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    Hard Times Cafe Alexandria

    1404 King Street

    Alexandria, VA 22314


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    CHILI
    FOOD
    U CATER & SPICE BOXES
    Summer Menu

    Featured Items

    • 3 Way Chili Mac

      Your choice of Chili over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Served with or with out beans.
      $14.99
    • Chili Bowl

      Your favorite Chili served with or with out beans.
      $10.99
    • Grilled Wings

      Bone-in grilled chicken wings in your choice of sauce. Served with a side of ranch or blue cheese and carrots.
      $14.89+

    CHILI

    Traditional Chili

    • Chili Bowl

      Your favorite Chili served with or with out beans.
      $10.99
    • Chili Mac

      Your choice of Chili over spaghetti, with or with out beans.
      $13.99
    • 3 Way Chili Mac

      Your choice of Chili over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Served with or with out beans.
      $14.99
    • 4 Way Chili Mac

      Your choice of chili over spaghetti, topped with shredded cheddar and chopped onions. Served with or with out beans.
      $15.99
    • 5 Way Chili Mac

      Your choice of Chili over spaghetti, with beans, shredded cheese and chopped onions.
      $15.99
    • Chili over Cilantro Rice

      Your favorite Chili over cilantro rice, served with or with out beans.
      $13.99
    • Half Size Frito Pie

      $6.99

    Chili Specials

    • Chili Bubba

      Corn bread topped with two of your favorite Chilis then s othered with cheddar, tomatoes, onions and sour cream.
      $15.99
    • Chili Frito Pie

      Your choice of Chili over Frito chips loaded with cheddar, tomatoes and sour cream.
      $15.99
    • Chili Taters

      Tater tots smothered with your choice of Chili, topped with cheddar and sour cream.
      $15.99
    • Chili-Changa

      Your choice of chili with cheese and sour cream, wrapped in a tortilla, topped with more chili and cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.
      $14.89

    FOOD

    Appetizers

    • Chili Nachos

      Your choice of Chili topped with shredded cheddar, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, diced fresh jalapenos and sour cream over house made tortilla chips.
      $9.49+
    • Corn Dog Nuggets

      Nathan's all beef mini corn dogs served with a brown mustard dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Onion Rings

      Fresh cut colossal onions hand dipped in beer batter.
      $7.99+
    • Loaded Fries

      Served with your choice of Chili with cheese and sour cream or Served with melted cheddar, bacon bits and ranch dipping sauce
      $8.99+
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      $10.99
    • Mac and Cheese Wedges

      Breaded and fried mac & cheese served with ranch dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Deep Fried Pickles

      Sothern style deep fried breaded pickle spears with ranch dipping sauce.
      $10.99
    • Chicken Tenders

      Hand dipped tenders served with a choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard or Honey BBQ.
      $13.99
    • Texas Tenders

      Hand breaded tenders, fried and dipped in hot Texas sauce. Served with a choice of Ranch, Honey Mustard or Honey BBQ.
      $13.99
    • Santa Fe Egg Rolls

      Crispy tortilla wrapped around chicken, black beans, corn and melted jack cheese. Served with mexi-ranch dipping sauce.
      $12.99
    • Quesadilla

      Melted cheese and pico de gallo folded into a grilled tortilla. Grilled chicken or Grilled steak available to add.
      $13.99
    • Grilled Wings

      Bone-in grilled chicken wings in your choice of sauce. Served with a side of ranch or blue cheese and carrots.
      $14.89+
    • Boneless Wings

      Chunks of chicken breast hand breaded and fried, tossed in your choice of wing sauce. Served with ranch or blue cheese and carrots.
      $12.99+
    • Steak Bite

      $13.99

    Burgers, Sliders & Dogs

    • Whiskey River Burger

      Chargrilled burger topped with bacon, choice of cheese, thick BBQ sauce and two onion rings. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.99
    • Black and Bleu Burger

      Crisp bacon and melted bleu cheese crumbles on top of a chargrilled burger. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.99
    • Chili Cheddar Burger

      Chargrilled burger cooked to order topped with your choice of Chili, shredded cheddar and chopped onions. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.99
    • Bacon and Cheese Burger

