burgers are fresh ground beef, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce,

$12.60

Bacon Cheeseburger

With crisp bacon and choice of cheese. Hard Times burgers are fresh ground beef, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles.

$11.25

Black and Bleu Burger

Crisp bacon and meted crumbled bleu cheese. Hard Times burgers are fresh ground beef, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles.

$12.40

Veggie Burger

Choice of cheese. Hard Times burgers are fresh, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles.

$9.75

Char Grilled Burger

Hard Times burgers are fresh ground beef, hand patted and char grilled. Served with our homemade fresh cut fries, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles.

$10.10

Sliders

Mini Elvis Cheeseburgers

Three mini burgers with cheese and pickle. Served with a handful of fresh cut fries.

$10.10

Mini Chili Cheddar Burger

Three mini chili burgers with cheese and onions. Served with a handful of fresh cut fries.

$10.65

Great Sandwiches

Santa Fe Wrap

Grilled chicken wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce, cheese, red peppers, corn, tomatoes and Mexi ranch dressing. Served with a side of Hard Times fresh-cut fries.

$7.99

Big Fish Sandwich

White cod hand-battered and deep-fried on a toasted hoagie with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Served with a side of Hard Times fresh-cut fries.

$8.99

Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with crisp bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce and two onion rings. Served with a side of Hard Times fresh-cut fries.

$11.25

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Buffalo style strips of crispy chicken wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce, red onion and bleu cheese dressing. Served with a side of Hard Times fresh-cut fries.

$10.10

Bacon and Cheese Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast with crisp bacon and choice of cheese. Served with a side of Hard Times fresh-cut fries.

$11.25

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

Hand battered chicken breast deep fried, served on a toasted bun, topped with bacon and jack cheese.

$11.25

Chili Dogs

Hard Times Chili Dog

1/4 lb. all beef dog with choice of chili, shredded cheddar cheese and onions. Served with a heaping portion of our fresh cut fries and pickles.

$9.75

Authentic Coney Dog

Two Nathan's Famous with just the right amount of Cincinnati chili, shredded cheddar cheese and onions. Served with a heaping portion of our fresh cut fries and pickles.

$9.75

Polish Cowboy

Grilled kielbasa topped with BBQ sauce, Cincinnati chili, fresh-cut fries and coleslaw. Served with a side of onion rings. Served with a heaping portion of our fresh cut fries and pickles.

$9.75

Specialties

Chicken Alamo

Spaghetti noodles mixed with a blend of Parmesan and ranch dressing topped with tomatoes and spicy strips of grilled chicken.

$9.99

Suppertime Platters

Hard Times Southwest Ribs

Half rack of St. Louis-style pork ribs with a Texas rub and basted with a thick and rich BBQ sauce. Served with hard times fresh cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread.

$17.55

New York Strip Steak

12 oz. choice NY strip char-grilled over an open flame and seasoned with crazy Jane's spices. Served with hard times fresh cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread.

$18.70

Chicken Tender Dinner

Breaded chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce and a heaping order of roadhouse fries. Served with hard times fresh cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread.

$13.20

Grilled Salmon

Fresh salmon marinated and grilled to order. Served with fresh-cut fries and coleslaw. Served with hard times fresh cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread.

$17.55

Fish and Chips

Filet of cod dipped in beer batter and deep-fried. Served with lemon, tartar sauce and a heaping order of roadhouse fries. Served with hard times fresh cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread.

$16.40

Side Items

Roadhouse Fries

No description available

$4.35

Corn Bread

No description available

$0.90

Extra Dressing

No description available

$0.90

Tenderfoot 3-Way

No description available

$7.20

Tenderfoot Side of

No description available

$6.30

Side of Diced Tomatoes

No description available

$0.55

Side of Jalapenos

No description available

$1.45

Side of Onion

No description available

$0.55

Side of Sour Cream

No description available

$1.45

Desserts

Apple Pie

No description available

$5.15

Brownie

No description available

$5.15

Chocolate Cheese Cake

No description available

$8.35

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