"This may very well be the kindest staff I've ever interacted with. Just remarkably sweet people! I felt comfortable right away, and after mentioning that I had never been before they brought me a cute sampler. The Texas chili was the heavy hitter, but they were all great. It's cozy, it's tasty, it's welcoming, what more could you want."

"We had to go with a group of friends after the Celtic Christmas parade. I've been here twice and regretted my decision both times. The second time I knew enough to order something mild and got the remarkably dry grilled chicken sandwich. Our server was friendly and helpful - a shining star in this dismal experience. She brought us a sampler of the different chili types. The amount of grease in every type of chili is impressive, if not slightly alarming. Go if you must, but be forewarned! Take some Tums with you if you are brave enough to try their famous chilis."

"Best chili you will ever have! I recommend the Texas chili, but you will be able to sample all 4 kinds and pick up to two options for your chili bowl. The cornbread is also delicious! Their chili is so good and filling, I always have some to take home after!"

"This location seems to fit its name. I don’t mean that in a bad way, but in a way that’s a throwback to a simpler time. I’m a history nerd so I kinda like that. Anyway, this place specializes in chili. We’re talking bowls of chili, chili on spaghetti, noodles, chili burgers, chili hotdog, and chili on cornbread. They have different styles of chili, but the dish I went for were the three chili hamburger sliders. I chose the Cincinnati style chili. I would have liked to have had a bowl of chili and even on the spaghetti since that seems to be a signature dish, but I was in the mood for burgers and boy. Did they fill me up even though they were sliders. I really enjoyed this place. Great service!"

"Just tried the chili sampler at Hard Times cafe and wow it’s good stuff. I’d recommend you try this place next go round. The Vegetarian chili was actually really really good. Never would have ordered it had I not tried a sample."