Hard Times Family Restaurant Menu and Prices

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Hard Times Family Restaurant Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Great Beginningstry any of these great appetizers

Naked Wings

$7.99 - $38.50

top quality jumbo sized deep fried ìnakedî chicken wings served with celery & your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. pick from either mild, hot, bbq or the pickled pelicanís special island whi

Fried Mushrooms

$4.99

one 1/2 pound of breaded mushrooms, deep fried to a golden brown & served with ranch dressing

Mozzarella Sticks

$4.99

a portion of six specially seasoned mozzarella sticks, deep fried to a golden brown & served with your choice of marinara sauce or ranch dressing

Hand Battered Onion Rings

$4.99

deep fried to a golden brown & served with ranch dressing

Fried Green Beans

$4.99

a nice portion of specially breaded green beans, fried to perfection served with ranch dressing

Deep Fried Pickles

$4.99

pickles tossed in a special breading, fried to a golden brown & served with ranch dressing

Chili & Cheese Fries

$5.99

a nice portion of fries covered with a specially made chili sauce & cheese

Loaded Potato Skins

$7.99

a generous portion of potato skins with bacon, onion, green pepper, green olives & cheese. served with sour cream

Chicken Strips & Fries

$7.99

an appetizer portion of our hand breaded chicken strips with fries & your choice of bbq sauce or ranch dressing

Popcorn Shrimp & Fries

$7.99

a generous portion of hand breaded popcorn shrimp, fried to a golden brown with fries

Macho Nachos

$7.99

our own specially seasoned taco meat, green olives, black olives, green pepper, tomatoes, onion & cheddar cheese on a bed of tortilla chips. served with sour cream & salsa


Soup & Salad Bar

Soup Of The Day

$2.99 - $3.99

fresh soups daily. please ask your server

One Trip Soup & Salad Bar

$5.99

one bowl of soup & one plate of salad from our soup & salad bar

All You Can Eat Soup & Salad Bar

$7.99


Salad Timethese “meal sized salads” would even make peter cottontail’s mouth water! all salads are served in a toasted flour shell. unless noted otherwise all salads come with your choice of dressing as follows: ranch, light ranch, bleu cheese, thousand island, italian, french, light french or oil/vinegar

Beef Taco Salad

$8.50

mixed greens with seasoned beef, tomato, onion & cheddar cheese. served with salsa & sour cream

Chicken Taco Salad

$8.99

mixed greens with seasoned chicken, tomato, onion & cheddar cheese. served with salsa & sour cream

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

$8.99

mixed greens with a nice portion of sliced chicken breast. complimented with tomato, bell pepper & cucumber

Cranberry Grilled Chicken Salad

$9.25

mixed greens, sliced chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese & dried cranberries. topped with pecans & served with italian dressing

Chef Salad

$9.50

mixed greens with freshly roasted turkey, bacon, ham & swiss cheese. complimented with tomato, bell pepper & cucumber

Black & Bleu Steak Salad

$9.99

mixed greens with a 6 oz steak fixed to your liking with bleu cheese crumbles. complimented with tomato, bell pepper & cucumber. served with bleu cheese dressing

Shrimp Salad

$9.99

mixed greens topped with large shrimp either grilled or fried. complimented with tomato, bell pepper & cucumber


Hard Times Wraps Or Pitaswraps or pitas are served with your choice of french fries, twister fries, tots, sweet potato fries, red potatoes or a cup of soup & a pickle. add one trip soup & salad bar for $2 more

Veggie

$6.99

pickles, onion, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, black olives, green olives & mozzarella cheese served in a wrap or pita. italian dressing served on the side

Chicken Fajita

$7.99

grilled sliced chicken breast, grilled onion, grilled bell pepper, lettuce, tomato, cheese & fajita sauce served in a wrap or pita

Turkey Club

$7.99

a nice portion of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & cheese served in a wrap or pita with ranch dressing on the side

Grilled Chicken

$8.50

grilled sliced chicken breast, bacon, grilled onion, grilled bell pepper, lettuce, tomato & cheese served in a wrap or pita with ranch dressing on the side