      Chargrilled burger with bacon and a choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $14.99
    • Hamburger

      Chargrilled burger with or with out your choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $13.49
    • Mini Elvis Sliders

      Three mini burgers with choice of cheese, onions and a pickle. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $13.99
    • Chili Sliders

      Three mini burgers with your choice of chili, cheese and onions. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $14.49
    • Veggie Burger

      Garden patty char grilled with your choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $12.99
    • Vegi-Vegi Burger

      Garden patty smothered with our Vegetarian Chili and choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $14.98
    • Hard Times Chili Dog

      Nathan's 1/4 pound all beef hot dog with your choice of chili. shredded cheddar and chopped onions. Served with a side of fresh cut fries and pickles.
      $13.99
    • Authentic Coney Dog

      Two Nathan's all beef dogs with your choice of chili, shredded cheese and chopped onions. Served with fresh cut fries and pickles.
      $13.99

    Sandwiches, Wraps & Tacos

    • Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast with bacon, choice of cheese, thick BBQ sauce and two onion rings. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.89
    • Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

      $15.89
    • Bacon and Cheese Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken beast with bacon and your choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.88
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast with or with out your choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $14.89
    • Texas Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast dunked in spicy Texas sauce with or with out your choice of cheese. Served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted brioche bun.
      $14.89
    • Big Fish Sandwich

      White Cod hand-battered and fried on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a side of tartar sauce.
      $15.89
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Buffalo style crispy chicken wrapped with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion and bleu cheese dressing. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $15.89
    • Santa Fe Wrap

      Grilled chicken wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce, cheese, corn, tomatoes and Mexi-Ranch dressing. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $15.89
    • Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos

      Three soft tacos with seasoned gilled chicken, cheese, tomato-corn salsa and Jalapeno ranch dressing. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $14.89
    • Fried Fish Soft Tacos

      Three soft tacos with fried Tilapia, lettuce, red onion, cilantro and Jalapeno Ranch dressing. Served with a side of fresh cut fries.
      $15.89
    • Grilled Steak Soft Tacos

      Three soft tacos with seasoned grilled steak, cheese, tomato-corn salsa and Jalapeno ranch dressing. Served with fresh cut fries.
      $18.89
    • Chili Soft Tacos

      Three soft tacos filled with your favorite chili, sour cream, cheese tomato-corn salsa, lettuce and Jalapeno ranch dressing. Served with fresh cut fries.
      $14.89

    Fresh Salads

    • Santa Fe Salad

      Grilled chicken breast tossed in a garden salad with mexi-ranch dressing, sweet corn, tomatoes, shredded cheddar and tortilla strips.
      $15.89
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad

      Buffalo style crispy chicken, diced up on a mixed salad with tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar and tortilla strips. Served with your choice of dressing.
      $15.89
    • Chili Salad

      Your choice of Chili on a garden salad with diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, sour cream and tortilla chips.
      $15.89
    • Salmon Salad

      Fresh Atlantic salmon marinated, grilled to ordered and served over a garden salad with tortilla strips and your choice of dressing.
      $17.99
    • Steak Tip Salad

      Sirloin steak tips on a bed of greens tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette, tomato wedges, red onion, bacon bits, bleu cheese crumbles and tortilla strips.
      $21.99
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Grilled chicken breast, chopped egg, bacon bits, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar and tortilla strips on a garden salad.
      $15.89
    • Garden Salad

      Mix of chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with shredded cheddar and diced tomatoes. Served with your choice of dressing
      $10.99

    Dinner Platters

    • Southwest Ribs

      Full or half rack of St. Louis style pork ribs with a Texas rub and basted with a thick rich BBQ sauce. Served with a choice of two sides.
      $21.99+
    • Chicken Alamo

      Spaghetti mixed with a blend of parmesan and ranch topped with tomatoes and spicy Texas grilled chicken.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Tender Dinner

      Hand dipped chicken tenders served with you choice of dipping sauce and two sides.
      $17.99
    • Fish Dinner

      Two pieces of White Cod hand battered and fried crispy. Served with tartar sauce and a choice of two sides.
      $21.99
    • Grilled Bourbon Teriyaki Salmon

      Fresh Atlantic Salmon marinated in a bourbon teriyaki sauce and chargrilled to order. Served with a choice of two sides.
      $21.99
    • Steak Tip Dinner

      12 oz New York Strip Steak seasoned and grilled to order. Served with a choice of two sides.
      $23.99
    • Restaurant WK One Per

      $27.50
    • St Patrick Special

      $12.99
    • St Patrick Sandwich

      $12.99

    Sides & Toppings

    • Alamo Pasta

      $5.99
    • Bowl of Taters

      $7.79
    • Road House Fries

      $3.99+
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $7.79
    • Corn Bread

      $0.50
    • Cole Slaw

      $2.99
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $5.79
    • Rice

      $3.99
    • Side Salad

      $4.49
    • Side Onion

      $0.60
    • Side Jalapenos

      $1.00
    • Side Tomatoes

      $0.99
    • Side Sour Cream

      $1.00
    • Side Cheddar

      $1.40
    • Side Parm

      $1.40
    • Broccoli

      $4.50
    • Side Mac

      $3.50
    • Small Side Taters

      $4.50
    • Apple Sauce

      $1.99
    • Fruit Cup

      $1.99
    • Side Chips

      $2.00
    • Half Chili Tater

      $7.99
    • Talapia

      $6.99

    Kids Meals

    • Kids Cheese Burger

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Kids Chicken Nuggets

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Kids Hot Dog

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Kids Chili Bowl

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Kids Chili Mac

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Kids Mac and Cheese

      Served with a side of fries, applesauce, mixed fruit cut, tater tots or broccoli.
      $8.99
    • Apple Juice

      $1.09

    Dessert

    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • Peanut Butter Toffe Brownie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Butter Toffe Bunt Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.49
    • New York Style Cheesecake

      $5.99
    • Carrot Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.99
    • Dubai Choc Torte

      $8.50

    U CATER & SPICE BOXES

    Chili Bulk

    • Chili

      Quart: Serves 3-4 Half Gallon: Serves 6-8 Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $11.00+

    Toppings Bulk

    • Beans

      Pint: Serves 3-4 Quart: Serves 6-8 Half Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $4.99+
    • Spaghetti

      Quart: Serves 3-4 Half Gallon: Serves 6-8 Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $7.99+
    • Shredded Cheddar

      Pint: Serves 3-4 Quart: Serves 6-8 Half Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $6.99+
    • Parmesan Cheese

      Pint: Serves 3-4 Quart: Serves 6-8 Half Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $7.99+
    • Chopped Onions

      Pint: Serves 3-4 Quart: Serves 6-8 Half Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $3.99+
    • Fresh Diced Jalapeno

      Pint: Serves 6-8 Quart: Serves 14-16 Half Gallon: Serves22-24
      $5.99+
    • Diced Tomatoes

      Pint: Serves 3-4 Quart: Serves 6-8 Half Gallon: Serves 14-16
      $4.99+
    • Cornbread

      Half Pan: 16 pieces Full Pan: 36 pieces
      $9.99+
    • Pint Sour Cream

      $6.99+
    • Quart Sour Cream

      $9.99

    Spice Mixes & Sauces

    • Cincinnati Chili Spice Box

      $7.49
    • Texas Chili Spice Box

      $7.49
    • Terlingua Red Chili Spice Box

      $7.49
    • Vegetarian Chili Spice Box

      $7.49
    • Hard Times XXXX Hot Sauce

      $8.49
    • Hard Times Chili Vinegar

      $12.49

    Summer Menu

    Food summer menu

    • TOT- Stada

      $15.99
    • ceasar

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99+
    • Grilled ceasar

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.99+
    • ceasar salad

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.49+
    • Fiesta Shimp Bowls

      $17.99
    • Shimp Boat.

      $16.99
    • dog day pick 2

      $14.99
    • dog day pick 3

      $17.99

    Steak Tip Dinner

    $23.99

    12 oz New York Strip Steak seasoned and grilled to order. Served with a choice of two sides.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Because You Deserve a Great Bowl of Chili

    Location

    1404 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

    Directions


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