Grilled Steak

$9.50

grilled 6 oz steak, mushroom, onion, greenl pepper, tomato, lettuce & mozzarella cheese served in a wrap or pita


Desserts

Desserts

Price may varies

please ask your server for our desserts of the day


Hard Times Famousburgers are hand pattied with fresh beef served on our homestyle bun. burgers are served with your choice of french fries, twister fries, tots, sweet potato fries, red potatoes or a cup of soup & a pickle. choose your toppings - everything: ketchup, mustard, pickle & onion; deluxe: lettuce, tomato & mayo. add one trip soup & salad bar for $2, add bacon to any burger for $1.25

H.t.’s Burger

$5.50 - $6.50

fresh beef hand pattied just for you

H.t.’s Chzburger

$5.99 - $6.99

choice of american or swiss cheese

I Got The Blues Burger

$8.50

1/3 lb burger with bleu cheese

Shroom Burger

$8.99

1/3 lb burger with mushrooms & swiss cheese

The Edger Bergen Burger

$8.99

double cheese burger equaling a full lb of fresh beef with choice of american or swiss cheese

Olive Burger

$8.99

1/3 lb burger with green olives, american & swiss cheese

Bacon Cheeseburger

$8.99

1/3 lb burger with 3 pieces of bacon & 2 slices of american cheese

Archie Burger

$8.99

1/3 lb burger topped with bacon, american cheese & a fried egg

Hard Times Burger

$7.99

1/3 lb burger topped with 1000 island dressing, onion, pickel, lettuce, tomato, american & swiss cheese, served on a homestyle bun

Patty Mely

$8.99

1/3 lb hamburger with grilled onions & swiss cheese on grilled rye bread


Chicken Sandwicheschicken sandwiches are fresh breasts served on our homestyle bun chicken sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries, twister fries, tots, sweet potato fries, red potatoes or a cup of soup & a pickle. add one trip soup & salad bar for $2

H.t.ís Chicken

$7.50

a fresh chicken breast prepared wither fried or grilled with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo. add cheese $0.40 more

Chicken Parmigiana

$7.99

pan fried chicken breast with lettuce, onion, our own marinara & mozzarella cheese

Chicken Bacon Melt

$8.50

a fresh chicken breast prepared either fried or grilled with bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion & american cheese. topped off with our fresh coleslaw on the sandwich itself


Fork & Knife Sandwicheshot sandwiches include mashed potatoes & gravy. add one trip soup & salad bar for $2

Hot Beef

$6.99 - $7.99

slices of beef topped with gravy on two slices of white bread smothered in more gravy

Hot Turkey

$6.99 - $7.99

slices of turkey topped with gravy on two slices of white bread smothered in more gravy

Hot Meat Loaf

$6.99 - $7.99

a nice portion of meatloaf with gravy on two slices of white bread smothered in more gravy


Hard Times Speciality Sandwichesall speciality sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries, twister fries, tots, sweet potato fries, red potatoes or a cup of soup & a pickle. add one trip soup & salad bar for $2

H.t.’s Tuna Or Chicken Salad

$6.99

your choice of tuna salad or chicken salad with lettuce & tomato. served on our cuban roll

The Redneck Monte Cristo

$6.99

peanut butter & jelly sandwich between two slices of white bread then battered in pancake batter & fried to perfection. topped off with powdered sugar. a sweet escape from reality

Blt Sandwich

$7.50

an american favorite. bacon, lettuce & tomato served on white or wheat bread

Grilled Ham & Cheese

$7.50

a nice portion of grilled sliced ham with american cheese pressed & grilled on our homestyle bun. served with lettuce & tomato

Tuna Melt

$7.99

our famous tuna salad with american cheese pressed & grilled on our cuban roll. served with lettuce & tomato

The Charlie Mccarthy

$7.99

we start with cheddar mac & cheese, sliced ham & grilled onion then stuff it between two slices of grilled white bread. itís yummy in the tummy

H.t.ís Cuban

$7.99

sliced ham, our specially seasoned & slow cooked roast pork, swiss cheese, pickles & our mayo/mustard sauce pressed within a cuban roll. a must try

Grilled Cheese

$5.99

american cheese pressed & grilled on our homestyle bun

Pork Tenderloin

$7.99

a breaded pork tenderloin fried to perfection with lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo. served on our homestyle bun. add cheese for $0.40 more

Hawaii Five “o”

$7.99

even dano would have loved this sandwich. grilled sliced ham, pineapple & swiss cheese with a blend of special spices. served on our homestyle bun with lettuce, tomato & onion

Pizza Sub

$7.99

sliced pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, mozzarella cheese & pizza sauce served on our cuban roll

Hot Pastrami

$8.50

a generous portion of seasoned pastrami, grilled onion & swiss cheese on grilled rye bread

H.t.’s Club

$8.99

ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo served on three slices of white or wheat bread

Sirloin Steak

$9.50

we take a 6 oz. sirloin steak cooked to your liking with grilled onion & mushrooms, & serve it on a cuban roll. a hard times favorite

Ruben Sandwich

$8.50

corn beef or turkey, saurkraut, 1000 island dressing & swiss cheese on grilled rye bread

Jumbo Fish Sandwich

$8.99

served with lettuce & tarter sauce on a grilled cuban roll


Taste Of Mexico

Beef Burrito (wet Or Dry)

$8.99

our specially prepared seasoned ground beef with cheese, lettuce & tomato wrapped in a flour tortilla shell. served with tortilla chips

Chicken Burrito (wet Or Dry)

$8.99

our specially prepared marinated chicken breast with cheese, lettuce & tomato wrapped in a flour tortilla shell. served with tortilla chips

Taco’s (soft Shell)

$2.50 - $2.99


Down On Da’ Farm Entreesall entrees are served with your choice of one side and our soup & salad bar. add 6 shrimp for only $4.99 more. choice of these sides: baked tater, french fries, twister fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, seasoned red taters, mashed taters & gravy, fresh veggie of the day, mac-n-cheese, hot sliced apple’s

Liver & Onions

$8.99

an 8 oz. serving of our beef liver with grilled onion

Meatloaf

$9.99

a generous portion of our homemade meatloaf topped with beef gravy, & served with mashed potatoes. sorry no choice of side

Layered Beef Tips

$9.99

old fashioned egg noodles topped with our seasoned beef tips & gravy, & served over mashed potatoes. sorry no choice of side

Chicken Ní Noodles

$9.99

old fashioned egg noodles topped with chicken & gravy, & served over mashed potatoes. sorry no choice of side

Chicken Parmigiana

$9.99

pan fried chicken breast over pasta with our own marinara sauce & topped with mozzarella cheese. sorry no choice of side

Country Fried Steak

$9.99

a generous sized steak breaded & fried topped with our country gravy, & served with mashed potatoes. sorry no choice of side

H.t’s Hamburger Steak

$9.99

fresh ground beef hand pattied & fixed your way. topped off with grilled onion & mushrooms

Chicken Fromage

$10.99

a serving of two grilled chicken breasts topped with bbq sauce, bacon & cheddar cheese

Pork Tenderloin

$10.99

two pork tenderloins breaded & deep fried to perfection

6oz. Sirloin Steak

$10.99

our 6 oz. steak fixed your way & served with grilled onion. add mushrooms for $1.25 more


Seafood Entreeschoice of these sides: baked tater, french fries, twister fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, seasoned red taters, mashed taters & gravy, fresh veggie of the day, mac-n-cheese, hot sliced apple’s

White Fish

$10.99

a nice fillet of white fish prepared either pan fried or baked

Grilled Salmon

$11.99

a nice fillet of salmon grilled to perfection, & served with our lime butter sauce

Shrimp

$12.99

a generous portion of shrimp either fried or grilled


Kiddie Menuchoice of french fries or mashed taters & kiddie drink. must be 10 years of age or younger

Grilled Cheese

$4.99

an old american tradition

Kiddie Burger

$4.99

a hand pattied burger

Chicken Strips

$4.99

chicken strips fried to a golden brown

Kiddie Mac N’ Cheese

$4.99

a kid’s portion of an american favorite

Kiddie Soup & Salad Bar

$4.99

a plate of salad & a bowl of soup

Kiddie Buffet

$5.99

a kid’s buffet (when available)

Popcorn Shrimp

$5.99

a kid’s portion of our popcorn shrimp fried to perfection

Kiddie Size Pizza

$5.99

(no side) your pick of any one topping

Hot Dog & Fries

$4.99


65 & Over

Hot Beef Or Turkey Sand

$6.99

1/2 hot beef or turkey with gravy on white bread smothered in more gravy. served with mashed potatoes & salad bar

Meatloaf & Gravy

$6.99

one slice of our homemade meatloaf with beef gravy. served with mashed potatoes & salad bar

2 Piece Chicken Dinner

$7.99

a 2 piece serving of our famous broasted chicken. served with a baked potato or seasoned red taters & salad bar


Belly Washers

Bottomless Cup Of Coffee

$1.50

regular or decaffinated

Hot Chocolate

$1.30

hot like you like it

Milk (white Or Chocolate)

$2.30

Iced Tea Or Hot Tea

$1.60

free refills

Juice

$2.30

orange, apple or tomato

Soda Pop

$1.60

coke, diet coke, sprite, root beer, orange or mr. pibb


Want Em’s & Add To’sin other words “great side items” to pick & choose from

Cup Of Cheese Sauce

$1.25

Apple Sauce

$1.99

our seasoned applesauce

Cottage Cheese

$1.99

we can add peaches for $1 more

Cole Slaw

$2.25

a side portion of our freshly made slaw

Tater Tots

$2.25

Sweet Potato Fries

$2.25

Twister Fries

$2.25

French Fries

$2.25

deep fried to a golden brown

Mac & Cheese

$2.99

our very own cheddar mac & cheese

Red Taters

$2.99

specially seasoned just for you

Baked Tater

$2.99

served w/butter. sour cream upon request

Side Salad

$3.99

side salad with your choice of dressing

Veggie Of The Day

$3.99

please ask your server

Loaded Baked Tater

$4.99

bacon, cheddar cheese, butter & sour cream


Pizza Piepick your sauce: pizza sauce, ranch sauce, bleu cheese sauce

Cheese

$4.99 - $8.99


Pick Your Toppings

Pepperoni, Hamburger Sausage, Ham, Bacon (each)

$0.99 - $2.25

meat choice

Chicken Or Double Cheese (each)

$1.25 - $2.50

meat choice

Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Green Olives, Black Olives, Onion, Pineapple, Tomato (each)

$0.79 - $1.85

veggie choice


Pick One Of Our Favorites

The Big Kahuna

$11.99 - $14.99

ham with pineapple chunks. a touch of ole’ hawaii

C.b.r. Pizza

$12.99 - $15.99

chicken, bacon & ranch. a taste buds delight

Buffalo Chicken

$14.59 - $17.59

we begin with our bleu cheese pizza sauce, then we add boneless chicken dipped in a hot sauce blend with mozzarella cheese. it is so yummy in your tummy

“h.t.’s” Super

$15.99 - $18.99

this pizza pie has sausage, pepperoni, ham, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and green olives


Our Famous Broasted Chickenall broasted chicken platters are served with your choice of one side (see previous page) & the soup & salad bar. add 6 shrimp $4.99, substitutions $1.25 (each), additional breasts $1.50 (each)

2 Pc. Chicken Platter

$8.99

includes one breast & one leg

3 Pc. Chicken Platter

$9.99

includes one breast, one leg & one wing

4 Pc. Chicken Platter

$10.99

includes one breast, one leg, one wing & one thigh

6 Pc. Chicken Platter

$12.99

includes one breast, one thigh, two legs, & two wings

8 Piece Chicken Platter

$15.99

includes two breasts, two thighs, two legs & two wings


Buckets Of Chicken To Go

Buckets Of Chicken To Go

$9.50 - $143.50


More To Go Items

Mashed Taters W/gravy

$3.99 - $12.99

Cole Slaw Or Tater Salad

$4.99 - $14.99

Spuds (broasted Taters)

$2.99 - $6.99


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